Have you been injured? you may have a case.
Get a Free Consultation

Michigan Wrongful Death Lawyer Near You: Best Wrongful Death Attorneys

Michigan Wrongful Death Lawyer Near You

The Best Wrongful Death Lawyers Near You Are At Michigan Auto Law

If you have lost a loved one in a car accident in Michigan, you need the best wrongful death lawyer near you with the experience, skill, resources and proven results to fight for you and to protect you. That is exactly what you get with the attorneys at our law firm. 

We Specialize In Fatal Automobile Crash Cases

Our Michigan wrongful death lawyers specialize in fatal automobile crash cases where they help people like you who have lost a loved one due to the negligence of an at-fault driver of a car or truck. A fatal automobile crash is one where a person has lost his or her life due to the “wrongful act, neglect or fault of another.” (MCL 600.2922(1))

More Than Fifty Years Of Experience Winning Cases

We have more than 50 years of experience recovering record-breaking car crash settlements and trial verdicts for our clients. In fact, our attorneys have recovered more million-dollar settlements and trial verdicts on behalf of our clients than any other attorney or law firm in the state.

Top Reported Settlements And Verdicts In The State

Our success in recovering record-breaking settlements and trial verdicts for our clients means that our attorneys can often settle fatal automobile crash cases faster and for significantly more money. Let our Michigan wrongful death lawyers leverage their success to help you.

Known For Our Caring, Compassion, Communication and Integrity

The help that our attorneys provide to people is all done with a commitment of caring, compassion and communication and a reputation for the highest integrity within the legal profession. 

The Michigan wrongful death lawyers at our firm are among the most awarded Michigan car accident attorneys. In fact, our law firm has consistently been named by independent third parties as being among the “Best Lawyers” and “Best Law Firms” in not just our state, but throughout the entire U.S. We also have more attorneys ranked as “Super Lawyers” than any other personal injury law firm, including two attorneys ranked among the top 50 attorneys in the state, in a review of over 60,000 attorneys of all areas of practice.

We Pride Ourselves On Working Hard For Our Clients

We appreciate the recognition, legal honors, and awards. But what we are most proud of is how hard our attorneys work to help our clients and their families get through what is likely one of the most difficult, emotional and stressful experiences in their lives.

The many honors and legal awards that our attorneys have received simply reflect the hard work, caring and compassion that we put into helping each one of our clients make the best legal recovery possible after they were hurt in a crash.

Our Mission Is To Be The Best For You

Our mission is simple: We want to be the best for you, our client. That means more than just working incredibly hard and marshaling all our experience, skill and dedication and grit to get you the best possible settlement or trial verdict. It also means treating you – every person we help – with dignity, respect, compassion and caring. 

Contact us for a free consultation. Our Michigan wrongful death lawyers are here to help.

Over 2,500 5-Star Reviews

Judith Brown of Harper Woods
The loss of my mother-in-law was devastating for the family. We chose Michigan Auto Law to handle her wrongful death case because the firm exclusively handles Michigan auto accident cases, and they have more accolades and successful cases than any of the competing firms. Even better, our lawyers Larry Gursten and Steve Gursten were very compassionate throughout the entire case. Some lawyers we interviewed told us that the loss of an 87 year old wasn’t worth much, but Larry and Steve got us almost every penny there was from the trucking company’s insurance carrier. Google

How Our Michigan Wrongful Death Lawyers Can Help You

Our Michigan wrongful death lawyers specialize in helping people and families who have lost a loved one due to the negligence of an at-fault driver. We help people from all over the state and our proven results are better than any other personal injury attorney or law firm in the state. 

We make sure that families understand 100% of their legal rights after they have lost a loved one in a collision. Our attorneys are here to assist and help with all aspects of your family’s claim, including: 

  • Ensuring that your loved one’s dependents are receiving all of the No-Fault insurance benefits for survivor’s loss that they are entitled to
  • Investigating and verifying all of the insurance and coverage that may be involved in your loved one’s case
  • Getting your family the best possible settlement as quickly as possible, which may include compensation for your loved one’s pain and suffering as well as damages for loss of your loved one’s financial support, society and companionship

Do I Need A Michigan Wrongful Death Lawyer?

In Michigan, if you and your family lost a loved one in a car accident, you are not requried to hire a wrongful death lawyer but it is in your best intereest. An experienced and specialized attorney can help you and your family protect your family’s legal rights to recover compensation for your loved one’s pain and suffering as well as damages for loss of your loved one’s financial support, society and companionship. Our state’s fatal car accident law for when someone dies in a car accident is complex and can present many traps for the unwary. That’s why having a skilled and experienced attorney from our law firm is so important. 

That is why it is so important to call and have a free consultation with an experienced Michigan wrongful death lawyer immediately if you lost a loved one in car accident caused by an at-fault driver.

Top Settlements

Michigan Wrongful Death Lawyer FAQs

What else do you need to know if you are considering hiring a Michigan wrongful death lawyer? If you and your family have lost a loved one due to the negligence of an at-fault driver of a car or truck, you may be entitled to important benefits, pain and suffering compensation and other economic damages.

But it is important to remember that you are more likely to recover the full value of your claim if you hire the right legal team to protect you and to protect your legal rights. Read attorney FAQs below or call to speak to an experienced attorney from our law firm for free with no obligation now.

What is a wrongful death lawyer in Michigan?

In Michigan, a wrongful death lawyer is an attorney who has specialized experience in helping people and families who have lost loved ones in a car accident. This specialized attorney has the skill, resources and proven results to fight for you and your family to recover compensation for your loved one’s pain and suffering as well as damages for loss of your loved one’s financial support, society and companionship. He or she will help you understand how much your case is worth and he or she will know how to maximize your settlement by negotiating with the insurance companies to get the full value of your loved one’s case.

Insurance companies evaluate claims and determine whether to settle – and if so for how much – based on risk and exposure. An experienced attorney with a track record of proven results, including top reported settlements and verdicts, significantly increases both the risk and the exposure to the insurance company that insures the negligent driver who caused your injury.

Another way to look at this is that an attorney who has a proven record of going to trial and of securing top-reported verdicts and settlements can settle cases for significantly more money and often much faster.

Is getting a lawyer for a wrongful death worth it in Michigan?

If you lost a loved one in a car accident, it is worth getting an attorney because the insurance industry has conducted their own research showing that people who are represented by experienced car accident attorneys recover more than people who are not represented by attorneys.

In fact, attorneys who are known for going to trial – which our attorneys are known for – can settle cases for significantly more money and often much faster.

Also, at our law firm, you do not pay unless we win. An attorney from our law firm will handle all aspects of your case so you and your family can grieve and begin trying to rebuild your lives after the loss of your loved one. We are always here to answer any questions about the case, the process, the law, the insurance company, the adjuster, the judge or anything else. We are here for you.

How much does a wrongful death lawyer cost in Michigan?

In Michigan, a wrongful death lawyer doesn’t cost you anything unless they win your case. A one-third (1/3) contingency fee is the fee arrangement that most auto accident attorneys will charge. An attorney cannot charge a contingency fee in excess of 1/3 or 33%. 

At our law firm, we will never ask you to pay any attorney fees unless and until we win your case. You do not pay anything up front or out-of-pocket. Our attorneys are paid at the end of the case and only if a recovery is made for you first.

On top of that, you and each and every one of our clients will get our 100% client satisfaction guarantee.

Can I change my attorney?

In our state, you can change your attorney at any time and for any reason. If your attorney is not representing you and your family in the way you expect, then you can and should make a change.

Our Proven Transition Plan makes it easy and quick to get an experienced attorney from our firm who will be there and fight for you. It starts with a free consultation with an attorney from our law firm. Next, you sign up to have our attorneys represent you. Then, that same day, we order your file from your previous attorney and we immediately get to work putting your case back on track so that you and your family to recover the compensation for your loved one’s pain and suffering as well as damages for loss of your loved one’s financial support, society and companionship that you are entitled to under the law.

How long does a settlement take?

Each case is unique, so it is a difficult question to answer but in general there are several factors that can help answer how long it will take your Michigan wrongful death lawyer to obtain a settlement in your case. These factors include determining: (1) the compensation for your loved one’s pain and suffering; (2) damages for the loss of your loved one’s financial support, society and companionship; and (3) the medical, hospital, funeral, and burial expenses for which your loved one’s estate is liable. Additional factors include the track record and reputation of your attorney (because attorneys known for going to trial can settle cases for more money and often much faster), the at-fault driver’s auto insurance company, adjuster, defense attorney and the at-fault driver’s liability insurance policy limits.

Lost A Loved One In A Car Accident? Call Now!

If you lost a loved one in a car accident, call now (800) 968-1001 for a free consultation with an experienced wrongful death lawyer near you from Michigan Auto Law. There is no cost or obligation. You can also visit our contact page or use the chat feature on our website.

Our law firm is the state’s largest and most successful law firm that specializes exclusively in helping people who have been injured in auto accidents.

Our secret? Our attorneys deliberately handle fewer cases than other personal injury law firms.  This allows us to focus more time and attention on our cases.

Unlike other law firms, our attorneys are never too busy to promptly return phone calls and answer questions. 

We have more than 2,500 5-Star Reviews that reflect this care and attention to detail.

More importantly, this client-focused approach leads to better and faster settlements for our clients. Our attorneys have recovered more million-dollar settlements and trial verdicts for motor vehicle accidents than any other attorney or law firm in the state. We’ve also recovered the highest ever reported truck accident and car accident settlement in the state.

Call now so our Michigan wrongful death lawyers can start making a real difference for you.

Wrongful Death

Last updated: