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Redondo Beach, CA · Serving the South Bay & All of California

Southern California Wrongful Death Lawyer

Diane Chang Law represents families who have lost a loved one because of negligence or wrongful conduct. Attorney Diane Chang handles wrongful death claims involving motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, unsafe property conditions, dog attacks, and other preventable incidents throughout Redondo Beach, the South Bay, Los Angeles County, and California.


No cost. No obligation. Every case evaluation is personally reviewed by Diane.

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Understanding a California Wrongful Death Claim

A wrongful death claim allows certain surviving family members to pursue compensation when a loved one's death was caused by another person or party's negligence or wrongful conduct.


Wrongful death cases may arise from car and trucking accidents, dangerous property conditions, negligent security, dog attacks, and other acts of negligence.


While no legal claim can undo the loss, a wrongful death action can provide financial recovery for eligible family members and hold the responsible party accountable under California law.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in California?

California law determines who has the legal right to bring a wrongful death claim. Eligible individuals may include a surviving spouse or domestic partner, surviving children, certain heirs who would be entitled to inherit, and some individuals who were financially dependent on the person who died.



Determining eligibility can become more complicated depending on the family circumstances. Attorney Diane Chang can review your relationship to your loved one and explain whether you have the right to pursue a California wrongful death claim.

What Compensation Is Available in a California Wrongful Death Claim?

The compensation available in a wrongful death case depends on the circumstances of the loss and its impact on the surviving family.



A claim may include funeral and burial expenses, lost financial support and benefits, and compensation for the loss of care, companionship, guidance, and other legally recognized losses.


Diane evaluates the financial and personal impact of the loss to determine the damages that may be pursued under California wrongful death law.

Direct Representation for Your Family

Wrongful death cases require careful investigation while families are dealing with an extraordinarily difficult loss. Diane handles each claim personally, providing direct communication and clear guidance throughout the legal process.



She investigates liability, preserves important evidence, evaluates damages, and handles communications and negotiations with insurance companies and other responsible parties. Clients remain in direct contact with the attorney handling their case from beginning to resolution.

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Wrongful Death Lawyer Serving Redondo Beach and California

Diane Chang Law is based at 2001 Artesia Boulevard in Redondo Beach and represents families throughout the South Bay, Los Angeles County, and California.


Redondo Beach | Hermosa Beach | Manhattan Beach | Torrance | Hawthorne | Gardena


For wrongful death matters outside the South Bay, Diane also represents eligible families throughout California, including appropriate cases in Northern California.

What Happens After You Request a Free Case Evaluation?

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Request a Free Wrongful Death Case Evaluation

Share the basic circumstances of what happened and the best way to reach you. There is no cost or obligation.

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Get a Personal Attorney Review

Your case evaluation goes directly to attorney Diane Chang for confidential, personal review.

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Understand Your Wrongful Death Claim

Diane evaluates eligibility, liability, available evidence, and potential damages, then explains your rights and legal options under California law.

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Build and Pursue the Claim

If representation moves forward, Diane investigates the circumstances, preserves evidence, documents the family's losses, and handles negotiations with the insurance company or responsible party.

What Happens After You Request a Free Case Evaluation?

Frequently Asked Questions About California Wrongful Death Claims

  • Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in California?

    California law generally allows a surviving spouse or domestic partner, surviving children, and certain other heirs to pursue a wrongful death claim. Some individuals who were financially dependent on the person who died may also have rights under California law.


    Eligibility depends on the individual family circumstances.

  • How Long Do I Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim in California?

    Many California wrongful death lawsuits are subject to a two-year statute of limitations beginning on the date of death. However, different or substantially shorter deadlines can apply in certain circumstances, including some matters involving government entities.


    Determining the applicable deadline early can help protect the family's legal rights.

  • What Can a Wrongful Death Claim Recover?

    Depending on the circumstances, a California wrongful death claim may include funeral and burial expenses, lost financial support and benefits, and compensation for the loss of care, companionship, guidance, and other legally recognized losses.

  • Do I Have to Go to Court for a Wrongful Death Claim?

    Not necessarily. Some wrongful death claims can be resolved through negotiation or settlement without a trial. When litigation is necessary, Diane remains directly involved in preparing and pursuing the case.

  • How Is a Wrongful Death Claim Proven in California?

    A wrongful death claim generally requires establishing that another person or party was legally responsible for the death and that eligible surviving family members suffered compensable losses as a result.


    The evidence required depends on how the death occurred, which is why early investigation and preservation of evidence can be important.

Lost a Loved One Because of Negligence? Talk With Diane Chang.

If your family lost a loved one because of a motor vehicle accident, unsafe property condition, dog attack, or other negligence in Redondo Beach, the South Bay, Los Angeles County, or elsewhere in California, Diane Chang Law can evaluate the circumstances and explain your legal options.



Every case evaluation is free, confidential, and personally reviewed by Diane.

No cost. No obligation. Direct attorney review.

Request a Free Case Evaluation