Losing someone in a Shafter crash upends everything, and Kern County's civil deadlines don't pause for grief. We can help your family understand your options for a wrongful death claim on contingency.
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Claim it before someone else doesWhen a traffic collision takes a family member in Shafter, the days and weeks after can feel like a blur of paperwork, funeral arrangements, and unanswered questions. Kern County recorded traffic deaths on local roads recently, and behind each number is a family trying to figure out what comes next. California law gives surviving spouses, domestic partners, and children the first right to bring a wrongful death claim, with other dependents or heirs eligible in certain situations. These claims are separate from any criminal proceeding and typically must be filed within two years of the death, though claims against a government entity carry a much shorter window. We handle wrongful death cases and can review what happened along corridors like E Lerdo Highway or 7th Standard Road and explain what options may exist, all without any upfront cost.
California limits wrongful death standing to spouses, domestic partners, and children first, with other dependents eligible only under specific circumstances. Our team can help sort out who in your family has standing before any claim moves forward.
Wrongful death claims generally must be filed within two years of the date of death, but that window shrinks significantly if a government entity, like a county road authority, may be involved. We work quickly to make sure that deadline isn't missed.
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*No attorney's fee unless there is a recovery. The client may be responsible for court costs and case expenses.
We handle wrongful death cases on contingency, meaning your family owes nothing upfront and pays only if the case results in a recovery. That structure lets you focus on your family instead of legal bills.
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