Wrongful Death AttorneyFresno County
Lost a loved one due to someone's negligence? Get the justice and compensation your family deserves. Crown Law Firm provides compassionate wrongful death representation throughout Fresno, Clovis, Madera, and Central Valley.
Why Choose Crown Law Firm?
Personal attention during your difficult time
You pay nothing until we succeed
Dedicated advocacy for justice
Common Types of Wrongful Death Cases in Fresno County
When negligence causes the loss of life, surviving family members have the right to seek justice and compensation through wrongful death claims.
Fatal car crashes, truck accidents, motorcycle collisions, pedestrian deaths.
- • Drunk or distracted driving deaths
- • Commercial truck collisions
- • Intersection fatalities
- • Hit-and-run accidents
Fatal medical errors and hospital negligence throughout Fresno County.
- • Surgical errors causing death
- • Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
- • Medication errors
- • Birth injuries resulting in death
Fatal workplace accidents due to unsafe conditions or negligence.
- • Construction site deaths
- • Industrial accidents
- • Equipment failures
- • Toxic exposure deaths
Fatal accidents on dangerous or poorly maintained property.
- • Fatal slip and fall accidents
- • Swimming pool drownings
- • Building collapses
- • Inadequate security deaths
Deaths caused by defective or dangerous products.
- • Defective automotive parts
- • Dangerous medications
- • Faulty medical devices
- • Consumer product defects
Deaths resulting from criminal negligence or intentional acts.
- • Assault and battery deaths
- • Negligent security cases
- • Elder abuse fatalities
- • Nursing home neglect
California Wrongful Death Law
Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 377.60, certain family members can file wrongful death lawsuits when a person dies due to another's negligence or wrongful act.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?
- Surviving spouse or domestic partner
- Children of the deceased
- Parents (if no spouse or children)
- Other financial dependents
You have only 2 years from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit in California.
Compensation Available in Wrongful Death Cases
While no amount can replace your loved one, California law allows recovery for both economic and non-economic damages.
- Lost income and future earnings
- Medical expenses before death
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of benefits and pension
- Household services value
- Loss of love and companionship
- Loss of comfort and protection
- Loss of guidance and support
- Pain and suffering (if conscious)
- Loss of consortium for spouse
Get Justice for Your Lost Loved One
No family should suffer financial hardship after losing a loved one to someone else's negligence. Let our experienced Fresno wrongful death attorney fight for the compensation your family deserves.
Compassionate representation • No fees unless we win • Serving Fresno, Clovis, Madera & Central Valley