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Sacramento, CA · Wrongful death · 2026

Top-Ranked Wrongful Death Lawyers in Sacramento

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, 202621 firms evaluatedHow we rank

The ranking

Top Sacramento wrongful death lawyers

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

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    Demas Law Group, P.C., Personal Injury Attorneys

    4.9955 Google reviews· Sacramento

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

    Avg. map position
    1.0
    Score
    94.8/100
    Call (916) 764-3889Google Maps
  2. 2
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    Eason & Tambornini, A Law Corporation

    4.9421 Google reviews· Sacramento

    Google Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #3 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    2.5
    Score
    90.7/100
    Call (916) 438-1819Google Maps
  3. 3
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    AutoAccident.com

    4.9424 Google reviews· Sacramento

    Google Maps position: #4 for "personal injury attorney", #2 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    3.0
    Score
    89.5/100
    Call (916) 921-6400Google Maps
  4. 4
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    Moseley Collins Law

    4.93.3K Google reviews· Sacramento

    Google Maps position: #3 for "personal injury attorney", #4 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    3.5
    Score
    88.7/100
    Call (916) 444-4444Google Maps
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    MVP Accident Attorneys | Sacramento Car Accident & Personal Injury Attorneys

    4.999 Google reviews· Sacramento

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

    Avg. map position
    5.0
    Score
    83.7/100
    Call (916) 510-0139Google Maps
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    Sacramento Personal Injury & Car Accident Attorney

    5.085 Google reviews· Citrus Heights

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

    Avg. map position
    7.5
    Score
    79.6/100
    Call (916) 400-9558Google Maps
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    Law Office of Brian H Turner

    4.977 Google reviews· Sacramento

    Google Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #10 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    8.5
    Score
    74.8/100
    Call (916) 313-8844Google Maps
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    Jacoby & Meyers Accident & Injury Lawyers - Sacramento

    4.7304 Google reviews· Sacramento

    Google Maps position: #6 for "personal injury attorney", #8 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    7.0
    Score
    71.8/100
    Call (916) 269-8918Google Maps
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    Wyatt Law Corporation Car Accident Attorneys

    4.949 Google reviews· Sacramento

    Google Maps position: #14 for "personal injury attorney", #6 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    10.0
    Score
    70.7/100
    Call (916) 277-8820Google Maps
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    Justin for Justice, APC

    4.9199 Google reviews· Sacramento

    Google Maps position: #13 for "personal injury attorney", #15 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    14.0
    Score
    61.6/100
    Call (916) 471-4797Google 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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