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San Francisco, CA · Wrongful death · 2026

Top-Ranked Wrongful Death Lawyers in San Francisco

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, 202620 firms evaluatedHow we rank

The ranking

Top San Francisco wrongful death lawyers

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

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    San Francisco Personal Injury Attorney

    5.036 Google reviews· San Francisco

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

    Avg. map position
    3.5
    Score
    89.7/100
    Call (213) 698-5381Google Maps
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    Omega Law Group Accident & Injury Attorneys

    4.978 Google reviews· San Francisco

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

    Avg. map position
    3.5
    Score
    88.5/100
    Call (415) 997-2398Google Maps
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    Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers

    4.9124 Google reviews· San Francisco

    Google Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #2 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    4.5
    Score
    86.0/100
    Call (415) 413-0033Google Maps
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    Anderson Franco Law

    5.0110 Google reviews· San Francisco

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

    Avg. map position
    6.5
    Score
    83.6/100
    Call (415) 727-1832Google Maps
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    Dolan Law Firm, PC Personal Injury Lawyers

    4.6300 Google reviews· San Francisco

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

    Avg. map position
    1.0
    Score
    83.6/100
    Call (415) 200-1521Google Maps
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    Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc.

    4.9139 Google reviews· San Francisco

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

    Avg. map position
    5.5
    Score
    83.5/100
    Call (415) 915-5782Google Maps
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    Walkup Personal Injury Lawyers

    4.9162 Google reviews· San Francisco

    Google Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #11 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    6.5
    Score
    81.0/100
    Call (415) 981-7210Google Maps
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    Morgan & Morgan

    4.8864 Google reviews· San Francisco

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

    Avg. map position
    7.5
    Score
    74.2/100
    Call (415) 358-2140Google Maps
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    Arash Law

    4.9165 Google reviews· San Francisco

    Google Maps position: #12 for "personal injury attorney", #9 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    10.5
    Score
    71.1/100
    Call (415) 969-7799Google Maps
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    Sweet James Accident Attorneys

    4.932 Google reviews· San Francisco

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

    Avg. map position
    10.5
    Score
    70.9/100
    Call (415) 907-6683Google 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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