Wrongful Death Attorney in Michigan

Michigan Wrongful Death Lawyer

The death of a loved one often has a devastating emotional effect on the victim's family and close friends. When the death is due to the negligence or carelessness of a corporation or individual, the loss is exponentially more tragic because it could have easily been prevented had the responsible party acted responsibly. Under Michigan law, a representative of the surviving family members may bring a wrongful death action against a negligent party in order to hold him or her liable for damages. In wrongful death suits, damages are awarded for funeral costs, medical expenses prior to the death, property damage, lost wages and benefits, and emotional suffering of the victim's loved ones. The legal system is incapable of restoring life to how it was prior to the accident, but it can help families get through trying times by ensuring that they are financially equipped to handle the death expenses and the change in circumstances.  

Negligence Causing Fatal Injuries

Financial concerns are often the last thing a family wishes to think about during a traumatic time. However, it is only responsible to take steps early on to ensure your family's future well-being. No family member should have to deal with the stress of debt and concerns about how to provide for their family after suffering the loss of a loved one.

At Sommers Schwartz, our injury attorneys have helped hundreds of families make it through the difficult times following the loss of a loved one. We have successfully prosecuted hundreds of wrongful death cases of all types, including those caused by auto accidents, truck accidents, construction site accidents, defective products, medical malpractice, unsafe premises, and other forms of negligence.

Contact a Michigan Wrongful Death Lawyer   if someone you love was fatally injured in a preventable accident.