Losing a loved one is heartbreaking. If your loved one’s death was a result of someone else’s negligence, this could add an additional layer of emotion. After the initial shock and grief, you may want to seek justice for your loved one in the form of a wrongful death claim. Let’s review the factors that…
Read MoreWhat is a Loss of Consortium and Support Claim? After an accident, you want life to get back to normal as soon as possible. But what if it doesn’t? When you lose companionship, help around the house, and help with the kids after a spouse is injured or dies due to a negligently caused accident,…
Read MoreIn the immediate aftermath of losing a family member, filing a lawsuit is certainly not something a mourner is thinking about. Instead, an individual who loses a loved one will likely be thinking about their grief, and perhaps the future, including what they will do without their partner, parent, or child. While the idea of…
Read MoreAccidents that cause injury are always difficult. When an accident is severe enough to cause the death of a victim, the results are devastating for that person’s loved ones. In addition to processing your grief over the unexpected loss of a beloved family member, you may also become inundated with financial concerns, mounting bills, and…
Read MoreExamples of Wrongful Death Cases While accidents happen all the time, it is rare for an accident to be so serious that it results in death. So rare, in fact, that learning that a loved one has died in a car accident, slip and fall, or another serious accident type can be shocking. If you…
Read MoreWrongful Death Lawsuit Illinois | Who Can File One? Losing a loved one for any reason is upsetting. You could be even more devastated when that person was the victim of a fatal accident. Unfortunately, these deadly incidents are far too common. According to statistics from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, unintentional…
Read MoreChicago personal injury lawyers are known for their assistance to people who have been harmed due to others’ actions. However, they can also assist families who have lost a loved one because of someone else. It is important for surviving families to understand the legal qualifications a wrongful death suit must meet. This article explains the basic elements of a wrongful death claim and outlines the various types of damages to which families may be entitled.
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