Edwardsville Wrongful Death Attorney

Losing someone you loved is devastating. The grief, shock, and sense of loss can be overwhelming. When you learn that your loved one’s death was caused by another person’s negligence or wrongdoing, the pain can feel unbearable.

The Illinois wrongful death act provides a legal framework allowing surviving family members to hold negligent parties accountable and recover compensation. You need an experienced Edwardsville wrongful death attorney to help you navigate the legal process and help you secure the full compensation you are entitled to.

At Miller & Hine, our Edwardsville wrongful death attorneys have the compassion, experience, and skills to protect your rights and help you secure the maximum possible compensation for your damages.

Call (314) 413-2053 or complete the short form on our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your wrongful death claim.

Why Choose Miller & Hine Attorneys At Law

• Our wrongful death attorneys have protected the rights of injury victims and their families for over 50 years.
• We have a proven track record of helping our clients maximize compensation.
• We handle your wrongful death claim on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees until we successfully recover compensation for your family.
• We understand that no amount of money can ever compensate for your loss. However, we know that recovering financial compensation can help ease some of the burdens caused by your loved one’s death, and we want to help you secure the full compensation you are owed.

Are You Eligible To Recover Compensation?

Under the Illinois Wrongful Death Act, wrongful death lawsuits must be brought by the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate. You cannot simply file a wrongful death lawsuit as a surviving family member.

The personal representative is typically designated in the deceased person’s will. If your loved one died without a will or did not name a personal representative, the Probate Court will appoint someone to serve in this role. If the court appoints a representative, it will usually be a close family member such as the surviving spouse or adult child.

The personal representative files the wrongful death lawsuit to recover damages that will be distributed among the eligible beneficiaries.

Eligible beneficiaries are the surviving spouse and children. If there is no surviving spouse or child, the parents and siblings of the deceased become eligible. If there are no surviving spouse, children, parents, or siblings, other family members may be eligible to recover compensation based on their relationship to the deceased and their losses.

Why You Need An Experienced Edwardsville Wrongful Death Attorney

Wrongful death claims can be complex. An experienced Edwardsville wrongful death attorney can investigate your loved one’s death to determine all possible causes and all potentially liable parties. They can take fast action to preserve vital evidence and uncover facts to support your claim.

Your attorney can help establish the existence of all economic and non-economic damages and have them accurately valued so you know what a fair settlement of your claim would be. They can negotiate to settle as quickly as possible. And if a fair settlement is not reached, they can take your case to trial to demand the compensation you deserve.

Schedule a Free Consultation With An Edwardsville Wrongful Death Attorney

If a loved one died because of another person’s negligence or wrongdoing, we want to help. While no amount of money can compensate you for your loss, recovering financial compensation can help ease some of the burdens caused by your loved one’s death.

Our Edwardsville wrongful death attorneys will compassionately guide you through the legal process, hold at-fault parties accountable, and help you secure the maximum possible compensation for your damages. Call (314) 413-2053, or visit our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your Edwardsville wrongful death claim.