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Our mission is to make you whole again by recovering compensation for all your losses—medical bills, lost wages, and more.

Merced Wrongful Death Lawyers

Losing a loved one is one of life’s most painful experiences—especially when it was caused by someone else’s negligence. While no amount of money can replace what you’ve lost, a wrongful death claim can help bring accountability and ease the financial burdens left behind.

At Silva Injury Law, we support grieving families in Merced with care, clarity, and unwavering advocacy. We’re here to listen, answer your questions, and guide you toward justice—at your pace, and on your terms.

Contact us online or call (209) 600-4389 today for a free, confidential consultation.

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They made sure all of my doctor’s appointments were taken care of and that I had the best care.

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Elements Of A Wrongful Death Lawsuit

In order to have a successful wrongful death claim in California, the following elements must be present:

Negligence

The surviving family members must be able to prove that the death of their loved one was caused by a wrongful act, neglect or default of the defendant.

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Contact us 24/7 to get an immediate, no-obligation consultation. We will listen to your story and give you our best legal advice.

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Put Your Case in Our Hands

If you have a viable claim, we’ll offer to represent you on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing out of pocket. 

3

Heal. Recover. Move Forward.

We’ll handle every aspect of your case so that you can focus on healing from the damage that’s been done.

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Causation

The surviving family members must prove how the defendant’s negligence caused their loved one’s death.

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Damages

The death of the victim must have generated damages such as medical bills, loss of wages, funeral and burial costs and pain and suffering.

Our experienced legal team also handles other types of injury cases, including:

  • Truck Accident
  • Motorcycle Accident
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Slip and Fall
  • Car Accident
  • Dog Attack
  • Pedestrian Accident
  • Drunk Driving Accident
  • Distracted Driving Accident
  • Bicycle Accident
  • Nursing Home Abuse
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Promoting Healing Through Compassionate Advocacy

We believe that our duty goes beyond achieving large monetary awards for our clients. We strive first to be decent human beings who seek not to stir up fights, but to solve problems.

As a peacemaker, the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be enough business.
-- Abraham Lincoln

Contact an Experienced Merced Wrongful Death Lawyer

For a free consultation, please don’t hesitate to call (209) 780-7385 or fill out our online form today.

Our Merced Office Address

1170 W Olive Ave
Suite G7
Merced, CA 95348
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At Silva Injury Law, we believe that knowledge is power. Our blog and resource center are designed to equip you with the information you need to navigate your personal injury case with confidence.
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