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 Will 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 Will 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 Will County, IL - The Will County Bar Association in Joliet, IL, sponsors a lawyer referral service. Private attorneys that practice within Joliet and throughout Will County serve on different panels depending on their experience in a particular practice area. The stated purpose of the program is to "assist the general public by providing a way in which any person who can afford to pay a reasonable fee for legal services may be referred to a qualified member of the bar." In exchange for a nominal $15 consultation fee, you will receive a 30 minute office consultation with the attorney to discuss the case and the attorney fees needed for additional representation.