Wrongful Death

Helping With Your Wrongful Death Claim

Losing a loved one through the negligence of another person or entity can be one of the most painful experiences in a person's life. Following the fatal accident, families may not think immediately about legal action, choosing instead to focus on the grieving process. Pursuing legal action in the form of a wrongful death claim may be advisable for many situations. A lawyer from Cogan & McNabola, P.C. can discuss with you the advisability of pursuing a wrongful death claim. We can handle the legal affairs while you and your family focus on grieving and healing.

Please call Cogan & McNabola, P.C. at 312-629-2900 or toll-free 1-800-704-2900 to arrange a consultation with one of our attorneys.

There are various options and legal remedies available to family members and heirs who have lost a loved one through the negligence of another person or entity. The following are examples of recoveries we have made on behalf of our clients who have lost a family member in tragic circumstances.

· $11.4 Million
Plaintiff was having a cervical fusion revision at Northwestern Memorial Hospital when his head dropped from neutral to 80 degrees, causing an injury to his cervical cord. He was rendered a ventilator dependent quadriplegic for 2 years and subsequently died from his injuries. The healthcare defendants claimed a pin tip on the headholder device fractured, causing the catastrophe. The hospital threw away the pin tips, then sued the product defendants. Both plaintiffs and the product defendants had spoliation claims against the healthcare defendants.

· $6.5 Million
A 46 year-old construction worker fell through a roof and suffered extensive orthopedic and internal injuries. He received the wrong medication in the emergency room. As a result, the bleeding from his injuries worsened causing his death. After a two-week jury trial, a Cook County jury returned a verdict in favor of the wife and two adult children.

· $5.3 Million
A 12 year-old girl was admitted into a local Chicago hospital with a severe injury to her windpipe. Lawyers for the family alleged that the surgical residents were careless in failing to properly manage her airway, allowing the condition to deteriorate overnight; and in attempting to perform an intubation at bedside rather than in a controlled operating room setting. The girl died at the hospital. A Cook County jury returned a verdict in favor of the girl's family.

If you have lost a family member or loved one as a result of an accident or because of someone else's carelessness, please contact our firm to learn how we can help you.