Losing a loved one in Illinois is difficult enough, but it's even worse when you rely on that person for love, companionship, guidance, and financial support. A wrongful death lawsuit may be your only option to avoid financial hardship after their death. It's...
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Wrongful Death
The sting from a wrongful death lasts a long time
It is difficult to accept the death of a loved one. Grief encompasses you for a long time. Naturally, a tragedy of this magnitude leaves an indelible mark on you and your family. But, in your case, that grief and even anger compound more so due to the cause of your...
Aurora Woman Killed in Car-Bicycle Crash
On July 23, 2019, an Aurora woman was struck and killed by a vehicle while riding her bicycle near the intersection of Edgelawn Road and Prairie Street in Aurora. Police say the woman was riding her bicycle home when she was struck and killed in a hit-and-run. The...
DISCOVERY RULE PROVIDES NEW AVENUE FOR JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS IN WRONGFUL DEATH ACT AND SURVIVAL ACT CASES
The Illinois Supreme Court has now provided a new avenue for victims in wrongful death act and survival act cases: the discovery rule. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/13-212(a), the discovery rule establishes that, within a four-year statute of repose, any claim of malpractice...
Bicycle accidents can result in personal injury or death
According to some recent statistics, over 700 bicyclists lose their lives in accidents each year in the United States. Another 50,000 people riding bicycles suffer injuries in incidents on the road. These statistics are particularly interesting in light of a recent...
Speeding driver kills self, three members of Chicago-area family
A young driver in the Chicago area, who had several previous traffic violations and license suspensions, was going double the speed limit, and possibly up to 100mph, when he struck a vehicle carrying members of an area family who were involved heavily involved in...
TRAPPED WORKER KILLED IN GENEVA COMMONS TOWER CONSTRUCTION
On February 3, 2017, Geneva Fire Department rescue efforts failed to save Donald J. Tentler, 47, of West Dundee at the Geneva Commons shopping center. Tentler, a construction worker, had attempted to install a sign on the parking lot tower when he became trapped...
Wrongful death claims in Illinois
A fatal car accident can alter the lives of a family in a heartbeat. Not only that, but it will affect the friends of the person who died, and the community as a whole. Unfortunately, no one is immune from the shock waves left in the wake of a fatal automobile crash....
What are the most important elements of a wrongful death case?
Illinois families who trying to overcome the loss of a loved one may be wondering whether they can file a wrongful death claim in civil court. Depending on some important factors and elements, if your loved one was killed because of another party's negligence, then a...
Illinois auto collision claims one life in Tazewell County
A crash in Tazewell County, Illinois, has left one person dead and two persons injured. The incident happened at approximately 6:45 p.m. on a recent Wednesday. According to the County Sheriff, a 70-year-old man crossed into opposing traffic and collided with another...