Practice Areas

Wrongful Death

When a wrongful death occurs as a result of negligence or other wrongful conduct of an individual or company, the family of the deceased is entitled to full and adequate compensation for the loss of their loved one. Misconduct or negligent action that contributes to a person’s death is classified in legal terms as wrongful death.

Your first step should be to consult with an experienced wrongful death attorney. Generally, lawsuits allowed under survival statutes allow a victim’s survivor to bring a cause of action after the victim dies. Laws in Illinois govern the time frame in which a wrongful death lawsuit may be filed.