Timing of Death After Traumatic Injury

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    Did you lose a loved one after a serious injury but they lived for some time? Check out this video to learn about timing of death after a traumatic injury.

    Question:

    What if My Relative Lives for a Period After the Incident and then Dies?

    video featuring Wrongful Death Attorney Michael Knobloch

    Answer:

    One of the most common scenarios that we’re asked about is, “My family member survived after being in an accident, for a period of time, and eventually passed away. What does it mean or how does it impact their case that they had that period of time where they were still alive before they passed away?”

    In Illinois, that is called a survival act. That’s a fancy way of defining the time that the person was suffering leading up to their passing away, which is something that can be sought against the defendant. In other words, the period of time that a person was still alive before they passed away, the survivors, the family members – be it the spouse or the children – can, on behalf of the family member that has passed away, seek compensation for that suffering that they went through during that time period.

    It can be a complicated question. If you believe that your family member may have suffered for a period of time before passing away in a wrongful death situation, please give us a call and we will be happy to answer any questions that you have.

    Have you lost a person that you love in a preventable accident and have questions about timing of death after a traumatic injury in Illinois? Contact our experienced Naperville construction accident attorneys today for a free consultation and case evaluation. Like us on Facebook

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