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San Diego Wrongful Death Attorney
Hulburt Law Firm represents families in wrongful death cases throughout San Diego County. We investigate the circumstances, work to hold the responsible parties accountable, and prepare each case for settlement or trial. We take time to understand who your loved one was, the role they played in your family, and how their death has changed your lives.
Our wrongful death experience includes fatal vehicle crashes, construction accidents, defective products, and dangerous property conditions. We can help you understand your legal options and the steps to protect your family’s claim.
Was your loved one killed in an accident? We’re here to help.
Wrongful Death Cases We Handle
We represent families after fatal crashes, workplace incidents, product failures, and other preventable deaths. Each case requires an investigation based on what happened. A vehicle crash may raise questions about driver conduct or roadway design, while a structural collapse may turn on how the work was planned and performed. We examine the circumstances to determine who can be held legally responsible for your family’s loss.
Fatal Vehicle Crashes
Construction and Workplace Deaths
Defective Products and Vehicle Defects
Dangerous Property and Negligent Security
Drowning and Boating Deaths
Wrongful Death of a Child
Dangerous Roads and Government Claims
Meet Your Wrongful Death Attorneys
Conor Hulburt and Leslie Hulburt founded Hulburt Law Firm to give serious injury and wrongful death cases the attention, preparation, and experience they deserve. The firm intentionally accepts a limited number of cases so each family works directly with the attorneys responsible for investigating what happened, developing the evidence, and preparing the case for settlement or trial.
Conor has spent his career representing families in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. His wrongful death results include a $25.36 million recovery for the family of a father killed after a tire failure, a $16.55 million recovery for the family of a construction worker killed by a collapsing gate, and a $7.225 million recovery arising from a fatal concrete wall collapse.
Leslie brings substantial litigation and trial experience to the firm’s serious injury and wrongful death cases. Together, Conor and Leslie work closely with families to understand the person who was lost, uncover how and why the death occurred, identify every responsible party, and develop the evidence needed to prove the full impact of the loss.
Wrongful Death Case Results
Our attorneys’ wrongful death recoveries include cases involving defective products, construction hazards, vehicle collisions, and aviation accidents.
Fatal Tire Failure
A sudden tire failure caused an SUV to fishtail and crash into a tree on the side of a San Diego County highway, killing a beloved husband and father.
Fatal Construction Accident
An improperly installed gate collapsed on a subcontracted worker after the general contractor asked him to paint it, killing him.
Fatal Wall Collapse
An inadequately supported concrete block wall collapsed onto a construction worker in El Cajon, causing his death.
Fatal Event Collision
Rough asphalt on a race route significantly reduced tire traction, causing a racer to lose control of his vehicle and suffer fatal injuries.
Fatal Aviation Accident
A defective airplane engine ignition component caused a deadly crash in San Diego.
Fatal Car Accident
Campus security was speeding and collided with a student’s vehicle, killing her.
What to Expect in a Wrongful Death Case
Free Case Review
We listen to what happened, who your loved one was, and what questions your family has. During your free case review, we discuss whether a claim may be available and any deadlines that need attention. You do not need every document or answer before contacting us.
Investigation
Once retained, we act promptly to preserve evidence and investigate the circumstances of the death. We examine the scene, obtain relevant records, and speak with witnesses before conditions change or important information is lost.
Liability Analysis
We evaluate the conduct and legal duties of those involved. When needed, we work with qualified experts to test competing explanations and develop the evidence needed to establish responsibility.
Understanding Your Loss
We take time to understand your loved one’s place in your family. Together, we document the financial support, household contributions, companionship, and guidance you have lost. Economic experts may help explain the long-term financial impact.
Settlement Negotiations
We present the evidence of responsibility and your family’s losses to the defense and insurers. We explain settlement offers, discuss the risks and potential benefits of continuing the case, and help you make informed decisions. The decision to accept a settlement belongs to you.
Litigation and Trial
We prepare each case for trial and file suit when needed to protect your rights and pursue the claim. Through testimony, records, and expert analysis, we work to show how the death occurred and explain your family’s loss clearly and respectfully.
California Wrongful Death Law: What Families Should Know
After a death caused by someone else’s wrongful conduct, California law allows eligible surviving family members to seek compensation for their losses. Understanding who can bring the claim, what it can cover, and when to act can help your family make informed decisions.
For a broader explanation, read our guide to California wrongful death law.
Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Claim?
What Must Be Proven?
What Compensation Can a Family Recover?
How Long Do You Have to File?
How Is a Survival Claim Different?
The Hulburt Law Difference
In-Depth Investigations
We preserve critical evidence, obtain records and electronic data, locate witnesses, and work with qualified experts to determine how the death occurred and who is responsible.
Tech-Forward Approach
We use photography, video, timelines, digital modeling, and demonstrative graphics to explain complex evidence clearly and tell your loved one’s story with care.
Maximum Compensation
We identify every responsible party and source of recovery and develop the financial and personal evidence needed to show the full extent of your family’s loss.
The Right Experience
Our attorneys handle complex wrongful death cases involving fatal crashes, dangerous roads, construction incidents, defective products, aviation accidents, and other preventable deaths.
Genuine Care
We accept a limited number of cases so families receive personal attention, clear communication, and direct access to the attorneys handling their case.
Wrongful Death FAQs
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Serving Families Across San Diego County
Hulburt Law Firm represents families in wrongful death cases throughout San Diego County, including San Diego, Chula Vista, El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Poway, Escondido, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Oceanside, and surrounding communities.
Request a Free Case Review
Simply fill out the form or call 619.821.0500 to receive a free case review. We’ll evaluate what happened, your injuries, and potential defendants to determine how we can best help you.
Hulburt Law Firm handles serious personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout San Diego County.
