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Los Angeles, CA · Wrongful death · 2026

Top-Ranked Wrongful Death Lawyers in Los Angeles

A wrongful death claim lets certain family members recover damages when someone dies because of another person's negligence. Who can file, and for what, is set by each state's law.
Updated September 25, 202624 firms evaluatedHow we rank

The ranking

Top Los Angeles wrongful death lawyers

This is the overall personal injury ranking for Los Angeles. Confirm a firm handles wrongful death cases before you hire.

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    M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers

    4.91.2K Google reviews· Los Angeles

    Google Maps position: #1 for "personal injury attorney", #1 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    1.0
    Score
    95.0/100
    Call (323) 701-0382Google Maps
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    Law Offices of Jennie Levin, P.C.

    5.0653 Google reviews· Los Angeles

    Google Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #9 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    5.5
    Score
    88.1/100
    Call (323) 951-1188Google Maps
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    MVP Accident Attorneys

    5.0293 Google reviews· Los Angeles

    Google Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #4 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    5.5
    Score
    87.6/100
    Call (213) 799-4924Google Maps
  4. 4
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    The Accident Guys

    4.9240 Google reviews· Los Angeles

    Google Maps position: #9 for "personal injury attorney", #3 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    6.0
    Score
    82.6/100
    Call (310) 455-8003Google Maps
  5. 5
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    Arash Law

    4.91.2K Google reviews· Los Angeles

    Google Maps position: #8 for "personal injury attorney", #5 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    6.5
    Score
    81.3/100
    Call (213) 277-5878Google Maps
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    Accident Attorney - Pourshalimy, PC - Los Angeles

    5.0577 Google reviews· Los Angeles

    Google Maps position: #12 for "personal injury attorney", #6 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    9.0
    Score
    79.3/100
    Call (800) 442-0996Google Maps
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    Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys

    4.9748 Google reviews· Los Angeles

    Google Maps position: #6 for "personal injury attorney", #10 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    8.0
    Score
    77.5/100
    Call (855) 691-1691Google Maps
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    Wilshire Law Firm

    4.92.5K Google reviews· Los Angeles

    Google Maps position: #3 for "personal injury attorney", #14 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    8.5
    Score
    76.3/100
    Call (213) 329-7576Google Maps
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    DK Law

    4.8322 Google reviews· Los Angeles

    Google Maps position: #15 for "personal injury attorney", #2 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    8.5
    Score
    72.5/100
    Call (310) 295-1087Google Maps
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    J&Y Law Injury and Accident Attorneys

    4.8565 Google reviews· Los Angeles

    Google Maps position: #5 for "personal injury attorney", #13 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    9.0
    Score
    70.8/100
    Call (310) 307-3686Google Maps

Map positions, ratings and review counts: Google, recorded September 25, 2026. How we rank

Know this

What makes wrongful death cases different

  • 1

    Only certain relatives or the estate's representative can file, depending on state law.

  • 2

    Filing deadlines for wrongful death can differ from ordinary injury deadlines.

  • 3

    Damages can include lost financial support, funeral costs and loss of companionship.

Checklist

Evidence to save now

  • Death certificate
  • Police, accident or incident reports
  • Medical records from the final injury or illness
  • Proof of income and financial support
  • Funeral and burial bills

Before you sign

Questions to ask a lawyer

  1. 1.Who in our family has the right to file in this state?
  2. 2.How do you handle a wrongful death claim alongside the estate?
  3. 3.What is your contingency fee and how are costs handled?
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California

Rules that affect your claim

Filing deadline

2 years

For most injury claims (Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 335.1).

Fault rule

Pure comparative fault

You can recover damages even if you were mostly at fault, but your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975))

Car insurance

At-fault (tort) state

The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.

Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.

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FAQ

Common questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in California?

In most cases, 2 years from the date of the injury (Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 335.1). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.

What if I was partly at fault for my injury in California?

You can recover damages even if you were mostly at fault, but your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975))

Is California a no-fault car insurance state?

California is an at-fault (tort) state. The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.

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