Wrongful Death
Attorney in California

Claims for surviving family members after a fatal accident. Our experienced attorneys have recovered over $150 million for injured workers and accident victims across California. Free consultation — no fee unless we win.

What You Need to Know About Wrongful Death

If you've suffered a wrongful death injury, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, permanent disability, and more. California law protects injured workers, but insurance companies routinely deny or undervalue legitimate claims.

At Nordanyan Law, we specialize in fighting for the maximum compensation our clients deserve. With a 99.9% win rate and over $150 million recovered, we have the experience and track record to handle even the most complex cases.

“Every injured worker deserves the same quality of legal representation as any corporation. That is the principle this firm was built on.”

How We Help

From the moment you contact us, we take over every aspect of your case so you can focus on recovery:

Filing and managing all paperwork and deadlines
Communicating with insurance companies on your behalf
Finding the best doctors for your treatment
Documenting your injuries for maximum compensation
Negotiating settlements or taking your case to trial
Ensuring you receive all benefits you're entitled to

No Fee Unless We Win

We work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront and nothing unless we win your case. Our success is directly tied to yours.

Cases We Have Won

$2,245,000
Workers' Compensation
$2,200,000
Workers' Compensation
$1,495,206
Workers' Compensation
$750,000
Personal Injury

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can file a wrongful death claim in California?+
California Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60 designates eligible heirs: (1) surviving spouse, domestic partner, and children; (2) if none, parents or siblings; (3) putative spouses, stepchildren, and dependent minors who can show financial dependency. We help families determine standing and coordinate among multiple heirs. The lawsuit is brought collectively in the name of all eligible heirs.
What damages can be recovered in a wrongful death case?+
California allows: (1) economic damages — funeral expenses, lost financial support, lost household services, lost gifts and benefits the decedent would have provided; (2) non-economic damages — loss of love, companionship, comfort, care, society, sexual relations, and moral support. Punitive damages are NOT available in wrongful death actions but ARE available in survival actions for the decedent's pre-death pain and suffering when defendant's conduct was malicious or oppressive.
What's the deadline to file a wrongful death claim?+
2 years from the date of death under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1. Government claims (against city, county, state, or federal entities) require an administrative claim within 6 months. Medical malpractice wrongful death has a 1-year discovery rule under § 340.5. Don't delay — early investigation, evidence preservation, and witness availability dramatically affect case value.
Can I file both wrongful death AND a survival action?+
Yes. California recognizes two distinct actions following a death: (1) wrongful death — heirs recover their own losses (love, support, companionship); (2) survival action — the estate recovers what the decedent could have recovered if they survived (pre-death pain and suffering, lost wages between injury and death, medical expenses). Both are typically filed together in one complaint.
What if multiple parties caused the death?+
California's pure comparative fault rule allows claims against every responsible party. We pursue all defendants and their insurance carriers — for example, a fatal trucking accident might involve the driver, motor carrier, equipment manufacturer, cargo loader, and a negligent road maintenance contractor. Total recoveries from multiple defendants regularly exceed the policy limits of any single defendant. Wrongful death cases involving multiple defendants frequently exceed $5M.

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Lead Attorney
David Abrahamian
David Abrahamian
Senior Partner
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Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

“

I had a workers compensation case while working as a motorcycle mechanic, attorney Minas and the rest of his staff were helpful guiding me through the entire process. The pile of paperwork seemed endless. They helped find me Doctors for treatment and got me a nice settlement in the end. Will definitely recommend to others.

Edgar M.
Workers' Compensation
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I highly recommend Nordanyan Law they are very professional. Katy and Sandra Are very accurate when it comes to communication, they answer your question pretty quickly. They strive to reserve your case quick. Outstanding service I'm very happy with this Law firm.

Ivonne F.
Workers' Compensation
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I'm incredibly grateful to the entire staff at Nordanyan Law firm for their outstanding work on my family's automobile injury case. From the beginning, the attorney David showed compassion, dedication, and professionalism. Thanks to David and the staff for their hard work and expertise that reached a favorable outcome.

Edo M.
Personal Injury — Automobile
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