If You Lost a Loved One, Contact the Hillsboro Wrongful Death Lawyer at the Noll Law Office for Help
Wrongful deaths resulting from personal injury accidents are tragically common in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), unintentional injuries are the third leading cause of death in the United States behind only heart disease and cancer. Of these unintentional deaths, the CDC further reports that poisonings, falls, and motor vehicles deaths are the top three causes of fatal accidents – all which could be caused at a construction site, nursing home, or another’s property in an accident. In Illinois specifically, the Illinois Department of Public Health reports almost 10,500 fatalities caused by accidents in our state. The Hillsboro wrongful death lawyers at the Noll Law Office know that these statistics underscore the devastating impact of preventable accidents on families and communities, as the CDC also reports that the annual cost of fatal accidents in the US is over $2.2 trillion, highlighting the enormous financial burden placed on families in addition to their emotional suffering.
That’s why the compassionate legal team at the Noll Law Office offers families free consultations to learn more about their rights to compensation after the wrongful death of their loved one. They understand that navigating the legal complexities of a wrongful death case while grieving can be overwhelming for families – just as the financial burdens can be. As an experienced Hillsboro wrongful death lawyer, they can provide crucial support, guiding you through the legal process and fighting for the compensation you deserve. To learn more about your rights to compensation and how they can help your family focus on healing while they focus on recovering compensation for your lost loved one, call them today to schedule a free case evaluation by dialing (217) 414-8889.
What is a Wrongful Death in Illinois
Not all deaths following an accident are considered to be a “wrongful death” under the law. Rather, in Illinois a wrongful death is defined as “the death of a person . . . caused by wrongful act, neglect or default, and the act, neglect or default is such as would, if the death had not ensued, have entitled the party injured to maintain an action and recover damages[.]” Said differently, a wrongful death is one where a victim could have had a personal injury claim if he or she had not died.
This is why some wrongful death cases are sometimes referred to as a “case within a case” because a family needs to prove both that a defendant’s actions were negligent and would have allowed for a personal injury claim, and that a victim’s death was related to that victim’s negligence. As such, this makes it more complicated and a family will need to retain an experienced Hillsboro wrongful death lawyer to represent them.
Common Causes of Wrongful Death in Illinois
Although not every death is considered a wrongful death, there are many different types of accidents that could result in serious personal injuries leading to death that may qualify under the definition of the statute. Some of the most common types of accidents that the Noll Law Office can handle for families if a loved one was wrongfully killed include the following:
- Motor vehicle accidents – car accidents, truck wrecks, and motorcycle crashes are leading causes of wrongful death, often resulting from distracted driving, speeding, or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Pedestrian collisions are also on the rise and a very common cause of catastrophic injuries that could become fatal.
- Nursing home neglect, abuse or malpractice – errors by healthcare professionals in a nursing home or long-term care facility could result in the wrongful death of a resident, such as misdiagnosis, delay in transferring to a hospital, medication errors, understaffing, neglect, abuse, or other serious negligence errors that can lead to fatal outcomes.
- Construction accidents – particularly in industries like construction and manufacturing, wrongful deaths from unsafe working conditions or employer negligence are a serious concern and common occurrence. The “fatal four” types of construction accidents include falls from a height, getting hit with an object, caught in-betweens/crushing, and electrocutions – all which are preventable if an employer or contractor protected their workers properly.
- Falls – as one of the leading causes of wrongful deaths, slip and falls or trip and falls are very common causes. They often occur due to the reckless or negligent conduct of a property owner, tenant, or maintainer, especially in the winter or where there are spilled products in stores.
- Many other types of accidents that the Hillsboro wrongful death lawyers at the Noll Law Office could handle for your family.
Did a Loved One Pass Away in an Accident? Call the Hillsboro Wrongful Death Lawyers at the Noll Law Office for Help
Although no amount of compensation can truly make up for the loss of a loved one, a wrongful death lawsuit can provide financial stability and a sense of justice for grieving families. This includes compensation for a loved one’s pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, lost income support, loss of consortium, and other damages that have affected the family in so many ways caused by the wrongful death of a loved one.
Unfortunately, far too many defense lawyers and insurance adjusters will fight back to keep families from recovering the fair value for their loved one’s loss in Illinois. Some may even blame a deceased victim for his or her death, adding insult to injury for a family that is grieving. This is unacceptable, but sadly all too common.
Any family that has lost a loved one in Montgomery County should contact the experienced Hillsboro wrongful death lawyers at the Noll Law Office for help today to learn more about their rights to compensation. The fifth-generation lawyers at the Noll Law Office provide dedicated legal representation to families, taking the weight of a complex lawsuit off of a grieving family’s shoulders and onto theirs, so families can focus on moving forward while their legal team focuses on recovering just compensation. To learn how to get started with the Noll Law Office, contact them today to schedule a free consultation and case evaluation by dialing (217) 414-8889 or by emailing them today.
They understand that this is a difficult time for you and your family, and they will help ease that difficulty the best they can by answering your questions and showing you a path forward. Call today.