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Waukegan Wrongful Death Lawyer

Have you lost a loved one because of another person’s carelessness? A wrongful death attorney in Waukegan can help fight for your family’s compensation.

The death of a loved one can be one of the most difficult things you experience. You’ve lost someone dear to you, and now you might be responsible for handling the final expenses and burial costs, too. Losing a loved one is a painful situation, and worse, it might be someone else’s fault. It’s a painful situation, and worse, it might be unfair.

If someone else caused your loved one’s death, they should be held responsible for their negligence. When your family is suffering from the damage another person has caused, a Waukegan wrongful death lawyer from Lane Brown, LLC can fight for the compensation you deserve.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?

Because the person who was fatally injured injured is unable to fight for their compensation, the courts require a personal representative. If the deceased didn’t select a person prior to their death, the courts will choose a representative.

Often, this is a close family member. Parents are usually named representative in the death of a minor, and a spouse or adult child could be named representative in adult wrongful death cases.

The representative is responsible for filing the claim to receive compensation to cover the tangible costs, such as medical bills, burial expenses, and the intangible loss of companionship and support. A lawyer can simplify the often complex process of filing a wrongful death claim.

Illinois Law Can Affect Your Claim

Getting the damages covered in a wrongful death suit might not be as simple as determining who’s eligible to file for your deceased loved one. When filing a civil suit, you’ll need to understand the laws that could affect your claim.

For example, in Illinois, wrongful death claims must be filed within two years of the incident. If you don’t file in time, your claim will likely be dismissed, and you’ll be unable to recover any compensation.

You’ll also need to do more than simply show that your loved one has passed away. Wrongful death claims must show that the other person was negligent, and it was their negligence that caused the fatality. Without proving this, it can be tough to recover your full compensation.

For example, if your loved one was killed in an accident because the vehicle’s brakes were defective and malfunctioned, the manufacturer of those brakes could be held responsible.

Seek Help from a Waukegan Wrongful Death Attorney

Losing a loved one is devastating. When you add a lawsuit, it can be painful and overwhelming to manage without help. Fortunately, a lawyer from Lane Brown, LLC can fight for you and your family to reach a positive solution, whether through a settlement or in court.

Call a Waukegan wrongful death lawyer if your family is struggling with the loss of a loved one because of someone’s recklessness. Start with a free consultation. We’ll fight for your family’s compensation, so you can focus on recovery and healing. To get started, call us at 312-332-1400 or complete the online form below.