If you have lost a loved one in an accident in Buffalo Grove, our personal injury law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers can help. A Buffalo Grove wrongful death lawyer handles wrongful death lawsuits for the families of people killed because of someone else’s negligence.
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What Is a Wrongful Death in Illinois?
According to Illinois Wrongful Death Act, (740 ILCS 180/), a wrongful death is defined as “the death of a person caused by the negligent or wrongful act of another.” This means that if someone’s death was caused due to the negligence or intentional actions of another individual, their surviving family members may be able to bring wrongful death claims against the responsible party.
How Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Prove a Wrongful Death Claim?
A personal injury lawyer must prove four elements in order bring an Illinois wrongful death lawsuit:
Duty of care: The defendant had a legal duty of care towards the deceased person, requiring reasonable care and caution.
Breach of duty: The defendant breached their duty of care.
Causation: The breach of duty led to the victim’s death.
Damages: The death caused damages, such as financial loss.
Common Types of Accidents that Cause Wrongful Death in Buffalo Grove, IL
Common types of accidents that result in wrongful death claims include:
Car accidents: Negligent or reckless driving
Medical malpractice: When a medical professional fails to provide the necessary standard of care
Workplace accidents: If an employer’s negligence leads to an employee’s death
Product liability: Defective products that cause fatal injuries
Who Can Be Held Accountable for a Buffalo Grove Wrongful Death?
The responsible party in a wrongful death case can vary:
Individuals—such as motor vehicle drivers or medical practitioners— who may be responsible for deaths caused by their negligence.
Businesses can be liable for wrongful death caused by their employees’ actions.
Government agencies can sometimes be liable due to negligence or misconduct.
What Damages Can Be Recovered in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
In a personal injury lawsuit, family members of the deceased such as the surviving spouse may be able to recover damages for personal injuries:
Funeral and burial expenses
Medical bills related to the victim’s final injury or illness
Loss of financial support and future earnings
Loss of companionship, guidance, and care from the deceased
Emotional pain and suffering experienced by family members due to their loved one’s death
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
In Illinois, the law outlines who has the authority to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Generally, this responsibility is assigned to the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate. This representative may be named in the deceased’s will or appointed by the court if no such person is specified.
Immediate family members, such as the spouse, children, or parents of the deceased, are typically eligible to receive any awarded damages.
Contact a Buffalo Grove Wrongful Death Attorney Today
If you have lost a loved one, for example, due to a car accident caused by negligence, the wrongful death attorneys at our law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC, Accident and Injury Lawyers, are here to guide you through the legal process and advocate for fair compensation.
Call for a Free Consultation
We offer a no-obligation consultation with a skilled wrongful death attorney who has experience with Illinois wrongful death cases and can review your situation, explain your legal options, and answer your questions.
Time is crucial, so act quickly. Our Buffalo Grove wrongful death lawyers stand ready to help you and your family seek justice and financial compensation.
Get help from a Buffalo Grove wrongful death lawyer when you've lost a loved one because of someone else's negligence.
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$310,000
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$300,000
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$250,000
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$250,000
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$240,000
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$235,000
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$219,000
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