Wrongful Death

How are Damages Divided Among Family Members in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Posted on September 20, 2023
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...
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How Does the Probate Process Impact a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Posted on September 14, 2023
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...
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How Long Does a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Take?

Posted on September 12, 2023
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...
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Four Essential Elements of a Wrongful Death Case

Posted on October 11, 2022
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...
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Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations in Illinois

Posted on October 10, 2022
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...
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Damages Recoverable in a Wrongful Death Case

Posted on October 7, 2022
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....
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Proving Negligence in a Wrongful Death Claim

Posted on October 5, 2022
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...
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Common Causes of Wrongful Death

Posted on October 4, 2022
Wrongful death claims arise in a wide variety of ways throughout the state of Illinois. The personal representatives of the deceased’s estate may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit in the event the cause of death was due to the negligent actions of another individual, entity, or company. Here, we want to...
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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Illinois?

Posted on October 3, 2022
When individuals lose a loved one due to the negligent actions of others, there is a myriad of things that they have to deal with. Not only does this include the funeral and burial, but also the added burdens of figuring out a new financial situation. It is important for individuals in these circumstances...
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