Wrongful Death

You can file a wrongful death claim if the victim was partially at fault. If the deceased person (decedent) is less than 50% liable, you could recover partial damages from any liable parties. However, if the decedent is more than 50% at fault, you may be ineligible to get damages. Meet with wrongful death...

You can sue a hospital for a wrongful death. A patient's surviving family members may hold a hospital employee or an affiliated doctor responsible for this individual's death. They must show that a liable party violated a standard of care and that their actions harmed this patient. How Can You Sue a Hospital for...

Losing a loved one can feel unbearable, especially when it didn’t have to happen but was caused by someone else’s negligence. In the face of funeral preparations or estate delegation, the last thing you should need to worry about is whether your Chicago wrongful death lawyer is trustworthy or competent. Our team at Taxman,...

When a person loses their life due to the careless or negligent actions of another individual or entity, surviving family members may be able to recover compensation for their losses. However, there can be complications if a wrongful death claim is successful, particularly when determining how any settlement or jury verdict is divided among...

When a loved one loses their life due to the negligent actions of another individual or entity, surviving family members may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit in order to recover compensation. However, it can be challenging to understand how the probate process can impact a wrongful death lawsuit in Illinois. What...

When an individual loses their life due to the negligent actions of others, their family members may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit in civil court to recover compensation. However, these types of claims are not something individuals deal with on a regular basis, and family members may be confused about how...

Successful wrongful death claims hinge on proving the negligence of another individual, entity, or company. There are typically four elements that need to be in place in order for a claim to be successful and for the personal representative and the survivors to recover the compensation they are entitled to. Here, we want to...

Anytime families lose a loved one due to the negligent actions of another individual or entity, the loss can be nearly unbearable. However, it is crucial for family members and the personal representative of the estate to understand how long they have to file a wrongful death claim in Illinois. Failing to meet the...

When a person loses their life due to the negligent actions of another company, individual, or entity, the personal representative of their estate may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit in order to help recover compensation. This compensation will go to the estate expenses as well as the survivors of the deceased....

After losing a loved one due to the negligent actions of someone else, family members and personal representatives of the deceased often wonder whether or not they will be able to recover compensation. Proving wrongful death can be challenging, particularly when it comes to going up against insurance carriers and legal teams. Here, we...