When your loved one has died because of the carelessness or negligence of another person, you can be at a loss as to how to best protect your interests. No amount of money can bring your loved one back, but your losses can be devastating. You may have lost the support of the primary breadwinner in your family. The loss of companionship can leave you feeling lost and can take most of the joy and happiness out of your life. You want an experienced lawyer to help you understand your rights and options; someone who will help you take the necessary steps to protect your future.
At Cavanagh Law Group, we know from experience the devastation that a wrongful or accidental death can have on family members. Our firm has built a strong reputation for obtaining positive results for our clients, including individuals and families seeking legal assistance in the aftermath of a wrongful death. We have successfully negotiated many settlements and obtained numerous verdicts that exceed $1 million. Our partner, Timothy J. Cavanagh, has been named one of the top 500 plaintiffs' lawyers in the United States by Lawdragon magazine, and we have received an AV*-rating through Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Rating System from our colleagues in the legal profession.
For a confidential consultation, contact us by e-mail or call our office in Chicago, Illinois, at 312-425-1900. Your first meeting is without cost or obligation.
Our wrongful death practice
We understand the complex emotions that can arise in a wrongful death case. We will be aggressive when protecting your rights, but compassionate in all our dealings with you. We handle wrongful death claims arising out of a variety of circumstances, including:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Nursing home neglect or abuse
- Asbestos-related deaths
- Workplace deaths
We will help you seek compensation for all your losses, including income or support, medical expenses the deceased incurred, and funeral or burial expenses.
It's important to note that the stories and cases reported on this blog are not meant to implicitly or explicitly depict cases actively handled by our firm. In most cases, the blog will simply be covering cases similar to those we are interested in handling.
Contact Cavanagh Law Group
To set up a private meeting, contact us online or call us at 312-425-1900. Your first consultation is free of charge.
*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories: legal ability and general ethical standards.
