Within the legal field, wrongful deaths are defined as deaths that are the direct result of intentional or negligent acts of wrongdoing by another person or entity. Surviving family members need to be aware that they may be entitled to pursue damages and seek justice for their lost loved ones through a wrongful death lawsuit. At Winstein, Kavenksy & Cunningham, our team provides further insight into the different kinds of wrongful death accidents we’ve seen over our 120 years of combined legal experience.
How Do Wrongful Death Accidents Occur?
There are a variety of circumstances that can result in a wrongful death accident in the Quad Cities area.
Common causes of Illinois and Iowa wrongful deaths include:
- Fatal car wrecks
- Lethal large truck accidents
- Catastrophic motorcycle collisions
- Deadly slip and falls
- Drownings
- Unfortunate electrocutions
- Disastrous workplace accidents
- Dangerous products
These are just some of the contributing causes of wrongful deaths that our personal injury team has represented in the Quad Cities area.
Please know that we are aware that no amount of financial compensation can replace the loss of a loved one. Our goal in representing a family after such a loss is to help ease the burdens survivors often face as they grieve and learn to move forward.
How Wrongful Death Lawsuits Are Helpful to Families
Successful wrongful death lawsuits help surviving family members by recovering funds to pay medical bills. Additionally, funds may cover funeral expenses, and replace lost income from the deceased.
Wrongful death lawsuits, however, are not entirely about obtaining compensation.
These catastrophic injury cases can help families find closure. They do this by holding at-fault individuals, companies, or employers accountable for their negligent and/or reckless actions.
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Limitations for Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
You have a limited amount of time to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Iowa and Illinois. There are also restrictions on who can file this type of lawsuit, depending on where the death occurred.
By consulting with a qualified personal injury lawyer, you’ll learn more and have a better understanding of possible limitations.
Our Quad Cities Personal Injury Lawyers Are Here for You
Reach out to our Quad Cities area personal injury lawyers today for a free consultation. We’ll make sure you know your legal options if a loved one has been killed due to an accident. Our skilled legal team will help you explore your legal rights during a free consultation.
Most importantly, we’ll help determine if you may be entitled to recover monetary and non-economic damages that could lessen any financial pressures created as a result of your loved one’s passing. We are here for you and your family and welcome the opportunity to speak with you regarding your potential case.
Just know that our team has successfully represented the varied legal interests of clients for over 50 years throughout Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, Whiteside, and Knox counties in Illinois and Scott, Muscatine, Jackson, Cedar, and Clinton counties in Iowa. All that experience means that you can count on us to know how to ensure at-fault parties are held accountable for their deadly actions.
Get started by calling 309-794-1515, filling out our online form, or clicking to LiveChat with a qualified law firm representative. Our wrongful death lawyers are here to help and won’t charge a fee unless we recover compensation for you.