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Colin M. Jones, Esq.

Senior Partner and Senior Trial Attorney, Chair of the Personal Injury Litigation Department

Colin M. Jones is Wilshire Law Firm's first Partner and lead trial attorney, with seven-figure verdicts in three states and over $500 million recovered for clients. He has been honored as a Super Lawyer since 2022 and served as 2020 President of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40.

Jennifer P. Burkes, Esq.

Senior Partner & Strategic Advisor, Personal Injury Litigation Department

Jennifer P. Burkes, Esq. is a Partner at Wilshire Law Firm with over 30 years of experience handling catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, and related cases. She is admitted in California and Mississippi and has been selected as a SuperLawyer every year since 2015.

Mary Lee Caruso, Esq.

Senior Partner

Mary Lee Caruso is a Partner at Wilshire Law Firm with over 24 years of experience in Civil Litigation, specializing in personal injury cases. She has recovered more than $110 million for clients and was named CAALA's 2021 Rising Star of the Year.

Ryan Casey, Esq.

Senior Partner and Trial Attorney

Ryan Casey, Esq. is a Senior Partner and Trial Attorney with more than 15 years of experience in personal injury law, focusing on motor vehicle accidents, product liability, and wrongful death. He has secured more than $300 million in recoveries for his clients.

Tae-Yoon Kim, Esq.

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Tae-Yoon Kim, Esq. is a Senior Partner at Wilshire Law Firm, and a proven Pre-Litigation Attorney with nearly two decades of experience. Determined to stand up for those without a voice, Tae focuses his practice on protecting the rights of individuals against greedy cor

Alivia E. Abreu, Esq.

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Alivia E. Abreu is a Supervising Attorney specializing in personal injury and wrongful death, including catastrophic, traumatic brain, and traumatic spine injury cases. She has secured multiple $1 million recoveries and is a member of CAALA.

Shervin G. Ghanoongooi, Esq.

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Shervin G. Ghanoongooi is a Supervising Pre-Litigation attorney at Wilshire Law Firm with experience in catastrophic injury, personal injury, and class action disputes, including six-, seven-, and eight-figure cases.

Christopher Goodroe, Esq.

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Christopher Goodroe is an AV Peer Review Rated litigator with over fifteen years of experience representing victims of auto collisions, slip and falls, police brutality, sexual assaults, and maritime injuries. A Super Lawyer since 2013, he was also selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Northern California.

Brian M. Jacobson, Esq.

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Brian M. Jacobson, Esq. is a Supervising Attorney with seven years of Personal Injury experience serving clients throughout California in English and Spanish. Recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and member of the Million Dollar Advocate Forum.

Ariella Perry, Esq.

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Senior Trial Attorney Ariella E. Perry is a former defense lawyer who now fights for plaintiffs in personal injury cases including catastrophic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, <a href="/wrongful-death-lawyers/">wrongful death</a>, and auto accidents, bringing over 30 civil jury trials to her practice.

Colin M. Jones, Esq.

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Jennifer P. Burkes, Esq.

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Mary Lee Caruso, Esq.

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Ryan Casey, Esq.

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In California, there are specific laws about who is allowed to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Generally, the people closest to the person who passed away have the right to file. These people include: ✓ Spouses or Domestic Partners — If your partner was lost due to someone else's negligence, you have the right to file a claim and seek financial compensation for your loss. ✓ Children — If you've lost a parent, you may be able to file a claim - whether you're a biological or adopted child. ✓ Parents — If your child passed away and they didn't leave behind a spouse or children of their own, you may be able to pursue a claim. ✓ Other Close Family Members — In some cases, if no spouse, child, or parent is available, another family member who would legally inherit from the person may have the right to file. If you're unsure whether you qualify, contact us anytime. We're here to help you understand your options.

In California, you typically have two years from the date of your loved one's passing to file a wrongful death lawsuit. While that might seem like a lot of time, these cases can be complex, and gathering the right information early can make a difference. We encourage you to reach out when you feel ready - even if it's just to ask questions. We're here to support you.

Losing someone you love is one of the hardest things you can go through. We know that no amount of money can ever make things right - but a wrongful death claim can help ease the financial stress and bring a sense of justice. ✓ Financial Support — If your loved one helped support you, we can help estimate what they would have earned in the future. ✓ Lost Benefits — This can include health insurance, retirement benefits, lost wages, or any other financial support they would have received. ✓ Medical and Funeral Costs — These expenses can add up fast. A claim can help make sure you're not left to handle them alone. ✓ Emotional Loss — This covers the loss of love, companionship, guidance, and the emotional support your loved one provided throughout your life.