Yorkville Wrongful Death Lawyers

Wrongful Death Lawyers Representing Families in Yorkville, IL

Nobody wants to learn that a loved one was injured in an accident, but some family members get even worse news: their wife, husband, mother, or father lost their life in a fatal accident. When the death is a result of someone else's intentional act or negligence, this loss may almost be too much to bear. No sum of money can replace what the deceased meant to you, but a settlement can help you cope with your uncertain finances and help you avoid difficulties in the future.

When tragedy strikes, Kendall County Injury Lawyers, a Division of Kanoski Bresney is here to provide the support and effective legal representation you need. We have over 40 years of experience helping victims recover compensation through personal injury and wrongful death claims. You can rely on us to ensure that you get the highest possible amount of compensation. Call now for your free consultation.

Understanding Wrongful Death in Northern Illinois

Many kinds of accidents and incidents can lead to a wrongful death, including:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Nursing home abuse
• Medical malpractice
• Assaults

An example can illustrate the points that need to be understood about wrongful death claims. Suppose a distracted driver was 80 percent responsible for causing a car crash that critically injured Sue, a wife and mother, as she was coming home from work. Sue was 20 percent at fault for the collision. Sue struggles for two weeks before finally succumbing to her injuries.

In this situation, there are several relevant facts that may play a role in a potential wrongful death claim:

• If Sue had lived, she could have obtained compensation from the distracted driver through a personal injury claim.
• Sue was 20 percent responsible for her crash, so under Illinois law, the most compensation she could have received was 80 percent of her total damages.
• Sue's damages would have probably included medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and other losses that impacted her quality of life.
• Sue's husband can bring a wrongful death action on her behalf under the Illinois Survival Act.
• The husband can also obtain compensation for himself and his children because of the losses they have suffered due to Sue's death.

If you are in a situation such as this, and you are dealing with your own losses and working to pick up the pieces during this devastating period, dealing with legal matters or insurance claims is likely to be the last thing on your mind. Kendall County Injury Lawyers, a Division of Kanoski Bresney will take that burden from your shoulders and handle it with the care you deserve.

Damages in Montgomery Wrongful Death Claims

Along with the damages mentioned above related to the injuries a deceased person suffered before their death, a wrongful death claim can address the losses suffered by a person's surviving family members. Besides the expenses of a funeral and burial, a family may recover compensation for damages including:

• Loss of consortium and companionship
• Loss of love and guidance for family members from the deceased person
• Loss of lifetime income and related benefits
• Loss of inheritance
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of emotional support

It is hard to put a value on many of these losses. However, compensation can help survivors support their families. A dedicated attorney from Kendall County Injury Lawyers, a Division of Kanoski Bresney will calculate damages, and bring considerable skills to bear in our fight to make the at-fault parties pay.

Call Our Yorkville Wrongful Death Attorneys

The death of your loved one may have affected you and your family in many ways. The lawyers at Kendall County Injury Lawyers, a Division of Kanoski Bresney will advocate on your behalf to safeguard your rights and your best interests. Contact us at 888-826-8682 today for your free consultation with our highly effective Kendall County, IL personal injury attorneys. We serve Yorkville, Montgomery, Oswego, and other cities in Kendall County and Northern Illinois. You will not owe us any fees unless we win your wrongful death case.