Experienced Lawyers for Illinois Wrongful Death Lawsuits
At Patel & Lehman, PC, we bring wrongful death lawsuits in Illinois courts, helping families recover economic damages as the result of a death, as well as compensation for lost income, grief and sorrow, and loss of consortium.
We understand that no amount of money can ever truly replace the loss of a loved one. Taking legal action, however, can help your family gain the necessary resources to pay bills and to go on after the wrongful death of a family member. It can also hold wrongdoers accountable for their negligence, even helping the same harm from happening to others in the future.
Wrongful death cases can be challenging and complex. Unlike other personal injury cases, the victim cannot tell his or her story, it is the attorney's responsibility to build the case. At Patel & Lehman, PC, we often partner with accident reconstruction experts. We also visit the scene of the accident and interview witnesses to get the whole story — making sure your loved one's experience is heard.
For example, in car or truck accident cases we make sure to have traffic light records preserved. We look for the length of skid marks and the road conditions at the accident scene. We will also examine the truck driver's log book to see if the driver violated state or federal laws.
Talk With an Attorney First
If a loved one has been killed in an accident in Illinois, it is critical to talk with an attorney before you talk with the responsible party's insurance company. Insurance companies often have one goal in mind: to keep from paying you money. If you speak to them without representation, they may try to use your words against you.
As soon as the lawyers at Patel & Lehman, PC, take your case, we send insurance companies a letter of representation. Once they know that we represent you, they should never call you directly again — they should just speak with your lawyer.
Contact Patel & Lehman, PC
Contact our Champaign-Urbana and Danville, Illinois, locations by calling us toll free at 888-341-0748, locally at 217-903-4867 or by completing our online contact form to schedule a free consultation with an attorney.
