Wrongful Death Attorney In Marion - Harrisburg Area

When a loved one dies, most people are understandably consumed with grief rather than worrying about filing a lawsuit. Eventually though, the expenses associated with a loved one's death and the harassment by creditors about those bills become a constant reminder of how unfair and devastating wrongful death can be. To make matters worse, wrongful death claims are notoriously difficult to prove and require expert legal representation to secure a sufficient settlement or verdict.

At Lawler and Lawler, our wrongful death attorneys have offices throughout Southern Illinois in Marion, Harrisburg, Metropolis, Benton and Carbondale. We have spent years handling the burden of wrongful death claim negotiations and legal battles so families can focus on grieving the loss of their loved ones without the extra stress of worrying about statutes of limitations expiring.
Wrongful death can result from a catastrophic car accident, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, criminal behavior, chemical exposure, workplace accidents, and a number of other causes. If an individual or company acts recklessly or negligently, and those actions have led to a death in your family, you will want to consult with a wrongful death lawyer like Raymond Lawler or Bridget Lawyer as soon as possible to begin working on your case. The sooner a lawyer can begin collecting evidence to prove that your loved one's death was the fault of another, the sooner you can begin to heal from the nightmare of your family member's passing. Call for a complimentary consultation today - (618) 997-5555 or click here.
According to the Center for Disease Control, accidents account for more than 130,000 wrongful deaths each year. The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that juries hear more than 2,500 malpractice-related wrongful death cases annually. Many more settle before going to trial, and a number of Illinois wrongful death cases are never known by family members to have been the fault of another person. With the right lawyer, residents of Southern Illinois get an average of 17 percent higher verdicts in medical malpractice wrongful death cases than in any other state, according to data provided by the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
If you have lost a loved one in Marion, Harrisburg, Metropolis, Benton and Carbondale. or the surrounding towns in Southern Illinois, you can consult with one of the experienced wrongful death lawyers at Lawler and Lawler free of charge. Our lawyers work on contingency, meaning that we do not collect any payment from our clients unless we secure justice in their favor. Contact us for your complimentary consultation today - (618) 997-5555 or click here.