When a death in Commerce was caused by someone else's carelessness, your family has a civil path forward. We handle wrongful death claims on contingency, and your initial consultation is free.
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Claim it before someone else doesCommerce is a small city — about 13,081 residents in Los Angeles County — but the I-5 Santa Ana Freeway and Telegraph Road carry traffic well beyond its size. In 2025, public records list 254 injury collisions here, with 333 people hurt and 2 lives lost. Behind each of those two numbers is a family working out what comes next. A wrongful death claim is the civil path for that family, and it is separate from any criminal case. Under California law, a surviving spouse or domestic partner and children have the first right to bring it, followed by certain dependents and heirs. The claim can cover funeral and burial costs, the financial support the person would have provided, and the loss of their love, companionship and guidance. Timing matters: generally two years from the date of death, and shorter when a government entity is involved. We handle these cases on contingency and can review your family's situation at no charge.
California limits standing: a spouse or domestic partner and children come first, then certain dependents and heirs. We can sort out who in your family is eligible before anything is filed.
Most wrongful death claims must be filed within two years of the date of death, and the window is shorter if a city, county, or state agency is involved. Starting early means those dates are not missed.
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*No attorney's fee unless there is a recovery. The client may be responsible for court costs and case expenses.
Recoverable losses include funeral and burial costs, the income and support your loved one would have provided, and the loss of their love, companionship and guidance. Our fee is contingent, so there is no charge unless there is a recovery.
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