Losing a loved one is often one of the most difficult experiences a person will endure. And when that loss is caused by someone else’s wrongful act or negligence, the grief is compounded exponentially.

While there is no amount of money that will make that loss hurt any less, pursuing a wrongful death claim may provide surviving family members with a feeling that some justice has been served.  Family members who may be faced with the sudden loss of income from the person who died can also gain some financial stability by way of compensation obtained through a wrongful death claim.

Wisconsin law dictates who has the right to assert a claim for wrongful death and how settlement proceeds should be distributed among surviving family members. Who the wrongful death claim belongs to depends on the family situation. Some of the family members who may be entitled to compensation through a wrongful death claim include:

• Surviving Spouse
• Minor Children
• Parents
• Siblings

Two Wisconsin statutes that can help determine who has the right to assert a wrongful death claim are Wis. Stat. §§ 895.04 and 852.01. Because you have enough to deal with in the aftermath of losing a loved one, hiring an experienced and responsive personal injury attorney to pursue a wrongful death claim allows you to seek justice for your loss without having to do the work of investigating the claim or deal with insurance companies.

In some instances, you may also need advice and representation to help with the probate process for the estate or to have someone appointed for the purpose of pursuing the wrongful death claim. In addition to a stellar personal injury team, Turke & Steil also has probate attorneys with decades of experience, meaning all of the logistics of a wrongful death claim, injury claims on behalf of the estate, and the entire probate process can be managed under one roof.

If you’ve lost a loved one in an accident that was the fault of someone else, reach out to our personal injury or probate team now. We’re ready to answer your questions and help you navigate this difficult time.

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