Christensen Law offers our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. We would like to help you seek justice for their wrongful death by holding negligent parties financially accountable. Since 1991, our firm has been a voice for the unheard. We are here to listen to you and your story, protect your rights, and tirelessly pursue the awards your family deserves.
We know that no amount of money can change the past or take away your grief, but compensation can ensure you do not suffer further due to the cost of an accident. Our compassionate and experienced Adrian personal injury attorneys will take on the legal burden required to secure damages and offer you support every step of the way. Contact us online or call today for a free consultation.
Our Wrongful Death Lawyers Will Fight for Your Family
At Christensen Law, we know what it feels like to lose someone close to us, and we understand that insurance claims and lawsuits may be the last thing on your mind. We also know that securing compensation may be vital to your family’s future and ability to move forward.
When you become our client, we will do everything we can to take the weight of your case off your shoulders so you can focus on healing from your loss. We will put our full resources behind aggressively pursuing the maximum compensation possible. We do not settle for less and approach every case as though it will go to trial.
Our tenacity has yielded significant case results and record-setting outcomes, including Michigan’s largest personal injury verdict. Our notable wrongful death settlements and verdicts include $4.55 million for the family of a technician who died in an electrocution accident and $3.2 million for a man who suffered injuries and lost his wife during a head-on collision.
We Put Clients’ Needs At the Center of Everything We Do
Our firm believes in the importance of letting victims tell their stories. We will put your needs first as we build your case and remain in constant communication with you and your family. You will never wonder about the status of your case because we provide frequent and timely updates and are never more than a phone call away if you have questions or concerns.
Read what other clients have to say about working with our team:
“The BEST in every way!” – Christy Stempky
“If you require excellent, courteous, and professional legal services, this is the firm you want!!! Without a doubt.” – J Hawkins
To learn more about how our Adrian wrongful death lawyers can support and serve you and your family, contact Christensen Law online or call today for a free consultation.
Recovering Wrongful Death Compensation After an Accident or Injury
The details of your case will determine the compensation we can pursue. In general, our Adrian wrongful death attorneys can seek the following economic and noneconomic damages:
- Medical expenses, including emergency transportation and treatment, medical procedures, hospital and doctor fees, and nursing
- Funeral and burial costs, including all reasonable expenses related to laying your loved one to rest
- Lost income, including wages lost from the accident until death and the loss of your loved one’s future financial support
- Loss of intangible benefits, including your loved one’s services, support, care, and guidance
- Your loved one’s conscious pain and suffering
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit for an Adrian Case?
Michigan law outlines who can file a wrongful death case and who can recover compensation. According to Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 600.2922, a personal representative (executor) must be the one to take legal action on behalf of your loved one’s estate.
Under the law, family members who can accept damages won for the estate include:
- Your loved one’s surviving spouse and children
- Your loved one’s surviving parents, siblings, and grandparents
- Surviving children of your loved one’s spouse
- Any heirs or beneficiaries named in your loved one’s will
Types of Cases We Handle
Wrongful death cases aim to recover compensation for injuries caused by negligence. Our firm has experience with many types of negligence-based claims, including:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Boating accidents
- Slip and falls
- Construction accidents
- Electrocutions
Liability for Wrongful Death Damages in Adrian, Michigan
Liability for wrongful death damages will rest with the party whose negligent actions caused your loved one’s accident. Financial responsibility will vary depending on the accident your loved one sustained but may include a negligent driver, a business or private property owner, or an at-fault party’s employer.
Our Adrian wrongful death lawyers can conduct a thorough investigation, identify liable parties, and collect evidence to build your case. We can:
- Visit the site of the accident to document the scene and collect physical evidence
- Locate available surveillance, dashcam, or cell phone footage of the accident
- Obtain medical records, police reports, and accident reports
- Interview eyewitnesses
- Hire and consult with case experts when necessary
- Identify your losses
How Long Do You Have to Pursue an Adrian Wrongful Death Claim?
If your loved one’s death is compensable through an insurance claim, you should contact the involved insurers immediately. Notifying the insurance companies promptly will help you avoid missing any policy deadlines.
If legal action is required to get fair compensation, Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 600.5805 sets a three-year statute of limitations on most wrongful death cases. If you do not file your lawsuit within the deadline, you will likely be unable to take your issue to civil court.
Contact Christensen Law for Help With a Wrongful Death Case Today
Christensen Law is a full-service personal injury law firm dedicated to helping the injured and their families seek justice. Our Adrian wrongful death lawyers can handle the most complex cases and, if necessary, take them to trial.
You deserve a legal advocate who can assist you with compassion, integrity, teamwork, and excellence during this challenging time. We make our services affordable and accessible by taking cases on contingency, meaning you will not pay attorney fees unless and until we obtain compensation. Call today to get started with a free consultation.
