Why Long Beach wrongful death cases are different
Long Beach combines the Port of Long Beach's heavy truck traffic with dense downtown foot traffic. Truck, pedestrian, and rideshare claims dominate the local injury docket.
Local context we account for
- Port-related commercial truck crashes on the 710 and Alameda Corridor
- Pedestrian strikes on Pine Avenue and along Ocean Boulevard
- Cruise terminal and rideshare pickup incidents
- Cases filed in Los Angeles Superior Court — Long Beach Courthouse (275 Magnolia)
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.