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​​What Is Wrongful Death?

Most of the negligence cases handles in Michigan involve people who have been seriously injured, but accidents can tragically result in death. Whether a person died in a car accident, or as a result of a product defect, or due to medical malpractice, the deceased victim’s heirs have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim. 

Any loss of life is dreadful and devastating to the surviving family, but wrongful death is specifically the loss of a loved one in an accident that was caused by someone's negligence. 

There are, however, limited individuals who are permitted to bring a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death lawsuit must be filed by the personal representative, who is the executor or administrator of the deceased person’s estate. If the deceased has an estate plan, the executor or administrator may already be named. Otherwise, a court may appoint one. Once appointed, the executor or administrator can file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover damages. Wrongful death lawsuit cases involve a combination of trust, probate and estate issues, along with a civil lawsuit against the person or business responsible for the death.

Michigan law governs who can file a wrongful death lawsuit depending on their familial relationship to the victim. The following relationships have the right to take legal action on behalf of a deceased loved one:

Surviving spouses or registered domestic partners
Children
Grandchildren (only if the deceased person’s children are also deceased)
Other children (such as stepchildren) who were dependent on the deceased for at least 50% of their financial support
Successors of the deceased’s estate can also file a Survival Action

Wrongful death lawsuits may stem from any one of a number of common accidents, including but not limited to:

Birth injuries
Medical malpractice
Car accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Mesothelioma
Nursing home abuse
Construction accidents
Medical malpractice
Truck accidents

The damages that may be awarded in a wrongful death case include funeral expenses as well as lost income the deceased would have provided. Certain awards, such as pain and suffering, can be more difficult to obtain in survival actions.

Wrongful death don’t just happen by accident. These incidents are often the result of negligence. Even though there are plenty of safety standards, codes, laws, and guidelines for dog owners, each year thousands of Michigan people are injured from dog bites. More often than not, these incidents are the direct result of willfully ignoring safety standards required by law. If you suffered injuries as a result of dog bites on someone else’s property or a commercial property, call a qualified wrongful death Lawyers to get the compensation you deserve.

Severe injuries cause emotional and financial distress on top of the physical pain of injury. You should not have to absorb the cost of medical treatment, lost wages, and other expenses because a negligent property owner did not maintain a safe environment. The Michigan Dog Bites  injury attorneys at Advanta Law Firm  have advocated for negligence victims, including those injured by dog bites  accidents.  Once we confirm you are eligible to recover compensation, we can help you hold the dog owner responsible for your injuries accountable for their negligence. Most dog bites accident claims involve proving the four elements central to most negligence claims:

Duty of Care — The Michigan property owner had an obligation to the victim to keep their property in a safe condition or warn about any possible dangers.

Breach of Duty — The Michigan property owner breached their duty of care by failing to keep the property in a safe condition or warn the victim about dangers.

Causation — The breach of duty caused the victim harm.

Damages — The victim’s injuries resulted in damages.

If a family member has been killed due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional acts of another person or company, our Michigan wrongful death lawyers can help you and your family find closure and support. Our experienced wrongful death attorneys have a team of experts who can evaluate your unique situation, conduct independent investigations, and build a strong case on behalf of your family. Contact our office today for a free evaluation of your case.