
Sacramento Wrongful Death Attorneys
Supporting and Protecting Families in Life’s Hardest Moments
A fatal, multi-vehicle wreck at the Business 80 and Highway 50 split or a catastrophic industrial incident near the Power Inn Road development area shatters a family’s reality instantly. Negligence kills Sacramento residents every single day on dangerous commuter pathways, throughout the city and the suburbs.
While corporate insurance adjusters seek to protect their bottom lines by rushing families into quick, lowball release forms, loved ones left behind face immediate funeral debts and long-term income destruction. At Eason & Tambornini, Our Sacramento wrongful death attorneys take over the complex insurance battles so you can focus on stabilizing your family.
Quick Question
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What is the statute of limitations for a wrongful death claim in Sacramento?
Under California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, the statute of limitations for a wrongful death claim in Sacramento is typically two years from the date of the deceased person’s passing. Make no mistake: This legal deadline is critical. If you fail to file a claim within this period, you may lose the right to pursue compensation through the court system.
How much will it cost to hire a wrongful death lawyer in Sacramento?
A Sacramento wrongful death lawyer at Eason & Tambornini costs nothing upfront because we handle claims on a strict contingency fee contract. This means your fees depend on whether or not you win a settlement. We completely advance all court filing fees, accident reconstruction costs, and medical investigator debts. We only collect a fee as a fixed percentage taken directly from your final successful jury verdict or insurance settlement. If you don’t win, you don’t pay, period.
Where and How Wrongful Death Occurs in Sacramento
Sacramento’s geography, a mix of massive industrial hubs and busy commute pathways, poses specific hazards to residents and visitors to the state’s capital every day. We have handled many cases involving fatal incidents occurring in known hotspots throughout the city:
- Freeway Accidents: Traveling along Interstate 80 and the Business 80/Hwy 50 split experience high speeds through heavy merging, which often leads to tragedy.
- Workplace Accidents: Accidents at distribution centers or construction sites, such as the Power Inn Road industrial area or the downtown Sacramento rail yards, are common.
- Notoriously Dangerous Intersections: Other fatal car accidents are frequently seen at busy intersections like Fair Oaks Boulevard and Howe Avenue, or the busy junctions in Midtown.
- Public Recreation Areas: Discovery Park, Ancil Hoffman Park, and walking paths along the Sacramento River have all seen fatal accidents over the years.
Wrongful Death Claim Process: Understanding How They Work
California has strict laws that ensure the parties responsible for negligent and intentional acts pay the price, not innocent families. To win, a legal team will gather necessary documentation, such as a police report, that will help them establish the following:
- Duty of Care: The responsible party had a legal duty to provide a safe environment (like a driver who is careful to follow traffic laws on a busy street like Watt Avenue in North Sacramento).
- Breach of Duty: The responsible party violated their duty, such as a distracted driver texting while driving.
- Causation: The specific breach of duty was the proximate cause of the person’s death.
- Damages: The surviving family members suffered tangible and intangible losses
Recoverable Damages in Sacramento Wrongful Death Claims
Two types of damages can be pursued: tangible and intangible. A simplified explanation of tangible vs. intangible losses is to think of what you can prove with a receipt (economic losses) versus what you feel in your daily life (non-economic).
- Tangible or Economic Losses: Examples include funeral expenses, medical bills related to the fatal injury, and loss of future income.
- Intangible or Non-Economic Losses: Examples include loss of companionship, emotional trauma, and loss of consortium for a spouse.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in California?
Specific people (survivors of the deceased) are allowed to file a wrongful death claim. This includes immediate family, dependents, and others (such as siblings or parents) if no other legal heirs exist.
Sacramento County Superior Court: Legal Resource Guide
Most wrongful death claims are settled directly with the insurance companies out of court. However, if the insurer refuses to negotiate in good faith or refuses to offer a fair settlement, we will take your case to civil court.
- Courthouse Name: Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Courthouse
- Street Address: 500 G Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
- Civil Division Phone: (916) 874-5522
- Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Pro Parking Tip: Park at the secure municipal City Hall Garage located at 10th and I Streets.
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Grief and Bereavement Resources in Sacramento
Finding emotional support is critical after an unexpected loss of a loved one, just as taking care of the legal side of things is essential for other reasons. These Sacramento-area bereavement support organizations may be helpful:
- Sutter Health Bereavement Support: Provides specialized support groups and counseling for those mourning a sudden loss in the Sacramento area.
- GriefShare: Several Sacramento organizations, including churches in the Pocket and Natomas areas. One offering is a 13-week seminar that helps grieving family members or friends navigate complicated stages of grief.
Call one of our Sacramento wrongful death attorneys at Eason & Tambornini today at (916) 438-1819 to take the first step toward justice and healing. Consultations are free, and there is no obligation to hire us.









