Wrongful Death Claims
When a loved one has passed away, the loss can be extremely difficult to deal with. The last thing on one’s mind is calling a Chicago personal injury attorney. Urgency can be very important in these situations for the sooner an investigation takes place can determine a loss or win in a claim. In Illinois, personal injury lawyers have represented wrongful death cases for many years. Usually a single phone call or conversation can determine whether or not an investigation should take place immediately.
Confusion exists regarding the term wrongful death “Wrongful death” is the term used when the death of an individual is a result of negligence, carelessness or recklessness from another person or party. Examples of wrongful death incidents include:
- A construction worker dies because the tractor he was on malfunctioned
- A pedestrian is killed when a motorcycle, truck or car was reckless
- A nursing home resident dies after being struck by a caregiver
- A mother dies while giving birth because her heart was not properly being monitored
Claims can differ on wrongful death damages depending on the relationship to the deceased person. Damages sought can include loss of financial support, loss of companionship, funeral costs, medical costs, mental trauma, or loss of financial support. Wives, husbands, daughters, sons, mothers and fathers can file wrongful death claims.
A Chicago personal injury attorney can help you determine if you have a legitimate claim or help answer any questions pertaining to a wrongful death situation.
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