No settlement brings someone back. But holding the responsible party accountable — and securing your family's financial future — matters.
Losing a family member to someone else's negligence is a grief that doesn't follow a timeline. But Illinois law has strict deadlines for wrongful death claims, and the window can close faster than families expect — especially when they're focused, rightly, on each other.
Lauren Rozich handles these cases with the seriousness and care they deserve. She takes on the legal work so families can focus on what matters most.
A wrongful death claim is a civil action brought by the surviving family members when a person dies due to the negligent or wrongful act of another. It is separate from any criminal case — and criminal charges are not required for a wrongful death claim to succeed.
Common causes of wrongful death cases include:
Under the Illinois Wrongful Death Act, a claim is brought by the personal representative of the deceased's estate — typically a surviving spouse, child, or other close family member. The proceeds are distributed to the surviving spouse and next of kin.
Wrongful death compensation in Illinois can include:
Illinois does not cap wrongful death damages, which means every case is evaluated on its own facts.
Lauren understands that no amount of money repairs what a wrongful death takes from a family. What it can do is remove the financial pressure — the bills, the lost income, the uncertainty — so your family can grieve without that weight bearing down.
She handles these cases personally, communicates directly, and doesn't hand families off to junior staff. You'll have her cell.
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