Ann Arbor Wrongful Death Lawyer

Compassionate Wrongful Death Lawyer in Ann Arbor, MI

Negligence kills. Each year, negligent doctors and hospitals cause over 400,000 preventable deaths through medical malpractice. Many others die due to negligent nursing home care and elder abuse. Negligent drivers cause 30,000 deaths a year in fatal accidents. But numbers alone only tell a part of the story.

We know firsthand the human tragedy each death causes for surviving family members. Wives, husbands, mothers and fathers are lost, leaving a dark hole in the family and oftentimes bringing severe economic distress. The needless and preventable loss of a child is perhaps the worst tragedy a person can suffer. And it happens all too often due to dangerous doctors, drivers and other wrongdoers.

Seek Accountability

We wish we could make families truly whole again, but we can’t. What we can do is find answers and use the civil justice system as a powerful tool to hold accountable those who cause these wrongful deaths. Too often, profit-driven insurance companies make the families’ suffering worse. They add insult to injury by denying liability and by using their vast resources to help wrongdoers escape justice. The insurance companies, through their army of lawyers and hired experts, use the tactic delay, deny and defend in an attempt to give negligent people a free pass.

Jury trials in civil cases are the ultimate tool to make sure negligent actors are made responsible for their actions. The jury trial allows citizens to be the voice of the community and to make sure the community stays safe. By showing the truth to juries, we help the civil justice system hold wrongdoers and their wealthy insurance companies fully accountable for all the harms and losses they cause.

While we cannot undo the tragedy the wrongdoers have caused, we strive to make the loss meaningful and hopefully to prevent the wrongdoers from harming more families.

We Know The Process Well

Wrongful death claims have special procedural and substantive legal requirements that must be met. With over 30 years of experience investigating and prosecuting wrongful death claims, the trial lawyers at Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC, have brought justice to hundreds of Michigan families.

If you have lost a loved one, you are welcome to schedule a free consultation with our team of Ann Arbor wrongful death attorneys today. Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC, can be reached by phone at 734-545-8421 or through our convenient online contact form.

Serving Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, Michigan

A serious accident can leave an injured person facing hospitalization, rehabilitation, lost income, property damage, and uncertainty about the future. When another driver, business, or individual causes preventable harm, obtaining fair compensation may require more than filing an insurance claim. Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC represents injured people and grieving families throughout Ann Arbor, applying decades of experience in serious personal injury and wrongful death litigation.

The firm handles claims arising from car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, distracted-driving, and drunk-driving accidents, as well as cases involving brain injuries, spinal injuries, burns, broken bones, and other catastrophic harm. Civil injury lawsuits arising in Washtenaw County may be handled through the Washtenaw County Trial Court in downtown Ann Arbor, while other accident-related matters may involve the appropriate district court or local agencies. The firm investigates how an accident occurred, gathers medical and financial evidence, and addresses insurance-company efforts to dispute responsibility or minimize the value of a claim.

Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC serves residents throughout Downtown Ann Arbor, Kerrytown, Burns Park, Water Hill, the Old West Side, Arbor Hills, and nearby communities including Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, and Pittsfield Township. Accidents may occur along Interstate 94, U.S. Route 23, M-14, Washtenaw Avenue, Plymouth Road, or heavily traveled streets near the University of Michigan. Whether a client has suffered a disabling injury or lost a family member, experienced legal representation can make the difference between accepting an inadequate insurance outcome and pursuing compensation that reflects the full consequences of the accident.

Helping Injury Victims Throughout Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor combines busy interstate corridors, university traffic, pedestrian and bicycle activity, residential neighborhoods, and growing commercial districts. From the University of Michigan campus and downtown streets to areas surrounding Briarwood Mall and the Washtenaw Avenue corridor, serious crashes can occur in many settings. Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC helps injured residents and families pursue accountability while addressing the medical, financial, and personal effects of an accident.

Ann Arbor, MI Wrongful Death Law Additional Resources:

• Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After an Ann Arbor Fatal Car Accident
• How Wrongful Death Lawsuits Work in Michigan
• 5 Steps of a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
• Wrongful Death Damages Are Open to Legal Argument
• What Family Members Should Know About Wrongful Death Claims