Losing a loved one is perhaps the most painful experience of all, but when your loved one died in a preventable accident, your pain is intensified. No one can bring your loved one back to you, but our Flint wrongful death lawyers will help you get the compensation necessary to alleviate the financial strain the death has caused you.
By filing a wrongful death claim, you can receive a sense of justice by holding the at-fault party accountable for their actions. Call Christensen Law today to find out how our Flint personal injury lawyers will assist your family. We are here to listen to your story, protect your future, and pursue a fair outcome for your case.
Our Flint Wrongful Death Attorneys Work to Ease Your Burden
Your family needs time and space to process your loss. While you focus on what is most important, the Flint wrongful death accident lawyers at Christensen Law will:
- Collect evidence from the Flint Police Department, the Genesee County Medical Examiner, witnesses, experts, the liable party, and you
- Confront the liable party and everyone representing them, including their attorneys and insurance companies
- File all paperwork associated with your case correctly and within the legally mandated deadlines
- Negotiate with the insurance company for an appropriate settlement
- Take the at-fault party to trial if necessary and present your case to a jury, who will decide your case if negotiating is not an option
Whether your loved one was killed in a car accident, other motor vehicle accident, or a premises liability accident, you deserve legal representation. Our personal injury attorneys put the client’s needs first, every time.
Our Attorneys Give Our Flint Clients a Voice
We understand that this is one of the most difficult times in your life. Our legal team goes out of our way to show compassion and respect to all of our clients, as testimonials like these demonstrate:
- “From the beginning, everyone was friendly, helpful, and professional. The line of communication was always open and I was kept updated about every step of my case.” – Cheryl Murray
- “I can’t express how supportive the team was throughout my entire process. I was updated on my case on a regular basis, and they answered all of my questions and made me feel comfortable throughout.” – Steve Sams
Call Christensen Law today for a free consultation. We will not accept a lowball settlement just to end your case quickly. Our lawyers in Flint are willing to fight as long and as hard as necessary to do right by your family.
Examples of Wrongful Death Compensation
There are many costs associated with a death. A wrongful death claim could enable you to give your loved one a proper burial, pay your loved one’s medical expenses, and prepare for a life without your lost family member.
The wrongful death accident attorneys at our firm will work with you to figure out what kinds of damages you qualify for. The following are damages typically awarded in successful Flint wrongful death claims:
- Burial and funeral costs
- The deceased’s lost future income
- Medical expenses leading up to your loved one’s death
- Your loved one’s conscious pain and suffering
What About Your Own Suffering Connected to the Wrongful Death?
In addition to seeking compensation for accident-related financial suffering and your loved one’s physical and mental distress, you also have the right to seek damages for your own sense of grief and loss of companionship, such as the:
- Loss of parental guidance, if the deceased left behind children
- Loss of comfort, emotional support, and affection
- Loss of your loved one’s daily presence in your life
The idea of putting a price tag on such invaluable, intangible benefits might seem counterintuitive. However, for your settlement to truly reflect all of your losses, it is important to include loss of companionship in your lawsuit. The wrongful death accident attorneys at Christensen Law will help you with this and all other aspects of your case.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Michigan?
States vary on which family members can file wrongful death claims. In Michigan, according to Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 600.2922(2), the family’s representative files the lawsuit for wrongful death, but they do so on behalf of the family members who are allowed under the law to file.
Our wrongful death attorneys in Flint could help any or all of the following family members recover damages:
- Spouse
- Children
- Descendants
- Parents
- Grandparents
- Siblings
If none of these are living, anyone mentioned in the deceased’s will or who would stand to inherit from the deceased’s estate may file for wrongful death.
Who to File Your Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against
Whoever caused or contributed to your loved one’s death should pay you fair compensation for all losses stemming from their actions. This could be:
- A driver who ran a red light
- A trucking company that failed to train its drivers
- A property owner who did not put down ice melt in their parking lot
- A dog owner who did not properly leash or restrain their pet
In some cases, multiple parties are liable. This might complicate your case, but our legal team is up to the challenge.
The insurance companies representing the liable parties will not pay you a fair settlement willingly. Instead of accepting their first offer, let Christensen Law work with them and with you to get your family the money you need.
Hire Our Flint Wrongful Death Attorneys Today
No amount of monetary compensation could ever truly alleviate the grief caused by the loss of your loved one, but it could help you establish a stable financial future. When you have suffered because of someone else’s negligence, the at-fault party should have to pay for your loss.
By working with the Flint wrongful death accident lawyers from Christensen Law, you will find it much easier to seek damages for losses suffered due to the wrongful death of your loved one. Call us today or fill out our contact form to discuss your case in a free consultation.
