Wrongful Death

Illinois Wrongful Death Lawyer

Whether in a fatal car accident, act of terrorism, or other catastrophic accident, the loss of a loved one is obviously a tragic event. No amount of money can ever replace a parent, spouse or child lost in a fatal accident. However, when someone dies through the fault of another, the surviving family members may be compensated for their financial and personal losses in a wrongful death lawsuit. Wrongful death damages usually depend upon the relationship of the plaintiff to the deceased. Available damages in a wrongful death lawsuit may include:

• Medical expenses
• Pain and suffering prior to death
• Mental anguish
• Loss of future earnings
• Loss of support, love, affection and guidance
• Punitive damages

Because the deceased family member is not available to bring a case against the person responsible for the loss, their estate is authorized by wrongful death laws to do so on his or her behalf. An executor or administrator specified by a will or designated by a court, who may be a spouse, child, parent, or other relative, represents the estate. We are licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin, and many of our cases are from Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin, including Rockford, Madison, Beloit and the Illinois counties of Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, DeKalb, Lee, Ogle,  and Carroll, as well as the Wisconsin counties of Green, Rock, Dane and Lafayette.  Barrett & Gilbert has represented many surviving family members in wrongful death lawsuits throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. When dealing with the effects of terrorism, we handle wrongful death litigation on a national basis.  For further information about a wrongful death case please contact us today for a free initial consultation.  For an in-depth discussion of a variety of personal injury and wrongful death law topics, please visit our E-Newsletter,  Medical Malpractice, or Personal Injury pages.  For immediate assistance call us in Rockford, Illinois at 815-332-9600.  We look forward to helping you.