Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be difficult especially when your family member’s death was caused by someone’s negligence or wrongdoing. In these situation, you may have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit to hold the negligent party accountable and recover financial compensation. At the Law Office of Adrian Murati, our Rockford personal injury firm represents family members who have lost loved ones due to negligence. As a wrongful death attorney, my goal is to get my clients the closure they deserve and the financial compensation they are entitled to.

If you recently lost a family member due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another party, then you can call me at (815) 289-3209 to discuss your legal options. 

Wrongful death lawsuits in Illinois are governed by the Wrongful Death Act (740 ILCS 180). Basically, a wrongful death occurs when an individual is killed due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another party. The following are some examples of situations in which wrongful death can occur:

• Medical Malpractice
• Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
• Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, and Trucking Accidents
• Pedestrian or Bicyclist Accidents
• Product Defects
• Exposure to Toxic Chemicals Such as Asbestos 

While no amount of money can ever compensate for the tragic loss of a loved one, bringing the responsible parties to justice and being financially secure for the future can bring a sense of closure to family members. The following can be recovered in a wrongful death lawsuit:

• Funeral and burial expenses for the deceased.
• Loss of benefits such as insurance coverage or pension payments.
• Medical bills the deceased incurred while still alive.
• Surviving children may seek compensation for loss of parenting services, such as moral training.
• Surviving spouses may seek compensation for loss of consortium, which include benefits customarily involved in a marital relationship such as support, companionship, and sexual relations. 

Wrongful death lawsuits in Illinois must be commenced within two years after the death of your loved one. A minor has two years after reaching 18 years of age to file a wrongful death action. 740 ILCS 180/2.