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Sacramento Wrongful Death Lawyers

We Take Every Case as Seriously as You Do

Couple comforting each other after death of loved oneNo amount of money can replace the loss of a loved one. In the United States, the only civil remedy available is having a Sacramento wrongful death attorney fight for a monetary settlement or jury award that provides your family with the financial resources to move forward and hopefully provide some closure.

In a wrongful death case, surviving family members – the husband or wife, children, parents and siblings – can recover for loss of companionship and income that would have gone to support the surviving children or spouse. This recovery is especially important for California families with young children who grow up without a parent who should have been there to support and encourage them.

Our staff is always ready to listen to your case and treat it with the respect and care it deserves. Call (916) 525-7761 today to schedule a free consultation with our firm.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in California?

According to the California Code of Civil Procedure section 337.60, et seq. only specific people are allowed to file a wrongful death claim on a loved one’s behalf. These people are the deceased’s surviving:

  • Spouse or domestic partner
  • Children

California law states that if the deceased doesn’t have any of the above anyone "who would be entitled to the property of the decedent by intestate succession" is eligible to file a claim. Other people may be eligible to file a claim if they can prove they were financially dependent on the deceased.

Finding Closure

At Miller Injury Attorneys, our wrongful death attorney in Sacramento represents the surviving families of people killed in accidents of all kinds. There are people who have lost loved ones in a broad spectrum of fatal accidents, including

At our Central California law firm, we can bring a wrongful death lawsuits against a broad range of individuals, businesses, governmental entities and their employees. We take an in-depth look at the situation and are dedicated to exploring all possible options.

We conduct thorough legal research, visit the scene of the accident, interview witnesses and consult with knowledgeable experts. Wrongful death cases not only involve accidental causes, but also intentional causes such as shootings, including the unjustified killing of others by law enforcement through the use of excessive force.

Act Now. Call (916) 525-7761 Today!

In California, statutes of limitations set forth limits on the time during which you can file a wrongful death lawsuit. Generally, the statute of limitations to file a wrongful death suit is two years, although in certain circumstances the statute of limitations may differ.

For example, in a suit against a governmental entity, you must first file a “claim” with that entity within six months of the wrongful death. If you wait too long, you may miss your opportunity to seek justice. That is why it is critical to speak with a Sacramento wrongful death lawyer after a fatal accident – even if you are not immediately certain you have a claim.

The wrongful death attorney in Sacramento at Miller Injury Attorneys will discuss your case for free over the phone or in person—whichever is easier for you. Call us at (916) 525-7761.

Recent Cases

  • $3 Million Catastrophic Injury
  • $3 Million Catastrophic Injury
  • $3 Million Mold Injury
  • $2 Million Catastrophic Injury
  • $2 Million Catastrophic Injury
  • $1 Million Toxic Mold
  • $773 Thousand Toxic Mold
  • $720 Thousand Motorcycle Accident
  • $720 Thousand Motorcycle Accident
  • $615 Thousand Respiratory injury.
  • $500 Thousand Auto vs. Pedestrian
  • $500 Thousand Defective medical product.
  • $480 Thousand Mold Injury
  • $405 Thousand Defective construction.
  • $300 Thousand Motorcycle Injury.
  • $275 Thousand Single Car Roll Over
  • $275 Thousand Single Car Rollover
  • $250 Thousand Negligence.
  • $250 Thousand Construction defect with mold.
  • $250 Thousand Contractor Negligence
  • $244 Thousand Sideswipe Auto
  • $244 Thousand Sideswipe automobile accident.
  • $200 Thousand Rear End Auto Collision
  • $200 Thousand Rear end automobile collision
  • $200 Thousand Defective product.
  • $125 Thousand Fall Down Stairs
  • $125 Thousand Fall down stairs.
  • $125 Thousand Rear-end automobile collision.
  • $125 Thousand Rear End Auto Collision
  • $100 Thousand Rear end automobile accident.
  • $100 Thousand Bicycle Accident
  • $100 Thousand Bicycle Accident
  • $100 Thousand Motor vehicle t-bone.
  • $100 Thousand Pedestrian vs. motor vehicle
  • $100 Thousand Pedestrian vs. motor vehicle.

Why Should You Choose Us?

  • Available 24/7

  • Free Consultations

  • No Fees or Costs Unless We Win

  • Over 30 Years of Experience

WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

  • An office full of wonderful people

    “Miller injury attorney is an office full of wonderful people that care about your quality of life and the unexpected and unjust grievances that life can bring. John Miller's reputation precedes him with a milestone of many amazing accomplishments in tow. He is truly truly an advocate for humanity and people's rights. Shannon is the "closer". Shannon further checks out your case and then gets on the phone with the point of contact from the other side and in one hour or less, solidifies and finishes a deal. She is professional, friendly, knowledgeable, highly-skilled, caring, talented, capable, focused, communicates clearly, listens amazingly well, and pays great attention to all detail. Shannon goes above and beyond and gets the job done and I for one am incredibly grateful and appreciate her immensely for her outstanding job with my case. Thank you Shannon for all of your help, you have the biggest heart! Thank you Miller Injury attorneys for employing her and having her on board!”

    Risa-Sophia

  • He referred me to a great doctor and settled my case quickly.

    “I recently hired Mr. Miller in a bad car accident case. He did exactly what he said he would do to help me. He referred me to a great doctor and settled my case quickly. I just loved the fact that he was always available to answer any questions I had. He is wonderful!”

    Joe

  • Our prayers were answered with John.

    “I chose John Miller’s Law firm after deciding from a list of twenty six attorneys. The blk. Mold case he just settled for my wife and I was fast and professional. If you really want a class A attorney, then Miller Law is the one. When you don’t hear from him , he know he is working diligently on your case, If you want excellent results on your case, let the man work! There’s a lot of Law Firms out there, but only one true heavy hitter, and that’s Miller Law. Our prayers were answered with John.”

    Rico

  • He was patient, kind and extremely professional.

    “Mr. Miller represented me on a mold case against a former landlord, and management company. He was patient, kind and extremely professional. Although my case wasn't one of the biggie gold mine type cases that many attorneys are looking for, he treated me with respect, collegiality and was able to help me get a settlement through mediation that seemed to be the best option for the quagmire of my particular case. One should always hold negative reviews on here in perspective: often people think their cases are slam-dunks, but as we all know, the legal system is overly complex and not as straight-forward as we all would like it to be. Often cases don't turn out as we'd like them to, but I felt that Mr. Miller was above board regarding the overall merits of my case and he tried to be realistic as to the outcome. I would recommend him and/or avail of his services again.”

    Former Client

  • Above and beyond.

    “John Miller and his staff are very professional and helpful. Before I presented my case I was overwhelmed with how to actually go about it and how to find the help I needed. I was fortunate enough to have been directed to the correct spot to handle my case”

    Stephanie G.