Illinois wrongful death claim attorney

Wrongful death actions refer to a death caused as a direct result of the negligence of another individual, company, or entity. For example, a death caused by manufacture of dangerous or defective products, drunk driving, failing to properly diagnose fatal disease, or improper building construction, may all be considered as wrongful deaths under the law. Relatives, siblings or members of the decedent's estate usually bring wrongful death claims. Often, filing of a wrongful death claim is done in order to obtain money damages to reimburse the earnings that a deceased person otherwise would have provided.

In all of the wrongful death injury cases we represent, we advance all costs. No attorney fees apply unless we are able to obtain a monetary recovery on your behalf.

Examples of other damages for which recovery may be made include:

• Loss of inheritance due to an untimely death
• Expenses associated with a death, including funeral and medical
• Lost insurance benefits
• Loss of that person’s companionship, care or protection
• Punitive damages which are intended to punish the wrongdoers /preventing harming to others
• Pain, mental anguish, or suffering by a survivor to the deceased person

Although a wrongful death can be the result of many circumstances, most commonly such an event occurs from an auto accident, medical malpractice, workplace accident, or products liability injury.

If any family member has suffered a wrongful death due to the negligence of another, we urge you to contact Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC. Our skilled injury attorneys will carefully evaluate your case and explain the legal options available to you at no charge.