Wrongful Death Law

What is Wrongful Death?

A wrongful death claim is a civil lawsuit filed when a person dies due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional act of another party. Under the Illinois Wrongful Death Act (740 ILCS 180/), the personal representative of the deceased’s estate may file a lawsuit on behalf of the surviving spouse, children, or next of kin. Recoverable damages include loss of financial support, loss of companionship and society, grief and sorrow, and funeral and medical expenses. Illinois has a two-year statute of limitations for wrongful death claims, running from the date of death.

Decatur Wrongful Death Lawyers

Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things a person can endure – it’s worse when lives are tragically altered because a loved one perishes due to negligence or carelessness by someone else. If you have lost a loved one due to negligence or carelessness by an individual or business, you may be entitled to bring a wrongful death lawsuit. The experienced personal injury lawyers at Bolen Robinson & Ellis understand how traumatic a wrongful death can be for surviving family members, and our attorneys are committed to ensuring that those family members obtain the results they deserve.

A few notable results by our wrongful death lawyers:

Over $2,000,000 after a jailed inmate perished.

$575,000 settlement after a trench collapse.

$100,000 motorcycle death settlement.

$300,000 recovered on behalf of a family that tragically lost their young daughter.

$99,000 recovered after an individual crossed an unmarked intersection in the dark.

$300,000 recovered for a client’s 93-year-old mother that died in a nursing facility.

About Wrongful Death Lawsuits Wrongful death cases permit family members to seek compensation from the negligent party for damages sustained because of their loss. Surviving family members may typically bring a lawsuit for:

Loss of companionship

Loss of services

Loss of future income

Medical expenses

Pain and suffering

Past lost wages

Physical disability

Property damage

A wrongful death can occur in a broad range of settings. Typically, wrongful deaths occur due to:

Medical malpractice

Automobile accidents, including car wrecks, trucking accidents, or motorcycle crashes

Negligence by a business or entity, such as a nursing home

Work-related causes

Get Fast and Effective Legal Solutions

BRE Law is committed to ensuring that family members of those whom tragically pass away due to negligence or carelessness obtain the results that they deserve. If you have a loved one or family member that has perished as a result of negligence or carelessness, schedule a free consultation with one of our compassionate and experienced wrongful death lawyers.