09/24/2026
When someone passes away because of another party’s negligence, Illinois law may allow two separate types of claims—but they compensate for different losses.
In this video, Phillips Law Offices Partner Stephen Phillips explains:
• How a survival action addresses the losses experienced by the injured person before their death
• How a wrongful-death claim addresses the losses suffered by the surviving spouse and next of kin
• Why both claims may be important when evaluating a case
Every case is different. If your family has lost a loved one because of someone else’s negligence, understanding your legal options is an important first step.
Learn more at PhillipsLawOffices.com.
For general informational purposes only. Every case is different.