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WRONGFUL DEATH
An action for "wrongful
death" occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence or
misconduct of another individual, company or entity. In such instances,
the decedent's survivors or estate may bring a lawsuit for wrongful
death. In many instances, wrongful death claims arise from motor vehicle
accidents. Other circumstances may involve airplane accidents, medical
malpractice, occupational exposure to hazardous conditions or substances,
and nursing home abuse or neglect.
Money damages that may be recoverable by survivors in a wrongful death
cause of action include: 1) Loss for the care, maintenance, support,
services, advice and counsel had the decedent lived; 2) Loss of companionship,
society and consortium; 3) Metal anguish; 4) Loss if inheritance; and
in some cases 5) Punitive damages.
Matters involving wrongful death are always painful and tragic. When
a loved one is killed due to the negligence or wrongful actions of another
person, it is devastating for the surviving family. At Briones, Harvey
& Trevino, located in Homewood, Illinois, our wrongful death lawyers
are sensitive to the tragic circumstances that bring you to us in matters
of wrongful death. We will handle your legal case with experience and
skill, aggressively pursuing all legal remedies and recourse to obtain
the maximum legal judgment to which you are entitled. We will also treat
you with the sensitivity that your case warrants, and with the dignity
and respect that you deserve.
Our firm has successfully handled wrongful death cases involving many
different circumstances. Within the last year, our clients received
two three verdicts and settlements of one million dollars or more. In
May 2003, we settled a wrongful death case against a nursing home. Our
client was not properly cared for and developed a stage four bedsore.
The bedsore became infected and led to her death. We settled the case
in the amount of $1,000,000.00.
In August 2003, we tried a wrongful death/medical malpractice case against
a surgeon and a family practitioner. During an operation to repair a
herniated disc, the surgeon had negligently operated on the wrong area
of the patient's spine. When the patient later went to the family practitioner
due to recurring pain, the family practitioner did not tell the patient
of the surgeon's mistake, instead sending the patient to another surgeon,
who authorized an epidural injection. That injection introduced bacteria
into the patient's spinal column, and killed her. The defendants made
no efforts to settle. We tried this case before a jury, which returned
a verdict of $1,200,000.00 against both
doctors.
In July 2003 we settled a medical malpractice wrongful death case against
the City of Chicago. Our client was 3 years old when her mother died
due to improper dosage of Isoniazid, a drug to prevent Tuberculosis.
The decedent got the drug at a City of Chicago Health Clinic. The City
filed two motions for Summary Judgment and Petitions for Leave to Appeal
to the Appellate and Supreme Courts, all of which we won. The case settled
for $5,250,000.00.
Successful representation in wrongful death cases requires a delicate
balance of legal sophistication, sensitivity and aggressive pursuit
of the right and just result. At Briones, Harvey & Trevino, we have
the experience to understand the many important nuances of the law,
and to use that knowledge and experience to get results on behalf of
our clients.
The result in you case depends on the skill of your attorney and the
quality of your legal representation. If you have lost a loved one because
of the negligent actions or misconduct of another, you need experienced
professional legal advice. We will provide you with quality representation
and treat you with the dignity that you deserve. Contact us today for
a no-cost consultation in English or Spanish and let us help you. We
serve the communities of Country Club Hills, Hazel Crest, Chicago Heights,
Matteson, Markham, South Holland, Harvey as well as Cook, Will, Kankakee,
Lake and DuPage counties and the entire state of Illinois.
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