Wrongful Death

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Wrongful death cases represent the highest-value personal injury cases. We generate exclusive leads from families who have lost a loved one due to negligence and are searching for qualified legal help.

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Wrongful Death Leads: Quick Reference

Last updated 2026-06-11

Lead price: $655-$865 per exclusive lead, depending on state
Average case value: $100,000 to $1,000,000+ (trucking and DUI WD frequently $5M-$10M+)
Common case types: Auto / truck WD, DUI-related death, workplace fatality, premises / negligent security, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect
Coverage: All 50 states. Targetable by state, metro, or specific counties.
Lead source: Google Search Ads. Example queries: "wrongful death lawyer", "how much is a wrongful death lawsuit worth", "lost a family member in an accident what to do"
Lead screening: Family member of decedent + unrepresented + within SOL + standing under state law
Pricing & terms: Flat per-lead, 100% exclusive, no minimums, no contracts. Highest-value PI category. Single case can exceed 10-20 auto cases combined.

High-volume markets for wrongful death

Georgia(GA)Florida(FL)California(CA)Missouri(MO)Louisiana(LA)Pennsylvania(PA)Tennessee(TN)All 50 states

Available in all 50 states. The states above represent the highest sustained volume for wrongful death cases nationally.

The Highest-Value Personal Injury Cases

Wrongful death cases are among the most significant cases an attorney can handle, both in human impact and case value. Average case values range from $100,000 to $1,000,000+. These families deserve to be connected with qualified legal counsel quickly.

Our leads come from family members actively searching Google for wrongful death legal help. The intent and urgency are extremely high. These people need help now. They are searching terms like "wrongful death attorney," and "wrongful death lawsuit."

Each lead includes details about the circumstances of death, case timeline, whether it was caused by commercial vehicle accident, premises liability, or other situation, plus full contact information. These are premium cases that require immediate, compassionate follow-up from an experienced attorney.

Wrongful death cases may arise from auto accidents, truck accidents, workplace accidents, product defects, and other acts of negligence. The variety of underlying causes means these leads come from a wide range of search queries, all with extremely high intent.

All leads are screened to ensure they don't have an attorney, are within statute, injured, and not at fault (if applicable).

Average Case Value

$100,000 - $1,000,000+

Every wrongful death lead has a flat published price. See personal injury lead pricing for every case type and state.

Settlement Ranges by Injury Type

Understanding case values helps you evaluate leads at intake and set realistic expectations. Here are typical settlement ranges for the most common injury types in wrongful death cases.

Settlement ranges for wrongful death cases by injury type.
Injury Type	Settlement Range	Key Factor
Auto Accident Wrongful Death	$150,000 - $1,000,000+	Depends on decedent age, earnings, dependents, and liability clarity.
Trucking Wrongful Death	$500,000 - $10,000,000+	Commercial insurance + potential FMCSA violations. Nuclear verdicts rising.
Workplace Wrongful Death	$200,000 - $2,000,000+	May involve third-party claims beyond workers' comp.
DUI-Related Wrongful Death	$500,000 - $5,000,000+	Punitive damages available. Criminal conviction strengthens civil case.
Premises Liability Wrongful Death	$250,000 - $2,000,000+	Negligent security, structural failures. Commercial insurance policies.
Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death	$300,000 - $3,000,000+	Some states cap non-economic damages. Expert testimony required.

Read our comprehensive Personal Injury guide for detailed settlement data →

Real Wrongful DeathVerdicts & Settlements

Selected outcomes from public court records. Every case is unique, and these illustrate the range of real results for wrongful death cases.

Record Wrongful Death Settlement

Settlement2026

$363M

IL|wrongful death

Record-breaking wrongful death settlement in a medical malpractice case.

DUI Head-On Collision

Verdict2020

$95M

IL|wrongful death

Head-on collision caused by driver at twice the legal limit. Bar that served intoxicated driver also held liable under dram shop laws.

Off-Tracking Semi Fatal Crash

Verdict2025

$67M

IL|wrongful death

Semi-truck caused fatal crash after employer failed to train driver on off-tracking prevention. Multiple victims sustained catastrophic injuries.

Oncor Electric Delivery Truck Crash

Verdict2024

$37.5M

TX|wrongful death

Distracted driver of Oncor electric delivery truck struck a disabled 18-wheeler, pinning and killing the victim.

Source: Public court records and legal databases. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Wrongful Death Case Types and Complexity

Different accident scenarios carry different liability profiles, injury patterns, and case values.

Standing Varies by State

Who can file a wrongful death claim differs by jurisdiction. Most states limit standing to the surviving spouse, children, and sometimes parents. Some states (like California) extend standing to domestic partners and putative spouses. Others allow the estate to file on behalf of all beneficiaries. Identifying the proper plaintiff is the first step in case evaluation.

Economic vs Non-Economic Damages

Economic damages include lost future earnings (calculated using present-value methodology), lost benefits, funeral expenses, and household services the decedent provided. Non-economic damages cover loss of consortium, companionship, guidance, and mental anguish. Economic damages often constitute the larger portion in cases involving high-earning decedents.

Punitive Damages Potential

Available when death resulted from gross negligence, intentional conduct, or DUI. Punitive damages can multiply the total case value by 2-5x. DUI-related wrongful death cases are among the strongest candidates for punitive damages because the reckless conduct is well-documented through criminal proceedings (BAC reports, arrest records, conviction).

Survival Actions vs Wrongful Death Claims

These are separate legal actions. A survival action compensates for the decedent's pain and suffering between the injury and death. A wrongful death action compensates the survivors for their losses. Both can be filed simultaneously, effectively creating two claims from one incident and increasing total recovery.

Why These Clients Are Searching for You

Understanding what drives injured people to search Google for an attorney helps you convert more leads.

Wrongful death families are in crisis. They are grieving while simultaneously facing financial pressure from lost income, mounting bills, and funeral costs. Their Google search for a wrongful death attorney is among the highest-intent searches in all of personal injury law.

These families are often contacted by multiple attorneys. The attorney who demonstrates genuine compassion, legal expertise, and prompt responsiveness wins the case. Wrongful death intake requires a different approach than standard PI intake. Lead with empathy, not case evaluation.

Despite lower volume than auto accident leads, each wrongful death lead is extraordinarily valuable. A single wrongful death case can generate more revenue than 10-20 auto accident cases. This makes every wrongful death lead worth significant investment in rapid, compassionate follow-up.

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State Coverage

Wrongful Death Leads in All 50 States

Injury Lead Gen runs wrongful death programs nationwide. Each row links to a dedicated state guide covering state law (SOL, comparative-fault rule), recent verdicts, and county-level coverage.

Wrongful Death Leads state coverage with statute of limitations and comparative-fault rule for every U.S. state.
State	SOL	Fault Rule	Guide
Alabama (AL)	2 years (Ala. Code § 6-2-38)	Pure contributory (1% bar)	View AL
Alaska (AK)	2 years (AS 09.10.070)	PURE comparative (AS 09.17.060)	View AK
Arizona (AZ)	2 years (A.R.S. § 12-542)	Pure comparative	View AZ
Arkansas (AR)	3 years (Ark. Code § 16-56-105)	Modified, 50% bar (Ark. Code § 16-64-122)	View AR
California (CA)	2 years (CCP §335.1)	Pure comparative	View CA
Colorado (CO)	3 years for auto (C.R.S. § 13-80-101); 2 years general PI (C.R.S. § 13-80-102)	Modified, 50% bar (CRS § 13-21-111)	View CO
Connecticut (CT)	2 years (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584)	Modified, 51% bar (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-572h)	View CT
Delaware (DE)	2 years (10 Del. C. § 8119)	Modified comparative, 51% bar (10 Del. C. § 8132)	View DE
Florida (FL)	2 years (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(a))	Modified, 51% bar	View FL
Georgia (GA)	2 years (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33)	Modified, 50% bar	View GA
Hawaii (HI)	2 years (HRS § 657-7)	Modified comparative, 51% bar / "greater than" form (HRS § 663-31)	View HI
Idaho (ID)	2 years (Idaho Code § 5-219(4))	Modified comparative, 49% rule (Idaho Code § 6-801)	View ID
Illinois (IL)	2 years (735 ILCS 5/13-202)	Modified, 51% bar	View IL
Indiana (IN)	2 years (Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4)	Modified, 51% bar	View IN
Iowa (IA)	2 years (Iowa Code § 614.1(2))	Modified comparative, 51% bar (Iowa Code § 668.3)	View IA
Kansas (KS)	2 years (K.S.A. § 60-513(a)(4))	Modified, 50% bar / 49% rule (K.S.A. § 60-258a)	View KS
Kentucky (KY)	1 year general PI (KRS 413.140); 2 years for MVA (KRS 304.39-230(6))	Pure comparative (Hilen v. Hays, 1984; KRS 411.182)	View KY
Louisiana (LA)	2 years (Civil Code Art. 3493.1)	Pure comparative through 12/31/2025; 51% bar from 1/1/2026	View LA
Maine (ME)	6 years (14 M.R.S. § 752)	Modified comparative, 50% bar / "equal to or greater" (14 M.R.S. § 156)	View ME
Maryland (MD)	3 years (Md. Code Ann. Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101)	Pure contributory (1% bar)	View MD
Massachusetts (MA)	3 years (M.G.L. c. 260 § 2A)	Modified, 51% bar	View MA
Michigan (MI)	3 years (MCL § 600.5805)	Modified, 51% bar on noneconomic (MCL § 600.2959)	View MI
Minnesota (MN)	6 years (Minn. Stat. § 541.05)	Modified, 51% bar	View MN
Mississippi (MS)	3 years (Miss. Code § 15-1-49)	Pure comparative (Miss. Code § 11-7-15)	View MS
Missouri (MO)	5 years (RSMo § 516.120)	Pure comparative	View MO
Montana (MT)	3 years (MCA § 27-2-204)	Modified comparative, 50% bar (MCA § 27-1-702, "not greater than")	View MT
Nebraska (NE)	4 years (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207)	Modified, 50% bar / 49% rule (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-21,185.09)	View NE
Nevada (NV)	2 years (NRS 11.190(4)(e))	Modified, 51% bar (NRS 41.141)	View NV
New Hampshire (NH)	3 years (RSA 508:4)	Modified comparative, 51% bar (RSA 507:7-d)	View NH
New Jersey (NJ)	2 years (N.J.S.A. § 2A:14-2)	Modified, 50% bar	View NJ
New Mexico (NM)	3 years (NMSA § 37-1-8)	Pure comparative (Scott v. Rizzo, 1981)	View NM
New York (NY)	3 years (CPLR § 214)	Pure comparative	View NY
North Carolina (NC)	3 years (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52)	Pure contributory (1% bar)	View NC
North Dakota (ND)	6 years (N.D.C.C. § 28-01-16(5))	Modified comparative, 50% bar (N.D.C.C. § 32-03.2-02)	View ND
Ohio (OH)	2 years (O.R.C. § 2305.10)	Modified, 51% bar	View OH
Oklahoma (OK)	2 years (12 O.S. § 95(A)(3))	Modified, 50% bar (23 O.S. § 13)	View OK
Oregon (OR)	2 years (ORS § 12.110(1))	Modified, 51% bar	View OR
Pennsylvania (PA)	2 years (42 Pa.C.S. § 5524)	Modified, 51% bar	View PA
Rhode Island (RI)	3 years (R.I.G.L. § 9-1-14(b))	PURE comparative (R.I.G.L. § 9-20-4)	View RI
South Carolina (SC)	3 years (S.C. Code § 15-3-530)	Modified, 51% bar (Nelson v. Concrete Supply, 1991)	View SC
South Dakota (SD)	3 years (SDCL § 15-2-14(3))	Slight/gross comparative (SDCL § 20-9-2)	View SD
Tennessee (TN)	1 year (Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104)	Modified, 50% bar (McIntyre v. Balentine)	View TN
Texas (TX)	2 years (CPRC § 16.003)	Modified, 51% bar	View TX
Utah (UT)	4 years (Utah Code § 78B-2-307)	Modified, 50% bar (Utah Code § 78B-5-818)	View UT
Vermont (VT)	3 years (12 V.S.A. § 512(4))	Modified comparative, 50% bar (12 V.S.A. § 1036)	View VT
Virginia (VA)	2 years (Va. Code § 8.01-243)	Pure contributory (1% bar)	View VA
Washington (WA)	3 years (RCW § 4.16.080)	Pure comparative	View WA
West Virginia (WV)	2 years (W. Va. Code § 55-2-12)	Modified comparative, 50% bar (W. Va. Code § 55-7-13a)	View WV
Wisconsin (WI)	3 years (Wis. Stat. § 893.54)	Modified, 51% bar	View WI
Wyoming (WY)	4 years (Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C))	Modified comparative, 51% bar (Wyo. Stat. § 1-1-109, "not more than 50%")	View WY

Available in all 50 states. Browse the full state directory or contact us with questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our injury lead generation service

All wrongful death cases: auto accidents, truck accidents, workplace accidents, product liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, DUI-related deaths, and other negligent acts resulting in death. The underlying cause determines which insurance policies and liable parties are involved.

Standing varies by state. Most states allow the surviving spouse, children, and parents of the decedent to file. Some states extend standing to domestic partners, siblings, or financial dependents. In some jurisdictions, the personal representative of the estate files on behalf of all beneficiaries. Identifying proper standing is the first step in case evaluation.

Economic damages (lost future earnings, benefits, household services, funeral costs), non-economic damages (loss of consortium, companionship, guidance, mental anguish), and in some cases punitive damages (DUI, gross negligence). Survival actions may also be filed for the decedent's pain and suffering between injury and death, creating a separate claim.

Immediately, but with compassion. Wrongful death families are grieving and often comparing multiple attorneys. The attorney who provides the most empathetic, knowledgeable initial consultation, not just the fastest call, wins the case. Speed still matters, but tone matters equally.

Wrongful death values range from $100,000 to $1,000,000+ depending on the decedent's age, earning capacity, number of dependents, and liability factors. Trucking-related wrongful death cases frequently reach $500,000-$10,000,000+ due to commercial insurance and nuclear verdict trends. DUI-related deaths often include punitive damages that multiply the total value.

Yes. Many attorneys receive wrongful death leads alongside auto accident and truck accident leads. This provides consistent pipeline from auto cases while capturing the highest-value cases when they arise.

Wrongful death leads cost $655-$865 per exclusive lead, depending on the state. The six most competitive states (California, Texas, Florida, Nevada, Utah, and Illinois) run at the high end of the range; every other state runs at the low end. Pricing is flat, published, and the same for every firm, with no minimums, no contracts, and no setup fees. See the pricing page for the full breakdown by case type and state.

Most clients start receiving leads within less than a week, but lead volume depends on population. Areas with higher population generate more leads. If you've chosen an area with a small population, it may take longer for you to receive your first lead.

None. Every lead is exclusive. If you are an attorney, no other attorney will get the same lead. This is very different than the largest injury lead gen companies. When you get a lead from them, it's typically being sold to up to 5 providers at once, so your conversion rate may only be 1/5th what it could be with an exclusive lead.

Lead availability depends on your geographic area and case type. We offer leads across all major practice areas including auto accidents, truck accidents, slip & fall, and more. Want to know what to expect for your location and lead type? Just ask.

Yes. Just let us know and we'll work to reduce volume to a level that works best for you.

Yes. Let us know and we'll pause your account until you return.

No, unless you specifically request this. We only charge your account upon request.

Unlike most companies, we believe no client should ever have to pay for something that isn't a real lead. That's why we have the most flexible lead replacement policy in the industry. Our lead replacement policy is one of the main reasons we have so many repeat customers and long-term clients, and why new clients are willing to trust us with their business for the first time. Learn more about how our process works.

There is none. * We know our leads get results and keep our clients coming back, so we have no need to trap anyone in a large order just to try them out. Try the amount you feel comfortable with and we'll work to earn your business and keep you coming back for more. *In some cases, very small minimums may apply to medical provider leads, or if CRM software integration is required, which allows us to avoid charging any setup fees or other fees. There is otherwise never a minimum for attorney leads.

None. There is no obligation to continue if you don't get great results, and there are no monthly fees or anything similar.

Leads deliver in real time by email, SMS, or direct CRM integration at no extra cost.

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Exclusive Wrongful Death Leads From Google Ads

Wrongful Death Leads: Quick Reference

The Highest-Value Personal Injury Cases

Settlement Ranges by Injury Type

Real Wrongful DeathVerdicts & Settlements

Wrongful Death Case Types and Complexity

Standing Varies by State

Economic vs Non-Economic Damages

Punitive Damages Potential

Survival Actions vs Wrongful Death Claims

Why These Clients Are Searching for You

Wrongful Death Leads in All 50 States

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Practice Areas

Truck Accident Leads

Auto Accident Leads

Personal Injury Leads

Stop Wasting Money on Leads That Don't Convert

Exclusive Wrongful Death Leads From Google Ads

Wrongful Death Leads: Quick Reference

The Highest-Value Personal Injury Cases

Settlement Ranges by Injury Type

Real Wrongful DeathVerdicts & Settlements

Wrongful Death Case Types and Complexity

Standing Varies by State

Economic vs Non-Economic Damages

Punitive Damages Potential

Survival Actions vs Wrongful Death Claims

Why These Clients Are Searching for You

Wrongful Death Leads in All 50 States

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of wrongful death cases are included?

Who can file a wrongful death claim?

What damages are available in wrongful death cases?

How quickly should I contact wrongful death leads?

What is the average wrongful death case value?

Can I combine wrongful death leads with other case types?

How much do wrongful death leads cost?

When can I expect wrongful death leads?

How many others receive the same wrongful death lead?

How many wrongful death leads will I receive per week?

Can I slow down the leads if volume is too high?

Can I pause my account if I am going to be unavailable?

Will you automatically debit my account once my budget is depleted?

Do you replace bad wrongful death leads?

What is the minimum order size?

Any contracts or subscriptions?

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