Sacramento Wrongful Death Lawyer

Have you lost a spouse, partner, child, or parent in a fatal accident in Sacramento, California? Don’t hesitate to reach out to the trustworthy Sacramento wrongful death lawyers at Singleton Schreiber. Someone’s negligent actions are responsible for your tragic loss, and we’re here to make sure they’re held accountable.

Singleton Schreiber is known as a fearless advocate for injury victims and families in Sacramento, CA. Clients benefit from local attorneys and national resources - meaning they get the personalized representation they deserve while also benefiting from everything our nationwide law firm has to offer.

Our results - exceeding $2.5 Billion in damages -  are a testament to the kind of legal service we provide.

Contact our law office in Sacramento to discover how we can help your family get through this difficult time. Your first consultation is free.

Why Families Trust Singleton Schreiber After Fatal Accidents in Sacramento, CA

You know that hiring an attorney is the best thing to do to increase the odds of winning your wrongful death case. Choosing Singleton Schreiber to represent you can be the difference between an insignificant settlement that barely covers your costs and the monetary award that changes your life forever.

Here’s why countless families have turned to Singleton Schreiber for helping to take on government agencies, insurance companies, and powerful corporations after fatal accidents in Sacramento:

• We have a proven track record of taking on tough cases, forcing meaningful conversations, and leveraging top-dollar awards for our clients - totaling more than $2.5 Billion
• Our award-winning Sacramento personal injury lawyers have been honored by Super Lawyers, Sacramento Magazine, the Daily Journal, the National Trial Lawyers, and other top organizations
• There’s no cost to hire our wrongful death attorneys in Sacramento unless we win your case
• We’re invested in the local community and genuinely care about the good people we represent

You don’t have to take our word for it. Countless reviews from former clients highlight our trustworthy representation, fearless pursuit of justice, and winning record. 

Call our Sacramento law office today to discover how we can make a difference in your life during this trying time. Your first case evaluation is free.

Understanding How Wrongful Death Cases Work in California

When you get hurt in an accident in Sacramento, you have the ability to bring a legal claim against an at-fault party and/or their insurance company. Through this claim, you can recover monetary damages to offset your financial losses and harder-to-value trauma.

A negligent party isn’t off the hook just because a victim dies in a Sacramento accident. Rather, California law shifts the right to sue to the victim’s surviving family members and/or their estate.

A family member - such as a spouse, domestic partner, child, parent, or blood relative - can file a wrongful death claim when a loved one’s death is the result of a third party’s “wrongful act or neglect.” In these situations, damages are intended to compensate the victim’s family members for the financial impact of the death, as well as the suffering they personally experience in the wake of their loss.

An estate, through the personal representative, can bring a survival action to recover damages if a victim survived their fatal injuries before death. In these situations, damages are intended to compensate the victim for the financial costs and suffering they experienced between when they were injured and ultimately died.

What Types of Damages Can My Family Recover With a Wrongful Death Case in Sacramento?

California allows plaintiffs in wrongful death actions to seek economic damages for:

• Financial support the victim would have provided over their lifetime if they’d survived - including lost wages and benefits
• The value of household services provided by the victim
• Costs related to the victim’s funeral and burial
• The value of gifts, benefits, or inheritances that the family could have expected to receive

Plaintiffs can also seek non-economic damages for:

• Any loss of companionship, love, moral support, comfort, affection, protection, assistance, and society experienced because of the victim’s death
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of a parent’s guidance and instruction

While wrongful death cases aim to compensate families for their experience, survival actions pursue the damages the victim would have been able to recover if they’d survived. The estate can seek damages for the victim’s lost wages and income, medical bills, and any pain and suffering they experienced prior to their untimely death.

Punitive damages can also be sought if a wrongful death lawsuit goes to trial in Sacramento County. A jury can award these exemplary damages when there’s evidence of intentional misconduct, fraud, or oppression. 

Helping Families in All Types of Wrongful Death Matters

Focus on grieving your loss and figuring out how to move forward. Trust our Sacramento wrongful death attorneys to handle the rest.

We have extensive experience fighting for families in all types of wrongful death cases involving:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Uber accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Construction accidents
• Workplace accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Nursing home abuse
• Fires
• Mass torts
• Product liability
• Catastrophic injuries

You’ll have a limited time to file a wrongful death lawsuit in the state of California, so it’s important to act quickly. Once the two-year statute of limitations expires, you lose the ability to seek compensation for your loss. Call Singleton Schreiber immediately for the prompt support and advice you need.

Call Our Award-Winning Sacramento Wrongful Death Lawyers Today

You might have lost a close family member in a fatal accident in Sacramento, but you’re not alone. Singleton Schreiber is here to stand beside you and fight to make things right.

Our Sacramento wrongful death lawyers have decades of experience helping families through difficult times like the one you’re going through right now. As fearless advocates focused on justice, we’ve helped our clients win billions in monetary awards.

Now, see what our personal injury law firm can do for you.

Contact our Sacramento, CA, law office to arrange a time for a free consultation. We’re standing by to take your call right now.