Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit And when must they file it?

Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit depends on each state's statutory language, but generally immediate family members (i.e. spouses, children and parents) can pursue a wrongful death claim, in addition, some states may also extend the potential group of plaintiffs to grandparents, legal dependents or members of the extended family.

Wrongful death lawsuits must be filed in a timely manner. Each state has its own "statute of limitation" which defines the time frame. The time usually runs from the time of the victim's death.

Timing is very important, because a claim may be denied if it is filed after the statute of limitation has run. If you believe that you may have a claim for wrongful death, then it is important that you speak with a qualified Michigan personal injury trial attorney as soon as possible to preserve your rights. In addition to protecting your claim in court, your early action may also help to preserve evidence or locate witnesses that you may need to win your Michigan wrongful death case.

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American Association for Justice

Steve Gursten is Chair for the 2008 Interstate Truck Litigation Group for the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Michigan Auto Law has been a long standing member and contributor to the American Association for Justice (AAJ), formerly the American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA).

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Lawrence E. Gursten - 2007, 2006
Leonard M. Koltonow - 2007
David E. Christensen - 2007

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Michigan Lawyer of the Year

Steven M. Gursten was selected as "Lawyer of the Year" for 2005, by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, the state's largest legal periodical. Steve was selected after winning a $9 million dollar pain and suffering settlement for one of his clients - the largest settlement for pain and suffering in Michigan in over ten years.

Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA)

Robert M. Raitt of Michigan Auto Law is President for the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) for 2008. The attorneys at Michigan Auto Law are well-respected members of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA), dedicated to helping Michigan families seek justice when they are injured by another person's negligence.