Few events in life are as devastating as losing a loved one. When a family member dies, it throws normal life into chaos. The emotional turmoil of grief alone can be extremely difficult to bear. Unfortunately, many families also have to deal with the financial impact of their loss. Funeral and burial expenses, end-of-life medical bills, and other costs can completely overwhelm you when dealing with your loved one’s death.
Determining whether an accident-related fatality is legally considered a wrongful death can be complicated, and not all accident-related fatalities are wrongful deaths.
When someone’s death is caused by another’s neglect or Illinois wrongful act, the person or entity that caused the death may be held liable in a wrongful death action. Generally, this type of lawsuit may be maintained if the decedent could have sued another party for personal injuries, had he or she not died. If you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s carelessness, the experienced Chicago wrongful death lawyers at Ivan Rueda Law Office are available to help you pursue compensation.
