Recovering Compensation in a
California Wrongful Death Claim
Persons who may have a wrongful death claim include:
- The decedent's estate
- Surviving spouses, including "putative" spouses (those whose marriages may not have been legal but who had a good faith belief that their marriage was valid)
- Registered domestic partners
- Children, including adopted children
- Grandchildren whose own parents are deceased
- Dependents, including stepchildren
- Parents of a deceased child, including elders who were dependent on the deceased child for support
- Minors who lived with the decedent for at least 180 days prior to the date of their death, provided they were dependent upon the decedent for at least one-half of their support
Putting Our Experience and Resources to Work for You
At the Law Offices of Sanford M. Cipinko, we have represented husbands, wives, children, parents, domestic partners and others in wrongful death claims resulting from accidents and negligence of all types. In fact, our lawyers offer more than 30 years of experience in these matters and have achieved multimillion dollar results in wrongful death claims throughout the state of California.
Our record of success has been no accident. Our record is the result of thoroughly preparing cases for trial from the very beginning of our involvement, and the extensive network of expert resources we have developed over the course of three decades. Today, we welcome the opportunity to help you through this difficult time and to secure the results you deserve.
Handling All Cases on a Contingency Basis
Our firm takes personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits on a contingency basis. This means that you will only be asked to pay attorney fees if we are able to obtain a verdict or settlement on your behalf.
Offering Free Consultations
To schedule a free consultation with an experienced lawyer, call our San Francisco law offices toll-free at 866-504-9164 or contact us online.
