Wayne County Wrongful Death Attorney
When a loved one is taken too soon, you need a trial lawyer who has actually stood in front of a Wayne County jury and won. Attorney Manny Chahal secured a $2.135 million jury verdict in Wayne County Circuit Court — among the largest reported civil verdicts in the county — alongside a $1.1 million personal injury settlement. Wrongful death claims under Michigan’s Wrongful Death Act (MCL 600.2922) carry strict deadlines and statutory beneficiary rules; the right counsel matters.
Cases We Handle
Trial-tested representation for serious injury matters in this region.
Auto & Trucking Fatalities
Fatal collisions on I-94, I-75, the Lodge, the Davison, and Wayne County surface streets.
Medical Malpractice Death
Surgical error, misdiagnosis, hospital negligence, and birth-injury death claims subject to the affidavit-of-merit and notice requirements.
Premises & Negligent Security
Wrongful death from negligent security, dangerous condition, and inadequate maintenance on Wayne County premises.
Products Liability Death
Defective vehicle, industrial machinery, and consumer product fatalities under MCL 600.2959.
Workplace Fatalities
Third-party negligence claims beyond workers’ compensation in Wayne County construction and industrial deaths.
Catastrophic Injury & Survival
Pre-death pain and suffering through Michigan’s survival action component of the wrongful death claim.
Michigan Law Driving Your Claim
The statutes that govern recovery in this matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a Wayne County wrongful death claim?
Generally three years from the date of death under MCL 600.5805, or two years from the act or omission that caused death in medical malpractice cases. The personal representative must be appointed by probate court before suit is filed.
Who can recover in a Michigan wrongful death case?
Statutory beneficiaries under MCL 600.2922(3) — typically the spouse, children, parents, and certain other relatives — are entitled to recovery of damages allocated among them by the trial court.
What damages are recoverable?
Reasonable medical and funeral expenses, loss of financial support, loss of society and companionship of the decedent, and conscious pain and suffering experienced before death.
Do I need to open an estate to file?
Yes — a personal representative appointed by probate court must bring the wrongful death action. Estate administration runs in parallel with the litigation.
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