Attorneys who Handle Wrongful Death Cases throughout Michigan, Including Detroit, Flint, Lansing and Grand Rapids

From our offices in Lansing and near Detroit, Michigan, our attorneys who handle  wrongful death cases at Sinas, Dramis, Brake, Boughton & McIntyre, P.C. can help you through the process of filing a wrongful death claim, and  can assist you in making sure that those responsible for your loved one's death are held accountable for their thoughtless actions. Wrongful death liability claims are controlled by the Michigan Wrongful Death Act.  When the wrongful death results from a motor vehicle accident, the provisions of the Michigan No-Fault Automobile Insurance Act will also control the claim.  To speak with one of our attorneys who handle wrongful death cases in Michigan, including in the  Detroit area, about the specifics of the case, and to find out what your legal rights are as a result of a loved one’s death contact the lawyers at Sinas, Dramis, Brake, Boughton & McIntyre, P.C. today.   

What is wrongful death?

Wrongful death lawsuits generally involve four elements:

• A person dies unexpectedly as the result of the negligence of another person, because of the use of a defective product, or after being intentionally killed through murder or violence.
• The person (or company, in the case of a wrongful death caused by a defective product) was negligent, liable (for producing a product), or acting intentionally (as in the cause of death by murder or violence).
• Surviving family members and/or dependents are suffering some monetary loss as the result of the loss of income of the deceased.
• A personal representative has been appointed to oversee the estate of the deceased.

In Michigan, our team of attorneys who handle wrongful death cases are committed to holding accountable the person or corporation responsible for the negligent death of your loved one. We realize that this is a difficult time for your family, and we hope that our legal representation will provide some comfort and help restore peace of mind.

Compensation in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Under the Michigan Wrongful Death Act, close relatives of the decedent (including the surviving spouse, children, parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, and stepchildren of the deceased) are entitled to be compensated for certain specific damages they may have suffered as a result of the decedent's death. These damages include:

• Loss of financial support
• Loss of services
• Loss of the love, affection, companionship, and society of the decedent

It is important to note that in order to pursue a wrongful death claim, the statute requires that an estate be formally opened in the name of the decedent and that a personal representative is appointed for that estate.  The wrongful death claim is then pursued in the name of the decedent's estate, not in the individual names of the surviving relatives.  Representing clients throughout the State of Michigan, including Detroit, Flint, Lansing, Jackson, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo, our attorneys who handle wrongful death cases at Sinas, Dramis, Brake, Boughton & McIntyre, P.C. understand the legalities of wrongful death claims, and they are prepared to fight aggressively to help your family recover just and fair compensation that is afforded by law.

What to Do in the Event of a Wrongful Death

Losing a loved one due to the negligence of another can be both emotionally and financially difficult.  There are steps you should take to file a wrongful death lawsuit and start the process of obtaining monetary compensation for medical bills, lost income, and emotional pain and suffering.  Our attorneys who handle wrongful death cases can assist you in filing a suit and holding the person(s) or company responsible for your loved one's death. Please take a moment to visit our what to do in the event of a wrongful death page, and contact Sinas, Dramis, Brake, Boughton & McIntyre, P.C. today for an evaluation of your specific case. 

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Contact Our Attorneys Who Handle Wrongful Death Cases in Michigan

If someone you love has died unexpectedly due to the careless actions of another person, corporation, or manufacturer of a product, it is imperative to seek aggressive legal representation.  Representing clients throughout the State of Michigan, including Detroit, Flint, Lansing, Jackson, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, the attorneys who handle wrongful death cases at Sinas, Dramis, Brake, Boughton & McIntyre, P.C. are committed to bringing justice to your case.  Contact our personal injury firm today to speak with a team of lawyers who can help you obtain the compensation you deserve.