West Allis, WI (August 17, 2026) – An 86-year-old woman died Sunday evening, August 16, after a two-vehicle collision near 78th Street and Beloit Road, close to McCarty Park.
The wreck happened around 6:40 p.m., when one of the two vehicles lost control and struck a tree, according to the West Allis Police Department.
Emergency units found the woman unresponsive at the scene. She was taken to a local hospital, where she later died from her injuries.
The collision remains under review by local authorities.
We extend our condolences to the woman’s family during this difficult time.
What Damages Can a Family Recover in a Wisconsin Wrongful Death Claim?
A family pursuing a wrongful death claim in Wisconsin can seek damages for medical and funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and loss of the deceased’s financial support, among other losses recognized under state law.
Wisconsin allows a spouse, child, or personal representative of the estate to bring a wrongful death claim, and the law sets a three-year deadline from the date of death to file.
Separately, a survival action can allow the deceased’s estate to recover for the pain and expenses she experienced between the crash and her death, which is treated as a distinct claim from the wrongful death action itself.
How much a family can recover typically depends on Wisconsin’s comparative negligence rule, which bars recovery entirely if the deceased was found more than 50% at fault for the collision.
While the investigation of an accident remains ongoing, gathering evidence, such as vehicle data, witness accounts, and the official crash report, can play a significant role in how a claim is evaluated.
A Milwaukee personal injury attorney can help a family collect this evidence early and work through how both the wrongful death and survival actions might apply to their situation.
Our team at Konstantakis Law Office assists families across Wisconsin with wrongful death and survival claims following fatal crashes. If your family is facing a similar loss, we can help explain how these two types of claims work together under Wisconsin law.
Understanding the filing deadlines involved can be a useful place to start. You can reach Konstantakis Law Office at (414) 427-6181 with any questions about your situation. We are to help you figure out your next step.
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