Who can sue for wrongful death?

Find out today if you are eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

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Who can sue for
wrongful death in Illinois?

Illinois' wrongful death statute is governed by 740 IL Compiled Statutes 180/, appropriately known as the Wrongful Death Act. It requires wrongful death cases to be brought by a "personal representative" of the deceased, which is defined as the surviving spouse and "next of kin" of the person who died. "Next of kin" includes children, parents, or siblings, depending on the situation. Illinois also allows for multiple family members to join in the same wrongful death lawsuit, with damages split proportionally based on how much a judge or jury feels each party personally depended upon the deceased.

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For more than seven decades, families all across Illinois have trusted the attorneys atHassakis & Hassakis to help them obtain the justice they deserve following a wrongful death. Give us a call today at 800-553-3125 or contact us online to speak with an attorney and to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation to answer all your questions about a wrongful death lawsuit.

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category: Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers,Wrongful Death

Who can sue for
wrongful death in Illinois?

Illinois' wrongful death statute is governed by 740 IL Compiled Statutes 180/, appropriately known as the Wrongful Death Act. It requires wrongful death cases to be brought by a "personal representative" of the deceased, which is defined as the surviving spouse and "next of kin" of the person who died. "Next of kin" includes children, parents, or siblings, depending on the situation. Illinois also allows for multiple family members to join in the same wrongful death lawsuit, with damages split proportionally based on how much a judge or jury feels each party personally depended upon the deceased.

Talk To A Southern Illinois Wrongful Death Lawyer Today

For more than seven decades, families all across Illinois have trusted the attorneys atHassakis & Hassakis to help them obtain the justice they deserve following a wrongful death. Give us a call today at 800-553-3125 or contact us online to speak with an attorney and to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation to answer all your questions about a wrongful death lawsuit.

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