Category: Wrongful Death Blog
Spring Grove teen dies after visit to Grayslake dental clinic
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. (July 30, 2025) – A 17-year-old Spring Grove girl died after visiting a dental clinic in Grayslake. According to the Daily Herald, the Grayslake Fire Department responded to a call on July 24 for an “unresponsive patient” at a dentist’s office at 875 E. Washington St. in Grayslake….
5 Most Common Causes of Wrongful Death in Illinois
Understanding the common causes of wrongful death can be crucial if you have lost a loved one in an incident caused by another person or entity in Illinois. Knowing this information can help you determine who may be liable for your loss and better understand the potential value of your…
4 students killed after car crashed into building hosting after-school camp in Chatham, IL
CHATHAM, Ill. (April 29, 2025) – Four students were killed when an SUV crashed into a building hosting an after-school program around 3:20 p.m. on Monday. The collision occurred at the YNOT After School Camp in Chatham, Illinois, about 11 miles south of Springfield, reported FOX News. Illinois State Police…
Woman struck and killed by truck in Gurnee
GURNEE, Ill (April 3, 2025) – A 33-year-old woman was fatally struck by a truck while crossing the street in Gurnee Wednesday night. ABC 7 reports paramedics responded to the 2100 block of North Delany Road around 8:05 p.m. and found a woman who suffered “significant trauma throughout her body,”…
67 Killed After Midair Plane and Helicopter Crash in Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 30, 2025) – On Wednesday night, an American Airlines flight was carrying 64 individuals when it collided midair with an Army Black Hawk helicopter, which had three U.S. service members onboard, over the Potomac River in Washington D.C. All are said to have been killed in the…
DUI-related crash in Oak Lawn leaves one man dead
CHICAGO (January 13, 2025) – One person died after a 19-year-old man crashed into another vehicle in Oak Lawn while under the influence. The collision occurred just after 3 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7 near Southwest Highway and Cicero Avenue, according to Yahoo!news. The intoxicated driver was reported to be…
Death Count up to 9 from Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak
CHICAGO (August 29, 2024) – Nine deaths have now been linked to a listeria outbreak associated with Boar’s Head deli meat products. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is the largest listeria outbreak in the nation since 2011. There have been 57 cases total, and all…
Disney Reverses Stance on Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Orlando, Fla. (August 21, 2024) – After sparking rage in court filings, Disney has reversed their initial stance of refusing to go to court due to the fine print in a widower’s Disney+ streaming service subscription. Disney said in a statement Tuesday that, given the sensitivity of the case, “we’ve…
What You Need to Know About Illinois Survival Actions
Few families are prepared to lose a loved one due to someone else’s wrongful actions. In the wake of a devastating loss, surviving family members often have the right to demand answers and accountability from the at-fault party. A survival action is often the best way to get the answers…
Bicyclist Killed in Old Irving Park Hit-and-Run is 3rd Cyclist Killed in Chicago in 2022
CHICAGO (May 5, 2022) – A bicyclist was fatally struck by a car in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday night in Chicago’s Old Irving Park neighborhood. The crash marks at least the third fatal bicycle crash in Chicago since the start of 2022. According to Chicago Police, 22-year-old Nick Parlingayan was…
