Wrongful Death Claims

Seeking Justice After The Loss Of A Loved One

When someone dies, it is almost always painful and stressful for their family members. When it is clear that their death happened because of someone else’s negligence or deliberate malicious act, survivors might also feel a driving desire to see justice served.

The pain of losing a loved one may never go away entirely, but a family’s ability to file a lawsuit will. Illinois has a statute of limitations for filing wrongful death cases. Generally, a lawyer can help with these cases for approximately a year after a person has passed away. While this may seem like a lot of time initially, it can pass very quickly.

At Swanson & Sackett, P.C, we don’t want to push families who are struggling with a loss, but we do want to help them deal with the financial and emotional aftermath that an unexpected death creates. By starting early, we’ll be able to move through the case at a comfortable pace and work to negotiate a settlement without a lot of fanfare. Some fights prove to be harder than others, however. In these cases, we’ll get ourselves and our clients prepared to fight in court.

Even if the family member does not feel like “making the responsible person pay,” it is important to talk to an attorney to begin the process as soon as possible in order to allow for a full investigation and a more reliable account of what happened.

In the midst of the pain and turmoil that comes with losing a loved one, having the peace of mind that your legal needs are in competent hands can be invaluable. Whether it be a car, workplace, or construction accident, a faulty product, or just blatant negligence, the attorneys at Swanson and Sackett, P.C. are more than willing to help you shoulder the stress that comes with the financial and legal aftermath. Our attorneys take a team approach to our wrongful death cases. Because we are full-service law firm, we can help at each step of the process, including representation on probate matters.