--- title: "California Wrongful Death Lawyer | Insider Accident Lawyers" url: https://insideraccidentlawyers.com/lp/personal-injury/wrongful-death/california/ type: page date: 2026-09-28 modified: 2026-09-28 markdown_url: https://insideraccidentlawyers.com/lp/personal-injury/wrongful-death/california.md author: "peter@insiderlawyers.com" --- # California Wrongful Death Lawyer | Insider Accident Lawyers ![Insider Accident Lawyers](https://insideraccidentlawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/logo-white.png)[☎ (424) 467-4337](tel:+14244674337) **$100M+**Recovered **4.9★**Google Reviews **24/7**Available **No Fee**Unless We Win California Wrongful Death Attorneys # When Carelessness Took Someone You Love: Get the Insider Advantage We are former insurance defense attorneys. We know how insurers value a life lost, and we use that inside knowledge to hold the responsible party fully accountable for your family. You are facing the worst moment of your life while an insurance company quietly builds its defense. We can carry that part for you. There is no pressure and no rush.No Fee Unless We Recover for Your Family [Free, Confidential Consultation☎ (424) 467-4337](tel:+14244674337) ### Start Your Free Case Review 100% confidential. No obligation. Who Can Bring a Claim ## Who Can File a California Wrongful Death Claim A wrongful death claim is a civil case, entirely separate from any criminal case. It can move forward whether or not charges are filed. ### Family Members Who May Bring a Claim - ✓A surviving spouse or registered domestic partner - ✓The children of the person who died - ✓If there is no spouse or child, those who would inherit under California intestate succession - ✓Parents and certain dependents, in some situations [Call Now — Free Case Review](tel:+14244674337) ### What a Claim Can Recover - ✓Funeral and burial expenses - ✓The financial support your loved one would have provided - ✓The value of household services - ✓The loss of love, companionship and guidance - ✓A separate survival action may cover what they endured before death **Deadlines are strict.** Most California wrongful death claims must be filed within two years. If a city, county or state agency is involved, a government claim is usually required within six months. Cases We Handle ## Wrongful Death Cases We Handle Across California Every family’s loss is different. These are the cases we are most often asked to take on. ### Fatal Car Crashes Speeding, drunk or distracted drivers and dangerous intersections. ### Fatal Truck Crashes Big rigs, delivery trucks and company vehicles, where multiple companies may share responsibility. ### Pedestrian & Bicycle Deaths People killed walking or riding by drivers who failed to yield or were not paying attention. ### Motorcycle Deaths Riders killed by drivers who turned left in front of them or changed lanes without looking. ### Rideshare Deaths Crashes involving Uber and Lyft drivers, where commercial policies may apply. ### Unsafe Property & Workplace Deaths Deaths caused by dangerous conditions on someone else’s property. The Insider Advantage ## Why Families Choose Insider Accident Lawyers Wrongful death cases are fought hardest by the insurance company. You need attorneys who have sat on their side of the table. 🛡 ### Former Insurance Defense Attorneys Our founder defended insurance companies before switching sides. We know how insurers set reserves, value claims and try to limit payouts. 🔍 ### We Preserve the Evidence Immediately Vehicle data, dash and traffic camera footage and witness accounts disappear quickly. We move right away to lock them down. 📄 ### Every Policy, Every Responsible Party We identify all available coverage, including commercial, employer and umbrella policies, and work with experts to document the full loss. ⚖ ### No Fee Unless We Recover You pay nothing upfront. We deal with the insurance company so your family never has to. ![Shawn S. Rokni, Esq. — Founder and Managing Attorney](https://insideraccidentlawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Shawn-Session-309F-04ce4f3b-1920w.webp)**$100M+**Recovered for clients Insider Knowledge ## The Software Insurers Use to Put a Number on Your Claim Many insurance companies run injury and death claims through valuation software such as Colossus. It scores the file and suggests a settlement range, often before an adjuster ever speaks with you. Our founder worked on the insurance side and knows what these programs look for, and what they leave out. [Read: How Colossus Can Undervalue Your Claim →](https://insideraccidentlawyers.com/insurance-valuation-software/) - Grief and loss of companionship are hard for software to score - Gaps or missing records can pull the number down - How the claim is documented changes what the program outputs - A first offer built on that output is rarely the full value Proven Results ## The Case Vault Real recoveries our attorneys secured for real clients. Top Result — Trucking Wrongful Death Anonymous v. Trucking Company — policy-limits settlement after an initial denial of liability $1,000,000 Construction Site $1,000,000 Anonymous v. Construction Site — settlement. Trucking Company $1,000,000 Anonymous vs. Trucking Company — settlement. Auto Accident $800,000 Salceda v. American Integrated Resources — settlement. Auto Accident $750,000 Cole v. Smith — settlement. Premises Liability $750,000 Anonymous v. Bakery Site — settlement. Auto Accident $500,000 Zamudio-Rodriguez v. McLeod — settlement. Settlements shown are actual results obtained by our attorneys. Every case is different and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Full list at [insideraccidentlawyers.com/case-results](https://insideraccidentlawyers.com/case-results/). What Happens Next ## How We Help Your Family One conversation, no pressure. Here is what we take off your plate. 📞*1* ### Free, Private Call Tell us what happened. We explain your options and the deadlines. No obligation. 🔍*2* ### We Preserve Evidence We secure vehicle data, footage, reports and witness statements before they disappear. 📄*3* ### We Find Every Policy Driver, employer, commercial and umbrella coverage, so nothing is left on the table. 🛡*4* ### We Handle the Insurer All calls and paperwork go through us. Your family never has to speak with the adjuster. ⚖*5* ### We Fight for Full Value We negotiate hard and prepare every case as if it is going to trial. Client Testimonials ## What Our Clients Say ★★★★★I have never encountered a team more attentive than the lawyers and assistants at Insider Accident Lawyers. Every question I had was answered promptly, and I truly appreciated the multiple follow-up calls to check on my well-being. Lupe I. — Google ★★★★★I’d like to sincerely thank Erica Wise and her team for all the hard work and dedication they put into my case. They have great service and got my case settled quickly. Fernando V. — Google ★★★★★Doctor bills paid and I got a great settlement to walk away with. The Insider team handled everything from start to finish. Couldn’t be happier with the results. Yelp Reviewer — Yelp ★★★★★I highly recommend Insider Accident Lawyers, the staff is extremely helpful. They kept me updated throughout the entire process and fought hard for my case. Google Reviewer — Google Got Questions? ## Wrongful Death Questions, Answered by an Insider Still have a question? Call us. It is free and confidential. Who is allowed to file a wrongful death claim in California?Generally the surviving spouse or domestic partner and the children. If there are none, those who would inherit under California intestate succession. Parents and some dependents may also qualify.How long do we have to file?Usually two years from the date of death. If a government entity is involved, a claim is typically required within six months, which is why it helps to speak with someone early.What can a wrongful death claim recover?Funeral and burial expenses, the financial support your loved one would have provided, the value of household services, and the loss of love, companionship and guidance.Does this interfere with the criminal case?No. A wrongful death claim is a separate civil matter. It proceeds on its own regardless of whether criminal charges are filed or how they are resolved.What does it cost to talk to you?Nothing. The consultation is free and confidential, and we are paid a contingency fee only if we recover for your family.¿Atienden casos de muerte injusta en español?Sí. Llame al (424) 467-4337. Nuestro equipo puede hablar con su familia en español, sin costo y sin compromiso.We are not ready to make decisions yet. Is it too early to call?No. You can call simply to understand your options and the deadlines. There is no pressure and no obligation, but evidence does disappear, so knowing where you stand costs nothing. ![Insider Accident Lawyers](https://insideraccidentlawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/logo-white.png)Former insurance defense attorneys now fighting for accident victims across Los Angeles, Orange County and all of California. We know the system from the inside — and we use that knowledge for you. ### Contact Us [☎ (424) 467-4337](tel:+14244674337) 📍 3435 Wilshire Blvd #1620, Los Angeles, CA 90010 🕑 Open 24 Hours — 7 Days a Week Se habla español ### Shawn S. Rokni, Esq. Founder & Managing Attorney Former in-house counsel for the largest auto insurance company in the country. Admitted to practice in California. Attorney Advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes; every case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts. Submitting a form or calling does not create an attorney-client relationship. © Insider Accident Lawyers. [☎ Call (424) 467-4337](tel:+14244674337)[Free Case Review](#hero-form)