Nobody should ever have to worry about losing a loved one due to the careless or negligent actions of another person, company, or entity. At White Law PLLC, we are here to help if you need a Detroit personal injury lawyer.
Our compassionate team understands that this is a difficult time for your family, so let us investigate your case and work to secure the closure and compensation you need.
Reach out to us by completing our contact form or giving us a call. You can schedule a free case evaluation with a wrongful death lawyer in Detroit today. We will go over your rights for pursuing legal action to recover compensation.
Choose White Law PLLC for Your Case
When your family is grieving, you need assistance from a compassionate attorney with vast experience handling these types of cases. White Law PLLC is going to stay by your side. Some of the reasons to choose our firm include:
- We believe in building strong cases on behalf of our clients, and we treat every matter as if it is going to go to trial.
- We have more than 60 years of combined legal experience handling wrongful death cases throughout Michigan, so we understand what it takes to be successful in these matters.
- We are going to handle your Detroit wrongful death case on a contingency fee basis, which means you will owe no legal fees until we secure the compensation to which you are entitled.
Your Fight Is Our Fight
How Will an Attorney Help With Your Wrongful Death Case?
Wrongful death cases in Detroit can become immensely complicated. However, a skilled attorney will have the resources necessary to help. Your focus after the untimely death of a loved one should be on your family. You shouldn’t waste time and energy worrying about recovering money from the liable party.
When you hire an experienced Detroit wrongful death attorney, they will take over all aspects of your case. Some of the actions you can expect your lawyer to take on your behalf include:
- Obtaining all evidence needed to prove liability
- Working with expert witnesses to testify in court
- Properly calculating a family’s total financial losses
- Handling all negotiations and trial preparations
- Arguing your case in court if necessary
We’re not just lawyers. We’re passionate advocates who will ensure that your voice is heard and your rights are protected.
How Much Compensation is Available?
Family members of those who have lost their lives due to the negligence or a purposeful act of another person may be entitled to various types of financial compensation. There is no set amount of money awarded in wrongful death claims in Detroit. However, the team at White Law PLLC is regularly able to help families recover the following:
- Loss of companionship, guidance, and other intangible benefits that family members enjoyed in their relationship with the deceased
- Pain and suffering, and emotional distress damages endured by family members of the deceased
- Compensation for lost wages and benefits the deceased would have provided over the course of their lifetime
- Costs for medical care administered before the death of your loved one
- Cost of any pre-death medical expenses or pain and suffering damages on behalf of the deceased
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Possible punitive damages against a grossly negligent party
Compensatory Damages
Compensatory damages are awarded in an effort to compensate for the losses suffered by the family members of wrongful death victims. Compensatory damages are split into two categories.
The first category is economic damages. These damages cover all the losses you suffered that were financial in nature.
The second category is non-economic damages. These damages will repay you for any other losses you endured as a result of your accident.
Punitive Damages
These damages differ significantly from compensatory damages. Rather than compensating the families of wrongful death victims for the losses they suffered, punitive damages are solely focused on the actions taken by the at-fault party.
Punitive damages are assessed as a means of punishing the responsible party in cases where they acted with criminal negligence or the intent to harm others.
We understand that you may be going through a difficult situation and we are ready to help however we can.
Statute of Limitations for Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Michigan
The statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Michigan is three years from the date of the decedent’s death. This means that any claims must be filed within this time frame, or you could be barred by law from recovering compensation.
It is important to note that this time limit may be extended under certain circumstances, such as if the deceased was a minor at the time of their death or if the cause of death was not immediately known. At the same time, you may find that the specifics of your case further restrict the amount of time you have to file.
It is important to speak with an experienced wrongful death attorney in Detroit as soon as possible to ensure that your claim is filed within the statute of limitations.
You will always work directly with your attorney throughout your case.
Understanding Detroit Wrongful Death Cases
Wrongful death cases arise in various ways throughout Detroit. At the law office of White Law PLLC, our experienced attorneys help family members who have lost loved ones due to the negligent actions of others in the following instances:
- Car accidents
- Commercial truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bus or transit accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Property owner negligence
- Medical malpractice
- Nursing home abuse and neglect
- Workplace or construction accidents
- Police misconduct
Under Michigan Compiled Laws section 600.2922, the personal representative of the deceased’s estate must file a wrongful death claim. The law specifies that the following family members will be able to recover damages (in descending order of priority)
- The deceased’s spouse or child
- The deceased’s parents or grandparents
- The deceased’s siblings
- Children of the deceased’s spouse
- Any other parties that were left property in the deceased’s will
Let a Detroit Wrongful Death Lawyer Help
Do not hesitate to seek legal assistance after losing a loved one due to the negligence of another person or entity. At White Law PLLC, our compassionate team of wrongful death lawyers is going to conduct a full investigation into your claim and stand by your side to ensure you receive the closure and compensation you deserve.
When you need a Detroit wrongful death attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or giving us a call.
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