Sterling Heights is one of the largest cities in Michigan, with busy commercial corridors along M-59, Dodge Park Road, and 15 Mile Road that see some of the highest traffic volumes in Macomb County. When a fatal accident, workplace incident, or act of negligence takes a family member from you in Sterling Heights, the loss is devastating — and the legal path forward can feel impossible to navigate alone. The wrongful death attorneys at Macomb County Accident Attorneys help Sterling Heights families pursue justice and protect their financial future.
Michigan Wrongful Death Law
MCL 600.2922 allows the personal representative of a deceased person’s estate to bring a civil action against the party or parties whose negligence caused the death. Surviving family members — including spouses, children, parents, and siblings — may recover damages for lost financial support, loss of companionship, grief and mental anguish, pre-death medical expenses, and funeral costs. The statute of limitations is three years from the date of death. Acting promptly is critical to preserving evidence and protecting your family’s rights.
Wrongful Death Cases We Handle in Sterling Heights
Our Sterling Heights wrongful death attorneys handle cases involving fatal auto accidents, workplace fatalities, deaths from medical negligence, and survivor benefits claims. The Dodge Park Road and M-53 corridors in Sterling Heights generate significant auto accident fatalities, and the city’s industrial and manufacturing presence creates workplace death claims that require specialized investigation.
Our Approach to Wrongful Death Cases
We handle everything — gathering police and accident reports, reviewing medical records, consulting financial experts, and identifying every party whose negligence contributed to your loved one’s death. We communicate directly with insurers and opposing attorneys. We calculate the full economic impact of your loss — not just immediate expenses, but long-term lost income and the value of companionship and guidance your family will never get back. When a fair settlement isn’t offered, we go to court.
The Statute of Limitations — Do Not Wait
Michigan’s three-year wrongful death statute of limitations runs from the date of death. Evidence deteriorates quickly — skid marks fade, security footage gets overwritten, and witnesses become harder to locate. If you recently lost a family member in Sterling Heights and believe negligence played a role, please reach out as soon as possible.
Contact a Sterling Heights Wrongful Death Attorney
We are here to help your family through this. Call 586-745-9536 or use our contact form. Macomb County Accident Attorneys takes wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis — nothing owed unless we recover for your family.
