Quincy Wrongful Death Attorneys

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Understanding Your Right to Compensation in Illinois

If your loved one has died, their death can be all the more difficult if the death that happened in Illinois was the result of someone's wrongdoing. In these cases, the family of the deceased may have an opportunity to file a wrongful death action.

Wrongful Death Laws in Illinois

Only those who are quite closely related to the decedent, such as parents, spouses, and children, may sue for wrongful death in Quincy.

The law typically states that only immediate family members of the deceased have the power to sue for Wrongful Death.

The result of a winning Wrongful Death lawsuit are damages. These can include money for medical care, lost earnings, funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and sometimes punitive damages.

The law typically states that only immediate family members of the deceased have the power to sue for Wrongful Death.

Illinois Wrongful Death Attorneys Are Prepared to Advise You

Like many other injury cases, there are state statutes of limitations for Wrongful Death cases. If you file your case after this period has come and gone, you might lose any chance at recovery you may have had. Therefore you should contact a Quincy, Illinois Wrongful Death Attorney as soon as possible.

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Life in Quincy

Quincy is nicknamed the "Gem City of Illinois. Perhaps this is so because it lies along the Mississippi River. It is a small city home to about 40,700 people. Interestingly, Quincy used to be the hub for the transportation of riverboats and rail service, connecting many destinations along the river.

Some major corporations located in Quincy include Niemann Foods, Gardner Denver, and Titan Wheel. Other thriving employers include the healthcare industry and school district. Many attorneys also call Quincy home, and practice in many areas of law.

Some popular attractions in Quincy include Temple B'nai Sholom, Quincy Museum, Moorish Castle, Quincy University, and the South Side German Historic District.

All in all, Quincy is a quaint place to live offering its residents small town charm!

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