Granite City, IL Wrongful Death Lawyers

In the blink of an eye, your loved one is gone. When your loved one loses their life following someone’s momentary lapse in judgment or simple carelessness, it is important to find a wrongful death lawyer you can trust and count on to fight for justice for your family and make the responsible party pay for their irreversibly destructive behavior. The team of Granite City, IL wrongful death lawyers at Burger Law are prepared to handle every aspect of your case and argue to get a complete settlement for your family to recover.

Burger Law’s wrongful death attorneys have helped hundreds of accident victims and their families recover over 200 million dollars in compensation. We take the tough cases that other law firms do not want to deal with. If you have lost a loved one in a preventable accident and you are ready to do something, talk to a Burger Law wrongful death attorney in Granite City, IL today by calling us at (618) 500-HURT or sending us a message online. Our Granite City, IL 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; contact us today.

What Can a Wrongful Death Attorney Do For You?

The loss of a loved one can be immobilizing. Though when your family experiences the gut-wrenching tragedy of losing a loved on in an accident, facing any paperwork or legal processes is likely the last thing on your mind, you need to hire a wrongful death attorney in Granite City, IL as soon as possible after your loved one’s death. With an experienced wrongful death lawyer representing you quickly, you will have an advocate and knowledgeable negotiator and trial lawyer by your side who will invest their time, talents, and resources toward your claim and make sure that you use this chance to hold the responsible party accountable as a way to honor your loved one, provide support to your family in this difficult time, and keep others from enduring a similar tragedy in the future. You only have one chance to collect damages in a wrongful death case and you have a limited time to file your claim according to state law, so it is important that you find the right lawyer to represent you, your family, and your loved one’s memory as soon as possible.

The responsibility of representing your mourning family in the wrongful death of your loved one is one that should not be taken lightly. As your Illinois wrongful death attorney, your Burger Law lawyer recognizes the significance of serving you and your family by helping you hold the negligent accountable and obtain the finances to carry on in the memory of your loved one. As your Granite City, IL wrongful death attorney, we hold this position with honor and take an intimate approach in helping you and your family every way we can in your wrongful death claim.

When you hire our firm for your Granite City wrongful death case, we will do the following for your suit:

• Provide you with advice, support, and proven legal counsel
• Conduct an exhaustive investigation into your case
• Find and utilize any significant paperwork, documents, and other evidence explaining the circumstances of your loved one’s death and proving legal accountability
• Calculate the monetary value of your claim, consulting medical professionals and other experts who can provide testimony regarding the extent of the damages you and your deceased loved one have suffered
• Take care of all aspects of your case, including communicating with the defense, keeping you updated, filing the proper documents, and other administrative tasks
• Negotiate with the defense for the best possible sum for your damages
• Be able to take your case to trial and show the court just how much you and your family have suffered, if a settlement is not reached before trial

Can I File a Wrongful Death Claim?

For the best chance at success in your wrongful death claim and to get the money your family needs to take care of your loved one’s final expenses, not to mention continue to provide for and meet the needs of your family, you must satisfy your state’s wrongful death suit requirements.

To understand if you have a legitimate wrongful death claim, you must:

• Be one of the people, according to state laws, who is permitted to file a wrongful death claim, based on where or what state the life-ending accident took place.In Illinois, the court appoints one person who acts as the representative to the beneficiaries. This person is the one addressed in the suit, but the court will allocate and distribute amount to go to every eligible family member in the suit. In order to make sure of whether you are, according to state law, able to file the suit in your state, talk to a wrongful death attorney in Granite City, IL as soon as possible.
• File your Granite City, IL wrongful death claim before the statute of limitations runs out. Illinois gives you only two years, or five years in violent, intentional acts. Two or three years can go by very quickly. So it is essential that you speak to a Granite City, IL wrongful death attorney as soon as possible after the fatal accident occurs.
• Meet all the requirements for proving negligence and fault in the wrongful death case.For the death of your loved one to be eligible for a wrongful death suit in Illinois, certain facts must be true. You must be able to prove that:
  1. The defendant owed your loved one a duty to keep them safe
  2. They failed that duty by something they did or did not do
  3. It was this breach of duty that caused the death of your family member
  4. As the plaintiff in the wrongful death case, you and your deceased family member have experienced damages as a result of the breach of duty

When losing a loved one, especially in a tragic, unnecessary, preventable accident, people experience a wide range of reactions. To make the responsible party pay for their actions, pay tribute to your loved one, and obtain the financial means your family needs to continue to take care of your day-to-day life, you need to file a wrongful death suit. For the best chance of winning your Granite City, IL wrongful death claim and to understand whether you can file a claim, call upon the expert Granite City, IL wrongful death attorneys of Burger Law. Our expert team will help you make the most of the suit and get the damages you deserve. Though all the money in the world does not make up for your loss, winning a wrongful death suit in Granite City, IL is an important step for countless grieving families. Burger Law’s Granite City, IL wrongful death attorneys grasp the importance of your suit and possess the legal acumen and commitment to stand up to the responsible party and get the highest amount of compensation.

Our Granite City, Illinois 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
• Motorcycle accident
• Wrongful death

Recovering Damages in an Illinois Wrongful Death Case

The law allows families of wrongful death victims a way to collect damages and make the responsible party pay for their fatal negligence. Damages to successful wrongful death claimants are typically awarded in the form of financial compensation. The value of your case depends upon many details. As experienced wrongful death attorneys, your Burger Law wrongful death attorney in Granite City, IL will work hard and apply his knowledge to figure the complete value of your damages. Regardless of whether we reach a settlement during negotiation or mediation or in an extensive jury trial, the Burger Law wrongful death attorney in Granite City, IL on your case will paint a vivid picture of just how devastating the accident has been for yourself, your family, and your loved one before they passed.

The total value of your case is determined by a combination of factors. The damages you can collect are considered either economic or non-economic.

You may collect damages in your wrongful death suit for:

• Medical bills and treatments received prior to your loved one’s death
• Final expenses, such as memorial services and a burial or cremation
• The pain and suffering your family member experienced before passing away
• You and your family’s 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 an adult child caring for an elderly family member

Because of the types of damages that can play a role, 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 care for any minor or other dependants? Did they lose their life in an accident or a willful violent act? Did they suffer in pain for months or did they die immediately without suffering? All these questions and many more will be factored in when calculating the value of your claim.

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Speak to a Wrongful Death Attorney in Granite City, IL

You deserve a reputable Granite City, IL wrongful death attorney who is prepared to negotiate and take your fight to trial and has won cases similar to yours. The wrongful death lawyers of Burger Law go the extra mile, leaving no stone unturned in negotiating your damages and showing the defendant’s negligence in the accident leading to your loved one’s death. It is time to hire a Burger Law wrongful death attorney in Granite City, IL to represent the interests of you and your family and use our expertise to get the absolute compensation you are owed.

Take the first step toward winning your family’s wrongful death claim by speaking to a Burger Law wrongful death attorney in Granite City, IL today. Put our talent, experience, and commitment to use toward winning your case, allowing your family to make the negligent party pay and collect the money that will help your family carry on and pay tribute to your loved one’s memory. The Burger Law wrongful death attorneys take our responsibility as your personal counsel and legal 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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What our clients are saying about us

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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