San Francisco Wrongful Death Attorneys
Losing a loved one to someone else’s negligence is one of the most painful experiences a family can go through. At Callaway & Wolf, we understand how devastating a wrongful death can be, not just emotionally, but also in terms of financial strain—lost income, medical bills, and funeral costs can all add to your burden. Callaway & Wolf can be part of the team that supports you in getting through this incredibly difficult time.
As a San Francisco wrongful death attorney, Boone Callaway has experience helping families seek justice and hold the responsible parties accountable.
Whether your loved one’s death was caused by a car accident, medical malpractice, or other forms of negligence, we are here to help you pursue the compensation you deserve, including for medical expenses, loss of financial support, and emotional suffering.
Local Accidental Death Law Firm
Callaway & Wolf proudly serves clients throughout the San Francisco and Bay Area, helping families seek justice and compensation for the wrongful death of a loved one. Whether your loss resulted from a motor vehicle accident, medical malpractice, or another act of negligence, we are here to stand by your side and fight for the rights of your family.
Our office is located at 1388 Sutter St., Suite 1010, San Francisco, CA 94109. If you or a family member has lost a loved one because of someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions, reach out to Callaway & Wolf by calling 415-541-0300 to schedule a risk-free, no-obligation consultation. Let Callaway & Wolf help you during this difficult time, so you can focus on healing while we handle the legal complexities.
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Why Choose Callaway & Wolf for a Wrongful Death Claim?
Boone Callaway is among a select group of wrongful death attorneys in San Francisco to have earned three of the legal profession’s most distinguished honors. He is recognized as a Super Lawyer – a designation awarded to less than 5% of eligible attorneys – holds an AV Preeminent rating, an achievement attained by fewer than 10% of attorneys, and is a proud member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an exclusive organization of fewer than 8,000 trial lawyers nationwide.
These accomplishments place Mr. Callaway in rare company within the Bay Area legal community. In addition, he served as the 2021 President of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (SFTLA), a role that reflects his leadership and commitment to the practice of law.
30+ Years Experience Handling Wrongful Death Matters
Callaway & Wolf’s decades of successful experience as a San Francisco wrongful death law firm gives our attorneys the ability to quickly evaluate claims, so you will know if a settlement offer is fair or if we push for more. We’re proud to have won significant jury verdicts and settlements for many personal injury clients who have been in car accidents.
Common Causes of Wrongful Death
Common causes of wrongful death cases include car and pedestrian accidents, slip and fall accidents, and medical malpractice. California law treats injury claims that cause a death very differently from non-fatal personal injury cases, with the recoverable damages set by a complex set of laws. In a non-fatal personal injury case, “pain and suffering” is often the biggest part of the value of the case.
However, when a car or other type of accident causes a death in California, there is no compensation for any pain and suffering the deceased person experienced. Instead, spouses, registered domestic partners, children, or parents can recover for the loss of their relationship with their loved one, and are also entitled to be compensated for financial losses caused by the death. If the person who died did not have a spouse, then children or parents, and/or brothers and sisters may be entitled to damages for wrongful death.
Unless the person making the claim witnessed the accident that caused the death, California law does not allow compensation for the emotional distress of learning of a loved one’s death. Specifically, wrongful death claims in California can include compensation for:
- “loss of love, companionship, comfort, affection, society and moral support”
- loss of financial losses, such as financial support, or income
- loss of services, such as the value of the time the deceased person spent doing household chores, and/or the value of advice or training the person provided
- medical and funeral expenses
California has a two-year statute of limitations for wrongful death cases. This limit runs from the date of the death, and the case must be settled or filed in court before it runs. For cases involving a public entity, such as a city, state, or county vehicle, there is a six-month claims period, so in these cases a proper claim must be promptly filed with the public entity.
Contact Callaway & Wolf
In determining the value of a wrongful death case, questions will be asked about the relationship the claimant had with the deceased. This can make for some uncomfortable questions about marital and family relations. It is very important to have an attorney who will be sure that your rights are protected and that your privacy is not invaded unnecessarily. Our attorneys have more than three decades of experience in aggressively pursuing our clients’ personal injury and wrongful death cases, while protecting their rights.
If you or someone you know has a California wrongful death claim, call 415-541-0300 for a free consultation to speak to a San Francisco wrongful death lawyer at Callaway & Wolf.
