Searching for a wrongful death lawyer near you after losing a loved one? Our compassionate attorneys serve families across the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley from two local offices. No recovery, no fee. Available 24/7. Hablamos Español.
Edgar P. Lombera
Personal Injury Attorney · 15+ Years
Losing a family member to someone else’s negligence is a devastating loss no one should face alone. When families search for a “wrongful death lawyer near me” after a fatal crash in San Bernardino or Riverside County, they need someone close by who understands the local courts, the insurance carriers, and the weight of what they are carrying. A wrongful death lawyer near you can protect your family’s legal rights, preserve the evidence that proves what happened, and pursue the compensation the law allows, all while you focus on grieving. The Law Offices of Edgar Lombera serves families throughout the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley from two local offices in Redlands and Palm Springs, handling wrongful death claims with compassion from the first phone call to settlement or verdict.
Before you speak to an insurance adjuster, sign a release, or accept an early check, get clear legal advice about who may file, what your family can recover, and the statute of limitations under California law. Our wrongful death attorneys handle the investigation, evidence, and negotiation so your family does not carry that burden. Prefer to start by telephone, email, or text? A local attorney or paralegal will respond quickly, and there is no fee unless we win your case.
Call Redlands: (909) 915-0181 • Call Palm Springs: (760) 835-9353 • Request a Free Consultation
A wrongful death claim arises when a person’s death is caused by another’s negligence, recklessness, or wrongful act. The family left behind may bring a civil claim for their losses — separate from any criminal case. Common causes we see across San Bernardino and Riverside County include:
Some fact patterns — premises liability, defective products, and nursing home neglect — fall outside the cases our firm handles directly, but we can point your family to the right resources. Where a fatal car accident, truck accident, or motorcycle collision is at the center of your loss, our wrongful death attorneys handle the case from investigation through resolution.
Under California law, certain heirs and next of kin (for example, a spouse, children, or dependent parents) may bring a wrongful death claim. California Code of Civil Procedure §377.60 sets out who may sue, and a related survival action under §377.30 may also be available to the estate to recover losses the decedent suffered between injury and death. You can review the governing statutes through the California Courts. Recoverable damages typically include:
Every fatal case is different, and how we prove liability and damages changes with how the death occurred. Our wrongful death attorneys focus on preventable-death cases from motor vehicle and roadway tragedies across the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley:
Civil cases use a “preponderance of the evidence” burden of proof — very different from the criminal reasonable-doubt standard. We analyze duty of care, breach, causation, and legal liability. Under comparative negligence, even if the decedent (or another defendant) shares fault, recovery is adjusted by percentage, not automatically barred. We develop evidence with qualified expert witnesses — accident reconstruction, human factors, and medical experts — to meet the civil standard and prove what happened.
The Inland Empire sees heavy freight and commuter traffic on I‑10, I‑215, SR‑60, SR‑91, and SR‑210, and the fatal-collision hotspots along these freeways and Highway 111 in the Coachella Valley demand attorneys who know these roads. Federal crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration underscores how deadly these corridors can be. To prove a fatal case, we build a thorough record:
We identify all insurance layers: at‑fault liability insurance, corporate coverage (commercial vehicle or premises), and applicable uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. We manage negotiation, explain settlement ranges based on proof and venue, and — when necessary — file a lawsuit, all while respecting your family’s grief.
If a criminal charge (for example, manslaughter) is filed, the prosecutor pursues punishment; your civil claim seeks compensation and justice. The two matters run on different tracks, with different standards of proof and remedies. We coordinate timing and make sure the civil claim is not delayed by the criminal matter.
Strict statute of limitations rules apply in California — generally two years from the date of death — and shorter notice rules under the Government Claims Act can apply when a public entity is a defendant. Early action helps us secure evidence, preserve vehicles, and interview witnesses before memories fade. Families across the region can meet with a local attorney quickly instead of waiting on a distant call center.
“After we lost my husband on the 210, Edgar’s team handled the insurance and the paperwork so our family could grieve. They explained every step in plain language.”
San Bernardino
“We didn’t know a survival claim even existed until the office walked us through it. Compassionate and thorough from the first call.”
Riverside
“They treated our loss with respect and never pressured us. When the case resolved, they explained the liens and net recovery clearly.”
Palm Desert
A local attorney understands Southern California roads, law enforcement practices, and court scheduling. We know how a complaint proceeds in the San Bernardino County Superior Court, the Riverside County Superior Court, and the Indio Division for Coachella Valley cases. When you choose a wrongful death lawyer near you rather than a distant advertising firm, you get face‑to‑face meetings, faster response, and someone who treats your family’s loss — and your recovery — with the care of a neighbor.
Because we work from two offices — Redlands in San Bernardino County and Palm Springs in the Coachella Valley — a wrongful death lawyer is genuinely near you across the region. We know the local freeway corridors, the police and CHP offices, and the courts where these cases are heard, and we represent grieving families throughout:
We also serve families in Ontario, Rialto, Yucaipa, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Coachella. ¿Busca un abogado de muerte por negligencia cerca de mí? Llámenos — hablamos español.
Wrongful death cases often begin as another kind of serious collision. If your loss stems from one of these events, our attorneys can explain the wrongful death damages available to your family and how the claims fit together:
Edgar P. Lombera is the founding attorney of the Law Offices of Edgar Lombera. He represents families who have lost loved ones in fatal car, truck, and motorcycle collisions across San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and the Coachella Valley on a contingency‑fee basis — no fee unless the firm wins. His practice focuses on clear, plain‑language counsel so grieving families understand fault, coverage, the survival action, and every step from claim to court. The firm is bilingual (English / Español).
Get answers to the most common wrongful death questions. For personalized guidance, call (909) 915-0181 (Redlands) or (760) 835-9353 (Palm Springs).
Look for a local attorney who handles fatal-injury cases, offers a free consultation, works on contingency (no fee unless you win), and knows your local courts. We meet families from two Inland Empire offices — Redlands and Palm Springs — so a wrongful death lawyer near you is genuinely close by.
Eligible next of kin — often a spouse, children, or dependent parents — may file under California Code of Civil Procedure §377.60. We will confirm eligibility and any required probate steps for your family.
Wrongful death compensates the family’s losses; a survival claim, brought by the estate, focuses on losses the decedent suffered between injury and death. Both may be available in the same case.
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee, so your family pays only if we recover compensation — the fee comes out of the settlement or verdict. The initial consultation is free.
California’s statute of limitations for wrongful death is generally two years from the date of death, but claims against a public entity have a much shorter notice deadline. Call for legal advice early so we can protect the statute of limitations and venue requirements.
Driving under the influence, distracted driving, or breaking the speed limit can support liability and, in extreme cases, punitive damages. Call us right away so we can preserve the evidence.
Many cases settle before trial, but we prepare every case for court and are ready to try it when needed. Expect records requests, depositions, and expert workups as we build your family’s case.
Yes. We handle fatal motor vehicle cases including Uber and Lyft, truck driver incidents, bicycle and pedestrian impacts, and complex intersection collisions. Coverage tiers differ, so prompt legal advice matters.
Lost financial support, loss of household services, loss of love and companionship, funeral and burial expenses, and — in rare cases of extreme misconduct — punitive damages. We never promise a specific amount; we build the strongest record so the full value of your losses is on the table.
Yes. We routinely represent families across San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and the Coachella Valley from our two local offices, so help is genuinely near you.
If you have lost a loved one because of someone else’s negligence, get answers now. A local attorney will review who may file, coverage options, and next steps — with compassion and without pressure.
Start by telephone, or email us to schedule a consultation. Free, confidential, and bilingual. Hablamos Español.
Law Offices of Edgar P. Lombera
2068 Orange Tree Lane, Suite 220
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: (909) 915-0181
San Bernardino County · Free Consultation · Hablamos Español
Law Offices of Edgar P. Lombera
1276 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Suite 107
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 835-9353
Coachella Valley · Free Consultation · Hablamos Español
San Bernardino & Riverside Counties
and the Coachella Valley
I‑10 · I‑15 · I‑215 · SR‑210 · SR‑60 · SR‑91
No pressure, no obligation — just answers. Tell us a little about your loss and we will call you back. Formulario disponible en español también.
Attorney Advertising: The information on this page is general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes — every case is different, and results depend on the specific facts and law. No attorney-client relationship is formed until a written engagement agreement is signed.
