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What You Need To Know About The Wisconsin Legalities Of Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents
If someone in your family has been involved in a wrongful death or fatal accident, it is one of the most difficult times a person can go through. In addition to loosing a loved one, the legal action involved in disputing the negligence in a wrongful death or fatal accident is often another immense burden.
In this situation you need a personal injury attorney you can trust will have your best interests as a top priority.
I have been practicing law in the state of Wisconsin for 26 years, and have an extensive case history of getting my clients lucrative recoveries in wrongful death & fatal accident lawsuits. In addition, I treat my clients’ legal matters the exact same as I would treat my own family’s. I will take all other burdens off your shoulders so that you can have the time to do what’s most important—morn the passing of your loved one.
The Facts About Wrongful Death & Fatal Accident Lawsuits In The State Of Wisconsin
Wrongful death is a death that results from an illegal act or from negligence including:
- Auto, motorcycle, trucking, or recreational vehicle accidents
- Dog bites or animal attacks
- Defective and dangerous product
- Medical or dental malpractice
- Premises liability
- Nursing home negligence
- Dangerous working conditions
- Assault and criminal attacks
If your family member has been involved in unlawful circumstances, you can file a civil action. This type of legal action for wrongful death belongs to the decedent's immediate family members (often called "distributees"). The most common distributees are surviving spouses, children, and sometimes parents.
A lawsuit for wrongful death, however, may only be brought by the personal representative of the decedent's estate.
The state of Wisconsin has a civil "wrongful death statute," which establish the procedures for bringing wrongful death actions. Actions for personal injury, conscious pain and suffering, or expenses incurred prior to the decedent's death are also brought by the personal representative.
The damage awards from these actions belong to the estate and may pass to different parties as directed by the decedent's will.
How Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents Work In The Wisconsin Legal System
Pecuniary or financial injury is the main measure of damages in a wrongful death action. Wisconsin courts interpret "pecuniary injuries" as including the loss of support, services, lost prospect of inheritance, and medical and funeral expenses.
In addition, Wisconsin laws provide that the damages awarded for a wrongful death shall be fair and just compensation for the pecuniary injuries that resulted from the decedent's death.
If the distributees paid or are responsible for the decedent's funeral or medical care, they may also recover those expenses. Finally, a damage award will include interest from the date of the decedent's death.
Proving negligence in a wrongful death lawsuit takes an investment of time, experience, resources and advantages that only a qualified attorney can provide.
I Will Fight To Get You The Compensation You Need In Your Wrongful Death Fatal Accident Lawsuit
When you come to me for legal assistance, I will be more than just your attorney. Dealing with a wrongful death or fatal accident is already tremendously difficult. That is why I’m here to help you.
I’ll help you every step of the way, and will guarantee that I’ll be available to you any time you need me—guaranteed. My job is to take care of these burdens and afford you the time you need to get through these difficult times.
If there is ever anything that you don’t understand, call me. There are no stupid questions when it comes to your wrongful death or fatal accident case. In fact, it is my job to communicate everything with you, so you know exactly where you stand—at all times.
If you need legal help and want comprehensive legal care for your case, take action and call me today. I’ll advise you the same as I would my own family—I’ll fight for you.
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