Collect Damages for Wrongful Death of a Relative. Our Wrongful Death
Lawyer in Detroit or Wrongful Death Attorney in Detroit Can Help!
A wrongful death occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence
or misconduct of another person. An auto, plane or truck accident,
medical malpractice, job hazard, or similar event may be the cause of a
wrongful death.
The elements necessary for a wrongful death include the death of a
human being caused by another's negligence; the survival of family
members who are suffering monetary injury because of the death; and the
appointment of a personal representative for the dead person's estate.
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Michigan's wrongful death statue provides a family member must bring
the cause of action against the person causing the death of the family
member. A Personal Representative of the estate must be appointed and
that individual has an obligation to retain an accident lawyer in
Michigan or an attorney in Michigan, to open an estate, and to initiate a
cause of action. The Personal Representative also is responsible for
sending to all family members a copy of the complaint filed to family
members who may share in a judgment if a settlement is reached.
In the distant past, there was not a legal basis for wrongful death
claims. Under "common law" a wrongful death claim does not exist as it
was reasoned that the claim died with the victim and surviving family
members could not claim damages from the person who caused the death.
To correct this injustice, the Michigan Legislature adopted a
wrongful death statue that allows a Personal Representative to seek
recovery of damages. A monetary award may be sought for damages such as:
medical and funeral expenses; loss of future earnings; loss of pension
or medical insurance; loss of inheritance caused by the untimely death;
pain and suffering or mental anguish experienced by family members; loss
of care, protection, and companionship.
Family members recognized by Michigan law include the deceased's
spouse, children, parents, grandparents, brothers or sisters. In none of
these relationships are among the survivors, the Personal
Representative with a right to action might be the person to whom the
estate of the decease will pass.
The wrongful death statue does include specific deadlines for notices
to be filed for discovery of evidence and other legal matters. It is
important, therefore, for family members considering a wrongful death
lawsuit to consult an attorney as soon as possible so that justice is
not denied because time limits are not met.
Likewise, family members entitled to a share of a settlement must
file their claim to the Personal Representative within designated time
limits for forfeit their right to a share.
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The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated
to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic
losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does
not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its
practice upon representing individuals and families