Wrongful Death Attorneys in Oakland

Wrongful death cases, involving loss of life, are among the most tragic and important cases. These cases can also be legally complicated and difficult. Very often, time is of the essence in order to preserve your rights when a loved one dies. Oakland-based wrongful death attorneys Haddad & Sherwin LLP have the knowledge, skill, and experience to successfully handle many types of wrongful death cases.

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Experienced Wrongful Death Attorneys Fighting for Justice in California

We have won many wrongful death cases for children, spouses, and parents of sons and daughters killed by police, security guards, jails, and jail medical providers.  We have uncovered cover-ups of suspicious deaths, bringing closure, compensation, and justice for families. We know how to reveal the truth to protect and prevent others from suffering tragic wrongful death. If you are looking for some of the best wrongful death attorneys in California, contact us below.

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Topverdict.com top 10 settlements for wrongful death in 2020 for I.F vs City of Vallejo, ET AL for $5,700,000 Topverdict.com top 10 settlements for wrongful death in 2020 for Martinez vs City of Pittsburg for $7,300,000

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$12.75 Million for Distraught Inmate’s Slow-Motion Suicide

In the largest settlement ever against Wellpath, a national for-profit correctional care company, Haddad & Sherwin LLP won a $12.75 million settlement for Katherine Johnson,... Read More

$12 Million for Combat Veteran’s Wrongful Death in Police Shooting

On February 4th, 2020, Shasta County Sheriff’s Sergeant Jose Gonzalez shot and killed Thomas Barbosa, a 41-year-old combat veteran with severe PTSD. Barbosa was experiencing... Read More

$11 Million Settlement for the Mario Gonzalez Case

OAKLAND, CA (December 15, 2023) — Civil rights law firm Haddad & Sherwin LLP announced today that it has won an $11 million settlement for... Read More

$11.5 Million for Inmate Rendered Quadriplegic

In a groundbreaking case against Stanislaus County and its private, for-profit jail medical provider, Haddad & Sherwin LLP obtained an $11.5 million settlement for a... Read More

$7 Million for Sacramento Freeway Shooting

Justice has prevailed in another case of an unjustified police shooting. Civil rights firm Haddad & Sherwin LLP have won a settlement of $7 million... Read More

$5.7 Million for Family of Man Shot by Vallejo Police Officer

The City of Vallejo agreed to pay $5.7 million to avoid trial against the children and parents of Ronell Foster, who was shot and killed... Read More

$7.3 Million Settlement for Police Choke Hold Killing

This local case involved Pittsburg police officers’ use of a carotid hold and choke hold, and other highly injurious force, on video, while Beto Martinez... Read More

$5 Million Plus Police and CPS Reforms for Child Abuse Death of 3-year-old Girl

Three-year-old Kayleigh Slusher died from preventable child abuse and neglect at the hands of her mother and mother's boyfriend, who are serving life sentences for... Read More

$2.7 Million Settlement in Environmental Justice Case

Represented dozens of mostly African-American homeowners who were sickened by industrial pollution from a toxic waste site in their neighborhood.  This long-fought case was brought... Read More

$2.5 Million Settlement for Police Shooting of Boy Hallucinating on LSD

Santa Cruz County and the City of Capitola paid $2.5 million to settle this case before trial where they caused a 15 year old boy,... Read More
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Do You Need a Wrongful Death Attorney in Oakland, CA?

If you may have a case involving wrongful death or catastrophic physical injuries, get in touch with an experienced, Oakland-based wrongful death attorney for a free consultation.  We handle cases throughout California, including the Bay Area, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, North Coast, Central Coast, Central Valley, and more. Fill out the form below to get in contact with us.

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