O’Fallon, IL Wrongful Death Attorneys

Suddenly, your loved one is gone. When you lose a family member because of a preventable accident, you and your family need a wrongful death lawyer in O’Fallon 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 Illinois 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.

The wrongful death attorneys of Burger Law 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 will not. If your family member lost their life in a preventable accident and you are ready to take action, speak to a Burger Law wrongful death attorney in O’Fallon, IL today by calling us at 618-500-HURT or reaching us online. Our O’Fallon, 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 put it off; reach out today.

What Can a Wrongful Death Attorney Do For Me?

Losing a loved one is deeply pailful. Though after your family member loses their life in a tragic accident, facing any paperwork or legal processes is likely one of the last things you want to think about, it is important that you contact a wrongful death attorney in O’Fallon, IL as soon as you can after your loved one’s passing. With an experienced wrongful death lawyer working your case promptly, you will have an advocate and knowledgeable litigator in your corner who can get the most from your claim and make sure that you use this 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 protect others from befalling a similar fate in the future. You only have one chance to bring a wrongful death claim and you have a limited time to file your suit as stipulated by state law, so be sure to hire the right lawyer to fight for you, your family, and your loved one’s memory right away.

It is a solemn honor to represent your grieving family in your wrongful death suit. As your O’Fallon, IL wrongful death attorney, your Burger Law lawyer understands the importance of their role as your family fights to see accountability and obtain the finances to carry on in the memory of your loved one. As your O’Fallon, IL wrongful death attorney, we hold this responsibility in highest regard and are sincerely committed to assisting you and your family every way we can in your wrongful death case.

When you hire us as your wrongful death attorney in O’Fallon, IL, we will do the following for your case:

• Provide you with guidance, support, and sound legal counsel
• Perform extensive investigation into your case
• Find and evaluate any significant paperwork, documents, and other evidence useful in painting a picture of your loved one’s death and proving legal accountability
• Determine the monetary value of your claim, consulting experts in medical and other fields who can attest to how significantly the accident has and will continue to affect you and your loved ones
• Handle all component of your case, such as negotiating with the defense, proactively communicating with you, filing the proper paperwork, and all other case-related tasks
• Negotiate with the defense to secure the best possible settlement
• Be able to successfully present your case in trial and demonstrate to the judge and jury the extent that you and your family have suffered, in the event that a favorable settlement is not reached before trial

Can I File a Wrongful Death Claim?

In order to be successful in your wrongful death claim and to get the financial support you need to have a memorial service, not to mention continue to provide for and meet the needs of your family, your situation must be seen as a rightful claimant in the eyes of the law.

When determining whether or not you should file a wrongful death claim, you must:

• Be one of the people, according to state laws, who is permitted to file a wrongful death claim, depending on where or what state 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 the court will approve the funds to go to every eligible family member in the suit. To clarify whether you are legally able to file the suit in your state, speak to a wrongful death attorney in O’Fallon, IL today.
• File your O’Fallon, IL wrongful death claim before the statute of limitations runs out. Illinois gives you two years in most cases, and five if the incident was intentional and violent. Two or three years can go by very quickly. As such, essential that you hire a O’Fallon, IL wrongful death attorney as soon as possible after losing your loved one.
• Meet all the requirements for proving negligence and fault in the wrongful death case.For your loved one’s death to be considered a wrongful death in Illinois, certain facts must be true. You need to be able to prove that:
  1. The defendant owed your loved one a duty to keep them safe from harm
  2. The defendant failed that duty either through their action or inaction
  3. It was this breach that caused your loved one to lose their life
  4. As the person filling the wrongful death suit, you have experienced damages as a result of the breach of duty

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.

You undoubtedly have experienced a number of overwhelming emotions about losing your loved one in a preventable accident. In order to make the responsible party pay for their actions, 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 life, file a wrongful death suit. In order to increase your chance of winning your O’Fallon, IL wrongful death claim and to determine whether you qualify to file a claim, call upon the expert O’Fallon, IL wrongful death attorneys of Burger Law. We 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 O’Fallon, IL is a powerful step for countless mourning families. Burger Law’s wrongful death attorneys in O’Fallon, IL recognize the importance of your suit and have the legal acumen and dedication to get your family the best outcome and negotiate the best amount of compensation.

Our O’Fallon, 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 accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Wrongful death

How Your Wrongful Death Attorney O’Fallon, IL Can Help Recover Damages

Legally, families of wrongful death victims are given a way to collect damages and make the person responsible pay for their fatal negligence. Damages to successful wrongful death claimants are typically awarded as monetary compensation. The amount of money awarded relies upon many variables. As well-practiced wrongful death attorneys, your Burger Law wrongful death attorney in O’Fallon, IL will work hard and apply his knowledge to calculate the full value of your damages. Regardless of whether we reach a settlement through negotiation or mediation or in an extensive jury trial, your Burger Law wrongful death attorney in O’Fallon, IL will depict how this tragic experience has affected you,, your family, and your loved one prior to their passing.

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:

• The decedent’s medical bills and treatment costs prior to their death
• End of life expenses, such as memorial services and burial costs
• The pain and suffering your family member experienced 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 a mother and the main caretaker of two young children or looking after an adult family member with disabilities

Because of the various damages that can play a role, your wrongful death case value can be difficult to determine and understand. What was their age and life expectancy? What services and support did they provide to their family? Did they have any dependents? Did their life end in a mere accident or an overt act of violence? Did they suffer extensively before their death or did they die shortly after the event took place? Many facts of the decedent’s family, lifestyle, and circumstances of the accident will be considered in determining the value of your claim.

Need more guidance before hiring a lawyer for your O’Fallon wrongful death case or have questions during the legal process? Check out some of the books Gary Burger has published on this topic, like this book on Absolutely Essential Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Lawyer or Settle Your Case.

Wrongful Death Attorney in O’Fallon, IL | Burger Law

The wrongful death attorney in O’Fallon, IL on your case should be accomplished in this area of law and have extensive experience and success in cases similar to yours. Burger Law’s wrongful death lawyers go the extra mile, exhausting all leads in calculating all damages from your case and proving the extent of the defendant’s negligence in the accident leading to the death of your loved one. Hire a Burger Law wrongful death attorney in O’Fallon, IL to lead the fight for you and your family and fight for the full compensation you deserve.

Take the first step toward winning your family’s wrongful death suit by contacting a Burger Law wrongful death attorney in O’Fallon, IL today. Let us put our extensive skill, knowledge, and dedication 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 keep the memory of your loved one alive. As your wrongful death attorneys, Burger Law views our commitment as your advisor and legal advocate very seriously and will not stop fighting until we win for you and your family. Speak to one of 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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