Lawyers for the Fox Valley: Wrongful Death
The Expertise You Need ◊ The Personal Attention You Deserve
If the negligence of another person caused your loved one's fatal accident, you may have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit. The attorneys of Bollenbeck, Wagener, Spaude & Fyfe, S.C. provides experienced legal advocacy to hold that person and their insurer accountable.
Based in Appleton, our firm has helped many families of Fox Valley and northeast Wisconsin win wrongful death damages for motor vehicle crashes, children killed by cars, medical malpractice deaths and other preventable tragedies. Contact us today for a free consultation, even if you are not certain who was at fault for the accident.
About Wrongful Death
Under Wisconsin statute, only certain parties can bring a wrongful death claim. Typically, it is the surviving wife or husband, or children of the deceased, unless the person had no spouse or children. The statute also determines the types of claims and damages:
- A wrongful death claim on behalf of the survivors seeks compensation for loss of consortium, companionship, support and other family contributions. There is a cap of $350,000 on these damages.
- A survival action on behalf of the deceased's estate for projected lost earnings, medical bills incurred, funeral expenses, and for the person's pain and suffering prior to death. There is no cap on these damages, which are distributed among all beneficiaries of the estate.
Special Circumstances
What if both parents died in the same crash? What damages apply when a child is killed? What if one family member was at fault for another family member's auto accident death? Attorney Stuart Spaude has practiced in personal injury and wrongful death litigation for more than 20 years. He has handled every scenario, and can explain the law and possible claims for your situation.
For example, we represented three children whose mother was killed in a car driven by their father. The insurance company tried to bar a wrongful death claim. Mr. Spaude proved that the children and their mother's estate indeed had grounds to bring a claim, and recovered their rightful compensation.
No Recovery, No Fees
We handle wrongful death claims on a contingency basis. We charge no attorney fees unless we secure compensation.
Call Bollenbeck, Wagener, Spaude & Fyfe at 888-367-0487 for a free initial consultation, including evenings or weekends by special request.
