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Wrongful Death Lawsuits
- Maximizing Total Recovery in Illinois Wrongful Death and Survival Actions - Part 4
- Maximizing Total Recovery in Illinois Wrongful Death and Survival Actions - Part 3
- Maximizing Total Recovery in Wrongful Death and Survival Actions - Part 2
- Maximizing Recovery in Illinois Wrongful Death and Survival Suits - Part 1
- Overview of Illinois wrongful death suits
Are punitive damages available in wrongful death suits?
A: No, Illinois law does not allow punitive damages to be recovered in wrongful death suits. Once a person passes away -- even for reasons unrelated to the accident -- the opportunity to pursue a punitive damage claim is no longer available.
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The Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C.
5215 Old Orchard Road
Suite 710
Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: 312.263.1080
Fax: 312.263.0153
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5215 Old Orchard Road
Suite 710
Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: 312.263.1080
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- The Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C.
- 5215 Old Orchard Road
Suite 710
Skokie, IL 60077 - Phone: 312.263.1080
- Fax: 312.263.0153
- Get Directions
- * By Appointment Only
- 5215 Old Orchard Road
Suite 710
Skokie, IL 60077 - Phone: 312.263.1080
- Get Directions
