Wrongful Death and Fatal Accidents

Chicago, Illinois Wrongful Death Attorneys

As a personal injury law firm, McGowan & Hull provides legal help to families during a very tragic time: the aftermath of a fatal accident. We understand that any fatality, particularly one due to someone's carelessness, is unbelievably painful. We understand your emotions can change from day to day, or hour to hour.

Although you are grieving, it is important to take a moment to learn about your legal options. McGowan & Hull provides a free, no-obligation consultation so you can take that first step without worry. Contact us online or call 630-262-0366 or toll free at 800-871-4370 to schedule an appointment. We can discuss the type of accident and whether you should consider a wrongful death claim.

Put Experience on Your Side When It Matters Most

Our lawyers have more than 75 years of combined experience helping individuals and families in greater Chicago and throughout Illinois. You can feel comfortable coming to our firm with this serious legal matter.

We have obtained significant verdicts and settlements on behalf of people who have lost loved ones in fatal accidents. We handle wrongful death claims arising from negligence or wrongdoing in situations such as:

• Motor vehicle accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Dangerous property conditions, including failure to provide adequate security to prevent assaults
• Defective products, including dangerous drugs
• Work-related injuries

Who Can We Help?

Generally, spouses, parents and children can pursue a wrongful death claim in Illinois. McGowan & Hull recognizes that no amount of financial compensation can replace your loss. It is our hope that the compensation you obtain will help deal with the financial hardship that losing a loved one can bring about, so you can move forward with your life. Compensation can be sought for losses such as:

• Loss of future wages and benefits
• Pain, suffering and grief
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of consortium
• Punitive damages

Our firm can offer you sympathetic and effective legal help at this time. If you have any questions or would like to speak to a lawyer about a possible wrongful death claim, Contact us today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. We represent clients in wrongful death cases on a contingency-fee basis, which means that you pay no attorneys' fees unless we recover compensation for you.