When a preventable death touches a Malibu family, the questions come faster than the answers. We help you understand your legal options at no cost, so you can focus on each other.
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Claim it before someone else doesMalibu is a small community, about 12,965 residents, stretched along Pacific Coast Highway, and a death here is felt widely. In 2025, public records show 75 injury collisions on Malibu roads, 115 people hurt, and one life lost. Behind that single number is a family now facing decisions no one prepares for. California law gives certain relatives a way to hold a negligent driver, property owner, or business accountable through a civil wrongful death claim. That claim stands apart from any criminal case the district attorney may or may not bring. A spouse or domestic partner and children generally have the first right to file, followed by specific dependents or heirs. Recoverable losses can include funeral and burial expenses, the financial support your loved one would have provided, and the loss of their love, companionship, and guidance. The deadline is usually two years from the date of death, and shorter when a public agency is involved. Our team handles these cases on contingency, at no charge to you upfront.
California limits standing to a spouse or domestic partner and children first, then certain dependents and heirs. We can explain where your family fits before anything is filed.
Most wrongful death claims must be brought within two years of the date of death, and the window closes sooner when a city, county, or state agency is involved. Acting promptly protects that timeline.
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*No attorney's fee unless there is a recovery. The client may be responsible for court costs and case expenses.
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