Michigan Wrongful Death Lawyers

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What Kind Of Attorney Handles Wrongful Death Claims?
Generally, a personal injury attorney will be able to help you with a wrongful death claim. Because of the complexity involved in a wrongful death claim it is not advised that you try to … more
What Can I Bring A Wrongful Death Claim?
When a victim is killed because of someone/something’s negligence or unjust action the victim’s survivors are entitled to monetary damages as a result of the improper conduct. This … more
What damages are awarded in a wrongful death lawsuit?
Pecuniary (financial) injury is the main way damages in a wrongful death action are awarded. Courts have interpreted "pecuniary injuries" as including the loss of support, services, lost … more

How Wrongdoing in a Civil Lawsuit is Investigated
Before damages can be recovered in a civil lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant is liable for damages. The court requires that the plaintiff prove liability by a standard known as “preponderance of the evidence.” Simply put, the plaintiff must prove that the allegations against the defendant are more likely true than not true. Plaintiffs are not held … more
Legal Negligence
Negligence is a term that is commonly used to mean that someone did not act with the appropriate level of care. However, when negligence is used as a legal term it has a very specific definition and in order for a person who sustained injuries in an accident to recover damages, each element of the legal definition of negligence must be satisfied. Generally, there are four elements that a … more