San Diego Wrongful Death Attorney
When someone you love dies because of another person's negligence, your family deserves a fighter in their corner — not a form letter and a lowball offer. Paul Batta and Dan Fulkerson are available 24/7. No fee unless we win.
San Diego’s Trusted Wrongful Death Lawyer
Losing someone you love because of another person's negligence changes everything. The grief is overwhelming on its own — and then the bills arrive, the insurance company calls, and a legal process you've never faced starts closing in.
Paul Batta and Dan Fulkerson are San Diego's wrongful death attorneys. They've recovered nearly $250 million for families across Southern California, with a 98% success rate. They know how insurance companies handle these cases — and they know how to fight back. 100% free case review. No fee unless we win. There's no risk to calling us today.
Speak to an Attorney Immediately!!!
The Insurance Company Will Call. Before You Talk to Them, Call Us.
Within days of your loved one's death, an insurance adjuster will likely contact you. They'll sound sympathetic. They're not. Their job is to get you to accept a fast, low settlement before you know what your case is worth.
Don't give a recorded statement. Don't accept any offer. Don't sign anything.
Call us first — it costs nothing and commits you to nothing. We'll tell you honestly what your case is worth and exactly what to do next.
San Diego Wrongful Death Attorney
Receive maximum compensation possible for your wrongful death claim.
Batta Fulkerson represents wrongful death families throughout San Diego, from the first insurance negotiation through civil litigation if that's what it takes. We fight for everything your family lost: medical bills, funeral costs, lost income, lost support, and the companionship no dollar amount can replace. Insurance companies move fast after a fatal accident — lowball offers, recorded statements, blame shifting onto the person who died. We stop all of it, handle every detail, so your family can focus on grieving, not fighting.
What Can a Wrongful Death Claim Recover?
California wrongful death law allows surviving family members to pursue two categories of compensation.
Economic damages — the concrete financial losses your family has suffered:- Medical expenses from the date of injury through death
- Funeral and burial costs
- Lost income your loved one would have earned
- Lost benefits and financial support
- Loss of household services — childcare, home maintenance, everything they contributed
- Loss of love, companionship, and affection
- Loss of guidance for surviving children
- Emotional distress and grief
- Loss of consortium for a surviving spouse
In cases of gross negligence — a drunk driver with prior warnings, a company that ignored a known safety hazard — punitive damages may also apply.
What Happens When They Try to Blame Your Loved One?
This is the tactic we see most often, and the one families are least prepared for.
Under California's pure comparative fault rule, the at-fault party can reduce what they owe by arguing your loved one shared some responsibility. If they assign even 25% fault, they pay 25% less. Insurance defense teams build this case fast — sometimes from very thin evidence.
Your loved one can't defend themselves anymore. We do it for them.
We investigate every angle of the accident, retain independent experts, and build a documented counter-narrative before the defense sets the story. Every percentage point of fault they try to assign your family member is money they're trying to keep. We fight every one.
Getting Justice when you need it most.
IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION
EVERY LIABLE PARTY IDENTIFIED
FULL VALUE. NOT A FORMULA
Most successful lawsuits come down to experience
$250+ Million Recovered for San Diego Families. 98% Success Rate.
Batta Fulkerson
Paul Batta and Dan Fulkerson have spent their careers in San Diego courtrooms and negotiating rooms. They know the defense firms, the local courts, the insurance companies — and they know how to build wrongful death cases that hold up.
This isn't a firm that hands you off to a paralegal and resurfaces at settlement. You get direct access to Paul and Dan. They know your name. They know your case. And they don't accept offers that don't reflect the full value of what your family lost.
$250M+| Recovered for Clients
98% | Success Rate
15,000+ | Cases Handled
50+ Individual Settlements Over $1 Million
2025 Best Law Firm in San Diego - SD Magazine
24/7 | Available to You
Common Causes of Wrongful Death in San Diego
How We Handle Your Wrongful Death Case
Immediate Investigation
Identify Every Liable Party
Build the Full Damages Picture
Negotiate Hard, Try If Necessary
Resolution
After losing a loved one in San Diego, the last thing your family should be dealing with is insurance companies, legal deadlines, and a claims process built to work against you. Let Paul and Dan handle all of it — with the precision, dedication, and personal attention your family deserves.
Committed to making your life whole again.
Our track record speaks for itself — nearly $250 million recovered, 98% success rate — but what it really reflects is how seriously we build every case. From the moment we take on your family's wrongful death claim, we investigate every detail, identify every liable party, and document every loss. When insurance companies and opposing counsel see Batta Fulkerson on the other side, they know your family's claim is being handled with precision — and that it won't be settled for less than it's worth.
Your Questions, Answered
FAQ: WRONGFUL DEATH
▸Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in California?
▸How much is a wrongful death case worth?
▸What is the deadline to file a wrongful death claim?
▸Can I afford a wrongful death attorney?
CALIFORNIA WRONGFUL DEATH LAW
▸What if my loved one was partially at fault?
▸What if there isn't enough insurance coverage?
▸What is a survival action, and is it different from wrongful death?
▸What about government entities, like a city vehicle or a pothole?
Your Family Deserves the Full Value of What You Lost
Not the first offer. Not a formula. The full value.
Recovered for Clients
Success Rate
7 Days a week
Upfront Cost — Ever
Schedule your free case review with San Diego's favorite wrongful death lawyer.
We understand that deciding to file a claim—and selecting the right attorney—can be overwhelming. At Batta Fulkerson, Wrongful Death Lawyers in San Diego, we provide a free consultation to offer a straightforward, honest evaluation of your case and outline your legal options. Our dedicated legal team is focused on seeking full recovery for your loss and justice for wrongful death families. From your first consultation, you'll see what sets Batta Fulkerson apart: a trusted reputation, proven results, and a relentless commitment to your recovery.
Reach out to us today to schedule your free case review and get the answers you need about the wrongful death claim process.
Call us at (619) 333-5555 or request a free case review online.
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