Wrongful Death

Chicago Wrongful Death Lawyers

Any loss of a loved one is a terrible tragedy. If someone else's negligence is to blame, it can be especially bewildering. You most likely want to make sure no one else ever has to go through it again. And you deserve compensation.

Trust Us to Guide You through It

At The Chicago Law Offices of Lane & Lane, LLC we take your loss very seriously. Our experienced wrongful death lawyers can remove the burden of litigation from your shoulders, allowing you focus on what’s really important during a time of grieving: your family and friends.

The wrongful death lawyers at our firm will assist you through every step of the recovery process. We understand that at such a difficult time, the last thing you want to do is pay attorneys' fees, so we charge no attorney's fees unless and unless and until you get compensation. Contact us to set up a free initial consultation.

Ensuring Security Now and in the Future

The monetary compensation you deserve extends far beyond repayment for immediate expenses. Our highly skilled Chicago wrongful death lawyers will also help to structure your settlement to ensure your family's financial stability in the future.

In order for our Chicago wrongful death lawyers to get you the compensation you need, we must work together to prove four things:

• The death was caused by the actions of the defendant.
• The defendant’s actions were negligent.
• There is a surviving spouse, children, beneficiaries, or dependants.
• Monetary damages have resulted form the victim’s passing.

We will work with medical experts, accident specialists, and other experts who can help build our case. In most wrongful death cases, there are typically many damages to recover, including:

• Pain and suffering
• Medical bills
• Funeral expenses
• Loss of future earnings
• Loss of benefits, such as pensions or insurance coverage
• Loss of inheritance that would have accrued
• Loss of consortium (a.k.a. companionship)

In some wrongful death cases (outside Illinois), the family may also receive punitive damages, which are intended to punish the defendant for his or her wrongdoing. For more about the laws pertaining to wrongful death claims, please visit our wrongful death information center.

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You do not have an unlimited amount of time to file a lawsuit. The statute of limitations in wrongful death cases in Illinois, for instance, is two years, meaning that you have only two years after the fatal accident to initiate a legal claim. Other states may have shorter or longer time periods within which suit must be filed. To make sure your rights and interests are protected, please contact our Chicago wrongful death lawyers today and get a free evaluation of your case.