Overview
Wrongful Death Attorneys
Our wrongful death attorneys understand how tragic death can be for a family. If your loved one has died as a result of negligence or a wrongful act of another, our team will provide support and ensure you obtain compensation for the loss of your loved one.
At Singleton Schreiber our wrongful death lawyers in Sacramento fight tirelessly to seek justice and hold others accountable. Losing a loved one suddenly or unexpectedly is one of the most difficult experiences a family has to go through. Especially if the death could have been avoided or prevented.
We know that compensation recovered can never replace the loss of a loved one, but our team can help bring your family closure, and assist in your emotional and financial recovery.
Common Causes of Accidental Deaths and Fatalities
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Boat accidents
- Construction accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Drunk driving accidents
- Slip and fall
- Surgical errors and medical malpractice
- Birth injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
We Can Help You Get the Compensation You Are Entitled to After the Loss of a Loved One
At Singleton Schreiber, our team of experienced wrongful death attorneys can help you get the compensation you may not have been aware of. Our team can assist you and your family with fair compensation in numerous areas.
Compensation We Can Recover
- Pain and suffering of the loss of a loved one
- Medical and health care expenses
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Retirement benefits
- Financial support for the surviving spouse or child
- Financial support for housing or rent
- Transportation costs
- Loss of services your loved one provided such as everyday contributions to your family
- Losses including moral support or affection of your loved one
Choosing the Right Attorney is Important
At Singleton Schreiber, our client’s needs are always a priority. We have years of experience and have exceptional skills in wrongful death cases. Navigating through all of the steps after the death of a loved one can be difficult, and our team can help give you the best outcome possible.
We understand that families may feel uncertain about hiring a lawyer so soon after a loved one’s death. Many families feel overwhelmed and do not know if they can take on the additional effort of finding a qualified attorney. These feelings are normal and our team can protect you and your family, and make the process as easy as possible.
Let our team review your case with our free evaluation and handle everything for you. We can shield you from others that may try to harm or take advantage of your situation. Our qualified team of San Diego wrongful death lawyers will speak on your behalf, and give you the time you need to grieve the loss of a loved one.
Areas We Handle For You
- Gathering evidence
- Investigations
- Witness interviews
- Communication with insurance companies or other parties
- Negotiations
- Medical expenses
Our team will work tirelessly to get you and your family the compensation you deserve. We want your family to be cared for and will recover the maximum compensation possible. In wrongful death cases, many insurance companies will try to offer the family a settlement. Never settle without talking to a qualified wrongful death attorney. What the insurance company will offer is just a small part of what you deserve after losing a loved one. Our team is aggressive and can negotiate proper compensation to ensure your family is taken care of.
Having a qualified attorney on your side when you have suffered the loss of a loved one can make a large difference and can help make the process easier. At Singleton Schreiber, we can answer all of your questions and address any concerns about your legal rights and options available.
Contact Singleton Schreiber for Your Free Initial Consultation
Take that first step by contacting a San Diego fatal car accident lawyer. Our initial review of your case is free, and you pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover for you. We have recovered over $1 billion for our clients, and have an award-winning legal team. Schedule your free case evaluation with us today.
Case Results
News & Insights
News
|Media Mention, Rolling StoneBrett Schreiber, Founding Partner of Singleton Schreiber was recently featured in a Rolling Stone story, discussing how Tesla is set to unveil a fully autonomous "robotaxi." There is ...
|Media Mention, Lawyers in the Making PodcastDamon Hudson, Associate Attorney at Singleton Schreiber, recently appeared as a guest on the Lawyers in the Making podcast, where he discussed his career journey and how he came to work with ...
|Media Mention, The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego County in California has agreed to pay $1.1 Million to settle a lawsuit over a 16-year-old boy who died from a drug overdose. Kimberly Hutchison, Partner of Singleton Schreiber ...
|Media Mention, KQEDBrett Schreiber, Partner at Singleton Schreiber, was featured in a KQED article that covers the recent civil rights lawsuit filed by Singleton Schreiber against Contra Costa County ...
|Media Mention, Contra Costa HeraldBrett Schreiber, Partner at Singleton Schreiber, was recently featured in an article by the Contra Costa Herald, which covered the background behind the firm's recent federal civil ...
|Media Mention, The Mercury NewsBrett Schreiber, Partner of Singleton Schreiber, was mentioned in a recent article that covered a federal lawsuit accusing Contra Costa County social services and Antioch police of failing ...
|Media Mention, CBS NewsBrett Schreiber, partner at Singleton Schreiber, was recently featured in a CBS News article that covered the background behind the recent civil rights lawsuit filed in San Francisco ...
|Media Mention, KRON4Brett Schreiber, partner at Singleton Schreiber, was recently featured in an article by KRON4. The article provides an overview of the filed civil rights lawsuit against Contra Costa ...
|Article, San Francisco ChronicleIn an article published by the San Francisco Chronicle on August 16, 2024, Rachel Swan reports on the tragic death of an 18-month-old girl from Antioch, California, which raises serious ...
|Media Mention, Daily JournalPartner Brett Schreiber and Associate Domenic Martini were mentioned in a Daily Journal article titled, "San Diego agrees to pay $4.8M over deadly crosswalk near hospital," on July 26 ...
|Media Mention, Time of San DiegoPartner Brett Schreiber was quoted in a Times of San Diego article, "San Diego to Pay $4.8M to Family of Pedestrians Struck, One Fatally, Outside Sharp Hospital," on July 25, 2023. In the ...
|Media Mention, CBS 8 NewsPartner Brett Schreiber was quoted in a CBS 8 article titled, "San Diego to pay $4.8 million after collision left one dead, one injured," which was published on July 25, 2023. In the article ...
|Media Mention, BezingaPartner Brett Schreiber and Associate Domenic Martini were quoted in a Bezinga article, "Singleton Schreiber: San Diego Agrees to $4.8 Million In Spinal Injury, Wrongful Death Case ...
|Media Mention, Charlotte ObserverAttorney Domenic Martini was quoted in a Charlotte Observer article, "Lifeguard directed 18-year-old into rip current, California lawsuit says. He drowned," on May 10, 2023. In the ...
|Media Mention, Times of San DiegoAttorney Domenic Martini was quoted in a Times of San Diego article, "Parents of 18-Year-Old Who Drowned Off Mission Beach Sue City," which was published on May 9, 2023. In the article ...
|Media Mention, NBC 7 San DiegoAttorney Domenic Martini was quoted in a NBC7 San Diego article titled, "Drowned Teen's Parents Sue San Diego, Allege Lifeguard Directed Him Into Rip Current," on May 8, 2023. In the ...
|Media Mention, Patch.comAttorney Domenic Martini was quoted in a Patch.com article, "Family Of 18-Year-Old Who Disappeared At Mission Beach Sue City," on May 9, 2023. In the article, Mr. Martini discusses the ...
|Media Mention, The New York TimesMr. Phounsy, 32, died after a confrontation with deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, after calling 911 while experiencing what the lawyers described as a mental ...
|Media Mention, The San Diego Union-TribuneLess than three days before he died in juvenile detention in 2021, Alan Arguelles had overdosed on fentanyl and was taken to the emergency room — but no one contacted the 16-year-old’s ...
|Media Mention, KPBSThe County of San Diego is now seeking to overturn the verdict in the Lucky Phounsy trial, according to two post-trial motions filed April 2022 in San Diego federal court.
|Media Mention, San Diego Union-TribuneThe events surrounding the death of Lucky Phounsy began as a family celebration — a birthday party for his 2-year-old son. They ended nearly a decade later in a San Diego federal courtroom ...
|Article, New York PostA California jury has awarded $85 million to the family of a man who suffered a mental health crisis and died when he was restrained by San Diego County sheriff’s deputies in 2015.
The ...
|Media Mention, New York PostA California jury has awarded $85 million to the family of a man who suffered a mental health crisis and died when he was restrained by San Diego County sheriff’s deputies in 2015.
|Media Mention, LA TimesA federal jury returned a $85-million verdict against San Diego County this week, finding in favor of the family of a man who died after sheriff’s deputies restrained him during his 2015 ...
|Media Mention, Business WireA San Diego jury has awarded $85 million to the family of a 32-year-old father who died after San Diego Sheriff’s Department deputies shocked, beat, and hogtied him in 2015, causing his heart ...
|Media Mention, The San Diego Union-TribuneA San Diego federal jury returned a $85 million verdict against the county this week, finding in favor of the family of a man who died after sheriff’s deputies restrained him during his 2015 ...
