Wrongful Death

Wrongful death lawsuits involve situations in which the negligence of another person or business causes the death of a person. Wrongful death lawsuits allow families of the victim to recover for various damages both the victim and the family have suffered. Generally, family members who are entitled to bring a wrongful death lawsuit include a surviving spouse and/or surviving children. These family members bring a lawsuit both for injuries the deceased family member sustained, injuries the family members themselves have sustained, and future injuries as a result of loss of a loved one.

Wrongful death lawsuits often occur as a result of the following:

• Medical malpractice
• Automobile/truck accidents
• Train/airplane accidents
• Work-place injuries

Our attorneys understand the legal complexities and the emotional and financial strain for family members that are involved in purssing a wrongful death lawsuit. Our experience allows us to handle these challenges with expertise and compassion.

Expert consultation is typically required, and we have developed strong relationships with a wide variety of nationally-recognized experts. These positive working relationships allow us to aggressively and successfully pursue lawsuits to their final resolution. We strive to ensure that the family members receive the full compensation to which they are entitled. Quick resolution, while not always possible, is something we try to achieve for all of our clients so that they can move on in their lives.

Further Information

If you would like more information on wrongful death, please click here: Wrongful Death Information.

Our Attorneys

The attorneys who concentrate in wrongful death lawsuits are:

• Robert M. Foote
• Ted A. Meyers
• Craig S. Mielke
• Peter J. Flowers
• Timothy D. O'Neil
• Craig D. Brown
• Patrick J. Keane

Contact Us

It is important that if you believe a loved one has suffered a wrongful death that you contact an attorney immediately. Wrongful death lawsuits can involve numerous complicated issues that often delay resolution of the claim, and the earlier you contact an attorney, the earlier the lawsuit likely will be resolved. The responsible person or business involved will almost certainly retain an attorney. Likewise, you need to retain an attorney to protect your interests.

For more information about wrongful death lawsuits in particular or our practice areas in general, please fill out our contact form.