When a preventable loss changes a Scotts Valley family forever, the legal questions can wait until you are ready. When you are, we can help you understand your options at no cost. We handle California wrongful death claims on a contingency basis.
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Claim it before someone else doesScotts Valley is home to just under 12,000 people in Santa Cruz County, and when a family here loses someone, the absence is felt well beyond one household. Public records show 16 injury collisions in 2025 on local roads, with Mt Hermon Road, Scotts Valley Drive, SR-17, and Glenwood Drive carrying the largest share of reported crashes. No traffic deaths were logged in the city that year, but wrongful death claims in California reach beyond the roadway. A fall on unsafe property, a defective product, or a crash on the commute over the hill can leave a family facing the same hard questions. California limits who may file: a spouse or domestic partner and children come first, followed by certain dependents and heirs. The deadline is generally two years from the date of death, and shorter when a public entity is involved. We handle wrongful death claims on a contingency basis, meaning you pay no fee unless we recover for your family.
California gives a surviving spouse or domestic partner and children the first right to file, with certain dependents and heirs able to step in when they are not present. We can sort out who belongs on the claim before anything is submitted.
Most wrongful death actions must be filed within two years of the date your loved one passed. If a city, county, or state agency such as Caltrans is involved, the window to give notice is far shorter, so early review matters.
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A wrongful death claim is a civil action that can proceed whether or not prosecutors file charges. It seeks funeral and burial costs, the financial support your loved one would have provided, and the loss of their love, companionship, and guidance.
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