Eau Claire Wrongful Death Attorneys

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Understanding Your Right to Compensation in Wisconsin

If a family member, such as a spouse, parent, or child has died, an already hard time can be made worse if the death that occurred in Wisconsin was because of someone else's bad actions. In situations like this, the deceased's family can often have the chance to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

Wisconsin Wrongful Death Laws

Not every family member is authorized to sue for wrongful death in Eau Claire.

The law normally states that only immediate family members of the deceased have the permission to sue for Wrongful Death.

The result of a winning Wrongful Death lawsuit are damages. These can include compensation for medical care, lost earnings, funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and occasionally punitive damages.

The law normally states that only immediate family members of the deceased have the permission to sue for Wrongful Death.

Wisconsin Wrongful Death Attorneys Are Available to Help You

Like other personal injury cases, state laws dictate a statute of limitations in which your case must be brought. If you file your Wrongful Death case outside of this short window, you may lose any option you have to recover. It is because of that you should retain a Eau Claire, Wisconsin Wrongful Death Lawyer as soon as possible.

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Life in Eau Claire

Eau Claire is located in west Wisconsin, and is part of Eau Claire County. It is home to approximately 66,000 people. An interesting fact is that Eau Claire was one of the first Tree Cities to have been recognized. Also, in 2007 America's Promise named Eau Claire as one of the 100 best communities for young people.

Top employers include Hutchinson Technology, IDEXX Laboratories, Midwest Manufacturing and Open-Silicon. The legal industry also has a presence to support the needs of small and large corporations in Eau Claire. Small law offices and mid-size law firms train competent attorneys to provide excellent legal services to the city's residents.

Famous athletes have, at one time or another, called this city home. Such athletes include Hank Aaron, Jake Dowell, Mike Hintz, Herm Johnson, Vic Johnson, Paul Menard, Sis Paulsen, Ralph Pond, Brad Radke, Bill Schroeder, and Jerry Wunsch.

All in all, Eau Claire is a wonderful place to visit or call home!

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