Car accidents in Sacramento can have devastating consequences, especially when negligence results in the death of an innocent victim. Families coping with such loss deserve justice, accountability, and financial security. Attorney Art Majlessi, a highly respected California trial lawyer, represents victims and surviving families in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases arising from car accidents throughout Sacramento County and across California.

Car Accidents and Wrongful Death in Sacramento

Busy roadways such as Interstate 5, Highway 99, and the Capital City Freeway are common sites of serious and fatal crashes. A wrongful death occurs when a person’s life is taken due to another’s negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct—whether by a distracted driver, drunk motorist, or a defective vehicle component. Filing a wrongful death claim in Sacramento helps hold responsible parties accountable while providing crucial financial relief to surviving loved ones.

Common Causes of Fatal Car Accidents

• Distracted or texting drivers
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Speeding or reckless lane changes
• Failure to yield or obey traffic signals
• Driver fatigue or falling asleep at the wheel
• Defective auto parts or tire blowouts

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?

Under California law, the right to bring a wrongful death lawsuit belongs to the deceased person’s surviving spouse or domestic partner, children, and in some cases other dependents. A separate survival action may also be brought by the estate to recover the decedent’s medical expenses, lost earnings, and conscious pain and suffering prior to death.

Recoverable Damages in a Wrongful Death Car Accident Case

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of financial support and household contributions
• Loss of companionship, care, and moral support
• Medical expenses incurred before death
• Pain and suffering of the decedent (through a survival action)

Why Choose Art Majlessi?

Attorney Art Majlessi is known statewide for his integrity, compassion, and courtroom skill. As a trial lawyer who prepares every case for litigation, he ensures insurance companies and defense counsel treat claims seriously. Families receive direct communication, meticulous case preparation, and representation on a contingency fee basis—you pay no fees unless compensation is recovered.