San Diego Wrongful Death Lawyer

When you lose a family member in a fatal accident in San Diego, California, it’s important to know that you may be entitled to compensation. If someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions caused your loved one’s tragic death, they can be held accountable for how it’s changed your life. The experienced San Diego wrongful death lawyers at Singleton Schreiber want to help you fight for the monetary justice you need and deserve.

At Singleton Schreiber, we’re award-winning California trial attorneys who’ve dedicated our careers to helping everyday people stand up to powerful corporations after life-changing accidents. As fearless advocates, we’ve successfully obtained billions of dollars in settlements and jury awards for clients like you.

Discover how our compassionate legal team can help you make the most of this incredibly difficult situation. We offer a free consultation, so get in touch with our San Diego law office for help today.

Why Families in San Diego Choose Singleton Schreiber After Fatal Accidents

The insurance company will appear to be sympathetic to your loss. However, don’t expect them to put your family’s best interests first. The adjuster will actively work to find ways to limit your family’s monetary recovery or deny a payout altogether.

Hiring an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer is the best way to force the insurance company to take your case seriously and offer a substantial monetary award.

Here’s why families in San Diego trust Singleton Schreiber to handle their wrongful death claims:

• We’re award-winning California trial attorneys with decades of combined experience
• Our client-focused strategies and determined representation have earned us top honors from Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, the San Diego Business Journal, the National Law Journal, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, and other leading organizations
• Our case results exceed billions of dollars in settlement and jury verdicts, including multiple million-dollar and multi-million-dollar awards
• Clients benefit from local lawyers and national resources, which means personalized yet powerful legal representation
• Contingency fee legal services mean there’s no cost to hire our law firm unless we win your wrongful death case

Don’t settle for less than your family’s wrongful death case is worth. Trust our top-rated legal team to help you make things right. We offer a free case evaluation, so contact our San Diego, CA, law office to get started now.

Decades of Experience Handling All Types of Wrongful Death Cases in San Diego, CA

In California, a wrongful death is defined as a death resulting from the “wrongful act or neglect of another.” As a result, the situations from which a wrongful death lawsuit can arise are vast. 

At Singleton Schreiber, our experienced legal team represents families in wrongful death cases involving:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Uber and Lyft rideshare accidents
• Bus accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Construction accidents
• Workplace accidents
• California wildfires
• Boating accidents
• Matters of premises liability
• Medical malpractice
• Birth injury
• Nursing home abuse
• Catastrophic injuries
• Product liability
• Mass torts
• Assault
• Sexual assault
• Negligent security

You have one shot at recovering compensation for your family member’s devastating death. Make the most of it by putting our extensive experience, knowledge of California law, and passion for justice in your corner. Contact our San Diego law office to speak with a member of our top-rated team today.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in San Diego?

In California, the following parties reserve the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit:

• Spouse
• Domestic partner
• Children (biological, adoptive, and/or step)
• Grandchildren (if children are deceased)
• Parents and/or legal guardians

Additionally, minors who were financially dependent on the victim and lived with them for at least half of the year can pursue damages through a wrongful death action.

Priority is given to spouses and children. If no spouse or child survives the victim, then other family members or dependents can initiate a legal claim.

What Damages Can Be Awarded in a California Wrongful Death Case?

Wrongful death lawsuits are designed to compensate an accident victim’s surviving family members. As a result, the types of damages that can be awarded in these claims differ from those awarded in other types of personal injury cases.

In California, plaintiffs in wrongful death claims can recover economic damages and non-economic damages for:

• Financial support they would have received if the victim survived, including lost wages, benefits, and income
• Lost gifts or benefits the victim would have provided
• Costs related to the victim’s funeral and burial
• The value of household services the victim provided
• Loss of sexual relations
• Loss of training and guidance 
• Loss of love, companionship, comfort, assistance, protection, care, moral support, and society

Punitive damages can also be awarded if a wrongful death lawsuit goes to trial in San Diego County. There, a jury could decide that additional compensation is warranted if there’s clear evidence of intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

It’s important to note that the victim’s estate may also have the opportunity to seek damages through a related claim, known as a survival action. A survival action, as established under Cal. Code Section 377.30, allows the personal representative of the victim’s estate to seek damages that the victim would have been able to pursue if they’d survived their fatal wounds, including pain and suffering and lost wages. However, a survival action is only permitted when a victim does survive their injuries for a period of time. 

Reach Out to Our Trusted San Diego Wrongful Death Attorneys Today

California law gives families until the second anniversary of a loved one’s wrongful death to formally seek damages from an insurance company or liable party. If the statute of limitations expires before you take action, you’ll lose the right to get justice for your devastating loss.

Call Singleton Schreiber as soon as you can after your loved one’s fatal accident. Our San Diego wrongful death lawyers are here to help you pursue the monetary award your family needs and deserves.

We’ve helped clients win billions in life-changing damages. Now, we’re here to make a positive impact on your family’s life during this difficult time.

Your first consultation is free, so call our San Diego, California, law office to get started now.