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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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