Practice Areas · Claims
Wrongful Death
San Diego Claims
Wrongful Death in San Diego
When negligence takes a loved one, California law allows surviving family members to recover for their loss, including medical and funeral expenses, lost financial support, and the loss of love, companionship, and guidance.
No case is more sensitive. Crudo Law handles wrongful-death claims with compassion and determination, holding the responsible parties accountable while the family focuses on healing.
2 years
CA filing deadline
Free
Case consultation
Compassion
How we work
Accountability
Our objective
By the Numbers
Wrongful Death, by the numbers
222,6981
U.S. unintentional-injury (preventable) deaths in 2023, the 3rd-leading cause of death overall and the #1 cause for every age group from 1 to 44
CDC WISQARS, 10 Leading Causes of Death, United States, 2023, both sexes, all ages.
40,9012
People killed in U.S. motor-vehicle traffic crashes in 2023, one death every 13 minutes, a rate of 1.26 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled
NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts 2023, DOT HS 813 762; also 12,429 alcohol-impaired-driving deaths.
4,0613
People killed in California traffic crashes in 2023, down nearly 11% from 4,539 in 2022
California Office of Traffic Safety Quick Stats (2023 data).
1,3553
California alcohol-impaired-driving fatalities in 2023
California OTS Quick Stats, down about 4.5% from 1,419 in 2022.
1,1063
Pedestrians killed on California roads in 2023
California OTS Quick Stats, down about 8.8% from 1,213 in 2022.
Do You Have a Case?
Signs you may have a claim
- ✓Lost a loved one to another's negligence
- ✓A crash, unsafe property, or defective product
- ✓Facing funeral costs and lost support
- ✓Seeking accountability and answers
The Process
How your case moves forward
Here is how a wrongful-death claim typically proceeds.
- Free consultation
- We listen, explain your rights, and take the legal weight off your family.
- Investigation
- We determine what happened and who is responsible.
- Claim & negotiation
- We pursue full compensation for your family's losses.
- Resolution
- We settle for fair value, or take the case to trial.
Frequently asked
Common questions
Who can bring a wrongful-death claim?+
Generally a spouse, domestic partner, children, or other close dependents. We can explain who is eligible in your family's situation.
What can be recovered?+
Funeral and medical expenses, lost financial support, and the loss of the loved one's care, companionship, and guidance.
We're grieving, is it too soon to call?+
No. Early steps protect evidence and your rights, and we handle everything so your family can focus on healing.
What does it cost to talk to you?+
Nothing. The consultation is free and confidential. Call (858) 622-7280.
Related practice areas
Sources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC WISQARS), 10 Leading Causes of Death, United States, 2023, Both Sexes, All Ages, All Races (2023). https://wisqars.cdc.gov/pdfs/leading-causes-of-death-by-age-group_2023_508.pdf
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Traffic Safety Facts 2023 Data: Summary of Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes (DOT HS 813 762) (2025). https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/813762
- California Office of Traffic Safety, California Traffic Safety Quick Stats (2023 Data) (2023). https://www.ots.ca.gov/ots-and-traffic-safety/score-card/
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