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Wrongful Death

Seeking the Best-Possible Results in Worst-Case Scenarios

Few things in life can even come close to the devastation that follows losing a spouse, parent or child. In fact, the only thing we know that's worse is losing a family member prematurely and needlessly because someone else acted recklessly or without due care.

The attorneys at Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices understand the real meaning behind the words "wrongful death." They understand the confusion, anger and overwhelming grief survivors are often left with, struggling in the wake of these tragedies. What they also understand is how to develop and present these cases in court, and how to do that in a way that provides maximum benefits to the client.

If you believe the tragedy that took your loved one's life was no accident, talk to our lawyers about the possibility of filing a wrongful death claim. Call toll free from anywhere in Illinois, Wisconsin or the United States at 1-800-564-1707, or contact us online.

If your family has recently suffered the wrongful death of a loved one, you may be entitled to compensation for:

  • Medical and funeral costs
  • Lost wages
  • Loss of expected future income
  • Loss of companionship and support
  • Loss of consortium
  • Loss of parental guidance
  • Mental anguish
  • Pain and suffering

Whether you and your family will be entitled to damages will ultimately depend on the specific circumstances of your loved one's death. That said, the sooner an investigation can begin, the better your chances will be to recover maximum compensation. Our lawyers will act immediately to begin investigating the circumstances of your loved one's wrongful death from the moment you decide to retain us.

To learn more about wrongful death statutes and survivors' rights — be sure to read the brief articles contained in our wrongful death information center.

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Contact Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices

If you have lost a member of your family due to the wrongful actions of someone else, call us at 1-800-564-1707 or contact our firm online for a free consultation. We can talk by phone, meet with you at our offices in Chicago or Milwaukee, or travel to meet with you at a more convenient location as well.

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Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices proudly celebrates 34 years of helping clients balance the scales of justice.

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Case Results

When a newborn with hyperbilirubinemia went untreated and suffered brain damage, the firm obtained a structured settlement worth more than $35 million for our client.

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A History of Success

When a newborn with hyperbilirubinemia went untreated and suffered brain damage, the firm obtained a structured settlement worth more than $35 million for our client.

34 years!

Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices proudly celebrates 34 years of helping clients balance the scales of justice.

Jeffrey M. Goldberg has been named an Illinois Super Lawyer for the fifth year in a row.

In a single year, Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices settled over 20 cases with a combined value of more than $100 million.

Jeffrey M. Goldberg is on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), The Public Justice Foundation and the American Association for Justice's Birth Trauma Litigation Group.

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