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Wrongful Death Lawyers in San Francisco

We Represent Families of Fatality Victims

Losing a loved one in an accident is a tragedy that can leave families struggling with grief and an uncertain future. At Walker, Hamilton & Kearns, we understand that nothing can truly make up for the loss of a loved one. But we also know the burdens that follow an unexpected death can cause serious trouble for a family, and we’re prepared to help families take legal action to protect their future and find closure in the aftermath.

You do not have to face the future alone. Our injury attorneys in San Francisco put 100+ years of collective experience to work in wrongful death claims.

Contact our firm and speak with us today!

What is a wrongful death claim?

A claim for wrongful death is a lawsuit taken in response to the sudden and unexpected death of a loved one. Like other personal injury claims, wrongful death involves situations where someone else’s careless or reckless actions contributed to the fatal accident. If another person’s negligence led to the death of your loved one, a wrongful death claim may allow you to hold the negligent party responsible.

Wrongful death claimants can be awarded damages for:

  • Emotional suffering caused by the sudden loss of a loved one
  • Noneconomic losses, including loss of companionship and loss of consortium
  • Medical costs and hospital bills spent trying to prevent the death from happening
  • Financial difficulties caused by funeral expenses and/or loss of supplemental income

How Walker, Hamilton & Kearns Can Help

Hiring a personal injury attorney following a fatal accident could dramatically change the outcome of the situation. When you work with our team of wrongful death attorneys in San Francisco, you will be working with legal professionals that provide the emotional support and stability you need after a difficult loss. We know how traumatic this time can be for a family, and we are here to ease the situation as much as possible.

Our legal team is conditioned to pay special attention to the small details of your case that might be overlooked at a different personal injury law firm. We look into aspects of your case that include the role that your lost loved one played in the family, and the degree to which the victim’s death has affected members who were left behind. In doing so, we can better demonstrate the totality of your loss when we appear in court or negotiations regarding your settlement.

Our lawyers are prepared to help you pursue a wrongful death lawsuit and find closure. Contact our San Francisco firm and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case!

CASES WE SOLVED

Results

$1,115,000

Settlement Awarded in Road Rage Case

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Jeff Walker and Skip Walker have obtained a settlement of $1,115,000 for a physician/scientist who was rear-ended in a chain collision. View Details
$200,000

Settlement for Toddler Bitten by a Dog

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Clarissa Kearns obtained a $200,000 settlement for a toddler who was bitten by a Great Dane at a coffee shop in downtown Mill Valley, California. View Details

Settlement in Dangerous Cattle Case

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The firm continued its string of successes in dangerous cow and cattle cases obtaining a settlement for a man who broke his ankle fleeing from a cow that was allowed to graze in a public park. View Details
$800,000

Rideshare Vehicle Collides with Pedestrian

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Jeff Walker and Skip Walker obtained $800,000 for a client run down by a rideshare vehicle while he was standing in the middle of a San Francisco street after a late night of holiday partying. View Details

Settlement Awarded in Road Rage Case

Jeff Walker and Skip Walker have obtained a settlement of $1,115,000 for a physician/scientist who was rear-ended in a chain collision.
View Details

Settlement for Toddler Bitten by a Dog

Clarissa Kearns obtained a $200,000 settlement for a toddler who was bitten by a Great Dane at a coffee shop in downtown Mill Valley, California.
View Details

Settlement in Dangerous Cattle Case

The firm continued its string of successes in dangerous cow and cattle cases obtaining a settlement for a man who broke his ankle fleeing from a cow that was allowed to graze in a public park.
View Details

Rideshare Vehicle Collides with Pedestrian

Jeff Walker and Skip Walker obtained $800,000 for a client run down by a rideshare vehicle while he was standing in the middle of a San Francisco street after a late night of holiday partying.
View Details

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