Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences a person can go through, especially when their death was caused by someone else’s negligence. If you have lost a family member due to the actions of someone else, contact our personal injury law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers to speak with a Carpentersville wrongful death lawyer about a potential wrongful death claim.
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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 a death “caused by the wrongful act, neglect or default” of another person or entity. Essentially, this means that if someone else’s actions or failure to act resulted in the death of your loved one, their death may be considered a wrongful death.
How Must Carpentersville Wrongful Death Attorneys Prove Wrongful Death?
A personal injury lawyer must prove four elements in order to establish wrongful death claims:
Duty of care: The defendant had a legal duty of care towards the deceased, 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 to the surviving spouse or others.
Common Types of Accidents that Can Lead to Wrongful Death Cases in Carpentersville, IL
Common types of accidents that could result in wrongful death claims include:
Car Accidents: Distracted driving, reckless driving, drunk driving, or speeding
Truck Accidents: Large commercial trucks pose significant accident risks due to their massive size and weight
Medical Malpractice: Negligence or errors made by medical professionals can lead to wrongful death
Workplace Accidents: Unsafe working conditions or inadequate safety measures can lead to fatal accidents
Who Can Be Held Accountable for a Carpentersville Wrongful Death?
Parties that could be held accountable for a wrongful death include:
Individuals responsible for causing death can include negligent drivers or doctors guilty of medical malpractice.
Employers may be liable for wrongful death if their employees’ actions cause a victim’s death.
Government entities can be held accountable in a wrongful death case.
What Damages Can Be Recovered in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
No amount of money can replace the loss of a loved one, but wrongful death lawsuits can offer financial compensation and ensure accountability to surviving family members.
Depending on the case, family members of the deceased person may recover damages like:
Funeral and burial expenses
Medical bills related to the deceased person’s final injury or illness
Loss of future income
Loss of companionship and support
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
In Illinois, the law specifies who has the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Usually, the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate handles an Illinois wrongful death lawsuit. This person might be named in the will or appointed by the court if not specified. Immediate family members like the spouse, children, or parents are typically eligible to recover compensation.
Contact a Carpentersville Wrongful Death Attorney Today
If you’ve lost a loved one due to negligence, the wrongful death lawyers at our law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC, Accident and Injury Lawyers can guide you through the legal process and work for justice in a wrongful death action.
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We invite you to a no-obligation consultation with a skilled wrongful death lawyer from our legal team. We have decades of experience practicing Illinois law and are here to review your situation, explain your legal options, and answer any questions you might have.
Time is crucial, so act quickly. Our Carpentersville wrongful death lawyers stand ready to help you and your family seek justice and compensation.
Get help from a Carpentersville wrongful death lawyer when you've lost a loved one because of someone else's negligence.
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Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
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$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
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$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
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$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
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$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
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$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
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$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
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