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Compassionate Lawyers Representing Families of Lost Loved Ones in Orland Park, IL
When a life is cut short by negligence, it can devastate an entire family. The emotional anguish experienced by family members following a tragic loss can be significant, leading to issues such as depression, anxiety, and other concerns that may affect their health and well-being. The stress of dealing with a death in the family can be compounded by potential financial problems, making it difficult for family members to move forward and recover from their loss. To help address the financial, personal, and emotional effects of a wrongful death, a family can take legal action against the person or parties who were responsible and recover financial compensation for the damages they have suffered.
At Schwartz Injury Law, we are sensitive to the issues that families face after the loss of a loved one. When a death is the result of another person's negligent actions, we stand behind family members, serving as compassionate advocates in the pursuit of justice. We fight to protect the financial futures of our clients by working to recover the most compensation possible. With our help, families can avoid financial difficulties while dealing with the ways they have been affected by a wrongful death.
Causes of Wrongful Death
There are a number of situations and circumstances that may lead to a person's wrongful death. A car crash, motorcycle accident, or truck accident may lead to fatal injuries, especially in situations involving high-speed collisions, the negligent operation of large commercial vehicles, or the breakdown of safety equipment. In these cases, negligent drivers who were responsible for causing accidents may be held responsible, or other parties who share liability may be required to pay compensation for the harm they have caused.
A construction accident can cause the wrongful death of a loved one who was working on the site, driving through a dangerous work zone, or simply walking along a sidewalk. A negligent doctor, nurse, or other medical staff at a hospital or medical facility may fail to provide the proper care or make errors that can result in fatal injuries, and a family may be able to recover compensation through a medical malpractice claim. A slip and fall accident may lead to head injuries or other forms of bodily harm that can be fatal, or an attack by a vicious dog may lead to severe blood loss or other injuries that result in death. Defective products may cause fatal injuries when they do not function correctly or break down unexpectedly. Nursing home negligence may put an elderly resident at risk, and neglect of a person's needs may lead to deteriorating health that eventually results in a person's death.
These are just a few examples of situations where people may be killed due to the negligence of others. Our attorneys aggressively represent families in these situations and other wrongful death cases. We can help family members understand their legal options, and we will fight to right the wrongs that have been done and achieve justice for negligence that caused a tragic loss.
Recovering Compensation After a Wrongful Death
Everyone grieves differently after the loss of a loved one. Some families may take immediate action to seek justice. Others may feel overwhelmed by the idea of dealing with legal issues. Regardless of the situation, families who have been affected by wrongful death deserve an ally that they can turn to for help. They need support, empathy, and reassurance that dealing with these concerns does not have to add stress to their lives. Financial compensation cannot bring back a loved one or return what has been taken from a family, but it can make up for the lost income or the assistance of a caregiver, cover the final expenses related to the person's death, and secure a future for children or other family members.
Our attorneys can provide compassionate support for those who have lost a loved one. We will handle all the legal aspects of a case to give a family the time, space, and energy they need to heal and grieve. We will serve as aggressive allies in the pursuit of justice, striving to hold all negligent parties accountable for their actions and preparing a case for litigation to secure the most compensation possible. When you are dealing with the aftermath of a fatal accident or an untimely death, we know that you have enough to worry about. Dealing with legal issues related to the recovery of compensation should not be one of those concerns. We will handle these issues on your behalf, allowing you and your family to focus on healing.
A wrongful death occurs when a person dies due to someone else's negligence or intentional actions. A wrongful death claim will seek to recover financial compensation for the costs related to the death from the person or parties who were responsible. A wrongful death claim can be pursued in cases where a person would have been able to bring a personal injury lawsuit against the party or parties responsible if the death had not occurred.
A deceased person's surviving family members can pursue a wrongful death claim against the person or parties who were responsible for the death. Survivors who can bring a claim include the deceased person's spouse, dependent children, or next of kin, and this claim can address the damages they have suffered due to the death. A survival claim may also be brought by the estate of the deceased person to pursue damages that the person would have been able to receive through a personal injury lawsuit if they had not died.
Surviving family members may be able to pursue damages for any financial losses they have suffered due to their loved one's death. These may include the costs of medical treatment received, funeral and burial expenses, and loss of income that the person would have provided to support their family. Survivors may also be able to pursue non-economic damages that address the loss of companionship, the loss of care and support the deceased person would have provided to family members, and the grief, sorrow, and mental anguish they have experienced.
In Illinois, a wrongful death claim must be brought within two years of the person's death. However, if a person died as a result of "violent intentional conduct," a wrongful death claim may be brought within five years of the person's death. If a case involved first-degree or second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide, or drug-induced homicide, a claim may be brought within one year after the end of the defendant's criminal case.
When filing a wrongful death claim, there is always the chance that the case will proceed to a trial. However, in many cases, defendants will look to avoid the costs and difficulty of courtroom litigation, and they may choose to negotiate an out-of-court settlement. Our attorneys are experienced in negotiating settlements and ensuring that our clients receive the compensation they deserve, but if an acceptable settlement cannot be reached, we are fully prepared to take a case to trial.
At Schwartz Injury Law, we will not charge any up-front fees when pursuing a wrongful death claim. We work on a contingency basis, meaning that we will cover all of the costs involved in pursuing a lawsuit, and we will not charge any fees until we collect compensation in your case. If you recover compensation through a wrongful death claim or lawsuit, our fee will be a certain percentage of the total amount awarded to you.
Contact Our Orland Park, Illinois Wrongful Death Lawyers
When your family has lost a loved one because of the negligent actions of another person, Schwartz Injury Law can provide you with effective legal representation during a wrongful death claim. We will go above and beyond, giving your case the dedication and respect it deserves. We will compassionately address your needs and aggressively seek justice for your loved one. With our help, you can obtain the financial compensation needed to get through this difficult situation while addressing your losses and your future needs. Contact our Orland Park wrongful death attorneys at 708-888-2160 to schedule a free consultation and receive effective legal representation during your case.
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From our offices in Orland Park, Arlington Heights, Glen Ellyn, Joliet, Elmhurst, Peoria, and Rockford, the legal team at Schwartz Injury Law represents injury victims and their families throughout Illinois, including Chicago, Alsip, Crestwood, Oak Forest, Palos Heights, Mokena, Frankfort, Homer Glen, New Lenox, Naperville, Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights, Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Palatine, Champaign, Urbana, Savoy, Mahomet, Rantoul, Bloomington, Normal, Morton, Pekin, and Washington.
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