Wrongful Death

Across our country, it seems a month doesn’t go by without another news headline reporting on the wrongful death of a citizen at the hands of our nation’s police officers. High profile wrongful death cases in cities like Baltimore, Ferguson, and New York City highlight some of the many incidents plaguing our streets. Just last…

In the United States, more than 1.4 million adults older than 65 live in a nursing home, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This number is predicted to rise to about 3 million by 2030 as an aging population lives longer. With the rise in an aging population, abuse against…

When a loved one has been wronged, filing a suit against the negligent party can seem confusing. In the course of pre-litigation, it might become evident that a wrongful death suit may be brought against another individual or business. Wrongful death may be brought against a negligent party if the other party caused the untimely…

The following is a guest post by Chicago wrongful death attorneys at Dolan Law Offices: There are few, if any, events in life as traumatic and difficult as the death of a loved one. Yet, the sudden death of a family member is only made worse when it is caused by the reckless, negligent behavior…