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Wrongful Death Lawyers in San Francisco

We Represent Families of Fatality Victims

Losing a loved one in an accident is a tragedy that can leave families struggling with grief and an uncertain future. At Walker, Hamilton & Kearns, we understand that nothing can truly make up for the loss of a loved one. But we also know the burdens that follow an unexpected death can cause serious trouble for a family, and we’re prepared to help families take legal action to protect their future and find closure in the aftermath.

You do not have to face the future alone. Our injury attorneys in San Francisco put 100+ years of collective experience to work in wrongful death claims.

Contact our firm and speak with us today!

What is a wrongful death claim?

A claim for wrongful death is a lawsuit taken in response to the sudden and unexpected death of a loved one. Like other personal injury claims, wrongful death involves situations where someone else’s careless or reckless actions contributed to the fatal accident. If another person’s negligence led to the death of your loved one, a wrongful death claim may allow you to hold the negligent party responsible.

Wrongful death claimants can be awarded damages for:

  • Emotional suffering caused by the sudden loss of a loved one
  • Noneconomic losses, including loss of companionship and loss of consortium
  • Medical costs and hospital bills spent trying to prevent the death from happening
  • Financial difficulties caused by funeral expenses and/or loss of supplemental income

How Walker, Hamilton & Kearns Can Help

Hiring a personal injury attorney following a fatal accident could dramatically change the outcome of the situation. When you work with our team of wrongful death attorneys in San Francisco, you will be working with legal professionals that provide the emotional support and stability you need after a difficult loss. We know how traumatic this time can be for a family, and we are here to ease the situation as much as possible.

Our legal team is conditioned to pay special attention to the small details of your case that might be overlooked at a different personal injury law firm. We look into aspects of your case that include the role that your lost loved one played in the family, and the degree to which the victim’s death has affected members who were left behind. In doing so, we can better demonstrate the totality of your loss when we appear in court or negotiations regarding your settlement.

Our lawyers are prepared to help you pursue a wrongful death lawsuit and find closure. Contact our San Francisco firm and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case!

CASES WE SOLVED

Results

$10,000,000

Settlement for Police Shooting

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Walker, Hamilton & Kearns represented the mother of a young man who had been shot in a bathroom by a California Highway Patrol officer. In May 2025, Walter “Skip” Walker and Jeffrey Walker secured a $9.2 million jury verdict in this police shooting case. Subsequently, the case settled for $10,000,000. View Details
$4,750,000

Settlement Award for Negligent Surgical Procedure

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Tim Hamilton represented a Plaintiff who was severely injured when the Defendant negligently performed a uro-gynecological surgical procedure. Mr. Hamilton secured a settlement in the amount of $4,750,000. View Details
$6,500,000

Settlement for Motorcyclist

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Skip Walker represented a motorcyclist in Nevada County, CA who was involved in a multi-vehicle pile-up on SR-20. Mr. Walker was able to settle this matter for $6.5 million. View Details
$450,000

Settlement for Mother of Incarcerated Man in Jail Suicide

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Jeff Walker represented the mother of man who died while incarcerated at a jail in Hollister, California. View Details

Settlement for Police Shooting

Walker, Hamilton & Kearns represented the mother of a young man who had been shot in a bathroom by a California Highway Patrol officer. In May 2025, Walter “Skip” Walker and Jeffrey Walker secured a $9.2 million jury verdict in this police shooting case. Subsequently, the case settled for $10,000,000.
View Details

Settlement Award for Negligent Surgical Procedure

Tim Hamilton represented a Plaintiff who was severely injured when the Defendant negligently performed a uro-gynecological surgical procedure. Mr. Hamilton secured a settlement in the amount of $4,750,000.
View Details

Settlement for Motorcyclist

Skip Walker represented a motorcyclist in Nevada County, CA who was involved in a multi-vehicle pile-up on SR-20. Mr. Walker was able to settle this matter for $6.5 million.
View Details

Settlement for Mother of Incarcerated Man in Jail Suicide

Jeff Walker represented the mother of man who died while incarcerated at a jail in Hollister, California.
View Details

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