Wrongful Death LawyerIllinois
We will Fight for your Family’s Rights and the Memory of your Loved One.
Wrongful Death Lawyer Illinois. Your family’s way of life has been affected. Your loved one has passed, and now you are suffering and not sure what to do, or how your family is going to fight against the business or individual who caused the death of your loved one. Burger Law is a personal injury law firm in Illinois that fights for the rights and recoveries of families who have lost loved ones due to negligence. We will help your family honor the memory of your loved one, and ensure that the company or individual who caused your loved one’s passing is held fully liable for their terrible actions. We will help your family at this difficult time.
Wrongful Death claims are never easy. No one should ever lose a loved one because of an accident that is caused by another’s negligence. There is always a trail of facts or reports that show negligence on the part of the business or individual who is responsible for your loved one’s death. Their actions were negligent and reckless, and we will make sure that they pay for your loved one’s passing.
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 Illinois families who are affected by these tragedies. We don’t accept anything less than the maximum amount recoverable under the law, and we will always place the needs of you and your family first. We don’t charge any fees unless we win your family’s claim. Call us at your earliest convenience at 314-542-2222, or use this form HERE.
Gary Burger | Trial Attorney
Gary Burger is devoted to helping injury victims recover from devastating accidents in Missouri and Illinois. Gary practices all areas of personal injury law and has been successful in providing financial recovery while aiding in the protection of our clients’ future.
Wrongful Death Lawyer Illinois – Recent Success
With any type of legal claim, results matter. You want to know that your giving your case to the best possible lawyer, and the they’re going to fight hard to make sure that your family recieves 100% of the recovery and compensation you deserve. A Wrongful Death Lawyer saying they’re the best is one thing, a lawyer with client testimonials and results that can prove it is another. Here are several of our most recent victories as well as client testimonials:
- $5 Million Settlement Truck Accident Settlement
- Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice
- Drug Pharmacy Settlement
- Work Related Wrongful Death Accident
- Failure to Diagnose Settlement
Wrongful Death Lawyer Illinois – Additional Resources
Frequently Asked Questions About Wrongful Death
Find answers to common questions related to Wrongful Death lawsuits and Personal Injury claims of all types.
How do I start a Wrongful Death Claim?
Wrongful Death Attorney Illinois
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 suits allow families to pursue legal action and judgments against the party or parties responsible for the passing of a family member. So what does this mean? If your loved one had not passed, they would have been able to sue for their injuries, and the negligent party would be liable for any type of payments or recoveries that your loved one could have pursued.
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.
These laws give you and your family the right to seek suit against those who caused the wrongful death of your loved one. Protecting evidence in a claim involving death is critically important. Our Illinois attorneys will know how to protect your family’s claim by securing the evidence, how to depose the defendant, and how to ensure that those responsible for the death of your loved one are fully punished to the maximum extent of the law. If you and your loved ones need help holding the party responsible for your loved one’s death accountable, please call us at 1-314-542-2222, or use this form HERE. We can help your family get the justice, compensation, and recovery it deserves.
When can my Family Start a Wrongful Death Claim?
Wrongful Death Lawyer in Illinois
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 several different ways this claim can be pursued. 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 tests that would have proved the client’s illness were not administered.
Nursing Home Negligence Wrongful Death Claim – Sometimes a person will pass years after an accident. Had the accident not happened, the additional complications would have never arisen. We made sure that the nursing home was held fully responsible for the injuries they caused to our client, and the illness that caused her death.
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 – Opioid overdoses and the overprescription of opioids is a serious problem in the US. Pharmaceutical companies push these addictive drugs on doctors and patients and get the users hooked on the drug. We fight to make sure these companies pay for their negligent acts. Here is a short video on the Misrepresentation of Opioids:
What can my family Recover in a Wrongful Death Suit?
Wrongful Death Attorney in Illinois
No amount of money or compensation will ever replace your lost loved one. Our Personal Injury Lawyers in Illinois 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:
- Loss of Income
- Loss of Companionship
- Loss of Instruction to Children
- Guidance
- Counseling
- Funeral Expenses
This list is not the full list of the recoveries you may be entitled to. We understand that your loved one’s passing is difficult. We are going to fight hard to make sure your rights are protected and that your family is taken care of. When you’re ready to talk, we can help. Call or Contact our Wrongful Death Lawyers in Illinois.
Who can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Wrongful Death Attorney Illinois
State laws designate who can pursue 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:
- Wife/Husband – Significant Other.
- Children of the disceased.
- Grandchildren of the Disceased, or even great grandchildren.
- Parent’s can file wrongful death for the loss of a child.
- If no Spouses, parents or children are available to recover, then a Sibling can bring a wrongful death claim.
- In rare cases, the children of sibilings can pursue a wrongful death claim.
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 Illinois can help your claim, please call our Personal Injury Law Firm at 1-314-542-2222, or fill out this contact form HERE.
Burger Law Practice Areas
We also provide legally counseling and guidance to these areas of personal injury law:
Case Results
$5,000,000 Settlement – Father Killed by Reckless Truck Driver
Personal Injury Lawyer, Gary Burger and Burger Law represented a family of a man killed in a wreck with a tractor trailer in a wrongful death case. In the early morning hours of June 15, 2013, our client was...Continue ReadingWrongful Death and Medical Malpractice Case – R.I.P Timothy Frymire
We represent the family of Timothy Frymire in a wrongful death and medical malpractice action against a general medical practice in Wayne County, Missouri. Tim was a wonderful young man who died on August 1, 2013 at the age of 20....Continue ReadingLarge Confidential SETTLEMENT Against a Large Pharmacy for Drug Liability
Our client was a victim of a mislabeled dose of medication. Even though no amount of money can replace the life that was lost, Gary fought hard against the corporation’s hired guns to get the family of our client...Continue ReadingWork-Related Wrongful Death Accident – $1,000,000 Settlement
In this case, a reckless driver struck and killed a tow truck driver who was helping a stranded motorist. The experienced trial attorneys at Burger Law had to litigate against an insurance policy that denied coverage because the driver...Continue ReadingConfidential Cash Settlement for Failure to Diagnose Appropriately
We represented the wife and family of Steven Jones, a gentlemen who went to Barnes Hospital because he was having chest pains and associated symptoms. They failed to do appropriate studies to diagnose him. He did not have a...Continue ReadingGreat Settlement for Lost Chance of Survival case
Katherine Bendyke should have been diagnosed with cancer and her primary doctor failed to make the correct diagnosis and treat her for her cancer. This caused her to significantly lose her chance to survive this, and she ultimately did...Continue ReadingLarge Settlement for Family of an Elderly Woman who Suffered Nursing Home Abuse
We recently settled the case for Peccola Tippett, who was dropped and sustained injuries at a local nursing home. Peccola was in her eighties and had significant health issues. However, she should not have been dropped. This caused a...Continue ReadingConfidential Settlement Obtained for Wrongful Death Case due to Fentanyl
We represented the daughter of Sonja Douglas. She was taking Fentanyl prescribed by Janssen Pharmaceuticals pursuant to doctor’s orders. Fentanyl is a highly effective and toxic pain reliever that is put in patches and stuck to the skin and...Continue ReadingLarge Cash Settlement for Wrongful Death Victim by Drug Manufacturer
We represented the family of Robert Althage, who died because of St. Louis-based KV Pharmaceuticals and Ethex Corporation’s failure to put the right amount of morphine in their morphine sulfate tablets. These drugs were recalled by KV Pharmaceuticals and...Continue Reading
