Wrongful Death Lawyers in Columbia, IL

Wrongful death lawyers in Columbia, IL. The heartbreak and anguish of losing a loved one because of the negligent acts of another person or company in Columbia, IL should not happen. At Burger Law, we realize the pain and shock that you and your family are experiencing in Columbia, 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 Columbia, IL wrongful death attorneys can help your family deal with the financial difficulties you may be going through, as well as provide some justice. Give us a call immediately at (314) 500-HURT or reach out to us online for a no-cost, confidential, no-obligation consultation.

We know that wrongful death claims in Columbia, IL are complex. In a perfect world, negligent acts would never happen. Yet they unfortunately do, and Burger Law is here to help fight to ensure the business or person responsible for your loved one’s death is held responsible to the fullest extent of the law. We will never settle for anything short of the best possible recovery in Columbia, 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 Columbia, IL wrongful death lawsuit. Our knowledgeable and aggressive lawyers have successfully recovered $200 million in settlement and trial results for our clients, including a multi-year legal fight resulting in a trial verdict of $113 million. Unless we win your family’s wrongful death claim in Columbia, 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 dollar amount is going to replace your loved one in Columbia, 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 alleviate 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 were able to win a great settlement for our clients by holding the company liable for the careless actions of their truck driver, as well as handle the family's probate matters in order to protect their recovery.
• Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Claim – In this case, 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 – On occasion a person will pass years following an accident. A difficulty may arise after the accident that would not have happened had the accident not occurred. Here, we made sure that the nursing home was held fully responsible for the injuries they caused to our client, and the illness that ultimately caused her death.
• Wrongful Death due to Fentanyl – In copious amounts, this drug can be fatal. The company neglected to tell users that fentanyl patches could introduce possibly fatal levels of the drug into the bloodstream. We were able to settle the suit 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 client and her three boys to make sure they received the compensation and care that they deserved and needed 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 receive financial kickbacks for prescribing opioids, and thus prescribe the dangerous drugs more regularly. These companies need to be punished to the fullest extent of the law for their actions. Here is a short video on the misrepresentation of opioids:

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

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

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

A wrongful death claim may be brought one year after a criminal suit is completed if the person 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 Columbia, IL?

Under the Illinois Wrongful Death Act, a wrongful death suit can only be filed by a personal representative of the deceased in Columbia, IL. If the deceased has a accurate will that singles out an executor, then the executor is thought of as the personal representative. If the decedent does not have a will or their will is considered inaccurate, then the court selects an administrator that is normally nominated by an interested party. Illinois Probate Act governs the process of appointing this administrator. While a court may accept any person as administrator, the Probate Act leans toward 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 Columbia, IL?

The initial thing you need to do is, at the very least, have a conversation with a qualified Columbia, IL wrongful death lawyer. You can do that for free right now at (314) 500-HURT or reaching out to us online for a no-obligation, confidential consultation.

The Burger Law wrongful death lawyers in Columbia, IL understand that the main goal of any family that is dealing with the loss of a loved one is to seek justice. We get it. However, it is just as important to go after damages for the losses incurred – financial or otherwise – right now, as you have only one opportunity to make the person or business who caused the wrongful death of your loved one pay for their negligent behavior. Our skilled and tenacious attorneys stand in your corner, working with you throughout the following parts of your Columbia, IL wrongful death claim:

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

Know the entire value of your claim. As an experienced lawyer who has been handling cases like yours for over 20 years, your Burger Law wrongful death attorney in Columbia, IL understands how to properly figure the entire value of your suit. Without this experience, it is next to impossible to fully know the monetary value of damages like loss of consortium, mental anguish and pain and suffering. One of the most valuable things your attorney can do for you is to be present and available for you and your family in Columbia, IL. We recognize that this is an incredibly difficult time. You have lost someone you love suddenly and tragically, and now you have to go through the legal procedure of your wrongful death suit. The Columbia, IL wrongful death attorneys of Burger Law take our responsibility of representing and counseling mourning families very seriously and we realize that sometimes what you need most from us is not much more than encouragement, a kind word or a hand to hold. We are here to make things as easy as possible for you.

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

Burger Law’s wrongful death attorneys have more than 20 years of proven experience in wrongful death lawsuits and have helped many family members in Columbia, IL and throughout Illinois get the best possible compensation to lessen the uncertainty and pressure they face in the aftermath of their sudden, substantial loss. Our Columbia, IL wrongful death attorneys have successfully taken on all kinds of cases, including:

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

These are only common examples of wrongful death cases near Columbia, IL. If you have any questions about the validity of your suit, call Burger Law right away at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online contact form. It costs nothing to speak with our top Columbia, IL wrongful death lawyers for a consultation. There will be no fee unless we win your suit.

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

As the plaintiff in a wrongful death case, you must show that the defendant owed your loved one a duty of care, and prove that their negligence in that duty caused your loved one's death in Columbia, IL. In order to make sure that your family has a bonafide claim, and for the best chances of being successful in a wrongful death suit and recovering damages for your claim, you need to speak with an experienced Columbia, IL wrongful death lawyer at Burger Law based in Chicago as soon as possible. Consumer product manufacturers are supposed to release products that have the slightest risks to users, and dangers in using the product throughout the Columbia, IL area.

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

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

Surviving family members can struggle to remain afloat financially, after the death of a loved one near Columbia, IL. Medical bills and funeral costs may be too much and families can struggle to make ends meet in Columbia, IL. If you and your family fail to file a wrongful death suit in Columbia, IL, you will be responsible for covering the expenses with your own money, which may not be enough. Advantageously, a strong wrongful death case headed by an experienced Columbia, IL wrongful death attorney from Burger Law will have a good chance of recovering some of these costs as damages. Under Illinois law, you and your surviving loved ones can recover a number of different damages, and there are no caps on damages. Damages are categorized in Columbia, 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 non-quantified damages, 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 due to their fatal injuries

In order to receive the complete damages you and your family are entitled to, you must hire a knowledgeable and aggressive Columbia, IL wrongful death lawyer from a trustworthy firm. The Columbia, IL wrongful death attorneys of Burger Law are dedicated to fighting for you and your family and bringing you the best recovery possible after your unspeakable loss. We will not rest until we have helped you recover any applicable damages in Columbia, IL, including the following:

We understand that your loved one's passing is hard. We want to help you and your family receive the best possible recovery under Illinois law. You and your family deserve to have your concerns and needs met. We are here to help, whenever you are ready to talk. Give us a call at (314) 500-HURT or reach out to our Columbia, IL wrongful death lawyers based in Chicago.

Burger Law understands how devastating the loss, and we realize the unknowns and fear associated with your loss. We stand by your side and fight to preserve the memory of your loved and the future of your family when you choose a Burger Law Columbia, IL wrongful death lawyer. We refuse to settle for anything less than the best possible recovery, and so should you. We will help you and your family get the compensation, justice, and recovery you deserve in Columbia, IL.

Call a Burger Law Columbia, IL wrongful death lawyer today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form for a free, confidential consultation. We do not charge any fees unless we win your family’s suit.