Loss of Spouse

Compensation for Spousal Death

If you have recently lost your husband or wife in a fatal accident, you are going through one of the most traumatic events life has to offer. You have to deal with uncertainties — How will you survive without spousal support? Who will manage the household matters your spouse always attended to? How will you raise children as a single parent? You also, daily, face one certainty — the finality of death.

As personal injury attorneys, we help relieve our clients of their legal and financial burdens, providing them with the support they need to move forward and the powerful legal advocacy necessary to recover full compensation for their losses. If your spouse's fatal injury was the result of the negligence of another, you may be entitled to compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit.

Under Illinois law, a surviving husband or wife can, following a spousal death, demand compensation for the following: medical and funeral expenses, loss of benefits and future income and, loss of companionship (loss of consortium). The amount of the settlement or jury award will take into consideration the age and earning potential of your spouse.

Spousal death claim — free consultation

If your husband or wife died as a result of the negligence of an individual or a company, it is important to begin an investigation as soon as possible. Our attorneys work with scientific experts to demonstrate the causes of death in circumstances involving car accidents, medical malpractice and workplace accidents.

We promise you that if you contact our office regarding a wrongful death claim, our lawyers and staff members will handle your inquiry with sensitivity. Please feel welcome to call, toll free, 1-800-Lawyers or e-mail our Chicago, Illinois, personal injury firm, Lane & Lane, LLC, to arrange a complimentary, confidential consultation.