Wrongful Death
Does Fault Affect a Wrongful Death Claim in Chicago?
When your family member or loved one passes away in a tragic accident, you may decide to file a wrongful death claim against the party who caused their death. You can seek compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of companionship, loss of benefits, loss of income, and more. In order for a wrongful…
Read MoreOne Dead After a Car Hit a Pole and Burst in Flames in Chicago
The Chicago Tribune reported on June 28, 2017, that a woman passenger suffered fatal injuries when the driver of the car she was riding in rammed into a utility pole. After striking the pole, the car exploded into flames. The driver was able to get out of the car, and ran away. The crash occurred…
Read MoreWhen a Child is the Victim in an Illinois Wrongful Death Claim
Losing a child due to an accident is one of the worst tragedies anyone can suffer. When negligence, carelessness, a product defect, recklessness, or intentional misconduct is the cause – the effects can be overwhelming. There is no price that compensates the loss of a child. Still, a skilled Chicago wrongful death lawyer can guide…
Read MoreFiling a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Illinois
Death may be inevitable, but it’s never easy. When a loss is the result of another person’s negligence, however, the pain can be even harder to bare. A wrongful death is when one person dies due to another person’s negligence or malice, and has a variety of causes, including vehicle crashes, medical malpractice, boating accidents,…
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