When a preventable death touches a Hanford family, the questions come faster than the answers. We can explain what comes next and help you understand your options.
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Claim it before someone else doesKings County recorded no traffic deaths inside Hanford in 2025, which is good news for a city of about 55,000 people. It also means that when a family here does lose someone — whether on N 11th Avenue, at a job site, in a hospital, or in a fall that should never have happened — the loss feels especially out of place. The same year saw 80 injury collisions and 107 people hurt, a reminder that serious crashes still happen here. California law lets a surviving spouse or domestic partner and children bring a wrongful death claim first, with certain dependents and heirs able to step in when there is no one in that first group. The claim is civil and moves on its own track, apart from any criminal charges. Most families have two years from the date of death to file, and far less if a city, county, or state agency is involved. We handle wrongful death cases on a contingency basis, so there is no fee unless you recover.
California limits standing to a spouse or domestic partner and children first, then certain dependents and heirs. We will sort out who belongs on the claim before anything is filed.
The general two-year window runs from the date of death, and claims involving a government entity close much sooner. Getting involved early protects your family's options.
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A wrongful death claim is separate from any criminal proceeding and seeks funeral and burial costs, lost financial support, and the loss of love, companionship, and guidance. We work on contingency, so there is no fee unless there is a recovery.
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