Wrongful death law exists in each state of the United States and can differ, depending upon what state you live in.  In general, wrongful death laws provide the individuals listed as the decedent's beneficiaries the ability to file suit for the death of the deceased person as a direct result of a wrongful or unjust act or of negligent behavior.  Examples include deaths due to a drunk driver, deaths that can be traced to faulty manufacture of products or manufacture of what can be considered as dangerous or hazardous products, or the creation of what could be an unsafe structure or building, may initiate wrongful death lawsuits.  The law firm of Zneimer & Zneimer would like to be of assistance in what may be a case of wrongful death.

The firm of Zneimer & Zneimer is experienced in the area of wrongful death liability throughout Illinois, including the greater Chicago area and the rest of the state of Illinois.  We serve DuPage County, Will County, Lake County, Kane County, Cook County, McHenry County and all other counties in the state.  The types of damages that can be recovered in a wrongful death lawsuit are dependent upon the jurisdiction.  Some examples of types of damages that could possibly be recovered include:

• Loss of projected future earned income the deceased could have made available
• Loss of retirement related benefits e.g. pension plans as a result of the death.
• Expenses as a direct consequence of the death, e.g., funeral services costs or hospital bills
• Loss of companionship, care or protection

If you live in Illinois, and a loved one has died as a result of a wrongful or unjust act or negligence of another, you may be eligible, according to state law, to receive compensation under the law. Call the law offices of Zneimer & Zneimer at 773.342.2044 or contact us online for a NO COST consultation.