A Proven Track Record
With more than $45 million recovered for our clients, we bring the weight these cases deserve. Insurers know which firms are prepared to try a wrongful death case.
Practice Area
Wrongful Death Lawyers Serving Orland Park & Chicagoland
No verdict can undo a loss like yours. Accountability, at the very least, is owed.
Compassionate Advocacy for Grieving Families
Losing a loved one to someone else's negligence is a grief no family should have to carry alone. In Illinois, a wrongful death claim is brought by the estate's representative on behalf of the surviving spouse and next of kin, and it demands both tenacity and tact. We shoulder the legal fight so your family has room to grieve, and we pursue the full measure of accountability the law allows.
Why Maadi Law
Personalized Attention
There is no case more personal than the loss of a loved one. You work directly with your attorney, at your family's pace, with every step explained and nothing rushed.
No Fee Unless We Win
Your family pays nothing up front and nothing at all unless we recover. The consultation is free, private, and carries no obligation whatsoever.
Wrongful Death Cases We Handle
- Fatal Car & Truck Accidents
- Fatal Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Neglect Deaths
- Fatal Workplace Accidents
- Fatal Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents
- Drunk Driving Fatalities
- Defective Product Fatalities
- Fatal Dog Attacks
Compensation Your Family May Recover
- Funeral & Burial Expenses
- Medical Expenses Before Death
- Loss of Financial Support
- Loss of Companionship & Society
- Grief, Sorrow & Mental Suffering
- Loss of Parental Guidance
- Loss of Household Services
What to Do After Losing a Loved One
- Take care of your family first. The legal deadlines are ours to manage.
- Preserve all records, reports, and correspondence related to the death.
- Avoid giving statements to insurance companies.
- Don't sign releases or accept any settlement without legal counsel.
- Contact Maadi Law for a free, confidential consultation.
Common Questions
Who can file a wrongful death claim in Illinois?
The claim is brought by the personal representative of the person who died, for the benefit of the surviving spouse and next of kin. If no representative has been appointed, we help the family through that step as part of the case.
What can a family recover in a wrongful death case?
Illinois law recognizes both the financial support the family lost and the human loss — the grief, sorrow, and loss of companionship that follow a death. No case undoes the loss, but a recovery can protect the family's future.
How long does a family have to file?
Generally two years, though the deadline can differ depending on how the death occurred. These cases also take time to build well, so reaching out early protects both the claim and the evidence.
Tell us what happened.
The consultation is free and carries no obligation. No fee unless we win.