subject: What Is Chicago Wrongful Death? [print this page] A wrongful death lawsuit is an action filed in court when the wrongful conduct of a person, a company, or some other entity results in the death of another person. Such lawsuits are generally based on state statute, and may allow the close relatives of a person who died as a result of such a wrongful act to recover monetary damages for lost financial and emotional support. Usually, the victims surviving spouse, children, beneficiaries or dependents bring such a lawsuit. The wrongful act may be based on a negligent act, a reckless act, or even a deliberate act, such as murder. Prosecution of the alleged wrongdoer in criminal court does not preclude a private, wrongful death suit.
Some lawyers advance all costs of suit in their wrongful death cases and they charge no attorney fees unless they obtain a recovery on your behalf.
In Chicago, Medical Malpractice is a leading cause of wrongful death and is a serious issue in our hospitals. Hundreds of thousands of people die from medical malpractice related injuries in a single year. There are many different ways that a wrongful death may occur as a result of medical malpractice, for example:
* Surgical Malpractice
* Diagnosis Error
* Bacterial Infection
* Birth Injury
* Medication Error
* Auto accident
* Nursing home negligence
But there are countless other circumstances under which a wrongful death may also occur. Basically, if someone's wrongful actions caused injuries that resulted in your loved one's death, then that is a wrongful death. Do not hesitate to enlist the help of a medical malpractice attorney. If the circumstances surrounding your relatives death are considered a wrongful death, then Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyers are always there to help.
