Wrongful Death: Coles County Man Dies While Standing Near Accident Scene on I-57

Illinois accident lawyer Barry G. Doyle comments on a unique double car accident that resulted in a Coles County man's death on highway I-57

Mother's Day Weekend: Tragic West-Side Car Accident Kills 4 Chicago Moms

Illinois accident lawyer Barry G. Doyle comments on a Mother's Day car accident that resulted in the death of 4 young moms on Lake St. near Cicero Ave, Chicago.

UPDATE - Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Street Sweeping Company in April’s Orland Park Auto Accident

Update on an Orland Park auto accident that claimed the lives of 3 family members. The surviving family files an Illinois wrongful death lawsuit.

Widow Suing Rapper For Wrongful Death of Her Husband

Illinois wrongful death lawyer Barry G. Doyle comments on a widow suing a popular rapper for the wrongful death of her husband that happened over 7 years ago.

$6 Million Awarded to Family in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Illinois accident lawyer Barry G. Doyle comments on a recent verdict of a wrongful death lawsuit for a 17yr old girl was hit by a drunk driver in Harlem IL.

Northwestern Law Student Killed by Drunk Driver

Illinois accident lawyer Barry G. Doyle comments on a recent hit-and-run accident where a drunk driver killed a Northwestern law student.

Man Pleads Guilty to DUI In Fatal April Car-Horse Crash

Attorney Barry Doyle explains that a man may be named a defendant in a future wrongful death lawsuit after pleading guilty to DUI in a fatal car-horse accident.

Man Charged in Fatal Auto Accident From Two Years Ago

The Wheaton Police Department reopened the case of a fatal car crash in 2009, arresting a man they believe to have been behind the wheel at the crash.

Arrest Warrant Issued For June Chicago Fatal Hit-and-Run Suspect

Police have issued an arrest warrant for the driver who struck and killed a Chicago Lawn girl on June 14. Her family could file a wrongful death lawsuit.

What Qualifies As Wrongful Death?

You may be wondering what qualifies as wrongful death and if you have a case for an Illinois wrongful death lawsuit. If a loved one has died in a wrongful death accident, a Chicago personal injury attorney from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file an Illinois wrongful death claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.

Damages in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

You may be wondering how damages work and what damages can be received in a wrongful death lawsuit. If you’ve lost a loved one to a wrongful death accident, a Chicago personal injury attorney from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file your wrongful death claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.

Who benefits from survival action damages?

In a wrongful death lawsuit the entire settlement is not always paid out directly to the next of kin or beneficiaries. The Chicago wrongful death lawyers at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can explain how to structure your settlement to seek damages under the proper actions. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.

Who benefits from wrongful death action damages?

The damages received from a wrongful death action portion of a wrongful death lawsuit are the ones that directly benefit the next of kin. The Chicago wrongful death lawyers at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can explain the differences in benefits with a wrongful death claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.

Executor Responsibilities & Illinois Wrongful Death Claims

If you have lost a family member as the result of a wrongful death accident, you may need a qualified attorney to represent your interests. An experienced Chicago wrongful death lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can provide you with a free case evaluation. – (312) 263-1080

Illinois Wrongful Death Claims & Comparative Negligence

Learn more about how comparative negligence may impact your Illinois wrongful death claim. An experienced Chicago wrongful death lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can provide you with a free case evaluation – (312) 263-1080

Illinois Wrongful Death Claim & Trucking Accidents

If you have lost a family member due to a trucking accident, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim. An experienced Chicago wrongful death lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can provide you with a free case evaluation. – (312) 263-1080

Illinois Wrongful Death Claim & Types of Wrongful Death Suits

If you have lost a family member as a result of an accident, you need expert advice. An experienced Chicago wrongful death lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can provide you with a free case evaluation. – (312) 263-1080

Responsibilities of Filing an Illinois Wrongful Death Lawsuit

If you’ve lost a loved one in a wrongful death accident you may be eligible to file an Illinois wrongful death lawsuit. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. are experienced Chicago wrongful death lawyers that can help you address the responsibilities associated with filing a wrongful death claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – (312) 263-1080

Who Files an Illinois Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Family members, appointed parties and even companies may be eligible to file an Illinois wrongful death lawsuit. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. are experienced Chicago wrongful death lawyers that can determine who is eligible to file on behalf of your loved one. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – (312) 263-1080

Facts and Figures for Fatal Car Accidents in Illinois

Illinois was 10th in the nation for number of fatal car accidents in 2008 – even after improving from the previous year. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. are there to help victims’ families during this tragic time. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – (312) 263-1080

Criminal Charges in Fatal Car Accidents

If a fatal car accident was caused by negligence by the surviving driver(s) they may be held liable for criminal charges. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. are experienced Chicago wrongful death lawyers that can help your family if you have suffered the loss of a loved one. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – (312) 263-1080

Common Types of Wrongful Death Claims

An experienced Chicago wrongful death lawyer who has helped many cases can list common types of wrongful deaths. The wrongful death lawyers at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. are here to listen and offer legal assistance to family members after the loss of a loved one. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – (312) 263-1080

Contributory Negligence in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Claims

When filing a wrongful death lawsuit, one of the main factors the judge and jury look at is the degree of contributory negligence. The lawyers at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. have the experience to know how to help prove your claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – (312) 263-1080

Chicao Police Department expands use of Tasers

The Chicago Police Department has placed a Taser in every squad car, even though they have been linked to the wrongful deaths of several who have been shot by them and to injuries suffered by several police officers during training.

Executive killed in motorcycle accident

A banking and real estate executive was killed in a motorcycle accident last week in Florida.  The wrongful death motorcycle accident happened when a Jeep failed to yield the right of way while making a left turn.

When considering the damages in any wrongful death suit, one of the key elements of compensation for the next of kin is the economic losses.  When the person killed is a high-level earner as was apparently the case in this accident, one thing that must be done is to carefully quantify the extent of the losses.  This is something that may require the assistance of an economist as an expert witness.

Also, the likelihood in this case is that the driver of the Jeep did not carry sufficient liability insurance to make good on  the damages caused by this car accident with a motorcycle.  This would be true even where he had $100,000 in insurance coverage.

Because there was not likely enough liability insurance, the family of the man killed will probably be making an underinsured motorist claim on their own policy, assuming that they carried full coverage on the family's vehicle at adequate levels of coverage.