California Wrongful Death Lawsuit 2026: Who Can File, How Much You Can Recover, and the Deadlines That Matter
You lost someone because of someone else’s negligence. Now you’re trying to figure out if you can sue, who’s allowed to file, and what kind of money is actually on the table. California’s wrongful death statute answers those questions, but the rules aren’t intuitive. Only certain family members have standing to file. The clock starts…

