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Wrongful death claims

No legal case can make up for losing someone you love. A wrongful death claim can provide financial security for the family and hold the responsible parties accountable.

Who may bring a claim

California law allows certain family members, typically a spouse, domestic partner, children and in some cases others who depended on the person, to bring a wrongful death claim. A related survival action may be brought by the estate.

How we help families

We take on the investigation, the insurers and the court process, and we keep the family informed without adding to the burden. We move at a pace that respects your grief while protecting important deadlines.

Questions we hear

How long does a family have to file?

Generally two years in California, with shorter deadlines for claims involving public entities. Please reach out early so nothing is lost.

Case Results

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Results obtained by Eric D. Townsend and Jacob B. Pyle.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Results described on this site are examples of past matters and do not predict or guarantee the result of any future case. Every case is different and depends on its own facts and the law. Amounts shown are gross recoveries, before attorney’s fees and costs. Where shown, “carrier first offered/paid” is what the insurer had offered or paid before the client retained counsel. Client names and identifying details are omitted.

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