A person's poor decisions can sometimes lead to another person's death. The person who died cannot act to recover for injuries and seek justice in civil courts in DuPage County, Illinois.
The victim's family, however, can pursue a wrongful death action. In a wrongful death case, the deceased person's loved ones may seek to recover money damages for that person's death, including hospital bills, funeral and burial expenses and loss of support.
Depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances, the loved ones may also be able to recover for loss of consortium in a wrongful death action brought in or near DuPage County, Illinois.
The AAJ is committed to promoting a fair and effective civil justice system while supporting the work of attorneys representing plaintiffs.
Lawyer Referral Service in DuPage County - The DuPage County Bar Association sponsors a Lawyer Referral and Mediation Service from its offices in Wheaton, Illinois. The lawyer referral service helps individuals and businesses find an attorney throughout DuPage County and the surrounding areas. Attorneys that participate in the service are pre-screened for their area of concentration in more than 35 different practice areas. For a nominal referral fee, you can talk with the attorney during a 30 minute consultation at no additional charge.