While many people are fortunate enough to escape serious accidents with only minor injuries, many are not so lucky. In especially tragic cases, some may even lose their lives. Besides the emotional and physical toll these untimely losses can take on a victim’s loved ones, these devastating accidents can leave survivors struggling to pay medical… Read more »
Under Illinois law, those whose loved ones pass away as a result of someone else’s negligence can file a personal injury claim on their relative’s behalf. These types of suits can be filed after a wide range of accidents, including car crashes, healthcare professional negligence, or slip and fall accidents. For help determining whether your… Read more »
Although some individuals are fortunate enough to escape accidents with only minor injuries, or even walk away completely unscathed, many are not so lucky and may in fact lose their lives as a result of their injuries. While these individuals are no longer able to file a claim against the person or entity who caused… Read more »
A tragic accidental or sudden death of a family member or your loved one in a car crash, nursing home or hospital can turn your world upside down within seconds – leaving you desperate to seek help and find answers to uncover what led to your loved ones demise. You will need a skilled personal… Read more »
When a family has to suffer through a tragedy of losing their loved ones, they are not only burdened with grief and sorrow but may also face financial problems. They may lose their source of income and pay several expenses such as medical bills and funeral expenses, to name a few. Wrongful death claims and… Read more »
The legal term wrongful death defines the death of a person due to the negligence of another person or entity. This serves to protect the family members of the deceased person, so they can receive compensation for the emotional and financial damages they might face as result of the death. The common causes of wrongful… Read more »
In the state of Illinois, many people live in a rented condominium, apartment, or other type of residential unit. It is the responsibility of a landlord to maintain the property and provide a “habitable” place to live to their tenants, while ensuring it is free from any hazardous conditions. There are several Illinois laws that… Read more »
People who have lost their loved one due to the carelessness or negligence of others should consider filing a wrongful death case against the responsible party. The laws governing wrongful death claims enable a parent, spouse, or child to file a lawsuit, giving them an opportunity to recover damages, both financial and psychological, which they… Read more »
Recovering an accurate figure on the number of lives that are lost each year by police officers’ actions is difficult; while the FBI tracks the number of officers’ lives lost in duty, there is not a comparable tally taken of people killed by the police. That being said, it is estimated that in a time… Read more »
Filing a wrongful death claim against the state, or a government entity, can be complicated. In fact, in some states, sovereign immunity laws shield governments from liability, even in instances of negligence. While the state of Illinois does allow for wrongful death claims to be filed against it, there are certain rules for doing so…. Read more »