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(314) 500-HURTA terrible accident has hurt your family. Your family has lost a loved one, and you don’t know what do to next, or how to get justice for your lost loved one. Burger Law is a personal injury law firm in Springfield that always puts the needs of our clients and families first, and will always pursue the maximum settlement and judgement for your family. We will fight to protect your loved one’s memory is protected, and ensure that company or individual who caused your loved one’s passing is held fully liable for their terrible actions. Our Firm will use its full resources to fight for your family.
Wrongful Death claims are never easy. Life threatening accidents don’t just happen by chance. There are always signs and records that point to a history of negligence that shows that the individual or business that caused the passing of your loved one could have taken steps to prevent the accident, but didn’t. We will fight to make sure that they are held responsible to the fullest extent of the law, and we won’t settle for anything less than a full recovery for your family.
Gary Burger and Burger Law are a team of wrongful death lawyers who understand how devastating it can be to lose a family member, and fight hard for Springfield families who are affected by these tragedies. We can fight for your family, and we can hold those who caused your loved one’s death accountable. We don’t charge any fees unless we win your family’s claim. Call us at your earliest convenience at 1-314-648-8348, or use this form HERE.
Wrongful Death Attorney Springfield, IL, 62629
Wrongful Death Suits give the family of the deceased the right to seek compensation and recovery against those who have caused the untimely death of a loved one. These types of lawsuits give families legal recourse to hold an individual or business accountable for the death of a loved one. So what does this mean? If your family member had lived, they would have been able to pursue a personal injury claim, and the responsible party would have been legally required to pay for the damages they caused.
In Missouri, wrongful death claims are dictated by Statute 537.090 which sets who can sue, what they can sue for, and how any recovery or settlement is dispersed and what liens can be set against it.
In Illinois, wrongful death suits are dictated by Statute 740 ILCS 180 – Wrongful Death Act.
Through these laws, your family can seek judgment and a subsequent recovery against those responsible for your loved one’s death. Protecting evidence in a claim involving death is critically important. Our Springfield attorneys will know how to protect your family’s claim by securing the evidence, how to depose the defendant, and how to guarantee that those responsible for the passing of your family member are fully punished for their negligent and reckless actions. If your family needs guidance during this time, please call us at 1-314-648-8348, or use this form HERE. We can help your family get the justice, compensation, and recovery it deserves.
Wrongful Death Lawyer in Springfield, IL, 62629
As stated previously, a wrongful death claim is applicable when your loved one passed due to injuries, whereas, had they lived, they could have sued for the damages. There are many different areas that a wrongful death claim can arise from. Here are a few of the wrongful death claims we’ve successfully taken on:
Truck Accident Wrongful Death Claim – In this lawsuit, we proved that the company and the driver were both negligent, and were able to win a great settlement for our clients as well as handle the family’s probate matters so that their recovery was protected.
Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Claim – In this case, we were able to prove that the general medical practice that saw our client acted negligently in regards to the symptoms he was experiencing and that they acted negligently by not administering the proper tests to determine a diagnoses.
Nursing Home Negligence Wrongful Death Claim – Injuries sustained during an accident don’t always cause immediate death. Complications or injuries that come after an accident can nearly always be attributed to the accident. Our client passed from subsequent illnesses due to the injury, and we held the nursing home fully liable for their actions.
Wrongful Death due to Fentanyl – This drug, in large amounts, can be fatal. The company responsible for the creation of the patches neglected to tell the users that the use of the patches could lead to fatal overdoses of the drug. We were able to prove that the company, Janssen Pharmaceuticals acted negligently, and were able to settle the claim for a large, confidential amount.
Opioid Overdose Wrongful Death Claim – Opioids and opioid overdoses are a serious threat to the country. Doctors often get kickbacks for prescribing opioids, and thus prescribe the dangerous drugs more often. Our Firm aggressively fights these companies. Here is a short video on the Misrepresentation of Opioids:
Wrongful Death Attorney in Springfield, IL, 62629
No amount of money or compensation will ever replace your lost loved one. Our Personal Injury Lawyers in Springfield will take on your family’s wrongful death claim and make sure that the business or individual that caused the death of your loved is held fully accountable to the law. Here are several types of recoveries that your family can pursue:
This list does not include everything that your family may be able to recover. We understand that your loved one’s passing is difficult. We want to help you and your family receive all of the compensation and financial recovery that you deserve. When you’re ready to talk, we can help. Call or Contact our Wrongful Death Lawyers in Springfield.
Wrongful Death Attorney Springfield, IL, 62629
State laws typically determine who can or cannot bring a wrongful death claim. This will differ from state to state, but is typically uniform across the US.
In Missouri, Statute 537.080 dictates who can bring a wrongful death lawsuit.
Here is the statute for Illinois.
Here is a breakdown of who can file a wrongful death claim, and who is allowed to benefit from a wrongful death suit:
If you have any questions regarding who can file a wrongful death suit, what your family stands to recover, or how a Wrongful Death Lawyer in Springfield can help your claim, please call our Personal Injury Law Firm at 1-314-648-8348, or fill out this contact form HERE.
We also provide legally counseling and guidance to these areas of personal injury law:
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