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Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death - July 18, 2023
Losing an unborn baby is one of the most devastating experiences a parent can go through. In certain circumstances, you may have the right to file wrongful death actions on behalf of fetuses. However, Illinois wrongful death fetus laws can be complex. Your Chicago wrongful death lawyer will need to carefully evaluate the specific details…
Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death - May 15, 2023
When someone passes away due to someone else’s negligence, their surviving loved ones may be entitled to compensation through an Illinois wrongful death claim. This is true even if the person deceased without a will in place — while the absence of a will can complicate matters, it does not automatically invalidate the claim. Continue…
Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death - May 6, 2023
If you’ve lost a loved one due to the negligence of another person or business, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. In Illinois, this compensation can come in two forms: a wrongful death claim and a survival action. While both provide remedies to the loved ones of wrongful death victims, there are…
Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death - February 4, 2023
Losing a loved one is the hardest thing anyone will ever have to endure. When that loss occurs due to a workplace accident, the surviving family members will often want to file a workplace death lawsuit against the employer. That’s typically not an option in Illinois. Instead, the survivors will usually need to file a…
Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death - August 15, 2022
Catastrophic brain injuries are considered the most severe and devastating injuries you can sustain in an accident. It is important to understand what qualifies as a catastrophic brain injury because it has such a serious impact on everyday life. Due to the seriousness of this injury, if you or your loved one received an injury…
Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death - July 23, 2022
Although there are many potential complications from an amputation operation that may result in significant costs and damages, the most common include wound infection, phantom limb pain, stump pain, wound dehiscence, and stump osteomyelitis. If you’ve been injured and experienced complications from an amputation operation, you could be entitled to compensation for the associated costs…
Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death - June 22, 2022
From the increased medical bills to changing the type of work you can do, a life-changing injury has far-reaching impacts. It affects you, your family, and even your co-workers. Thankfully, there are things you can do to improve your quality of life after such an injury. Keep reading for tips and advice on dealing with…
Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death - April 21, 2022
Upon the untimely death of a loved one, two courses of legal action may be taken if the death was caused by another party’s negligence. The first is a wrongful death lawsuit (see: Illinois Wrongful Death Act) and the second is a survival action (see: Illinois Survival Act). Illinois allows these two legal options, but…
Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death - April 21, 2022
Many people buy life insurance policies to provide financial protection to their loved ones after their death. However, if your loved one died due to another person or entity’s negligence, you may wonder if you should file a wrongful death claim, too. The skilled Chicago wrongful death lawyers with Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates answer questions…
Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death - April 21, 2022
Losing a loved one in an incident that wasn’t their fault is an extremely difficult experience. Wrongful death claims can help ease the financial burden, as you may receive compensation for burial and funeral expenses, damages for pain and suffering, and more. However, you should know whether an autopsy is necessary to collect the full…
