Why Glendale wrongful death cases are different
Glendale sits at the intersection of the 5, 2, and 134 freeways — three of the busiest commuter corridors in Southern California. Brand Boulevard, Central Avenue, and the Americana foot traffic generate a steady volume of pedestrian, rideshare, and rear-end claims.
Local context we account for
- Freeway crashes on the 134 and 2 interchange and the 5 near Los Feliz Boulevard
- Pedestrian strikes on Brand Boulevard, Central Avenue, and around the Galleria
- Rideshare incidents at the Glendale Galleria and Americana at Brand pickup zones
- Cases filed in Los Angeles Superior Court — Glendale Courthouse (600 East Broadway)
California law that governs your claim
- Filing deadline. Two years from the date of injury under Code of Civil Procedure §335.1. Claims against a city, county, Caltrans, or other public entity require a six-month government claim under §911.2.
- Fault rule. California is a pure comparative negligence state. Even at significant fault, an injured person can still recover — the award is reduced by their share of responsibility.
- Damages. Recovery includes past and future medical care, lost income and earning capacity, property damage, and pain and suffering.
About wrongful death claims
California Code of Civil Procedure §377.60 limits who can bring a wrongful death claim — typically the spouse, domestic partner, children, or other dependents. Damages include loss of financial support, loss of companionship, and funeral costs. We handle these cases with the discretion they require.