Milwaukee Wrongful Death Lawyers

As members of the oldest personal injury law firm in the State of Wisconsin, the attorneys and staff at Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. have over 75 years of experience handling claims involving the death of a loved one. As a result, we understand the emotional trauma that arises when you attempt to put the pieces of your life back together after the loss of your spouse, child, parent or other family member. Contact our experienced Milwaukee wrongful death lawyers at 800-242-2874 today for a consultation about your legal options.

Wrongful Death Claims

When a loved one dies as a result of a car accident, a workplace accident, a medical error, or some other act of negligence, a wrongful death claim can be filed on behalf of certain members of the family. A wrongful death claim is governed by the provisions of §895.04 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Pursuant to this statute, only certain members of the family can pursue a claim, depending upon the identity of the deceased:

If the deceased was married, the claim would rest with the estate of the deceased and the deceased’s surviving spouse.
If the deceased was unmarried, the claim would rest with the estate of the deceased and the deceased’s children, parents or brothers/sisters, if the brother/sisters were under the age of 18 at the time of death.
In cases of medical errors, there can be no recovery for the loss of a society and companionship of a loved one if the deceased was an adult and is not survived by a spouse or minor children.

When a person dies as a result of the negligent conduct of another, there are several claims that can be made by the estate and the surviving family members. They include:

Conscious pain and suffering of the deceased
Medical, funeral and burial expenses
Lost financial support of the deceased
Loss of society and companionship of the deceased, the recovery of which is capped for all claimants at $350,000 for the death of an adult and $500,000 for a minor.

Defending Your Rights Against Insurance Companies

The insurance companies employ trained individuals who will begin their investigation immediately after the accident. You will need experienced legal representation with a history of success on your side working for you immediately after the death of a loved one. The more qualified and experienced your law firm, the better your opportunity to be fully and fairly compensated. When you suffer the tragic loss of a family member, contact our experienced staff of Milwaukee wrongful death lawyers. We are here to help.

Contact Us

If you have recently lost a loved one to an act of negligence by another party, call the Milwaukee wrongful death lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. at 800-242-2874.

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