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Motor vehicle accidents can change your life forever in a matter of seconds. Tens of thousands of Americans die in motor vehicle accidents every year and many more suffer severe or catastrophic injuries. Apart from the devastation of losing a loved one in a crash, surviving victims and their families may never fully recover from the physical and emotional impacts of the accident. Sometimes, these crashes are unavoidable, but more often than not, motor vehicle accidents are caused by the mistake or negligence of one of the drivers involved. A little more vigilance, a little more caution, and it all could have been avoided. TYPES OF MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS The process of accident claims varies depending on the type of motor vehicle involved, especially if a corporation owned the vehicle. We know the unique challenges of these categories of motor vehicle accidents and are ready to represent any individual hurt in: Car accidents Truck accidents Motorcycle accidents Boating Accidents Bus Accidents Accidents with Commercial Vehicles Pedestrian Accidents Our experienced Chicago injury lawyers at Sklare Law Group understand how much these accidents affect the lives of the victims and their families. We represent innocent people who suffered severe injuries as a result of another driver’s negligence and misconduct. We know how to successfully pursue the justice and compensation you deserve. If you've been hurt in a motor vehicle accident, we urge you to speak with our injury attorneys as soon as possible. Please call the Sklare Law Group today at (800) LAW-0300 for a FREE consultation. We serve clients throughout Northern Illinois including Chicago, Cicero, Berwyn, and Oak Park. There are many factors that come into play during a motor vehicle accident claim, and it’s important for you to know these details: What to Do After an Accident Illinois Motor Vehicle Accident Laws Uber and Lyft Accidents Bus Accidents Common Causes of Motor Vehicle Accidents Why It’s Important to Have a Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer Represent You Motor vehicle accidents have a jarring effect on everyone involved. Time seems to slow down and speed up all at once, and shock may leave you thinking your injuries are minimal. You should be prepared for an auto or truck or other motor vehicle accident and follow these steps: Seek Medical Attention Immediately: No matter how minor your accident is if anyone seems injured, or sustained a head, neck or back injury, you need to call emergency personnel to ensure you are indeed safe and out of immediate medical danger. Contact the Police: In any accident, you will need to call the police in order to file an accident report. Whatever you do, do not leave the scene of the accident. It’s vital that you wait for a police officer to arrive to go over the details of the crash. However, if severe injuries are involved, going to the hospital is your top priority. Exchange Information With the Other Driver: While you wait for the authorities to arrive, take this time to exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver(s). This should include: Name Driver’s license numbers License plate numbers Insurance companies Insurance policy numbers Make, model, year of all vehicles Vehicle identification numbers (VIN) Photograph the Damage: Use your phone to document the damage to your vehicle and the other driver’s vehicle. This will help immensely when it comes to dealing with both insurance companies. Our lawyers can use the photographs to reconstruct the accident and determine what circumstances may have led to the accident in the first place. Keep Track of Your Losses, Expenses and Injuries: Your car may be damaged or totaled, which is important to document, but your injuries can quickly add up, as well as any emotional distress caused by the traumatic event. Keep close track of your medical expenses, and see a medical professional for any injuries you notice in the days or weeks following the accident. Your damages could also include: Lost wages Permanent disability Loss of quality of life Pain and suffering Mental anguish ILLINOIS MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT LAWS Each state has specific laws regarding motor vehicle accidents and who is at fault. Illinois is a “fault” state when it comes to car insurance and lawsuits, meaning the party (driver) found to be responsible for the accident is held liable for paying for any damages incurred by the driver not at fault. Essentially, the driver that is found to be at fault must pay for your injuries and any property damage from the accident. You can begin this process by filing a claim with your insurance company, and a representative will then approach the at-fault driver’s insurance company.

All personal injuries are serious and have a far-reaching impact on your life and the lives of your loved ones. This is the core focus of our practice at Sklare Law Group. All of our clients deserve individual attention and representation. Still, some injuries are more devastating than others. Catastrophic injuries severely affect the quality of life of the victim, and their lives will never be the same. They will forever struggle with work, income, relationships and self-care. Some victims will never again know a day without pain. All because another party behaved negligently and failed to live up to the basic duties we all have to each other. This is unacceptable. Our personal injury lawyers are prepared to fight for you and the compensation you deserve for your catastrophic injury. Whether it’s the fault of an employer, a manufacturer or the actions of another individual, we will aggressively pursue your case and ensure you have the means to pay for any past, present or future medical expenses as well as any pain and suffering you and your family have endured. If you've suffered a catastrophic personal injury in the Chicago, Illinois area, our lawyers want to help. Please call Sklare Law Group today at (800) LAW-0300 for a FREE case evaluation. Catastrophic personal injuries involve a number of long-term problems resulting from an accident. It’s important to know the details of cases involving these injuries such as: What is a Catastrophic Personal Injury? Examples of Catastrophic Injuries Causes of Catastrophic Injuries Burn Injuries Levels and Types of Burn Injuries Brain Injuries Spinal Cord Injuries Amputations Recovering Compensation For a Catastrophic Injury How Sklare Law Group Can Help WHAT IS A CATASTROPHIC PERSONAL INJURY? Catastrophic injuries cause permanent disability or disfigurement.The term catastrophic injury is used for injuries that will permanently impact the lives of the victim and their loved ones. There is not a specific definition when it comes to these injuries, but there are a number of factors that come together to constitute one. Catastrophic injury typically includes long-term or permanent disability and disfigurement. These types of claims seek higher amounts of compensation because the victim’s life is forever changed. Long-lasting disabilities, be they mental or physical, can impact your ability to work, cause relationships to fail and often involve costly medical treatments and medications that need to be followed for the rest of your life. In addition, you may need to make alterations to your house to accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices. Severe disfigurement can cause mental distress and affect your ability to maintain a job or relationship. Disfigured victim’s suffer significantly with the emotional side effects of disfigurement and may even be afraid to go out in public. Additionally, treatments for disfigurement injuries (such as those from a fire, chemical or amputation) are expensive. For example, skin grafting or artificial limbs. EXAMPLES OF CATASTROPHIC INJURIES The human body is remarkable and remarkably resilient. It can take an extraordinary amount of punishment and keep on ticking. So, when it suffers a truly catastrophic personal injury, you know the accident that caused the injury was serious. Specific examples of catastrophic personal injuries that our clients have suffered include: ANCHOR LINK Burn injuries Brain injuries Spinal cord injuries Amputations Treating these injuries requires extensive medical care from skilled, dedicated medical professionals. Such care isn't cheap, especially when the treatments and therapy involved go on for the rest of your life. This makes the pursuit of compensation all the more important. COMMON CAUSES OF CATASTROPHIC INJURIES There's something undeniably frustrating about suffering a catastrophic injury as a result of someone else's mistake. You do everything right, act according to the laws and you still have to live with immense pain because someone else failed to show you the same courtesy. Negligence can take many specific forms. Our attorneys have helped clients who suffered these devastating injuries in: Truck accidents Car accidents Motorcycle accidents Boating accidents Construction accidents Slip and Fall accidents Work-Related accidents Catastrophic injuries can be caused by the accidents listed above, but they may also occur due to medical malpractice or any number of negligent circumstances. If you have a long-term or permanent injury from an accident, the best way to find out if you have a viable claim is to discuss your case with our experienced lawyers in Chicago. BURN INJURY LAWYERS Chicago Burn Injury Attorneys - Sklare LawWhen a person sustains a burn injury, often times it can cause life-changing disfigurement, expensive medical treatment bills, as well as the emotional distress that goes along with it.

Under Illinois' personal injury law, property owners have certain obligations toward those who lawfully visit that property. You are expected to ensure that your home or business meets reasonable standards of safety. It's understood that people can make mistakes and get hurt on another person's property through their own mistakes and not the negligence of the property owner. But such negligence does exist, and it can seriously hurt an innocent victim. Our experienced premises liability lawyers can help if you suffered an injury while on property belonging to another person or organization. If you need a premises liability in the Chicago, Illinois area, please call the Sklare Law Group today at 312-263-0771 for a free consultation. WHAT IS PREMISES LIABILITY? Think of a Chicago-area big box store – a Target, a Wal-Mart, whichever your prefer. Now imagine the actual physical store – the walls, the ceiling, the floors and all of the equipment and material inside of it. Premises liability law is concerned with the safety of the physical building and all surrounding property (parking lots, loading docks, etc.). Under the relevant laws, the owners of the big box store and its facilities must ensure that the building is safe and poses no danger to those who enter it lawfully. What exactly does this mean? Here are some specific examples of cases that fall under premises liability: Slip and fall cases, such as those relating to wet floors or snowy, ice-covered sidewalks Insufficient security, leading to criminal action that results in an injury to an innocent person Poorly stocked merchandise falling on customers Insufficient lighting General poor maintenance of facilities Now, we're using a massive big box store for this example, but these obligations apply to everyone who owns property, including home owners. If someone is legally on your property, they have a right to expect reasonable precautions have been taken to keep the property safe. Does your injury make for a viable premises liability case? You might not think so, but many clients are surprised to learn that they have a case. The only way to know for sure is to arrange a free consultation with our attorneys to discuss your story. If you want to speak with our experienced premises liability lawyers in Chicago, Illinois, please call the Sklare Law Group today at 312-263-0771 for a free consultation.

Dogs are great companions, and the vast majority of dogs are pleasant, charming creatures who would never deliberately harm a person. However, the fact remains that, in some truly unfortunate cases, dogs do attack people, and the resulting injuries can be quite serious. However much one might love dogs, these victims deserve compensation for their injuries. That's where our firm comes in. Our experienced dog bite lawyers can pursue the compensation you deserve as the victim of a dog bite attack. We'll treat your case with the seriousness it deserves. If you've been the victim of a dog attack in the Chicago, Illinois area, you should speak with our lawyers as soon as possible. Please call the Sklare Law Group today at 312-263-0771 for a free consultation. WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT DOG BITE CASES We understand you might have some reluctance about pursuing a dog bite claim, especially when the owner of the dog is a friend or neighbor. You don't want to seem litigious, and it's "just" a dog bite, right? However understandable this instinct might be, you have to protect yourself, your finances and your legal rights. The injuries from a dog bite attack can be serious, and treating them is often expensive. Here's what you should know about dog bite cases: Illinois has a strict liability law for dog attacks. This means that the owner of the dog cannot use lack of negligence as a defense. If the dog attacked you, the owner is responsible. There are essentially two defenses under the state's dog bite law: provocation and trespassing. If you were provoking a dog before its attack, or if you were not legally on the property where the dog attacked you, the owner might avoid liability. Most dog bite claims are filed against insurance companies. You don't have to worry about bankrupting your neighbor, even if he or she is named in the suit. Does your dog bite attack qualify for legal action? The only way to know for sure is to arrange a free consultation with our attorneys. We will discuss your case, evaluate it and help you determine if legal action is right for you. If you need an experienced Chicago, Illinois dog bite lawyer, please call the Sklare Law Group today at 312-263-0771 for a free consultation.

Most employees injured on the job are owed workers' compensation benefits. With a short list of exceptions, most Illinois employers are required to carry this type of no-fault insurance. Are your benefits being delayed or denied? Are you unsure how to apply for the benefits? Are you wondering if you have any other options for pursuing work injury compensation? The experienced attorneys at the Sklare Law Group can answer all of these questions and others. For a free case review, please call our Chicago, Illinois law firm at 312-263-0771 WHAT IS WORKERS' COMPENSATION? Workers' compensation is an insurance system. The requirements and regulations are defined by state law. Workers' comp laws vary from state to state. The vast majority of Illinois employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance for their employees. This work injury insurance pays for necessary medical care and replaces a portion of your wages while you are unable to work. It releases you and your employer from issues of fault: You cannot sue your employer and your employer cannot deny your benefits if the injury is your fault. Although it must be said that there are always extenuating circumstances. For example, if you were found to be intoxicated at the time of injury, or are found to have intentionally injured yourself, then benefits will likely be rightfully denied. But in the majority of cases, this no-fault insurance provides benefits to injured employees regardless of issues of who caused the accident that injured you. COMMON WORKPLACE INJURIES The following are examples of things that may lead to work injury: Falls Slips and trips Fires Explosions Chemical spills Electrocution Motor vehicle accidents Contact with or getting struck by objects Workplace violence Animal attacks Dangerous equipment Repetitive motions Toxic exposure Chemical exposure The injuries themselves run the gamut. Brain injuries, repetitive stress trauma, spine injury, burns and diseases like mesothelioma are all potential work injury claims. If you are unsure whether your injury qualifies you for benefits, we urge you to call the Sklare Law Group. We will sort out all the details so you don't have to. CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS Workplace accident in Chicago with broken beamWork injury claims filed by construction workers are quite common. It's a dangerous job industry and, in 2015, the private construction industry had the most fatalities among all industries in Illinois at a total of 38 deaths.1 The Bureau of Labor Statistics said the largest portion of fatalities – 12 – were caused by falls, slips and trips. The following are common causes of construction accidents: Scaffolding collapse or falls from scaffolding Fires and explosions Electrocutions Accidents with company vehicles Accidents involving company equipment and tools Crane collapse or other accidents involving cranes Falling objects or objects that in some other way strike the worker As an injured construction worker, you can rely on the attorneys at the Sklare Law Group to provide the clear, complete information you need and deserve. Workers' compensation may be the right way to pay for your medical care and replace a portion of your lost wages if you are unable to work. MEDICAL PAYMENTS AND MEDICAL CARE Workers' comp insurance pays for your medical needs following the injury, including: Medical care necessary to treat and/or cure the work injury or illness Emergency care Surgery Physical therapy Chiropractic care Medications Prosthetics Wheelchair Necessary home modifications required because of the injury You need effective medical care in order to move forward with your life and, hopefully, to get back to doing your job once you have healed. Workers' compensation makes it possible to get this medical care without causing financial burdens and medical debt. REPLACEMENT OF LOST WAGES AND OTHER BENEFITS In addition to paying for medical care, workers' compensation replaces a portion of your lost wages through the following benefits: Temporary total disability (TTD) benefits. TTD benefits are provided while you are unable to work. You will continue to receive these benefits – at 66 and 2/3% of your average weekly wage – until your doctor says you have reached maximum medical improvement, or until you have returned to work. Temporary partial disability (TPD) benefits. TPD benefits are provided if you are recovering from an injury or illness but still able to perform light work duties for reduced pay. These payments continue until you return to full work duties or until your doctor says you have reached maximum medical improvement.

Think of the trust you place in your doctor or other medical professional. This is one of those rare cases where you are literally placing your life in the hands of another person. Most doctors take that obligation seriously and treat their patients with professionalism and skill. However, even doctors can make a mistake. And when the mistake takes place during a high-stakes medical procedure, an innocent patient can suffer a catastrophic personal injury. Even more tragically, tens of thousands of Americans lose their lives every year as the result of avoidable medical errors. Our experienced medical malpractice lawyers can help you with your difficult, complicated case. If you've suffered an injury as a result of medical malpractice in the Chicago, Illinois area, please call the Sklare Law Group today at 312-263-0771 for a free consultation. EXAMPLES OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Every medical malpractice lawyer has to have an uncomfortable conversation with a grieving family at some point in their careers. The law recognizes that medicine is a complex, tricky practice, and whenever you're dealing with a sick or injured person, there's a chance that a tragic result might occur. And not every tragic result is a case of medical malpractice. Sometimes, a medical professional can do everything right, but tragedy still results. In these cases, there is no medical malpractice claim to be pursued. However, medical professionals are expected to adhere to certain "standards of care" in diagnosing and treating their patients. A standard of care is a widely accepted procedure that a reasonable medical professional would be expected to follow in a specific circumstance. Medical malpractice law is based around these standards: Violating one of them could be a cause for a medical malpractice claim. Specific examples of medical malpractice include: Birth injuries Surgical errors Misdiagnoses Leaving surgical instruments in patients Causing damage to surrounding tissue during a procedure Does your case qualify for a medical malpractice claim? Answering this question requires both skill and experience. Medical malpractice cases are exceptionally complex – they involve difficult questions of both law and medicine. Our medical malpractice lawyers have been grappling with these questions for decades. You can trust us to make a sound, reasonable recommendation as to the wisdom of legal action. If you're looking for an experienced medical malpractice lawyer in or around Chicago, Illinois, please call the Sklare Law Group today at 312-263-0771 for a free consultation.

When you check your loved one into a Chicago-area nursing home facility, you expect your loved ones to be treated with care and respect. Nursing homes have obligations to their residents, chief among them keeping their residents safe. Many nursing home staffers are caring, committed individuals who work hard for their elderly charges. However, negligence and abuse are constants in too many nursing homes, as even a cursory look at the news will reveal. Our nursing home abuse lawyers will fight for your loved ones if they've suffered a personal injury as the result of negligence or outright violence in their nursing home. Such abuse is never acceptable. If your loved one has experienced nursing home abuse in the Chicago, Illinois area, please call the Sklare Law Group today at 312-263-0771 for a free consultation. ABUSE AND NEGLIGENCE When we think about nursing home residents suffering injuries in their facilities, we tend to talk in terms of "abuse." And there's no doubt that outright physical abuse is depressingly common in these facilities. However, negligence is almost as big a problem. Nursing homes are for-profit facilities, and many of them are part of massive, multi-state empires run by far-flung corporations. The profit motive is a powerful thing, and facility administrators are often incentivized to cut costs to the bone in a way that leaves residents paying the price. In these situations, nursing home staffers aren't explicitly abusive, but they're under-paid, under-trained and lack the resources to properly care for their residents. Specific examples of such negligence and abuse include: Bed Sores Falls Due to Lack of Supervision Medical malpractice Physical Violence Sexual Abuse Dehydration and Malnutrition Abuse of Restraints and Other Medical Tools Financial Exploitation None of these situations are acceptable. Nursing homes must invest the resources necessary to provide their residents with the safe, comfortable environment they deserve. Accountability is a crucial element of this, and our nursing home abuse lawyers further the cause of accountability by holding to account those facilities that, through abuse or negligence, hurt their residents. If you need an experienced nursing home abuse lawyer in the Chicagoland area of Illinois, please call the Sklare Law Group today at 312-263-0771 for a free consultation.

Construction sites can be dangerous places. This is why you do everything right and take every precaution – you wear your safety gear, you keep an eye out for potential dangers and you watch your co-workers' backs. Unfortunately, doing all of this won't necessarily protect you from anyone else's negligence. There are a number of ways recklessness on a construction site can result in a severe personal injury. Our experienced construction accident attorneys can help you pursue the compensation you deserve. We know how devastating these accidents can be, and we can help you in this difficult time. If you need an experienced construction accident attorney in the Chicago, Illinois area, please call the Sklare Law Group today at 312-263-0771 for a free consultation. CAUSES OF CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS You can walk through Chicago on any given day and see construction sites that are hives of activity. A big city is defined by its construction, and Chicago is no different. We need this difficult, dangerous work if our city is to continue to grow and thrive. But while there's an irremovable element of danger in every construction site, that doesn't mean injuries there should be accepted or acceptable. As an employee on a construction site, you do valuable work, and your health and wellbeing should be protected. Sadly, many construction workers are hurt by: Falling building material Electric shocks Slip and falls Burn injuries Falls from high places These injuries are devastating, and they often make it impossible to continue working in construction. As such, compensation is vital. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS? In Illinois, most workplace injuries are handled through the workers' compensation system. If you're hurt on the job, you can file a workers' comp claim and receive benefits. However, you forego the right to pursue a legal claim through the courts. Construction accidents are unique, however. Under state law, injured employees are allowed to file a lawsuit for a workplace injury if the injury was caused by a negligent third party – that is, by an individual or organization outside of your employer. And construction sites have many, many third parties. Every construction site has vehicles trundling through, independent contractors working on their tasks, suppliers bringing in equipment and more. If one of these parties causes an accident that hurt you, a personal injury claim might be an option. The only way to know for sure is to speak with our construction accident lawyers as soon as possible. We'll determine if you have a viable legal claim, or if the workers' compensation system is your appropriate venue. If you're looking for an attorney with experience in the unique world of construction accidents in the Chicago, Illinois area, please call the Sklare Law Group today at 312-263-0771 for a free consultation.

When you purchase a product, you have the right to a number of expectations. One of those is the expectation that the product will work as advertised and do what you purchased it to do. If used properly, the product shouldn't hurt you. Unfortunately, too many companies betray this responsibility and create products that hurt innocent customers. Our product liability lawyers at the Sklare Law Group can help you pursue compensation for the personal injury you suffered as a result of a defective product. Large companies should not be able to get away with shoddy design and manufacturing practices. If you've been hurt by a defective product in the Chicago, Illinois area, please call our attorneys today at 312-263-0771 for a free consultation. DANGEROUS PRODUCTS Product liability cases tend to fall into three broad categories: defective design, defective manufacturing and failure to properly warn or label. These labels are fairly easy to understand. A poorly designed product is fundamentally flawed, as the basic design was inadequate and posed a danger to customers. A poorly manufactured product might have a sound design, but cheap manufacturing processes resulted in a dangerous product. And a “failure to warn or label” case involves products that are designed and manufactured properly, but, by their danger, can pose a danger to users. This could be acceptable, depending on the nature of the danger, but companies are obligated to provide clear warning of this danger on the product's packaging. DEFECTIVE VEHICLE PARTS A modern automobile is a remarkably complex machine. It has thousands of moving parts, and everything in the car must interact perfectly. If something goes wrong, the car might fail to work properly. Of course, the most frightening thing to consider is a malfunction that occurs when your car is going 75 MPH on a local highway packed with traffic. There's no margin for error here, and a sudden mechanical issue can prove lethal. Common defective vehicle parts include: Tires Brakes Airbags Engine parts Electronic equipment Windshields Ignition switches The manufacturers and installers of these parts are expected to adhere to standards of safety and durability. When these parties fail to live up to their responsibilities, victims suffer the consequence, and there is serious legal liability. Our experienced lawyers know how to investigate your case, find the true cause of your injuries and pursue compensation from the responsible parties. Often times, an auto accident which seems to be caused by human error is, in fact, the result of a defective part. DEFECTIVE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Defective Drugs | Chicago LawyersPrescription drugs have become a multi-billion dollar industry. That number explodes when you consider over-the-counter medications you can buy at Target or your local grocery store. It's the rare person who doesn't take some kind of medication, either prescribed by a doctor or purchased over the counter. And there's no doubt that modern America has the ability to treat a huge number of conditions through simple medication. But, when drug manufacturing is exposed to the profit motive, the incentive to cut corners is always there. And, as our product liability lawyers have seen time and again, many pharmaceutical companies are unable to resist this temptation. When corners are cut in the manufacture or design of medications, innocent patients suffer the consequences – and they're often severe. If you've been hurt by a defective drug in the Chicago, Illinois area, please call the Sklare Law Group today at 312-263-0771 for a free consultation. EXAMPLES OF DEFECTIVE DRUGS Medications work through some very complicated mechanisms that take place deep within your body. These mechanisms are quite sensitive, and even the slightest error in design or manufacture can result in devastating side effects. Finding a way to, for example, cure a headache or treat diabetes without doing lasting damage to the rest of the body is a non-negotiable task for any drug manufacturer. When drug manufacturers make mistakes, the results can be fatal. As the victim of such a mistake, you deserve vigorous legal representation. Common examples of defective drugs include: Anti-depressants Diet pills Birth control medications Over-the-counter drugs such as Tylenol or Aspirin Sadly, the list of drugs that have posed serious health risks to those who take them is quite extensive, and can't be fully replicated here. Cases involving defective drugs are quite complicated, as they include complicated medical issues and often cross jurisdictional boundaries. These cases often require class actions or multi-district litigation efforts. Our defective drug lawyers will discuss your case with you and determine a course of action that's right for you.

The loss of a loved one is a tragic event, and when that loss is due to the negligence of another person and is something that could have been prevented, it is absolutely devastating. Wrongful death occurs when the life of an individual is taken due to the willful or negligent act of another. If you have experienced the wrongful death of a loved one, it is critical that you contact an experienced attorney immediately. At Sklare Law Group, our Illinois wrongful death attorneys are committed to getting you and your family the justice that you rightfully deserve. We offer free consultations and same-day appointments, as well as weekend and evening appointments. To schedule a free case review, contact our Chicago practice at 312-263-0771 today. Wrongful death is caused by someone else's negligence or intentional actions. Negligence is commonly the direct cause of the fatality in the types of claims our attorneys handle. That means the party responsible acted in a reckless or careless manner, was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or did not follow standard protocol, and as a result caused someone else's death. These claims involve a multitude of factors. If you have lost a loved one in this traumatic way, you need an experienced, knowledgeable and skilled lawyer on your side. At Sklare Law Group, we can investigate your claim to determine cause and fault. When you become our client, we do not stop fighting for you until the best possible outcome has been obtained. COMMON CAUSES OF WRONGFUL DEATH Any cause of death could potentially be grounds for a lawsuit, depending on the circumstances. At Sklare Law Group, the most common causes of death in these claims are: Car accidents Motorcycle accidents Truck accidents Pedestrian accidents Bicycle accidents Construction accidents Unsafe premises Boating accidents Defective products Nursing home abuse Medical malpractice Our attorneys have seen a wide range of causes in these claims. The key is to determine if someone else is at fault. In the immediate aftermath of the death, you may have suspicions but feel unsure about fault. Or you may know in your heart that someone else is responsible for your loved one's death. In either scenario we can provide clear answers. After discussing the situation with you, our attorneys can determine whether the conditions for a wrongful death claim exist. WRONGFUL DEATH DAMAGES Illinois wrongful death claimsSo why file a wrongful death claim? Each family has their own reasons. We know that no amount of compensation can undo the tragedy, harm and loss that has befallen you, but a lawsuit handled by our lawyers provides a means of holding accountable those who are responsible. We fight aggressively in pursuit of maximum compensation on your behalf. In the event of a successful recovery, damages may include: Funeral expenses Burial expenses Medical bills Loss of financial contributions Loss of benefits Loss of guidance Loss of companionship If you are considering a wrongful death action, please call our experienced Chicago attorneys at 312-263-0771. Your consultation is completely free and involves no obligation. We want to discuss your situation with you and determine if we can help. We will describe all of your options for what to do next. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? Our attorneys determine the direct cause of your loved one's death. Once we have determined cause, we can determine who ought to be held responsible. In these types of claims, responsible parties are often one of the following: Motorists Truck drivers Doctors Hospital staff Product manufacturers Product designers Landlords Property managers This is certainly not an exhaustive list. Other types of professionals, or even corporations or businesses may be responsible. Sometimes the liable party isn't obvious to the family affected. Rely on us to investigate the circumstances to identify fault. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO FILE A CLAIM? Certain people are eligible to file a claim. The most common are: Spouses Children Parents of a deceased minor child Legal representatives of the deceased's estate Contact us to find out if you can file the claim. We know the relevant Illinois statutes, and as part of your consultation we will make sure you can pursue damages. QUESTIONS ABOUT WRONGFUL DEATH Wrongful death attorney in Chicago ILThe best way to get answers to your questions is to give our law firm a call. We have the answers you need. In the meantime, here are some of the most common: How much time do I have to file a claim? There is a deadline for filing a wrongful death claim, and for all types of civil lawsuits. These are set forth in the statutes of limitation. After the deadline has passed, it is very difficult and sometimes impos