The wrongful death of a loved one can be an extremely traumatic experience. On top of the obvious emotional pain it can also cause enormous financial burdens for those left behind. The Rockford Personal Injury Attorneys at VanDerGinst Law can help. No amount of money can bring back your loved one, but a wrongful death action can help ease the financial strain.
Wrongful death may be caused by faulty products, medical malpractice, an automobile accident, property defects or any number of other sources. A wrongful death action is typically filed by family members or by the representatives of the decedent’s estate. Wrongful death actions compensate family members who have suffered from the death of a loved one. Each state has different laws regarding wrongful death claims.
In Illinois, another action may exist in addition to the wrongful death action. It is known as a survival action. This allows the estate of the decedent to recover damages for the conscious pain and suffering a decedent may have experienced before he or she died.
If you suspect that your loved one’s death wasdue to another person’s negligent or intentional actions, call VanDerGinst Law at 1-866-843-7367 or click here for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge and there is never an attorney fee unless we get you the compensation to which you are entitled. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
