Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is devastating. Beyond the emotional toll, families often face financial burdens, unanswered questions, and legal uncertainty. While Illinois law allows eligible family members to seek compensation for their loss, proper procedures must be followed. This blog explains who can file a wrongful death claim and what…
Continue reading…The Basics of Wrongful Death Claims in Illinois
A wrongful death claim arises when a party causes the death of someone because of intentional torts, negligence, or other wrongful acts. The Illinois Wrongful Death Act states a wrongful death claim can be filed if the deceased would have been able to maintain a personal injury claim for damages had they lived. Money does…
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Wrongful Death: A Tragedy Made Worse by Legal Complexities
After the shocking death of a loved one because of someone else’s negligence, you might think that it would be relatively easy to get justice, but Illinois law can make it difficult to file a wrongful death lawsuit. If you do not take legal action quickly, the statute of limitations can take away your right…
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Survival Actions in Chicago
Survival actions are lawsuits that are related to wrongful death cases but seek different kinds of monetary damages after someone dies before their time due to the wrongful act of someone else. A survival action is not the same as a wrongful death case. It is important to understand the distinctions between the two types…
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Qualifications For An Illinois Wrongful Death Lawsuit
If a loved one has died because of someone else’s negligent behavior, the survivors may be able to bring a wrongful death claim. These lawsuits potentially provide a number of different types of compensation for the family and can help ease the financial burden of losing a close family member. However, there are several elements…
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