When a preventable death leaves a San Francisco family reeling, the legal questions can wait until you are ready — but they should not wait forever. We handle wrongful death claims in San Francisco County and are here to help when you are ready to talk.
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Claim it before someone else doesGrief does not run on a schedule, and nobody expects you to think about paperwork in the first days after losing a spouse, parent, or child. Still, San Francisco families often reach a point where they want to understand what happened and who is responsible. That is where a wrongful death claim comes in. It is a civil action, separate from any criminal charges, and it can address funeral and burial costs, the income your loved one would have provided, and the harder-to-measure loss of their love, companionship, and guidance. In 2025, public records show 33 traffic deaths across San Francisco, with collisions concentrated along corridors such as Mission Street, I-80, and US-101 and reported crashes peaking on Fridays between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Not every death here involves a vehicle, of course; unsafe premises, medical errors, and workplace incidents also lead to claims. We handle wrongful death cases on a contingency basis, so there is no fee unless there is a recovery.
California limits standing in wrongful death cases: the spouse or domestic partner and children come first, followed by certain dependents and heirs. We can quickly confirm whether you or another family member should bring the claim.
Most claims must be filed within two years of the date of death, but the window narrows considerably when a government entity — such as a city agency or transit operator — may be involved. Speaking with us 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 damages go beyond funeral and burial costs to include lost financial support and the loss of love, companionship, and guidance. Our team can help make sure the full picture is presented.
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