When someone in Sonoma dies because another person or business was careless, the family left behind has the right to ask questions and seek accountability. We can help you understand your options at no cost.
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Claim it before someone else doesSonoma is a small town of about 11,000 people, and when a family here loses someone, neighbors notice. In 2025, public records list 41 injury collisions inside the city, 51 people hurt, and no traffic deaths. Still, crashes on Broadway, W Napa Street, or Rt 12 are only one way a life can end too soon; falls on someone else's property, medical errors, unsafe products, and workplace incidents also lead to wrongful death claims. In California, this is a civil action, separate from any criminal case. Standing goes first to the surviving spouse or domestic partner and children, then to certain dependents and heirs. Most claims must be filed within two years of the date of death, and the window is shorter when a government entity is involved. Losses that can be recovered include funeral and burial costs, the financial support your loved one would have provided, and the loss of their love, companionship, and guidance. We handle wrongful death claims for Sonoma County families on a contingency basis—no fee unless there is a recovery.
California limits standing to the surviving spouse or domestic partner and children first, then certain dependents and heirs. We can explain where you fit before any paperwork is filed.
Most wrongful death claims must be filed within two years of the date of death, and the window shrinks when a city, county, or state agency is involved. An early conversation helps protect that timeline.
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A wrongful death claim is separate from any prosecution and can move forward on its own. It seeks compensation for funeral costs, lost financial support, and the loss of love, companionship, and guidance.
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