Why Pasadena wrongful death cases are different
Pasadena's mix of Old Town foot traffic, the 210, 134, and 110 corridors, and Rose Bowl event surges drives a steady stream of car, pedestrian, and rideshare claims.
Local context we account for
- Rear-end and lane-change crashes on the 210 and 134
- Pedestrian incidents along Colorado Boulevard and Lake Avenue
- Event-day surges around the Rose Bowl
- Cases filed in Los Angeles Superior Court — Pasadena Courthouse (300 East Walnut)
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.