Wrongful Death
The Chicago wrongful death attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll have successfully handled death cases throughout the state of Illinois and nationally. Our compassionate wrongful death attorneys have extensive courtroom experience and a commitment to seeking justice for the family members of the deceased pursuing a wrongful death action.
What is “wrongful death”?
“Wrongful death” is the area of law that deals with the death of a person caused by another person or entity’s negligence.
As with personal injury claims, this area of law can involve many types of accidents and injuries:
- Car accidents
- Multi-vehicle pile-ups
- Pedestrian accidents
- Drunk driving
- Bicycle accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Train accidents/derailment
- Bus accidents
- Airplane accidents (commercial and private)
- Boating accidents
- Jet-Skis
- Seadogs
- Sea-Doos
- Speedboats
- Riverboats
- Medical malpractice
- Physician negligence
- Nurse negligence
- Hospital negligence
- Nursing home abuse/negligence
- Accidents at a business place or residence
- Slip and fall
- Faulty construction
- Animal attacks
- Electrocution
- School injury/accident
- University liability and negligence
- Workplace accidents
- Dangerous machinery
- Unsafe conditions
- Improper safety equipment
- Injuries caused by faulty products
- Children’s toys
- Unsafe food products
- Product malfunction
What does the law say about wrongful death?
Illinois law holds negligent parties responsible in cases of wrongful death. If a person’s death could have been prevented, but the person or entity responsible created or failed to remove or remedy a dangerous situation, their negligence contributed to the death.
Although no amount of money can bring a loved one back, compensation from wrongful death lawsuits can help to cover medical costs and loss of income while the person was alive, as well as future projected income. It also can compensate a family for non-economic losses, such as loss of society, sorrow and grief resulting from the death of a loved one.
How do you know if you qualify for a wrongful death lawsuit?
If your loved one died as a result of another party’s negligent acts or omissions, we may be able to help. Normally, only family members and spouses can bring a wrongful death suit on behalf of the deceased’s estate.
Many times, there may be more than one party at fault, and sometimes, even the victim may be partially responsible for his or her own accident. However, this does not mean the deceased person’s family cannot file a lawsuit.
It is important to keep in mind that there may be a time limit for filing a wrongful death claim. This means that you should contact a wrongful death attorney as soon as possible.
Wrongful death law is our main concentration at the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll, and we have won record multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts on behalf of victims’ families. Jeff Kroll has been chosen as a "Best Lawyer" in the area of Personal Injury - Wrongful Death litigation for the past two years.
If you would like to speak with us about a potential wrongful death suit, please fill out the consultation form or call us at (312) 676-7222. We will be help you by answering any questions you may have regarding your wrongful death case.
