This article begins a series on dealing with Peoria, Illinois wrongful death cases which involve a truck accident. I consider it important to discuss this topic as individuals, understandably, often do not know how to proceed after they’ve lost a loved one. While it is important to go through the grieving process, it can also be important to protect your rights. I am writing this series, therefore, in order to provide information which can help people to understand their predicament. It is also my goal to provide information which will assist with the selection of a personal injury attorney. If you are in need of assistance then contact my office today to speak with a lawyer.
I will be addressing a number of topics over the course of this series. Issues which I will be analyzing include the following:
- How comparative fault laws will impact a wrongful death case
- Calculating damages in such a matter
- How long it may take to settle the case
- What to expect at a trial
These are important topics to address. First, Illinois’ comparative fault laws will apply to a wrongful death case. This means that, unfortunately, the surviving family members may receive less in damages if the victim was partially responsible for the accident. Second, the calculation of damages in such matters is highly complex and will typically involve several experts. Third, disagreements over liability and damages can result in the case taking substantial time to settle. Additional time may also be required in cases involving truck accidents as such matters often involve multiple defendants. Finally, knowing what to expect from the trial process can help the surviving family members in setting reasonable expectations.
A point I will be making in each of these articles is that it is important to retain a personal injury attorney who has the experience and resources necessary to handle such matters. These can be extremely expensive cases to litigate and your attorney will pay these costs up front. Also, issues unique to such matters will need to be dealt with. Your choice of counsel can have a significant impact on the outcome of the case.
I am a Peoria wrongful death lawyer who handles cases involving truck accidents. I believe in standing up for the rights of individuals against large companies. My office strives to provide a high level of service and we look forward to being of assistance. Contact us online or by telephone for an initial consultation. My firm also serves clients in the Illinois cities of Bloomington, Eureka, Galesburg, Morton, Normal, Pekin, Springfield, and Washington.
