Belleville, IL Wrongful Death Lawyers

Suddenly, your loved one is gone. When someone close to you dies in a moment of recklessness or carelessness that did not have to happen, you must have an experienced wrongful death lawyer as committed as you are to finding justice for your family and making the negligent party pay for their fatal mistake. Burger Law’s team of accomplished Belleville, IL wrongful death lawyers and legal staff are prepared to handle your case from beginning to end and negotiate a complete settlement for your family to recover.

Burger Law’s wrongful death attorneys have helped hundreds of accident victims and their families recover more than 200 million dollars in compensation. We take the tough cases that other law firms do not want to deal with. If your family member lost their life in a preventable accident and you are ready to file a claim, speak to a Burger Law wrongful death attorney in Belleville, IL today at 618-500-HURT or sending us a message online. Our Illinois wrongful death lawyers are available to discuss your case, the options available to you, and determine how we can add value to your suit. Do not waste any time; reach out today.

What Can a Wrongful Death Attorney Do For You in Illinois?

The grief of losing a loved one is deeply pailful. Though when your family experiences the gut-wrenching tragedy of losing a loved on in an accident, filing a legal claim may be the last thing on your mind, it is important that you speak to a wrongful death attorney in Illinois right away after your loved one’s death. With an experienced wrongful death lawyer representing you swiftly, you will have an advocate and knowledgeable litigator by your side who can get the most from your claim and will help you make the most out of your one chance to pay tribute to your loved one’s memory by making the responsibly party pay for their actions, provide support to your family in this challenging time, and keep others from being subject to a similar tragedy in the future. The law only gives you one chance to bring a wrongful death claim and you only have so long to file your claim according to state law, so it is important that you find the right lawyer to fight for you, your family, and your loved one’s memory as soon as possible.

It is a solemn honor and profound responsibility to represent your grieving family in your wrongful death suit. As your Belleville, IL wrongful death attorney, your Burger Law lawyer understands the significance of serving you and your family by helping you see accountability and obtain the finances to carry on in the memory of your loved one. As your Belleville, IL wrongful death attorney, we hold this responsibility in highest regard and are sincerely committed to assisting you and your family from beginning to end of your wrongful death case.

As your wrongful death attorney in Belleville, IL, we offer the following services for your wrongful death claim:

• Provide you with advice, support, and proven legal counsel
• Perform extensive investigation into your case
• Find and evaluate any relevant paperwork, documents, and other evidence useful in painting a picture of your loved one’s death and proving liability
• Calculate the complete value of your claim, using the knowledge of experts in medical and other fields who can provide testimony regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of your loved one
• Handle every component of your case, including negotiating with the defense, proactively communicating with you, filing all necessary documents, and other administrative tasks
• Litigate with the defending party for the highest possible settlement
• Be ready and willing to take your case to trial and show the court the extent that you and your family have suffered, if a settlement is not reached before trial

What are the Requirements of a Wrongful Death Claim?

For the best chance at success in your wrongful death claim and to get the money your family needs to have a memorial service, not to mention continue to provide for and meet the needs of your family, your situation must satisfy your state’s wrongful death suit requirements.

As a claimant hoping to file a wrongful death claim in the state of Illinois, you need to:

• Be one of the people, according to state laws, who is permitted to file a wrongful death claim, based on the state where your loved one was fatally injured. In Illinois, the court appoints a personal representative of the estate of the person who passed. This person is the one named in the suit, but it is still ultimately up to the court to will allocate and distribute funds that each living relative, spouse, or other next of kin is to receive from the settlement. To clarify whether you are legally able to file the suit in your state, speak to a wrongful death attorney in Belleville, IL today.
• File your Belleville, IL wrongful death claim within Illinois statute of limitations. Illinois gives you only two years to file a claim in most cases, and five if the incident was intentional and violent. Realistically, two or three years can go by very quickly. As such, important that you hire a Belleville, IL wrongful death attorney as soon as possible after the fatal accident occurs.
• Satisfy the requirements regarding fault and negligence in the wrongful death case.To qualify as a wrongful death case in Illinois, there are some facts that must be true. In your case, you need to be able to prove that:
  1. The defendant owed your loved one a duty to keep them safe
  2. The defendant breached that duty by something they did or did not do
  3. It was this breach of duty that caused your loved one to lose their life
  4. As the person filling the wrongful death suit, you have suffered damages due to the event of your loved one’s death

A wrongful death claim can arise out of any situation ending in death where the requirements for liability and causation are satisfied. Commonly, our attorneys work wrongful death cases in which somebody was killed in a situation such as a car, truck, motorcycle or other motor vehicle collision; a dangerous structural or environmental condition on someone’s property or medical care failures and complications. Whatever the circumstances that cut your loved one’s life short, if negligence was involved, our wrongful death attorneys will hold all liable parties accountable and demand a fair financial recovery for you and your family.

When losing a loved one, especially in a tragic, unnecessary, preventable accident, people experience a wide range of reactions. In order to hold the negligent party responsible for the gross misconduct, honor the memory of your family member, and obtain the financial means your family needs to continue to take care of your day-to-day needs, file a wrongful death suit. In order to increase your chance of success in your wrongful death claim and to determine whether you qualify to file a claim, turn to the qualified Belleville, IL wrongful death attorneys of Burger Law. Our expert team will help you make the most of your claim and get the compensation you deserve. Though all the money in the world does not make up for your loss, winning a wrongful death suit in Belleville, IL is an important step for countless families dealing with loss. Burger Law’s Belleville, IL wrongful death attorneys grasp how important this is to you and we possess the legal expertise and commitment to stand up to the responsible party and get the highest settlement possible.

Our Belleville, IL attorneys have experience fighting for and winning a variety of often complex tort cases. Click on the case type below to learn more.

• Personal injury
• Car accident
• Truck accident
• Wrongful death
• Motorcycle accident
• Dog bite

Recovering Damages – Your Wrongful Death Attorney Belleville, IL

Families of wrongful death victims are provided by law a way to collect compensation and make the person responsible pay for their actions. Damages to successful wrongful death claimants are typically awarded as monetary compensation. The amount of money awarded is reliant upon many details. As experienced wrongful death attorneys, your Burger Law wrongful death lawyer in Belleville, IL will work hard and lend his experience to demonstrate the full value of your damages. Whether we reach a settlement during negotiation or mediation or we have to fight for your family in a jury trial, your Burger Law wrongful death attorney in Belleville, IL will depict how this tragic experience has affected you,, your family, and your loved one before passing away.

Many individual factors go into determining the value of your case. The damages you can collect are considered either economic or non-economic.

Damages in your wrongful death claim may include:

• Medical bills and treatments received prior to your loved one’s death
• Final costs, such as funeral and burial costs
• The decedent’s pain and suffering prior to their death
• Mental anguish of losing a loved one
• Loss of income
• Loss of future income
• Loss of benefits
• Loss of companionship
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of support
• Loss of care, such as if the decedent was a father rearing two young children or looking after an adult family member with disabilities

Because of the various damages involved, your wrongful death case value can be difficult to determine and understand. What was their life expectancy? Were they old and nearing the end of their natural life or were they a young person without a family or career? What services and support did they provide to their family? Did they have any dependents? Did they lose their life in a mere accident or a willful act of violence? Did they undergo extensive medical care and exist in pain or did they die immediately without suffering? Many facts of the decedent’s family, lifestyle, and circumstances of the accident will be considered in determining the value of your claim.

In addition to contacting our attorneys for answers to all your Illinois wrongful death questions, you can get an introduction to the topic through Burger Law’s various free Illinois legal resources. Check out available online, such as this book on Client Success Stories, or head to our YouTube channel @BurgerLaw for informational videos and client stories.

Speak to a Wrongful Death Attorney in Belleville, IL

The wrongful death attorney on your case should be accomplished in this area of law and have extensive experience and success in cases similar to yours. The Belleville area lawyers of Burger Law go the extra mile, leaving no stone unturned in calculating all damages from your case and showing the defendant’s negligence in the accident leading to the death of your loved one. Hire a Burger Law wrongful death attorney in Belleville, IL to lead the fight for you and your family and fight for the complete compensation you deserve.

Give your family a chance to win your wrongful death case by speaking to a Burger Law wrongful death attorney in Belleville, IL today. Let us put our extensive skill, knowledge, and dedication toward holding the negligent party accountable and collecting monetary damages to help your family carry on and keep the memory of your loved one alive. The Burger Law wrongful death attorneys take our responsibility as your personal counsel and advocate very seriously and will not rest until we win for you and your family. Talk with our wrongful death attorneys today at 618-500-HURT or send us a message now.

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Juanita Matthews

Year of 2023

This law firm is absolutely amazing. They took on my case, when nobody else would! They fought hard for me when it seemed there was no hope. They kept me informed and always asked for my input before making decisions on my case. Gary puts himself into every case unlike most law firm owners. Gary and his team really care about every one of their clients, and fights hard to get you a fair settlement. They actually won my case out of court, and then reduced my fees to make sure I could get my car fixed and be able to get back to some normality. I would recommend Burger Law over and above any other firm! If you go somewhere else you aren’t getting the best!

Shaunda S.

7 months ago

I am very happy with the staff at Burger Law. I mostly worked with Michael Sheldon, and he did an amazing job. I trusted him completely with my case, and he did not disappoint. I would definitely recommend this team if your ever in need of good attorneys.

Emelia M.

3 months ago

Burger Law Firm is fantastic. Laura and Genevieve were so amazing and helpful throughout the entire process. They helped me with my personal injury case every step of the way and succeeded at getting me the results I desired.

Helen L.

a year ago

We had a great experience with Burger Law for representing us after a serious car accident. Truly impressed by how professional and supportive the entire team is. And, many thanks to Genavieve and Laura – you are amazing!

Judy M.

a year ago

They did an amazing job on my case! Communication with them was great!!! Kept me informed and in the loop with everything that was going on!!! Will definitely be the 1st ones I’ll call if ever I’m in another accident!!! Thank you very much!!!

Chelsea C.

5 months ago

Let me tell you something about Burger Law.. they are so attentive and kind. Jennifer is my savior!! I love the whole team!!! They are truly a miracle team!! I appreciate their business and would recommend it to others.

David D.

2 months ago

Absolutely the best law firm in the St. Louis area. No matter the size of your case you are treated as if you are the only client on the roster. Will explain anything thoroughly and they work around your availability. Very impressed and appreciative of the service.

Lisa B.

11 months ago

Gary and Casey took great care of me for 2.5 years as my lawsuit was finally settled. I feel he helped me achieve justice for me and my 4 children after their father died from medical malpractice and neglect. Thanks to Gary, my kids now have a great start to their college and adult lives. Thank you Gary and Casey, for fighting for us so hard at our most trying and difficult time in our lives thus far. Love and God bless from my family to yours!

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