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Pasadena, CA · Wrongful death · 2026

Top-Ranked Wrongful Death Lawyers in Pasadena

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, 202622 firms evaluatedHow we rank

The ranking

Top Pasadena wrongful death lawyers

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

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    Thon Beck Vanni Callahan & O’Connor, A Professional Corporation

    4.9183 Google reviews· Pasadena

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

    Avg. map position
    1.0
    Score
    94.7/100
    Call (626) 795-8333Google Maps
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    Pyramid Legal

    5.0118 Google reviews· Pasadena

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

    Avg. map position
    3.0
    Score
    92.3/100
    Call (213) 583-3959Google Maps
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    Alpine Law Group | Pasadena Personal Injury Lawyer

    4.9138 Google reviews· Pasadena

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

    Avg. map position
    2.0
    Score
    92.1/100
    Call (626) 602-2088Google Maps
  4. 4
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    Westside Injury Lawyers

    4.9289 Google reviews· Pasadena

    Google Maps position: #4 for "personal injury attorney", #6 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    5.0
    Score
    84.8/100
    Call (877) 834-1311Google Maps
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    McGee Lerer Ogrin

    5.045 Google reviews· Pasadena

    Google Maps position: #8 for "personal injury attorney", #4 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    6.0
    Score
    83.4/100
    Call (626) 642-9302Google Maps
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    Law Offices of Pius Joseph – Personal Injury Attorney

    4.950 Google reviews· Pasadena

    Google Maps position: #6 for "personal injury attorney", #5 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    5.5
    Score
    83.2/100
    Call (626) 507-3316Google Maps
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    LNN Law Accident & Employment Lawyers

    4.850 Google reviews· Pasadena

    Google Maps position: #5 for "personal injury attorney", #7 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    6.0
    Score
    80.2/100
    Call (626) 681-1641Google Maps
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    Vardanyan Law Firm

    4.9125 Google reviews· Pasadena

    Google Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #8 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    7.5
    Score
    78.4/100
    Call (747) 777-9725Google Maps
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    Seropian Law, A PC

    5.0126 Google reviews· Pasadena

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

    Avg. map position
    9.0
    Score
    77.4/100
    Call (626) 658-3800Google Maps
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    WIN Injury & Accident Trial Lawyers

    5.066 Google reviews· Pasadena

    Google Maps position: #10 for "personal injury attorney", #12 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    11.0
    Score
    71.5/100
    Call (800) 946-8657Google 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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