What Is a Wrongful Death?
A wrongful death occurs when a person’s passing is caused by the negligent or wrongful act or inaction of another.
Wrongful death can result from any number of causes, including:
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Immediate family members may be entitled to monetary damages following the fatal accident of their loved one. The most common beneficiaries are surviving spouses, children, and parents.
Our wrongful death lawyers can build a case by proving:
A competent attorney can walk you through the steps to make your case during this fragile time for your family. At The Previant Law Firm, S.C., we have represented clients across Wisconsin for over 100 years, and our wrongful death attorneys are ready to fight in the name of your loved one.
Types of Recoverable Damages
Beneficiaries are entitled to recover money for both economic and non-economic damages in a wrongful death suit. Economic damages include the financial contributions the victim would have made had he or she survived. It also includes funeral services and burial costs. Non-economic damages include loss of:
If your loved one passed away because of someone else’s negligence, then our wrongful death lawyers want to work with you to hold the guilty party accountable for leaving a hole in your life.