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Updated September 2026. General information, not legal advice about your case.
Wrongful death cases in Orange County: what to know
When a person dies because of someone else's carelessness, California law lets the family seek accountability. Most of the cases we see in Orange County come from freeway crashes, pedestrian and motorcycle crashes, and unsafe property.
California rules that shape your case
- Who can bring the case. The surviving spouse or domestic partner and the children can sue. If there are none, the people who would inherit can sue. Some others who depended on the person, such as parents or stepchildren, can also sue.
- Two claims. A wrongful death claim covers the family's losses. A separate claim, for the estate, can cover losses the person had before death.
- Shared fault. California reduces recovery by the share of blame of the person who died, but does not take it away.
- Deadlines vary. Claims against a government agency, such as a city vehicle or a dangerous road, can have deadlines measured in months. Call early.
What a wrongful death case can cover
- The financial support your loved one would have provided
- The loss of their love, care, companionship and guidance
- Funeral and burial costs
- Medical bills before death, through a separate claim for the estate
No amount of money replaces a person. A case can bring accountability and financial stability, and it can uncover what really happened.
What to do now
- Keep the police report number, the death certificate and medical records.
- Do not sign anything from an insurer, and do not give a recorded statement.
- Keep photos, messages and any video. Evidence such as vehicle data and business video can be lost within days. See how long camera footage is kept.
- Call us. We handle the investigation, the insurers and the court filings, so your family can grieve. There is no fee or cost unless we recover money for you.
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TORKLAW's headquarters is in Irvine, at 18650 MacArthur Boulevard. Our case teams work here. There is no fee or cost unless we recover money for you. A real person answers 24/7, in English or Spanish.
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