The loss of a loved one is always painful, but it is even more painful when the loss was an avoidable one caused by someone else’s careless or reckless actions. Here’s the whole truth: there is no amount of money that can make up for what you have lost in such a situation, but working with a well-respected wrongful death lawyer can help offer a way for the family to seek some accountability, as well as help provide financially for the family’s future.
If you are reading this page because you have lost a family member, you have our condolences. While we cannot bring back your loved one, our wrongful death lawyer team will do everything possible to support you through this painful time and help you to feel that justice was done, so that you and your family can have some peace of mind.
You shouldn’t have to struggle through the aftermath of a loved one’s death alone. Contact J.L. Hawkins Law to learn about your legal rights and to get the compassionate guidance you deserve.
In Michigan, a deceased person’s survivors can bring a claim for wrongful death if the person would have been able to make a personal injury claim had they survived. Usually, a wrongful death claim arises from some kind of negligence, but it can also arise from a reckless or intentional act.
A wrongful death lawsuit may be appropriate when someone has died as a result of:
When you are grieving a loss, taking legal action may not be your priority. That’s understandable. Your focus, rightly, will be on mourning your loved one and taking care of your family. But pursuing a claim may be necessary to ensure your family’s future financial security, especially if your family depended on the person you lost for financial support. What’s more, you only have a limited time in which to bring a claim, and the longer you wait, the harder it may be to gather the evidence needed to prove your case.
A Michigan wrongful death lawyer worth his or her weight, should help lift worries about the legal process off of your shoulders, leaving you free to tend to more important personal matters. At J.L. Hawkins Law, we begin with what matters most—listening to your story. Then we explain your legal options, develop a strategy, prepare diligently, and fight for justice on your behalf. And as with all of our personal injury matters, you do not pay any attorney fees unless and until we recover money for you.
For nearly 30 years, attorney Johnny L. Hawkins has been helping Detroit-area families who have lost loved ones in accidents. He has a reputation throughout Metro Detroit as “the Warrior Lawyer” because of his fierce commitment to pursuing justice for his clients and their families.
Johnny genuinely cares about the people he serves. He doesn’t accept a high volume of cases, because he wants to be able to give every client the care and attention they deserve. That is especially true in wrongful death matters. These cases are not just about law and facts; they are about people, relationships, and navigating loss. Johnny knows that when he puts people first, results naturally follow. He has a multiple-decades track record of success to back up that philosophy.
Clients value Johnny’s compassion, but he understands that it takes more than that to successfully resolve a case. Johnny is a proud military veteran, and the attention to detail and determination the U.S. Army fostered in him makes him a fierce and deeply prepared advocate both at the negotiating table, and in any court.
When you are dealing with the needless loss of a loved one, you don’t have to find your way forward alone. Get the sound advice, sincere compassion, and strong advocacy you need. Contact J.L. Hawkins Law today.
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