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Among the most devastating civil claims is wrongful death, which can be the result of everything from car accidents to medical malpractice. Losing a loved one unexpectedly because of someone else’s negligence is especially heinous, and the surviving family deserves an avenue to compensation. An Aurora, IL wrongful death attorney can help you understand the legal process for filing a claim, including who can bring it to the court, what they can recover, and how the award is distributed.
State law dictates who can file a wrongful death claim in court. According to the Illinois Wrongful Death Act, a personal representative of the deceased person’s estate, commonly known as the estate executor, must bring the claim to court. If your loved one died without a will or estate plan and had no appointed executor, the court can appoint one. That person or agency would be responsible for filing the wrongful death claim and carrying out the responsibilities related to overseeing the estate.
Dealing with a combative insurance company in the wake of a devastating car accident can be a frustrating task. The adjusters assigned to investigate claims are typically expected to protect the company’s best interests – namely, its bottom line – and the more severe the accident and damages, the more likely you are to experience bad faith tactics. Learn more about how to recognize when an insurer is acting in bad faith, and contact an experienced Kane County, IL car accident attorney if you think it is happening with your claim.
Illinois's mandatory vehicle insurance requirements are designed to ensure that you have coverage for all possible damages through the at-fault party’s provider in the event of an accident. Ideally, you would file a claim, and the insurer would send you a check for an amount that meets the demands of your claim, covering all recoverable losses, such as medical expenses and lost wages. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, and sometimes the tactics adjusters use to avoid paying your claim are more subtle than others.
In Illinois, most employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to protect both the employee and the employer in the event of an accident, mostly removing the question of liability. If you suffer an injury on the job and have to file a workers’ compensation claim, the law also protects you from retaliation. Unfortunately, employers sometimes find a way to push back, often indirectly, but an experienced Aurora, IL workers’ compensation attorney can help you identify retaliation after a workers’ comp claim and hold your boss accountable.
Sometimes, employer retaliation is blatantly obvious. If your boss terminates your employment after you filed a claim, you can likely determine that it was intentional. Other ways they may retaliate that are not as easily recognizable include:
Dog bite incidents can have serious physical, emotional, and financial consequences, leaving victims wondering how they will pay for medical expenses, lost wages, and more. In Illinois, premises accidents, like dog bite cases, are governed by specific laws designed to hold the at-fault party responsible for the resulting damages. If you were bitten by someone’s dog and sustained significant injuries, a knowledgeable Aurora premises accident attorney can explain the avenues to justice and compensation available in your case.
In personal injury cases involving dog bites, states generally either apply one-bite laws or strict liability laws. In a one-bite law state, you often have to prove that the owner was careless with their dog. However, in a strict liability state, dog owners are liable any time their dog bites someone on public or private property, as long as the person was lawfully present.
Despite the pain associated with it, giving birth is meant to be one of the most joyful days of your life. Your health and the health of your baby are in the hands of doctors and other medical staff that you trust. No one anticipates a birth injury. However, they do happen, and sometimes they happen as the result of negligent healthcare workers.
If you or your baby suffered an injury during birth because of someone else’s reckless care, you may have the chance to recover damages through a medical malpractice claim. An Illinois birth injury attorney can guide you through the legal requirements to file a lawsuit and help you build a strong case.
Some birth injuries to the baby can result from unavoidable medical complications and would not qualify as medical malpractice. Injuries that may warrant a personal injury claim include:
Determining liability in a truck accident case can be more complicated than other auto accidents. It often requires a thorough investigation into the crash, sometimes with assistance from outside experts. If you recently suffered an injury or lost a loved one in an accident involving a commercial truck, an Aurora, IL truck accident attorney can help you navigate the personal injury claim process and ensure you claim all financial compensation available to you.
The first step in determining liability in any auto accident is to find the cause of the crash. Equipment failure or poorly marked road construction can lead to accidents that may not pin liability on the truck driver. However, if they were acting carelessly, for example, by speeding or making unsafe lane changes, and those actions resulted in a crash, they could be liable.
Many people eat at a restaurant every week. Some make it more of a daily habit. From fast-food places and neighborhood bar-and-grills to fine dining, Chicagoland has a wide variety of restaurants to choose from. When you decide where to dine, you expect to enter a well-maintained dining area and eat safely prepared food. You also expect to be safe both inside and out.
When you think about accidents, you probably do not consider restaurants and bars as a prime location. If you are harmed in one, though, you may be entitled to compensation. One of our knowledgeable Aurora, IL premises liability attorneys can tell you if you qualify and help with your claim.
Property owners, managers, and occupiers have to use reasonable care to keep their premises safe for visitors and guests. The Illinois Premises Liability Act holds those parties accountable for negligence that causes injuries or harm to others who are legally on the property. Trespassers typically do not benefit from this law, although young children are often not considered trespassers.
In 2023, 2.6 million nonfatal workplace illnesses and injuries were reported by private industry employers in the U.S. Workers who become ill or sustain injuries while on the job should receive workers’ compensation benefits to cover their medical expenses, part of their lost income, and other qualifying losses. Like any other type of insurance company, workers’ comp insurance providers do not like paying claims. One way to reduce their payments is to attempt to force injured or ill workers to return to work too soon.
If you experience a workplace injury or illness, we hope you are able to recover fully before returning to work. If your employer or the workers’ comp insurance company tries to make you return before your doctor releases you, one of our knowledgeable Aurora, IL workers’ comp attorneys can help.
On March 9th, 2025, a four-vehicle collision seriously injured two people and killed two more in Kane County. According to reports, a driver was trying to avoid hitting a deer, swerving into oncoming traffic. One of the vehicles involved in the multiple-car accident caught on fire, and its driver sustained fractures and severe burns. After being pulled from his burning vehicle, he was airlifted to a nearby hospital. Two occupants of another vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene, with the driver of that car also airlifted due to serious injuries.
No one can control when and where deer and other wildlife enter roadways. However, if a driver swerves to avoid a deer and hits another vehicle, he or she could be held liable for any resulting injuries and fatalities. Car accident cases like these are complicated, so it is best to work with an experienced Aurora, IL personal injury attorney who can take decisive action on your behalf.
Recent local news headlines have reported at least two accidents at area construction sites. On January 22nd, a worker at the Barack Obama Presidential Center construction site on the South Side of Chicago fell down a ventilation shaft, sustaining injuries. On February 25th, one worker died and another was injured at a construction site on the West Side when the crane they were working on hit a live electrical line.
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the U.S. If you are injured in a construction accident, your employer’s workers’ compensation policy should provide benefits to cover your medical expenses and other losses. However, if a third party was responsible for your injury, you may also qualify to pursue a personal injury claim. Working with an experienced Aurora, IL construction accident lawyer who handles both types of claims can make the process easier and maximize your compensation.
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