Losing a loved one is a profound and often traumatic experience, especially when it’s due to someone else’s negligence. In these wrongful death situations, survivors might have the right to pursue a personal injury lawsuit. If you find yourself in this difficult position, reach out to a dedicated Bronzeville wrongful death lawyer at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers. Let us provide the legal representation you need to obtain the justice your loved one deserves.
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What Is a Wrongful Death in Illinois?
Under Illinois’ Wrongful Death Act, (740 ILCS 180/), a wrongful death happens when a person dies because of someone else’s wrongful act or negligence.
How Must Chicago-Bronzeville Wrongful Death Attorneys Prove Wrongful Death Cases?
To successfully prove a wrongful death case, a Bronzeville personal injury lawyer must establish the following elements:
Duty of care: The defendant owed a duty of care to the deceased person.
Breach of duty: The defendant failed to uphold their duty of care through negligence or intentional actions.
Causation: The breach of duty caused the death of the victim.
Damages: As a result of the death, survivors have suffered financial and emotional damages.
Common Types of Accidents That Cause Wrongful Deaths in Bronzeville, IL
Common types of accidents that could result in wrongful deaths include:
Car Accidents: Careless behavior like reckless driving, drunk driving, and speeding caused a car accident.
Truck Accidents: Large commercial trucks can cause devastating accidents.
Workplace Accidents: Unsafe working conditions and inadequate safety measures.
Premises Liability: Property owners must ensure safe conditions for visitors.
Product Liability: Defective products, like faulty car parts or hazardous household items.
Who Can Be Held Accountable in Bronzeville Wrongful Death Lawsuits?
In Illinois, liable parties named in a wrongful death lawsuit could include:
Individuals: The person who caused the accident or incident that led to the victim’s death.
Companies or Organizations: Employers, hospitals, manufacturers, and other entities can be held responsible for their employees’ actions.
Government negligence can lead to wrongful death.
What Damages Can Be Recovered in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Certain surviving family members may pursue compensation for the following damages in a wrongful death case:
Funeral and burial expenses
Medical expenses related to the deceased person’s final injury or illness
Lost future income and benefits from the deceased person
Loss of consortium, companionship, and guidance provided by the deceased person
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Bronzeville, IL?
In Illinois, the law specifies who has the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Generally, the responsibility of managing a deceased victim’s estate is entrusted to a personal representative. This representative may be designated in the will or, if absent, appointed by the court.
Typically, immediate family members—such as a deceased loved surviving spouse, children, or parents—are eligible to receive financial compensation.
Contact a Bronzeville Wrongful Death Attorney Today
Have you lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence in Cook County or across Illinois? At our law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC, Accident and Injury Lawyers, our wrongful death lawyers stand by your side, ready to support you every step of the way.
With decades of successful experience managing personal injury cases, we are here to navigate the legal process with you and fight for the fair compensation you deserve.
Call for a Free Consultation
Our legal team invites you to a free consultation with a seasoned wrongful death attorney. Let us evaluate your situation, explore your legal options, and answer all your questions.
Time is important. The Illinois statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death claim for compensation is typically two years from the date of the loved one’s death.
Our Lawyers are ready to help the residents of Chicago's Bronzeville receive compensation through successful wrongful death claims.
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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).
$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.
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