Wrongful Death

In the realm of law and justice, few matters are as emotionally charged and legally complex as wrongful death suits. These legal actions stem from the profound loss of a loved one due to another party’s negligence, misconduct, or deliberate...

Most people have a rather general idea of what a wrongful death lawsuit is. Wrongful death in Illinois is a death caused by another person’s negligence. With the help of a Chicago wrongful death lawyer, a claim can be brought...

In the state of Illinois, if you’ve lost a loved one because of another person’s negligence – in a traffic crash or in any other type of deadly accident – the success of your wrongful death lawsuit may depend on...

Phillips Law Offices Announces it Has Obtained a 5-Million-Dollar Wrongful Death Settlement on Behalf of the Family of a Beloved and Devoted Husband and Father. On September 8, 2015, the Plaintiff, a 53-year-old electrician, was installing electrical conduit from a...

“Loss of consortium” is a legal claim for damages suffered by the spouse or another immediate relative of a person who has been injured or killed as a result of a defendant’s negligent, intentional, or otherwise wrongful act or acts....

When someone is accused of contributing to the death of someone through their negligent actions, they may face two different types of charges.  The criminal charges will argue that a crime has been committed, and the person that broke the...