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Madison Wrongful Death Attorney

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Overview

Imagine a happy family, who were enjoying a peaceful evening walk when tragedy took place. A negligent driver recklessly ran a red light, resulting in a deadly accident that took the life of a beloved family member. In the middle of this peaceful setting, however, tragedy can take place, leaving families in grief with the sudden loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence.

In such a tragic situation you need a Madison Wrongful Death Attorney at MacGillis Law Group, LLC, a compassionate and intelligent legal attorney, ready to provide support, and justice to grieving families seeking closure and accountability.

Types of Wrongful Death Claims in Madison

Contact our Madison wrongful death Attorney for a free consultation to discuss your personal injury case and learn your legal options following any event that ends in the devastating loss of a loved one.

We have spent years representing clients in various types of wrongful death claims at MacGillis Law Group, LLC, and we can help you learn your legal rights after any type of fatal accident in Madison:

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  • Abuse or neglect
  • Accidental poisoning
  • Car accidents
  • Construction accidents
  • Criminal activity
  • Dangerous property accidents
  • Defective products
  • Workplace fatalities
  • Medical negligence or malpractice
  • Mesothelioma/asbestos exposure
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Product liability
  • Truck accidents

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What we actually do for you.

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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Madison?

Madison’s wrongful death statute allows some family members and other individuals to seek financial compensation for financial harm caused by the death of a loved one. Eligible parties may include:

Spouses or domestic partner
Parents or legal guardians
Children
Siblings
Other specified heirs
Appointed estate representative
Family members may be paid for financial losses, such as the loss of a loved one’s income and the expected financial value of residential services supplied by the deceased individual.

Only the decedent’s spouse, domestic partner, parents, and children are eligible to receive compensation for loss of companionship. Siblings are only eligible for compensation if they were minors at the time of the decedent’s passing.

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Compensation to Be Expected in a Wrongful Death Case in Madison

If you are a wrongful death claim beneficiary, you may be entitled to the following damages:

Reasonable and necessary medical, funeral, and burial expenses
Loss of earning capacity due to the loss of your loved one’s income
The inability of the decedent to enjoy life
Compensation for death due to the actual loss of your loved one’s life
Pain and suffering
Loss of enjoyment of life’s activities

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Who is Liable for Wrongful Death in Madison?

In a wrongful death case, the at-fault parties can range from an individual (such as a reckless driver or a negligent medical practitioner) to an entity (such as a negligent business or corporation). A governmental entity that failed to fulfill its responsibilities could also be a possible offender.

A thorough investigation of the incident must be done to determine the responsible person or parties. This tough activity demands the assistance of skilled attorneys. Your attorney can avoid unnecessary delays by quickly identifying at-fault parties.

People who cause wrongful death might leave the state in some situations, which may prevent you from receiving damages. The sooner you submit a claim and serve the defendant, the more probable it is that you will obtain your compensation on time.

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The Statute of Limitations in Madison

You have three years from the date of the person’s death to bring a claim under the Madison Statutes.

Every year, around 500 people are killed in car accidents in Madison. Many of these accidents are the result of someone else’s negligence. If your loved one died in a car accident, you must make a claim within two years after their death.

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Speak to a Madison Wrongful Death Attorney Today

At MacGillis Law Group, LLC, we are deeply committed to assisting Madison residents who have lost a family member. We realize that the vast majority of tragic incidents on the road, at work, or on someone else’s property are preventable. Our objective is to shed light on deadly negligence and possibly prevent similar events in the future. If a family member died unexpectedly, start your wrongful death claim immediately with a free consultation with one of our Madison wrongful death attorneys today.