Death is never easy to accept. If you lost a loved one due to a preventable accident, you and your family could be entitled to monetary damages. Contact a skilled wrongful death lawyer to learn more.
Some deaths are not preventable. Other deaths occur because someone else acted negligently. If you lost a loved one under the latter circumstances, you have the right to compensation. Perhaps a drunk driver took the life of your family member, faulty safety equipment at work failed to prevent their death, or maybe a surgeon that was going to save their life ended up committing medical malpractice. Whatever the situation surrounding the death of your loved one, contact experienced wrongful death lawyers to learn more. No amount of money will ever bring your loved one back, but it can help ease the stress of life moving forward.
Under Illinois law, wrongful death occurs when a wrongful act or neglect causes someone who could have filed a personal injury lawsuit to die. For example, if someone suffered injuries in a car accident arising from negligence or willful misconduct of another driver, they could file a personal injury lawsuit. However, if their injuries lead to their death, a personal representative can file a wrongful death claim on their behalf. Any funds recovered can be used to pay for funeral/burial expenses, and family members can also be compensated for the emotional loss of their loved one.
Although a wrongful death doesn’t usually stem from an “accident” but rather a preventable incident arising from negligence, here are the most common causes of wrongful death accidents in this state:
If you lost a loved one because of the negligence of another person or party, you don’t have to travel this road alone. You have legal rights, and a wrongful death attorney can help you as you navigate one of the most difficult times of your life. Receive your free no-obligation consultation with the compassionate wrongful death lawyers at Malman Law today by calling (312) 629-0099 or using our online contact form.