Wrongful Death Lawyers in Sterling, IL

Wrongful death lawyers in Sterling, IL. The grief and anguish of losing a loved one because of the negligent, careless behavior of another individual or business in Sterling, IL should not happen. Burger Law is here to do our utmost to provide some semblance of comfort, because we know the pain and shock that you and your family are going through in Sterling, IL. While no dollar amount can bring back your lost loved one, our Sterling, IL wrongful death attorneys can help your family cope with the financial hardships you may be going through, along with providing some justice. Call us immediately at (314) 500-HURT or reach out to us online for a no-cost, confidential, no-obligation consultation.

We know firsthand that wrongful death claims in Sterling, IL are difficult. In a perfect world, negligent acts would never happen. But they unfortunately do, and Burger Law is here to help fight to make sure the entity or person responsible for the loss of your loved one is held responsible to the fullest extent of the law. Our wrongful death lawyers will never settle for anything short of the best possible recovery in Sterling, IL for you and your family, and neither should you.

The Burger Law legal team fights for your rights and demands the best recovery possible in your Sterling, IL wrongful death lawsuit. Our experienced and tenacious lawyers have successfully recovered $200 million in settlement and trial results for our clients, including a multi-year legal fight ending in a trial verdict of $113 million. We do not charge any fees unless we win your family’s claim in Sterling, IL.

Burger Law’s Successful Illinois Wrongful Death Claims

We believe that results matter to our clients at Burger Law. We realize that no dollar amount is going to replace your loved one in Sterling, IL. However, we are investing 100 percent of our efforts and resources toward fighting on behalf of your loved one. You deserve to know that the compensation we secure can help lessen the burden of paying for funeral costs and medical bills. Here are some of the wrongful death cases we have successfully taken on:

• Truck Accident Wrongful Death Claim – In this case, we held the business liable for the careless actions of their truck driver and were able to win a great settlement for our clients, along with handling the family’s probate matters so that their recovery was protected.
• 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 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 that the nursing home was held entirely responsible for the injuries they caused our client, and the illness that led to her death.
• Wrongful Death due to Fentanyl – This drug, in large amounts, can be fatal. The company failed to disclose to users that fentanyl patches could introduce potentially fatal levels of the drug into the bloodstream. We were able to prove that the company, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, acted negligently, and were able to settle the claim for a substantial, confidential amount.
• 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 a first responder vehicle collided with their car.

Our firm has also been involved in a number of opioid overdose wrongful death claims. The opioid epidemic is ravaging the United States. Medical professionals often get 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 Sterling, IL?

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

Under 740 ILCS 180/2, wrongful death lawsuits must be filed within two years of the date of the person’s death. However, if the individual died as a result of “violent intentional conduct,” defined in Molly’s Law, the claim must be brought 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 individual who caused the wrongful death was charged with any of these crimes in relation to the wrongful 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 Sterling, IL?

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

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

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

The first thing you should do is, at the very least, have a conversation with an experienced Sterling, IL wrongful death lawyer. You can do that for free by calling Burger Law now at (314) 500-HURT or reaching out to us online for a confidential, no-obligation case review.

The Burger Law wrongful death lawyers in Sterling, IL realize that the main goal of any family that loses a loved one is to seek justice. We get it. Yet, it is just as critical to pursue damages for your substantial losses – financial or otherwise – right now, as you have only one opportunity to make the individual or business who ended your loved one’s life pay for what they have done. Our skilled and aggressive attorneys stand in your corner, working with you throughout these parts of your Sterling, IL wrongful death claim:

Investigation to make your case. This is Allow your Burger Law wrongful death lawyer in Sterling, IL to handle all the administrative and other facets of your suit so you can focus on the things that mean the most to you. We have a fully staffed firm of legal professionals who can deal with filing the necessary paperwork, communicating with the defense and any other parties involved and any clerical tasks.

Understand the value of your claim. As a knowledgeable lawyer who has been handling cases like yours for more than two decades, your Burger Law wrongful death lawyer in Sterling, IL knows how to properly figure the entire value of your claim. Without this know-how, it is nearly impossible to understand the financial value of damages like pain and suffering, mental anguish and loss of consortium. Even when it comes to economic damages like medical bills and loss of income and benefits, your skilled wrongful death attorney will make sure that each and every dollar is accounted for and that you and your family are pursuing what your claim is truly worth in Sterling, 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 trial and litigation knowledge of your Sterling, IL wrongful death lawyer greatly enhances your chances of success in your wrongful death suit.

Offer guidance and support. {Being present and available in Sterling, IL is one of the most valuable your attorney can do for you. We understand that this is an incredibly difficult time. You have lost a loved one suddenly and tragically, and now you have to go through the legal procedure of your wrongful death suit. We are here to make it as easy as possible for you in Sterling, IL. The Sterling, 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 Sterling, IL?

Burger Law’s wrongful death attorneys have over 20 years of proven experience in wrongful death cases and have helped numerous family members in Sterling, IL and throughout Illinois get the best possible compensation to alleviate the uncertainty and pressure they face following their sudden, substantial loss. Our Sterling, IL wrongful death lawyers have successfully taken on all types of suits, such as:

• Car accidents in Sterling, IL are one of the most common causes of death, and can result either from road issues or driver negligence.
• Medical malpractice cases near Sterling, IL often have to do with misdiagnosis or the failure to properly diagnose an issue, but can also involve surgical errors and other issues.
• Construction site and workplace accident claims near Sterling, IL involve deaths that occur at high-risk jobs, especially if safety precautions were not properly followed.
• Product defects that result in the death of a loved one often warrant a Sterling, IL wrongful death suit, and can deal with anything from dangerous toys to toxic foods.
• Truck accidents in Sterling, 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 car, and cause death with far more frequency.
• Pedestrian accident cases near Sterling, IL can involve driver negligence, but also occasionally involve problems with roadways which are maintained by Sterling, IL or the nearby county.

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

How Will a Wrongful Death Lawyer Prove My Claim in Sterling, 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 Sterling, IL. In order to make sure that you and your family have a legitimate claim, and for the greatest chances of winning a wrongful death suit and recovering damages in your case, you need to speak with an experienced Sterling, IL wrongful death attorney 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 dangers in using the product throughout the Sterling, IL area.

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

Learn more about the other kinds of cases we win for our Sterling, IL clients by clicking below.

[wdac-similar-links]

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

Surviving family members can struggle to stay afloat financially, after the death of a loved one near Sterling, IL. Funeral costs and medical bills may be too much and families can struggle to make ends meet in Sterling, IL. Failing to file a wrongful death claim in Sterling, IL, you and your family will be responsible for covering those expenses with your own money. Favorably, a strong wrongful death suit headed by an experienced Sterling, IL wrongful death attorney from Burger Law will have a strong chance of recovering some of these costs as damages. Under Illinois law, you and your surviving loved ones can seek a variety of damages, and there are no damage caps. These damages are classified in Sterling, IL as:

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

To get the complete damages you and your family deserve, you must hire a knowledgeable and aggressive Sterling, IL wrongful death attorney from a firm you can trust. The Sterling, IL wrongful death attorneys of Burger Law are dedicated to fighting for you and your family and bringing you the best possible recovery after your terrible loss. We will not stop until we have assisted in recovering any applicable damages in Sterling, IL, including damages such as:

We know that your loved one's passing is complicated. We want to help get you and your family the best possible recovery under Illinois law. You and your family deserve to have your needs and concerns met. When you are ready to talk, we can help. Call (314) 500-HURT or contact our Sterling, IL wrongful death lawyers based in Chicago.

Burger Law understands how heartbreaking the loss, and we realize the fear and unknowns 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 hire our Sterling, IL wrongful death lawyer. 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 Sterling, IL.

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