San Francisco Wrongful Death Attorneys

When you’ve lost a loved one in an accident caused by somebody else’s negligent actions, you should not be forced to suffer financially for your loss.  When a person is killed as a result of another’s negligence, a defective product, or an assault, a wrongful death action, family members may be able to sue for monetary damages.

Wrongful death lawsuits in California may arise from various situations that result in a loss of life:

• Medical mistakes
• Car accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Construction accidents
• Industrial accidents
• Dangerous pharmaceutical drugs

What is a wrongful death?

A death resulting from a negligent, intentional or reckless action of another person or party is a wrongful death.  Not every accidental death is eligible for wrongful death damages, and only certain people can potentially bring a wrongful death claim.  The basic elements that must be met for a wrongful death claim are:

• Death of a person caused by another’s negligence
• Decedent has surviving family members (Spouse, children, and possibly parents, siblings, or grandparents).

In some cases other parties financially dependent on the decedent may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim if certain criteria is met.  To find out if you may be eligible to bring a wrongful death claim in a loved one’s death, contact our office for free and confidential consultation with a San Francisco wrongful death lawyer. 

What are wrongful death damages?

If you’ve lost a family member in an accident, a San Francisco wrongful death attorney may be able to help you recover damages. No amount of money can ever replace a life, but a monetary award can provide compensation for financial expenses and penalize the party at fault for the loss.

Damages in a wrongful death claim may include compensation for:

• Medical Costs
• Funeral Expenses
• Burial Costs
• Future Lost Benefits
• Future Lost Wages
• Pain and Suffering
• Mental Anguish
• Loss of Companionship

Time Limits For Wrongful Death Claims

California has a time limit a person has to file a wrongful death lawsuit, called a statute of limitations. These time limits can be complicated if the deceased person does not die right away, or dies as a result of complications from an injury. It is important to file a claim before the statute of limitations expires, or the claim will be denied.

Our Experience in Wrongful Death Cases

Attorneys at the AV-Rated law firm of Estey & Bomberger, LLP have more than 70 years of combined experience handling wrongful death claims in the state of California.  We have recovered many high dollar verdicts and settlements and have thousands of satisfied past clients.  See our case results and client testimonials for more information.

Our Guarantee - No Fees Unless We Win

We handle all wrongful death and personal injury claims on a contingency fee basis. There are no fees to begin your case, and we are only paid in the event we recover money for you. We advance all costs related to your claim, and in the event we cannot recover money for you, you will not be charged for costs or services.

Free Consultation With an Attorney

The San Francisco wrongful death law firm of Estey & Bomberger, LLP is available to discuss your case 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact us in San Francisco at (415) 877-1103. An attorney can meet you at our office or your home, hospital room, or any other convenient location.

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