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Wrongful Death
"Wrongful death" is when a person's death is caused by the wrongful or negligent conduct of another. A wrongful death case may arise out of a motor vehicle accident, a construction accident, medical malpractice, a defective product, or a variety of other circumstances.
Under the Wrongful Death Act, a victim's family members have a cause of action for the economic and emotional losses suffered when a loved one is killed. For example, a surviving spouse is entitled to recover for the loss of support, services, love, and affection as well as her own grief and sorrow as a result of the death. If there are any surviving children, each child would have a cause of action for the loss of financial support, love, companionship and guidance he or she received from the parent. Other family members may also be able to pursue separate claims.
The victim's estate may also have a cause of action, called a survival action, for damages including any medical bills and any pain and suffering the victim experienced prior to his or her death.
The attorneys of Drake & Collopy, P.C. have represented families in many different types of wrongful death claims. Having a capable and compassionate law firm on your side in a wrongful death case can bring you and your family peace of mind and, ultimately, the compensation you deserve.
Contact us online or call us at 312.345.0220, or toll free at 1.888.372.5355, for more information or to schedule a free consultation.
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