If I Die as a Result of the Misdiagnosis, Will My Claim Die with Me?

Medical misdiagnoses can be very serious as injuries and illnesses become life-threatening. Many patients fear that if they pass away due to the illness, their personal injury claim will come to an end and their family will be left to cope with the consequences. However, there is still a way to hold negligent doctors liable even if the patient does not survive. The Illinois Survival Act allows the victim’s estate to file a survival claim that can help recover the losses the patient suffered before death. Additionally, the surviving spouse and children can file a wrongful death claim to pursue payment for their losses.