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When You Need a Chicago Wrongful Death Lawyer

August 25, 2020

When You Need a Chicago Wrongful Death Lawyer

When someone dies as a result of the careless, negligent or criminal behavior of another, the person may leave behind those loved ones who depended upon the individual in many ways. Those family members who are left behind are often overwhelmed by the loss and what will be their next steps, and their lives will be altered by it as well. While there’s no way to compensate a family emotionally for the loss of a loved one, filing a wrongful death lawsuit may compensate them financially so that they can still have a future that is as secure as possible. A Chicago wrongful death lawyer can help those who’ve suffered a loss to get the compensation that they deserve.

Common Causes of Wrongful Death Claims

In general, there are many potential causes of a wrongful death claim.  Some of these causes include the initiating of a medical malpractice lawsuits in which a patient dies due to malpractice, another is an airplane or public bus accident, still another is a death due to a faulty product. As long as a death can be shown to be caused by the negligence or malicious intent of another, and as long as there are survivors who were hurt financially as a result of the death, a wrongful death lawsuit can be filed.

Who May File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

A wrongful death lawsuit may be filed by anyone who is a personal representative of the deceased individual’s estate. This can be the spouse of the deceased, an adult child of the deceased, or a parent of the deceased if it is a child. A court may also appoint a personal representative of the estate if the deceased never chose one during the person’s lifetime. In the state of Illinois, the wrongful death lawsuit must be filed within a year of the death, or within the statute of limitations for the crime if the death was a result of criminal activity.

Call to Schedule a Free Consultation With a Wrongful Death Lawyer in Chicago Today

If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence or criminal activity of someone, call to schedule a free consultation with a wrongful death lawyer in Chicago today. The legal professionals at the Budin Law Offices will evaluate your case for its merits and get the compensation you’re entitled to. We serve the city of Chicago, Illinois and surrounding areas. Call us at 312-377-0700 and let us give you legal advice you can rely on.

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