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Close-up of two people holding hands, symbolizing comfort and support after the loss of a loved one
Close-up of two people holding hands, symbolizing comfort and support after the loss of a loved one
Close-up of two people holding hands, symbolizing comfort and support after the loss of a loved one

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Wrongful Death Cases

Wrongful Death Cases

Wrongful Death Cases

The sudden loss of a loved one is devastating—especially when it could have been prevented. Schwinghamer Law represents families in wrongful death cases with compassion, clarity, and determined advocacy, helping them pursue accountability and financial stability during a difficult time.

The sudden loss of a loved one is devastating—especially when it could have been prevented. Schwinghamer Law represents families in wrongful death cases with compassion, clarity, and determined advocacy, helping them pursue accountability and financial stability during a difficult time.

The sudden loss of a loved one is devastating—especially when it could have been prevented. Schwinghamer Law represents families in wrongful death cases with compassion, clarity, and determined advocacy, helping them pursue accountability and financial stability during a difficult time.

Compassionate Legal Guidance After a Wrongful Death in San Joaquin County

Compassionate Legal Guidance After a Wrongful Death in San Joaquin County

Compassionate Legal Guidance After a Wrongful Death in San Joaquin County

No family is ever prepared to lose someone due to another person’s negligence or wrongdoing. Beyond the emotional loss, surviving family members are often left facing unexpected medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of future financial support.


If your loved one died as a result of negligence, carelessness, or a preventable accident, you may have the right to file a wrongful death claim. At Schwinghamer Law, we help families seek justice while handling the legal process with sensitivity and care. As a trusted wrongful death lawyer in Stockton, attorney Noah Schwinghamer is committed to protecting your family’s rights and honoring your loved one’s legacy.

No family is ever prepared to lose someone due to another person’s negligence or wrongdoing. Beyond the emotional loss, surviving family members are often left facing unexpected medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of future financial support.


If your loved one died as a result of negligence, carelessness, or a preventable accident, you may have the right to file a wrongful death claim. At Schwinghamer Law, we help families seek justice while handling the legal process with sensitivity and care. As a trusted wrongful death lawyer in Stockton, attorney Noah Schwinghamer is committed to protecting your family’s rights and honoring your loved one’s legacy.

Overhead view of a busy freeway, representing motor vehicle accidents that can lead to wrongful death claims
Overhead view of a busy freeway, representing motor vehicle accidents that can lead to wrongful death claims
Overhead view of a busy freeway, representing motor vehicle accidents that can lead to wrongful death claims

What is a Wrongful Death Claim?

What is a Wrongful Death Claim?

What is a Wrongful Death Claim?

A wrongful death claim arises when a person dies due to the negligent or intentional actions of another party. While no legal action can undo the loss, a claim can help provide financial security and accountability.

A wrongful death claim arises when a person dies due to the negligent or intentional actions of another party. While no legal action can undo the loss, a claim can help provide financial security and accountability.

Wrongful death cases often stem from:

Wrongful death cases often stem from:

  • Car, truck, or motorcycle accidents

  • Car, truck, or motorcycle accidents

  • Dangerous or defective products

  • Dangerous or defective products

  • Medical malpractice

  • Medical malpractice

  • Nursing home abuse or neglect

  • Nursing home abuse or neglect

  • Premises liability accidents

  • Premises liability accidents

  • Workplace or construction accidents

  • Workplace or construction accidents

  • Acts of violence caused by negligent security

  • Acts of violence caused by negligent security

Our role is to uncover what happened, identify who is responsible, and guide your family through each step forward.

Our role is to uncover what happened, identify who is responsible, and guide your family through each step forward.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in California?

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in California?

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in California?

Under California law, eligible parties typically include:

Under California law, eligible parties typically include:

  • Surviving spouses or domestic partners

  • Surviving spouses or domestic partners

  • Children of the deceased

  • Children of the deceased

  • Other dependents or heirs, in certain circumstances

  • Other dependents or heirs, in certain circumstances

A knowledgeable wrongful death lawyer can help determine eligibility and ensure claims are filed correctly and on time.

A knowledgeable wrongful death lawyer can help determine eligibility and ensure claims are filed correctly and on time.

Organized stack of legal documents on a lawyer’s desk, representing wrongful death claims and estate paperwork
Organized stack of legal documents on a lawyer’s desk, representing wrongful death claims and estate paperwork
Organized stack of legal documents on a lawyer’s desk, representing wrongful death claims and estate paperwork
Attorney and client shaking hands above legal documents, illustrating trust and partnership in pursuing a wrongful death claim
Attorney and client shaking hands above legal documents, illustrating trust and partnership in pursuing a wrongful death claim
Attorney and client shaking hands above legal documents, illustrating trust and partnership in pursuing a wrongful death claim

Why Hire a Wrongful Death Attorney in Stockton?

Why Hire a Wrongful Death Attorney in Stockton?

Why Hire a Wrongful Death Attorney in Stockton?

Wrongful death cases are complex—both legally and emotionally. Insurance companies may attempt to minimize the value of a claim or push families toward quick settlements before they understand their rights. Working with an experienced wrongful death attorney in Stockton allows your family to focus on healing, while we focus on accountability.

Wrongful death cases are complex—both legally and emotionally. Insurance companies may attempt to minimize the value of a claim or push families toward quick settlements before they understand their rights. Working with an experienced wrongful death attorney in Stockton allows your family to focus on healing, while we focus on accountability.

We can help you:

  • Determine who is eligible to bring a wrongful death claim under California law

We can help you:

  • Determine who is eligible to bring a wrongful death claim under California law

  • Accurately calculate current and future financial losses

  • Accurately calculate current and future financial losses

  • Handle communication with insurance companies and defense attorneys

  • Handle communication with insurance companies and defense attorneys

  • Work with experts to establish liability and damages

  • Work with experts to establish liability and damages

  • Pursue compensation through settlement or trial

  • Pursue compensation through settlement or trial

We approach every wrongful death case with the respect and diligence it deserves.

We approach every wrongful death case with the respect and diligence it deserves.

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Damages Available in a Wrongful Death Case

As your dedicated wrongful death lawyer in Stockton, attorney Noah Schwinghamer and his built legal team will pursue full and fair compensation, which may include:


  • Funeral and burial expenses

  • Medical bills related to the final injury or illness

  • Loss of financial support and future earnings

  • Loss of companionship, care, and guidance

  • Emotional suffering and loss of enjoyment of life


Each case is unique, and we take care to fully understand your family’s needs before pursuing a resolution.

Organized legal desk symbolizing the work Schwinghamer Law does to recover full compensation for clients

Damages Available in a Wrongful Death Case

As your dedicated wrongful death lawyer in Stockton, attorney Noah Schwinghamer and his built legal team will pursue full and fair compensation, which may include:


  • Funeral and burial expenses

  • Medical bills related to the final injury or illness

  • Loss of financial support and future earnings

  • Loss of companionship, care, and guidance

  • Emotional suffering and loss of enjoyment of life


Each case is unique, and we take care to fully understand your family’s needs before pursuing a resolution.

Organized legal desk symbolizing the work Schwinghamer Law does to recover full compensation for clients

Damages Available in a Wrongful Death Case

As your dedicated wrongful death lawyer in Stockton, attorney Noah Schwinghamer and his built legal team will pursue full and fair compensation, which may include:


  • Funeral and burial expenses

  • Medical bills related to the final injury or illness

  • Loss of financial support and future earnings

  • Loss of companionship, care, and guidance

  • Emotional suffering and loss of enjoyment of life


Each case is unique, and we take care to fully understand your family’s needs before pursuing a resolution.

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Stockton Wrongful Death Attorney

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Stockton Wrongful Death Attorney

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Stockton Wrongful Death Attorney

If you’ve lost a loved one due to negligence, you don’t have to navigate this process alone. Legal guidance early on can help protect your family’s rights and bring clarity during an overwhelming time.


As your trusted wrongful death law firm in Stockton, we’re here to help your family seek justice, stability, and peace of mind.

If you’ve lost a loved one due to negligence, you don’t have to navigate this process alone. Legal guidance early on can help protect your family’s rights and bring clarity during an overwhelming time.


As your trusted wrongful death law firm in Stockton, we’re here to help your family seek justice, stability, and peace of mind.

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Schwinghamer Law on Facebook
Schwinghamer Law on Instagram
Schwinghamer Law on LinkedIn
Schwinghamer Law on YouTube
Schwinghamer Law – The Stockton Hammer, personal injury attorney in Stockton, California
Schwinghamer Law on Facebook
Schwinghamer Law on Instagram
Schwinghamer Law on LinkedIn
Schwinghamer Law on YouTube

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© 2025 All Rights Reserved. The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.