If your family has suffered the loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, a Beverly wrongful death lawyer from our personal injury law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers can help you seek justice.
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What Is Wrongful Death in Illinois?
According to the Illinois Wrongful Death Act (740 ILCS 180/) a wrongful death occurs when a death is the result of another’s negligence or intentional actions.
Types of Accidents that Cause Wrongful Death in Beverly Chicago
Situations where an individual’s death was caused by the negligence or deliberate actions of another person or entity are:
Car accidents
Medical malpractice
Workplace accidents
Product liability
Criminal acts
What Does Not Qualify as a Wrongful Death in Beverly?
Not all deaths caused by the actions of another person qualify as a wrongful death including:
Death caused by a natural disaster
Death resulting from a criminal act
Death due to an individual’s own negligence or recklessness
Who Can File Wrongful Death Claims in Beverly?
Only certain individuals are eligible to file a wrongful death claim in Illinois. Wrongful death lawsuits must be brought by the “personal representatives” of the deceased person. The persons who may recover financial compensation from wrongful death claim may be different from the personal representative.
Typically, the surviving spouse and “next of kin” are entitled to take legal action to recover damages, including fair and just compensation for pecuniary injuries such as grief, sorrow, and mental suffering.
Who Is Next of Kin?
In a wrongful death lawsuit in Illinois, next of kin is the deceased person’s close family members and is defined by the Illinois Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/). Typically, the surviving spouse and the deceased person’s children are considered next of kin.
Types of Damages Available in Beverly Wrongful Death Cases
In Illinois, damages available in a wrongful death case can include compensation for:
Medical expenses incurred before the deceased’s passing
Funeral and burial expenses
Loss of future income and benefits provided by the deceased
Loss of consortium (the loss of companionship, love, and affection)
Grief and sorrow of surviving family members
Punitive damages in certain cases where the actions were intentional or reckless
Who Can Be Held Accountable for a Beverly Wrongful Death?
In a wrongful death civil lawsuit, any individual or entity whose negligence or intentional actions caused the deceased person’s death can be held liable:
Individuals (such as a negligent driver or a doctor who committed medical malpractice)
Companies or organizations (such as an employer in a workplace accident or a manufacturer of a defective product)
Government entities (such as city or state agencies responsible for maintaining safe roads)
How Long Do I Have to File a Wrongful Death Suit?
By Illinois law, the statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death lawsuit is two years from the date of the deceased person’s passing.
What Is My Beverly Wrongful Death Case Worth?
Beverly Chicago wrongful death lawyers consider several factors in valuing a case, including:
The age and earning potential of the deceased person
The medical bills incurred due to the death
The emotional impact on surviving family members
Any punitive damages that may be awarded
A skilled Beverly wrongful death attorney can help you determine the potential value of your case.
Contact a Beverly Chicago Wrongful Death Lawyer Today
After your loved one’s death, a Beverly wrongful death lawyer can help navigate the legal process and secure the fair compensation you deserve.
Contact our law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers for a free consultation; our legal team works on a contingency fee basis, meaning we are not paid unless we win our personal injury cases.
Our Chicago's Beverly Injury Lawyers provide compassionate legal support to families in who have suffered due to the wrongful death of a family member.
$7.5 Million
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).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$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
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$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.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$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
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$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
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$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
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
Britt C.
Andrew Kryder went above and beyond to help me out with a case that I brought to him. He was prompt, attentive, and extremely thorough. It was a pleasure to work with him!
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