Pursuing A Wrongful Death Claim In Illinois

No one ever wants to think about the possibility that a loved one may be killed due to someone else’s negligence. Unfortunately, wrongful death cases are all too common. If you have lost a family member in such a case, you might be feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what to do next. An experienced wrongful death attorney can provide invaluable assistance during this difficult time, ensuring that your family will be able to move on from the tragedy you have suffered.

The dedicated, compassionate personal injury lawyers of Vito & Dollenmaier Law can help you navigate the legal process, gather evidence, and build a strong case for compensation. We can handle communications with insurance companies and other parties involved in the case while addressing other legal concerns, allowing you to focus on grieving. Pursuing a wrongful death claim can be complex and emotionally difficult, but we will work to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Forms of Compensation Available to Family Members in Wrongful Death Cases

People may be wrongfully killed in numerous different situations, including car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents, slip and fall accidents, and more. In cases where someone else was responsible for a person’s death, either due to negligence or other wrongful actions, the liable parties may be required to pay compensation to the victim’s surviving family members.

A person’s loved ones may receive compensation for damages such as:

  • Medical expenses – Following a serious accident, a victim may have received emergency medical care or other forms of treatment. The costs of this treatment can be significant, especially if the victim was hospitalized, underwent surgical procedures, or needed long-term care. A family may be compensated for all medical expenses related to the victim’s treatment.
  • Loss of income and financial support – The death of a family’s breadwinner can be devastating. Without this primary source of income, a family may struggle to make ends meet. Family members may also lose out on benefits that they received through their loved one, such as health insurance or retirement benefits provided by an employer. The compensation a family receives may address the income and benefits the victim would have earned during the rest of their lifetime.
  • Funeral and burial expenses – A wrongful death claim may ensure that all of the costs related to a person’s burial or cremation, memorial services, and other related expenses will be repaid.
  • Pain and suffering – The emotional anguish caused by the wrongful death of a loved one can be immeasurable. However, a family may be compensated for the trauma they have endured, as well as the physical and emotional pain and suffering the victim experienced before their death.
  • Loss of consortium – A wrongful death lawsuit may allow a person’s loved ones to receive compensation for the loss of companionship, love, and support they have suffered as a result of the victim’s death. These damages may address the loss of a loving relationship, the loss of services the victim would have provided to their family, and the loss of moral guidance and educational instruction that would have been offered to children.

In order to win compensation in a wrongful death case, family members will need to prove that another party was liable for the victim’s death. This can be done by showing that the party acted negligently or recklessly, resulting in the death of the victim. In some cases, such as those involving drunk driving or intentional murder, it may be easier to prove that the defendant is liable. However, even in these cases, an experienced wrongful death attorney can be extremely helpful in ensuring that a victim’s loved ones receive the compensation they deserve.

Contact Our Schaumburg Wrongful Death Attorneys

If you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions, contact our wrongful death attorneys today at 224-539-8821 to learn more about your legal rights and options. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we can help you navigate the legal process and fight for the compensation you and your family deserve.