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Wrongful Death Lawyers

Lost someone you love? We're ready to help.

Sweet James has successfully recovered over $1 billion* for injured clients. No fees or costs unless we win.

The Sweet James trial team
  • We handle everything so your family can grieve
  • Compassionate, private, no-pressure guidance
  • No fees unless we win your case
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Sweet James by the numbers

$1B+
Recovered for Clients
2,000+
5-Star Reviews
400+
Legal Professionals
$0
Upfront Fees & Costs
Recent wrongful death outcomes

Accountability for the families we serve.

California Settlement
$7.5M

Fatal highway collision caused by a fatigued commercial driver

Wrongful Death, Settlement, California, Gross recovery $7,500,000

Arizona Case Win
$5.2M

Pedestrian killed in marked crosswalk by a distracted driver

Wrongful Death, Case Win, Arizona, Gross recovery $5,200,000

Nevada Verdict
$4.6M

Fatal fall in a negligently maintained property, jury verdict

Wrongful Death, Jury Verdict, Nevada, Gross recovery $4,600,000

California Settlement
$3.4M

Motorcyclist killed by a left-turning driver who failed to yield

Wrongful Death, Settlement, California, Gross recovery $3,400,000

Texas Case Win
$2.8M

Fatal truck underride collision, full policy and excess recovered

Wrongful Death, Case Win, Texas, Gross recovery $2,800,000

Georgia Settlement
$2.1M

Fatal rideshare crash, claim against driver and platform coverage

Wrongful Death, Settlement, Georgia, Gross recovery $2,100,000

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts and circumstances. Results shown are from matters handled by Sweet James, LLP, including matters associated, co-counseled, or referred. Attorney advertising.

What the other side does

They protect themselves. We protect your family.

In the hardest moment of your life, the insurer for whoever caused your loss is already working to limit what they pay. We take that weight off your shoulders , handling every call, every deadline, and every detail with care.

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01
A fast settlement before you can think.
Early offers are designed to close the claim cheaply while you’re grieving. We make sure the full value of your loss is counted first.
02
Disputing who can even file.
Each state limits who may bring a wrongful death claim. We confirm your standing and protect your family’s right to recover.
03
Minimizing the value of a life.
They reduce your loved one to a number. We document lost income, guidance, companionship, and the full human impact.
04
Running out the clock.
Wrongful death claims have firm deadlines, sometimes shorter against government entities. We file on time, every time.
A different kind of firm

It doesn't matter where you are, we'll come to you.

Hospital bed. Living room. Coffee shop. Wherever you are, that's where the case starts. You shouldn't have to figure out parking or a courthouse on top of everything else.

  • In-person meetings at hospitals, homes, and offices
  • Our team is bilingual, English & Spanish
  • 24/7 live help, including weekends and holidays
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How it works

From first call to final check.

Free Case Review
It's a quick call with our team. We listen, evaluate, and tell you if you have a case.
Medical Care
We line up doctors and specialists. No upfront cost. Treatment begins right away.
Build the Case
Evidence, witnesses, reconstruction. We talk to the adjusters, you don't have to.
We Fight for You
We negotiate hard. If they won't pay fairly, we take it to a jury.
Common wrongful death questions

You have questions? We have answers.

Specific to wrongful death claims. For other topics, see the main FAQ.

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It varies by state, but usually a spouse or domestic partner, children, and sometimes parents or other dependents. In some states a representative of the estate files on the family’s behalf. We confirm who has standing in your case.

Funeral and burial costs, final medical bills, the financial support your loved one would have provided, and the loss of their love, companionship, and guidance. In cases of egregious conduct, additional damages may apply.

There’s no pressure and no obligation. A short, private conversation lets us preserve evidence and protect your family’s rights while you focus on each other. We handle everything else.

Nothing up front. Sweet James represents wrongful death families with no fees or costs owed unless we recover compensation.

This can vary by state but the typical personal injury deadline is two years from the date of the accident.

No. A wrongful death claim is a civil case for compensation, separate from any criminal charges. You can pursue it regardless of whether criminal charges are filed, and it has a lower burden of proof.
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Sweet James Accident Attorneys is a nationally recognized personal injury law firm serving all of California, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, Texas, and New Mexico. Available 24/7.

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Attorney advertising. No guarantee, warranty, or prediction of any outcome. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Stated recovery figures are aggregate gross amounts recovered across all firm matters since 2013, do not represent net amounts received by clients, and do not predict the outcome of any individual case. Sweet James, LLP and affiliated attorneys are licensed in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, and Georgia. In certain circumstances, cases may be associated, co-counseled, or referred to attorneys licensed in the local jurisdiction. Headquarters: 4220 Von Karman, Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA 92660.

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