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San Diego, CA · Wrongful death · 2026

Top-Ranked Wrongful Death Lawyers in San Diego

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 San Diego wrongful death lawyers

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

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    Eugene Bruno & Associates

    5.0389 Google reviews· San Diego

    Google Maps position: #1 for "personal injury attorney", #2 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    1.5
    Score
    97.9/100
    Call (888) 278-6688Google Maps
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    Ozols Law Firm | Car Accident & Injury Attorneys

    5.0238 Google reviews· San Diego

    Google Maps position: #5 for "personal injury attorney", #4 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    4.5
    Score
    90.1/100
    Call (619) 880-2407Google Maps
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    Law Offices of Mark C. Blane, APC

    4.9142 Google reviews· San Diego

    Google Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #6 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    4.0
    Score
    87.9/100
    Call (619) 813-7955Google Maps
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    Batta Fulkerson Law Group

    4.9210 Google reviews· San Diego

    Google Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #3 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    5.0
    Score
    85.3/100
    Call (619) 333-5555Google Maps
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    Mission Personal Injury Lawyers

    4.9447 Google reviews· San Diego

    Google Maps position: #3 for "personal injury attorney", #7 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    5.0
    Score
    85.2/100
    Call (619) 762-3557Google Maps
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    HHJ Trial Attorneys: Car Accident & Injury Lawyers

    5.0297 Google reviews· San Diego

    Google Maps position: #8 for "personal injury attorney", #9 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    8.5
    Score
    80.2/100
    Call (619) 465-8733Google Maps
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    Gomez Trial Attorneys, Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers

    4.91.1K Google reviews· San Diego

    Google Maps position: #10 for "personal injury attorney", #5 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    7.5
    Score
    78.8/100
    Call (619) 359-2976Google Maps
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    San Diego Injury Law Center

    4.965 Google reviews· San Diego

    Google Maps position: #4 for "personal injury attorney", #17 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    10.5
    Score
    71.8/100
    Call (619) 338-8230Google Maps
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    San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer - Mova Law Group

    4.9223 Google reviews· San Diego

    Google Maps position: #11 for "personal injury attorney", #10 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    10.5
    Score
    71.5/100
    Call (858) 333-4999Google Maps
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    Moseley Collins Law

    5.0777 Google reviews· San Diego

    Google Maps position: #9 for "personal injury attorney", #16 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    12.5
    Score
    70.8/100
    Call (619) 314-9006Google 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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