Losing a family member because of someone else's negligence leaves Sacramento families with grief and hard questions at the same time. We can explain your rights under California wrongful death law and help you understand your options at no cost.
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Claim it before someone else doesWhen a death in Sacramento is someone else's fault, the family is left carrying two burdens at once: grief, and a set of practical questions nobody wants to ask. Who pays for the funeral? What happens to the income that kept the household going? California law offers one answer through a civil wrongful death claim, which stands apart from any criminal charges the county may pursue. Sacramento recorded 48 traffic deaths in 2025, and public records show the heaviest collision counts along US-50, SR-99, Fruitridge Road and Florin Road, with crashes tending to peak on Friday evenings between 5 and 7 p.m. Not every wrongful death claim starts with a crash. Falls, medical errors, defective products and workplace incidents can all qualify. We handle wrongful death cases on contingency, so there is no fee unless there is a recovery. A first conversation can clarify who has standing, what losses are recoverable, and how the two-year deadline applies.
California limits wrongful death standing to a spouse or domestic partner and children first, then certain dependents and heirs. We can quickly sort out where your family fits.
Most claims must be filed within two years of the date of death, and the window is shorter when a city, county or state agency is involved. Knowing this early protects your options.
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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 go beyond funeral and burial costs to include lost financial support and the loss of love, companionship and guidance. We handle these cases on contingency.
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