Wrongful Death in
San Francisco? They Owe You.
Bay Bridge crashes, MUNI platform fatalities, construction deaths on SoMa towers, hospital errors at UCSF and SF General — SF wrongful death cases require both the family's claim and the survival claim to be pursued in parallel.
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The legal framework — plain language.
California recognizes two related but distinct claims when someone dies from another's negligence: the wrongful death claim (brought by surviving family for their loss) and the survival claim (the estate's claim for what the person could have recovered if they'd lived). We file both where the facts support it. Damages include loss of financial support, loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and the decedent's pre-death pain and suffering.
Where it happens in SF — and how we handle it.
SF wrongful death cases run through Bay Area's particular risks: bridge and freeway fatalities, MUNI bus and light-rail fatal incidents (with government-claim notice requirements), construction tower fatalities (multiple liable parties — GC, sub, equipment manufacturer), and hospital negligence cases at UCSF, SF General, CPMC, and Kaiser facilities. Each scenario triggers different evidence-preservation needs.
Government-entity wrongful death cases (MUNI, city vehicles, SF General) have notice deadlines under 6 months. We file the government-claim notice within days of intake and start parallel investigation immediately, before insurer-side defense reaches witnesses.
More context for your case.
San Francisco questions, answered.
Who can bring a wrongful death claim in San Francisco?
Usually close family or the estate's representative. The rules on who can file and what can be recovered are specific — we'll walk you through exactly where you stand, with care.
We're still grieving. Isn't it too soon to call a lawyer?
There's no pressure, but deadlines run even during grief, and evidence fades. A single call now protects the family's options. We handle the rest gently.
What does it cost?
Nothing up front. Contingency — no fee unless we win. The first conversation is free.
How long do we have to act?
California sets a firm deadline. Call us when you're ready and we'll quietly make sure nothing is lost while your family grieves.
Tell us what happened.
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The clock started the day you were hurt.
California gives you two years for most wrongful death cases. The sooner we open your file, the more evidence we preserve in San Francisco.