Wrongful Death Lawyers in Abingdon, IL

Wrongful death lawyers in Abingdon, IL. The sorrow and anguish of losing a loved one due to the negligent, careless behavior of another person or company in Abingdon, IL should not happen. At Burger Law, we know the pain and shock that you and your family are going through in Abingdon, IL, and we are here to do our utmost to provide some measure of comfort. While no dollar amount can bring back your lost loved one, our Abingdon, IL wrongful death lawyers can help your family deal with the financial hardships you may be going through, as well as provide some justice. Call us now at (314) 500-HURT or reach out to us online for a free, confidential, no-obligation case review.

We know firsthand that wrongful death claims in Abingdon, IL are never easy. Negligent acts would never happen in a perfect world. Yet they unfortunately do, and Burger Law is here to help fight to ensure the business or individual responsible for your loved one’s death is held responsible to the fullest extent of the law. We will never settle for anything less than the best possible recovery in Abingdon, IL for you and your family, and neither should you.

The Burger Law legal team demands the best recovery possible and fights for your rights in your Abingdon, IL wrongful death claim. Our knowledgeable and aggressive attorneys have successfully recovered $200 million in settlement and trial results for our clients, including a multi-year legal battle resulting in a trial verdict of $113 million. Unless we win your family’s wrongful death claim in Abingdon, IL, we do not charge you any fees.

Burger Law’s Successful Illinois Wrongful Death Claims

At Burger Law, we believe that results matter. We know that no amount of money is going to ease the death of your loved in Abingdon, IL. But you deserve to know that we are investing 100 percent of our efforts and resources toward fighting on your loved one’s behalf and the compensation we secure can help lessen the stress of paying for funeral costs and medical bills. The following are some of the successful wrongful death claims we have worked:

• Truck Accident Wrongful Death Claim – In this claim, we held the business liable for the careless actions of their truck driver and were able to win a great settlement for our clients, as well as handle the family's probate matters in order to protect their recovery.
• Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Claim – In this suit, we demonstrated that the doctor/provider did not take our client's symptoms seriously and that they also neglected to perform tests necessary to the symptoms displayed.
• Nursing Home Negligence Wrongful Death Claim – Sometimes a person will pass away years after an accident. A difficulty may come about after the accident that would not have happened had the accident not occurred. In this case, we made sure to hold the nursing home entirely responsible for the injuries they caused our client, and the illness that ultimately caused her death.
• Wrongful Death due to Fentanyl – This drug, in large amounts, can be fatal. The company failed to tell users that fentanyl patches could introduce potentially fatal levels of the drug into the bloodstream. We were able to settle the claim for a substantial, confidential amount, proving that the company, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, acted negligently.
• Car Accident Wrongful Death Claim – In this suit, we fought hard for a mother and her three sons to ensure they were given the care and compensation that they needed and deserved after the loss of their father when an emergency vehicle collided with their car.

Our firm has also worked numerous opioid overdose wrongful death claims. The opioid epidemic is ravaging the United States. Medical professionals frequently get financial kickbacks for prescribing opioids, and thus prescribe the dangerous drugs more often. These companies need to be punished for their actions to the fullest extent of the law. Here is a short video on the misrepresentation of opioids:

How Does Illinois Law Define Wrongful Death in Abingdon, IL?

According to 740 Illinois Compiled Statute 180/1, a wrongful death takes place when an individual dies as a result of another party’s “wrongful act, neglect or default.” A Abingdon, IL wrongful death lawsuit can be brought in any situation where the person could have brought a personal injury claim had he or she lived.

Under 740 ILCS 180/2, wrongful death claims must be filed within two years of the date of the person’s death. However, if the person died as a result of “violent intentional conduct,” referenced in Molly’s Law, the claim must be filed within five years of the date of the death.

A wrongful death claim may be brought one year after a criminal case is completed if the individual who caused the wrongful death was charged with any of the following crimes in relation to the death:

• First- or second-degree murder
• Intentional homicide or voluntary manslaughter of an unborn child
• Involuntary manslaughter or reckless homicide
• Involuntary manslaughter or reckless homicide of an unborn child
• Drug-induced homicide

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Abingdon, IL?

Under the Illinois Wrongful Death Act, a wrongful death suit can only be filed by a personal representative of the deceased in Abingdon, IL. If the decedent has a valid will that names an executor, then the executor is thought of as the personal representative. However, if the decedent does not have a will or their will is considered inaccurate, then the court appoints an administrator that is typically recommended by an interested party. The process of selecting this administrator is governed by the Illinois Probate Act. While a court may appoint any person as administrator, the Probate Act gives preference to family members and others in the following order:

• Surviving spouse
• Legatees
• Children
• Grandchildren
• Parents
• Brothers and sisters
• Nearest kin

What Are My First Steps in a Wrongful Death Claim in Abingdon, IL?

The initial thing you should do is, at the very least, have a conversation about the specifics of your claim with a qualified Abingdon, IL wrongful death lawyer. You can do that for free right now at (314) 500-HURT or contacting us online for a no-obligation, confidential case review.

The Burger Law wrongful death lawyers in Abingdon, IL understand that the primary goal of any family that loses a loved one is to seek justice. We get it. But, it is just as critical to pursue damages for your substantial losses – financial or otherwise – now, as you only have one opportunity to make the individual or company who caused the wrongful death of your loved one pay for what they have done. Our skilled and aggressive lawyers stand by your side, working with you throughout the following parts of your Abingdon, IL wrongful death claim:

Investigation to make your case. This is Rely on your Burger Law wrongful death lawyer in Abingdon, IL to deal with all the administrative and other aspects of your case so you can focus on the things that mean the most to you. We have a completely staffed firm of legal professionals who can deal with filing the necessary paperwork, speaking with the defense and other parties involved and other clerical tasks.

Know the entire value of your claim. As an experienced attorney who has been handling cases like yours for more than two decades, your Burger Law wrongful death lawyer in Abingdon, IL knows how to properly figure the entire value of your suit. Without this knowledge, it is next to impossible to fully comprehend the financial value of damages like pain and suffering, mental anguish and loss of consortium. Even when it comes to economic damages such as medical bills and loss of income and benefits, your skilled wrongful death attorney will make sure that every dollar is accounted for and that you and your family are demanding what your claim is truly worth in Abingdon, IL. This also includes negotiating a settlement with the defense and taking your case to trial in front of a jury of your peers, if needed. The litigation and trial knowledge of your Abingdon, IL wrongful death lawyer greatly enhances your chances of winning your wrongful death claim.

Offer support and guidance. {Being present and available in Abingdon, IL is one of the most important your attorney can do for you. We recognize that this is an incredibly trying time. You have lost a loved one suddenly and tragically, and now you have to go through the legal process of your wrongful death suit. We are here to make it as easy as possible for you in Abingdon, IL. The Abingdon, IL wrongful death lawyers of Burger Law realize that occasionally what you need from us most is encouragement, a kind word or a hand to hold, and we take our job of representing and counseling mourning families very seriously.

What Are Some Examples of a Wrongful Death Case in Abingdon, IL?

Burger Law’s wrongful death attorneys have more than two decades of proven experience in wrongful death claims and have helped numerous family members in Abingdon, IL and throughout Illinois get the compensation they deserve to alleviate the pressure and uncertainty they face in the aftermath of their sudden, substantial loss. Our Abingdon, IL wrongful death lawyers have successfully taken on all types of suits, including:

• Car accidents in Abingdon, IL are one of the most common causes of death, and can result either from road problems or driver negligence.
• Medical malpractice cases near Abingdon, IL frequently involve the failure to properly diagnose an issue or misdiagnosis, but can also involve errors in surgery and other problems.
• Construction site and workplace accident suits near Abingdon, IL involve deaths that happen at high-risk jobs, particularly if safety precautions were not properly observed.
• Product defects that result in the death of a loved one frequently warrant a Abingdon, IL wrongful death suit, and can involve anything from dangerous toys to toxic foods.
• Truck accidents in Abingdon, IL are different from car accidents in that trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, as much as 20 to 30 times more than a standard car, and cause death with far more frequency.
• Pedestrian accident suits near Abingdon, IL can involve driver negligence, but also sometimes involve issues with roadways which are maintained by Abingdon, IL or the nearby county.

These are only common examples of wrongful death cases near Abingdon, IL. If you have questions regarding the validity of your claim, give Burger Law a call as soon as possible at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online contact form. It costs nothing to speak with our top Abingdon, IL wrongful death lawyers for a consultation. There is no fee unless we win your suit.

How Will a Wrongful Death Lawyer Prove My Claim in Abingdon, IL?

You must show that the defendant owed your loved one a duty of care, as the plaintiff in a wrongful death case, as well as proving that their negligence in that duty caused your loved one's death in Abingdon, IL. In order to ensure that you and your family have a legitimate claim, and for the best likelihood of winning a wrongful death suit and recovering damages for your claim, you need to speak with an experienced Abingdon, IL wrongful death lawyer at Burger Law based in Chicago as soon as possible. Consumer product manufacturers are supposed to build and release products that have the slightest risks to users, and the manufacturer should adequately state any {hazards throughout the Abingdon, IL area.

Give Burger Law a call right away at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.

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What Damages Can My Abingdon, IL Wrongful Death Lawyer Help Recover?

Following the death of a loved one near Abingdon, IL, surviving family members can struggle to stay afloat financially. Funeral costs and medical bills may be too much and families can find it difficult to make ends meet in Abingdon, IL. If you and your family fail to file a wrongful death suit in Abingdon, IL, you will be responsible for covering the expenses with your own money, which may not be enough. Fortunately, a solid wrongful death suit headed by an experienced Abingdon, IL wrongful death attorney from Burger Law will have a good likelihood of recovering some of these costs as damages. Under Illinois law, you and your family can recover a variety of damages, and there are no caps. Damages are classified in Abingdon, IL as:

• Economic: expenses that are measurable dollar amounts, like treatment costs, medical bills, funeral expenses and loss of income and benefits
• Non-economic: other damages that are not quantified, such as mental anguish, loss of guidance and loss of companionship
• Survival: damages sustained from the accident yet prior to their death, such as pain and suffering because of their fatal injuries

In order to get the entire damages you and your family are entitled to, you must hire an experienced and aggressive Abingdon, IL wrongful death attorney from a firm you can trust. The Abingdon, IL wrongful death attorneys of Burger Law are committed to fighting for you and your family and bringing you the best possible recovery following your unspeakable loss. We will not stop until we have helped you recover any applicable damages in Abingdon, IL, including:

We understand that your loved one's passing is trying. We want to help get you and your family the best possible recovery under Illinois law. You and your surviving loved ones deserve to have your needs and concerns met. We are here to help, whenever you are ready to talk. Call (314) 500-HURT or contact our Abingdon, IL wrongful death lawyers based in Chicago.

Burger Law understands how overwhelming the loss, and we realize the fear and unknowns associated with your loss. When you hire our Abingdon, IL wrongful death lawyer, we stand by your side and fight to preserve the memory of your loved one and the future of your family. We refuse to settle for anything short of the best possible recovery, and so should you. We can help you and your family get the compensation, justice, and recovery you deserve in Abingdon, IL.

Call a Burger Law Abingdon, IL wrongful death lawyer now at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online for a free, confidential case review. Unless we win your family’s claim, we do not charge any fees.