Wrongful Death
Fatal motor vehicle accidents caused by negligent, distracted, or impaired drivers.
Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of wrongful death in California. When a negligent, distracted, or impaired driver causes a fatal collision, the victim's family has the right to pursue a wrongful death claim for the losses they have suffered.
These claims require establishing that the other driver's negligence caused the fatal accident. Our attorneys secure the crash investigation, establish liability, and pursue full compensation for the family's financial and emotional losses.
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We represent auto-related wrongful death victims across California. Select your city to learn about local factors that contribute to these types of accidents.
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles has one of the highest rates of fatal motor vehicle accidents in California. The city's dense traffic, high-speed freeways, and high incidence of distracted and impaired driving contribute to a significant number of fatal collisions each year.
Orange County
Anaheim's mix of freeway traffic, tourist traffic to Disneyland and the Angel Stadium area, and dense residential development contributes to a significant rate of fatal motor vehicle accidents. The I-5 and SR-91 corridors through Anaheim see frequent serious and fatal collisions.
Riverside County
Riverside and the Inland Empire have some of the highest rates of fatal motor vehicle accidents in Southern California. The region's high-speed freeways, long commuting distances, and mix of commercial and passenger traffic contribute to severe and fatal collisions.