Chicago Wrongful Death Attorney

When someone is killed as a result of negligence or misconduct of another, the surviving members of the victim’s family can sue for wrongful death. The suit can be brought against the person or persons responsible, as well as public agencies such as a city, school, or hospital. A claim may arise from situations such as medical malpractice, occupational exposure to hazardous conditions, or criminal behavior. Every year there are over 90,000 deaths as a result of malpractice in the United States.

A Chicago wrongful death lawyer seeks to obtain damages on behalf of the family. These damages include medical and funeral expenses, loss of anticipated earnings, pain and suffering, and loss of benefits. There is a specified amount of time the lawsuit must be filed in as well as certain elements that need to be met. It is important to consult an experienced injury attorney if a loved one has died after an accident or injury to determine your options and be aware of all the damages that can be awarded.

Other factors that determine the amount rewarded in a wrongful death case include:

Medical bills resulting from the accident
Damaged personal property
Loss of insurance benefits and income
Financial burden of dependents
Grief and loss of companionship
Funeral Expenses
Punitive damages to punish the defendant for their wrongdoing

The Horwitz Law Group will work with you personally to determine the amount is worth; our Chicago wrongful death lawyers will fight to get you every penny you deserve. Call us today for your free initial consultation at 312-641-9200.

Remember, if we don’t win your case, our services are absolutely FREE!

Meet Your
Winning Team

MARK J. HORWITZ

Managing Partner

JARED J. DUGGAN

Managing Attorney

ANGIE GALAVIZ

Legal Assistant

LAURINE SARGENT

Legal Assistant

Case Results

$6,900,000.00

for a motor vehicle wrongful death case.

$5,300,000.00

for a 75-year-old woman who suffered an above the knee amputation due to being run over by a private school bus.

$4,500,000.00

for a young lady who was run over by a private waste hauling company while crossing the street.

$3,600,000.00

for a trucking accident resulting in the death of the driver.

$3,000,000.00

for a 70 year old man who died, without any living relatives, seven months after being hit by a car while crossing the street.

$2,300,000.00

for a client whose family was killed by a street sweeper that ran a red light.

$2,100,000.00

for a client injured in a 2005 Metra train derailment case.

$1,600,000.00

for a minor rear-ended on an expressway in Kankakee.

$1,400,000.00

for a premises liability accident resulting in below the knee amputation.

$1,200,000.00

for a woman who was hit by a car while crossing the street.

$1,197,000.00

for a client who was injured on the CTA red line train.

$900,000.00

for a bicyclist hit by a car.

$800,000.00

for a passenger injured in a rideshare rollover accident.

$750,000.00

for a rideshare accident injury.

$600,000.00

for a low-speed rear-end accident.

$500,000.00

for injuries in a van accident pulling a trailer.

$500,000.00

for a minor injured in a ride-share accident.

$495,000.00

for a pedestrian injured due to a sidewalk defect.

$350,000.00

for a passenger injured in a rideshare rollover accident.

$289,000.00

for a driver injured in an auto accident.

$270,000.00

for injuries from a right-turning truck.

$260,000.00

for a family injured in an auto accident.

$255,000.00

for a law enforcement officer rear-ended by a truck.

$250,000.00

for a motorcyclist rear-ended.

$233,000.00

for an individual injured by a dog.

$225,000.00

for a bicyclist hit by a car while crossing the street.

$201,000.00

for a driver rear-ended on the expressway.

$175,000.00

for a client who had lawyers at another law firm trying to settle the accident case for only $60,000.

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