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Illinois families can pursue nursing home wrongful death cases under three statutes: the Wrongful Death Act, the Survival Act, and the Nursing Home Care Act. Learn how each applies.
A special administrator represents an estate in an Illinois wrongful death case. Learn who can serve, when one is needed, and how the Cook County appointment process works.
A 2023 amendment to the Illinois Wrongful Death Act now allows punitive damages in qualifying cases. Learn when they apply, the key exceptions, and what the law requires.
In Illinois, wrongful death proceeds go to the deceased’s spouse and next of kin, proportioned to their pecuniary losses. The distribution is not governed by the will or by intestacy rules – it follows the Wrongful Death Act. Here is how the money gets divided.
Attorney guide to wrongful death standing in Illinois: who can be appointed personal representative, opening the probate estate, the next-of-kin hierarchy, and the survival action distinction.
Attorney guide to Illinois wrongful death (740 ILCS 180) vs survival actions (755 ILCS 5/27-6): who recovers, what each covers, statute of limitations, and probate distribution.
Losing a family member to someone else’s negligence is one of the most painful experiences imaginable. Free consultation with a Chicago injury lawyer.
Drunk driving kills hundreds of people in Illinois every year. If you lost a loved one to a drunk driver in Chicago, you can file a wrongful death claim for full compensation.
A wrongful death lawsuit in Illinois may settle in months or take years. Learn the stages that affect the timeline and what families can expect.
Losing a child is the worst thing a parent can experience. If your child’s death was caused by negligence, Illinois law gives you the right to file a wrongful death claim.