Wrongful Death

The Rock Island County wrongful death attorneys at VanDerGinst Law, P.C. understand the pain and frustration which arises when a loved one is killed due to another person's action or negligence. In cases such as these, the term "wrongful death" is the legal term used to classify the tort action committed. A defendant in a wrongful death case can only be found at fault for a death if it can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt their conduct was the cause.

Wrongful death suits differ from criminal actions since they only seek to recover the damages caused by the loss of the deceased. Damages are assessed to compensate family members for their loss and are carefully calculated in a variety of ways. The loss of companionship, future earnings, and related medical and death expenses are just some of the financial factors to consider after the death. A Rock Island County wrongful death lawyer can assist the surviving family in recovering these damages in a wrongful death suit.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury, illness or death, that seems to have been someone else's fault, call VanDerGinst Law at 1-866-843-7367 or click here for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.