Los Angeles wrongful death lawyers
Nothing replaces the person you lost. A wrongful death claim can cover the income, care and support your family has lost, and it holds the people responsible to account.
What to do after losing a family member
- Take the time you need.You don’t have to decide anything this week. A short call tells you what your deadlines are.
- Keep any papers you receive.Insurer letters, police reports and hospital bills all help.
- Don’t sign anything from an insurer.Early releases can give up claims your family doesn’t know it has yet.
The rules of the road
Who can file
A spouse, domestic partner, children and in some cases others who depended on the person (Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60).
2 years
from the date of death to file in California.
6 months
if a government vehicle or property was involved.
California law as of 2026. Every case is different; a lawyer can tell you how these apply to yours.
Injuries we handle
- Fatal car and truck crashes
- Pedestrian and cyclist deaths
- Workplace and construction deaths
- Deaths caused by unsafe property
$2.4M
A family lost their father when a delivery driver ran a stop sign in Long Beach.
A sample result on a concept site. Past results don’t guarantee a similar outcome.
Common questions
What can a wrongful death claim recover?
Lost financial support, the value of household services, funeral and burial costs, and the loss of love, companionship and guidance.
Do we pay anything up front?
No. We work on contingency and cover the case costs. You pay nothing unless we recover money for your family.