Naperville Wrongful Death Attorneys
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Have you lost a loved one and have questions about the available wrongful death damages in Naperville? Watch this video and give our lawyers a call.
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What damages are awarded in a wrongful death case?Answer:
One of the most common questions that we’re asked in Illinois about a wrongful death case is – what are the different damages? In other words, what are the things that I can recover as a family member of someone that I think died because of the negligence of another?
You would be entitled to the wage loss, in other words, the lost earnings that you’ve suffered because the person has passed away. If they contribute to your family and your family’s income, and you no longer have that income, you would be entitled to the loss of that income because of the death of the person. You’re also entitled to compensation for all the other things that the person may have done, be it helping around the house, cutting grass, providing aid and assistance to the children – any other things that the person did to contribute to the overall happiness, health and well-being of the family is also something that you can be compensated for. In addition, in Illinois, you are also entitled to compensation for the grief and sorrow that you’ve suffered.
While it is almost impossible to put an exact value on a loss of someone’s life, these are just some of the categories that we take a look at in helping decide what will be a fair value or a fair amount in the event of someone’s wrongful death. If you have any questions about any of these categories, or any other questions about someone’s wrongful death, please give us a call.
Have you lost a person that you love in a preventable accident in Illinois and have questions about the available wrongful death damages? Contact our experienced Naperville wrongful death attorneys today for a free consultation and case evaluation. Like us on Facebook