Wrongful death as a legal term is a death that has been caused by the fault of another person. For example, deaths caused by drunk driving, the manufacture of a defective or dangerous product, the construction of an unsound structure or building, or failing to diagnose a fatal disease may be considered under the law as "wrongful deaths".

Wrongful death lawsuits or claims are generally filed by family members or beneficiaries of the decedent. In some instances, these claims are filed in order to obtain monetary damages to cover the earnings the deceased person would have provided. Other damages that may be recovered include:

• Expense associated with the death, e.g., medical and funeral.
• Lost benefits, such as insurance, from the death
• Loss of inheritance from an untimely death
• Pain, suffering or mental anguish suffered by the survivor of the decedent
• Loss of companionship, care or protection
• Punitive damages, intended to punish wrongdoers and prevent them from harming others

Levin & Perconti has successfully handled numerous wrongful death cases and recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for victims and their families.

If you live in the Chicago area, and a loved one has suffered a wrongful death, you may be eligible to receive compensation under the law. Call us at 312-332-2872 or contact us online for a FREE consultation.