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What Damages Can You Recover in an Illinois Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Losing a family member in a car crash, truck accident, or another incident is an unspeakable tragedy. The personal and emotional losses one feels are, of course, the most profound. However, the financial losses of such an incident can also be extensive. Under Illinois law, surviving family members can seek compensation from a party…
How Long Does a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Take in Illinois?
Losing a loved one in an accident is one of the greatest tragedies one can experience. If this describes you, you may be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Geneva, IL to seek damages for your loved one’s financial losses and your own loss of support. However, Geneva wrongful death claims can…
How An Aurora Wrongful Death Attorney Can Help Your Family
Did you lose a loved one in a fatal accident in Aurora, Illinois? If another party’s negligence, recklessness, or misconduct causes the accident, you may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim under Illinois law. Navigating the legal complexities of a wrongful death case while grieving is overwhelming. Having an experienced attorney…
Can You Recover Punitive Damages in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Illinois law allows for injury victims to recover damages from persons and companies that caused the injury to occur. The damages often include awards for past and future medical bills, lost income, reduced earning capacity, loss of normal life, disfigurement, and pain and suffering. These types of damages are known as “compensatory” damages, and are…
The Importance of an Autopsy in Wrongful Death Claims
In an autopsy, a trained forensic pathologist conducts a detailed medical examination of a decedent’s body to not only determine the cause of death, but to identify diseases, medical conditions and injuries, as well as test blood and conduct a variety of other diagnostic tests. Autopsies can be performed by a county coroner’s office,…