Wrongful Death of a Loved One?
Get the Help You Need From Our La Crosse Injury Lawyers
Moen Sheehan Meyer, Ltd has shared in the sorrows of our Coulee Region neighbors since 1853 and we continue to be here for you now.
As the second oldest law firm in Wisconsin, the La Crosse personal injury lawyers at Moen Sheehan Meyer, Ltd remain dedicated to providing our community with the compassionate and experienced legal advice you need and want when suffering the loss of a loved one. If the death of your family member is due to an injury sustained at work, in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, a slip or fall, or a catastrophic injury such as a brain or spinal cord injury, we steadfastly fight to protect the financial future of your family. We always put your needs first. Our La Crosse injury attorneys will listen to your story, give honest answers to your questions, and help guide you through the complex legal and emotional issues surrounding your loss.
La Crosse Wrongful Death Causes
Accidents resulting in the death of your loved one very rarely “just happen.” Accidents are more commonly due to error or outright disregard for safety on the part of another individual, a company, or a municipality. Examples of negligence causing loss of life include:
- Car accidents – Drunk driving, speeding, driving under the influence, talking or texting on cell phone, taking eyes off the road by looking at a map or fiddling with the radio
- Truck accidents – Driver fatigue, aggressive driving behaviors, drug use, inadequate truck maintenance, incorrect or unsecure load
- Other vehicle accidents – Motorcycle, bicycle, ATV, bus, train, airplane
- Defective products – SUV rollovers, seatbelts, tire tread separation, ladders, guardrails
- Unsafe road conditions – Potholes, road resurfacing and gravel, construction zones
- Slips and falls – Inadequate signage, buckled sidewalk, poor lighting, merchandise falling from shelves
- Construction and workplace accidents – Inadequate training, protections, signage, equipment, burns,
- Medical professional errors
Wrongful Death
Brain injury, spinal cord injury, severe burns, paraplegia, and quadriplegia carry a high risk of death for days, weeks, months, or even years after the initial incident despite excellent medical care and rehabilitation. Medical complications can result in the loss of your loved one from any of the following examples of possible life-threatening conditions:
- Pneumonia, influenza
- Parkinson’s disease
- Hydrocephalus
- Ventricular enlargement
- Bed sores infection
- Spinal fluid leakage
- Seizures
- Vascular damage
- Heart failure
- Nervous system disease
- Respiratory disease
- Circulation problems
- Digestive system disease
- Cancers
- Internal bleeding
Wrongful Death Compensation
Even if you believe your family member was at fault for the accident causing their death, you should speak with one of our qualified La Crosse personal injury lawyers to delve into the facts of the accident. It is our experience that an accident is often not as it appears on the surface. Moen Sheehan Meyer, Ltd takes the time to discuss your options with you and determine if any or all of the following compensations for your loss is appropriate:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Lost inheritance potential
- Loss of companionship
- Emotional suffering
- Medical, rehabilitation, counseling expenses
- Loss of income earnings
Contact Our Wrongful Death Law Firm
At this time of overwhelming loss, all of us at Moen Sheehan Meyer, Ltd understand there are no words and no amount of money that can bring your loved one back. To discuss your legal options and protect your family’s future, call a La Crosse personal injury attorney at Moen Sheehan Meyer, Ltd today for a free consultation.