Michigan allows family members to seek wrongful death compensation when a relative’s death is due to someone else’s negligence. State statute dictates who can file a wrongful death claim. Under the law, your loved one’s personal representative must act for the estate and qualifying survivors. While money can’t bring back…
Dave Christensen and Sarah Stempky-Kime Secure $9.5 Million-Dollar Victory Trial partners wrap up a protracted and challenging case with a positive outcome in a wrongful death suit against four Michigan-based corporations. Plaintiff Karen Tremont is the mother and personal representative of the estate of her deceased son, Cameron Caldwell, a…
The idea of taking legal action in the midst of your grief may feel impossible. However, the compensation you recover from a successful wrongful death claim could offset the financial losses that often come from a family member’s unexpected passing. Understanding how a wrongful death lawsuit works in Michigan can…
Losing a family member or loved one is painful. It’s even harder if their death occurs because of someone else’s negligent actions. If someone dies because of another party’s careless actions, Michigan law allows certain surviving relatives to file a wrongful death action and seek compensation for their loss. If…
One of the leading causes of preventable deaths in Michigan is motor vehicle accidents. Nearly 1,100 people lost their lives in car crashes in 2020, according to the Michigan Department of State Police. When a negligent or reckless driver causes a fatal collision, they can ― and should ― be…
The grief of losing a loved one can be overwhelming, especially if their death is due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct. In addition to unimaginable grief, surviving family members often face financial hardships in the wake of such a sudden loss. Funeral and burial costs, medical bills, and lost…
PENDING LEGISLATION WILL HURT ACCIDENT SURVIVORS – WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW TO CHANGE IT! Huge changes are taking place under the proposed No-Fault legislation due to go into effect on July 1st. There is an alternative bill that Dave Christensen helped write that would save the medical providers and…
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