Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death Lawyer - Central Illinois

The sudden loss of a loved one is never easy. Losing a loved one because of someone else's negligent or reckless actions? The word "difficult" does not even begin to describe what this is like. If this is the situation you are in right now, our law firm can help you find answers and hold negligent parties responsible.

A different kind of law firm...dedicated to serving you.

Contact Shay & Associates and talk to a lawyer who will honor your loved one's memory and fully investigate the fatal accident leading to their wrongful death.

At Shay & Associates, our lawyers represent surviving family members from throughout the Central Illinois region in wrongful death claims resulting from:

Maintain control of decisions surrounding your wrongful death claim.

As a client of our firm, you are the most critical member of our team. While we recognize that this may be an overwhelming period in your life, we also recognize that you want to be involved in the recovery process. Our attorneys will work and communicate closely with you from the time of your initial consultation to the time a judgment or settlement agreement is reached. We will do our best to answer your questions and concerns promptly, and we will provide you with the legal information you need to know in order to make good decisions concerning your wrongful death case.

When a loved one dies in a motorcycle accident, commercial trucking accident or other fatal accident, you can also count on us fighting hard at every stage of your wrongful death claim. We work to ensure that you receive fair compensation for:

  • Loss of society and companionship you had with your loved one
  • Economic losses (medical expenses, funeral costs, future lost income, etc.)
  • Any conscious pain and suffering that occurred before death

Turn to a lawyer you can trust, call us at 217-425-5900 in Decatur, or 217-547-2500 in Springfield, today.

For answers to your questions about wrongful death lawsuits or benefits, call us directly in Springfield or Decatur, Illinois, or contact us via e-mail to schedule a time to meet and talk about the fatality, and your situation, with one of our skilled and compassionate attorneys.


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The Decatur, IL, law firm of Shay & Associates represents injured people and accident victims throughout the Central Illinois region including people from Macon County, Sangamon County, DeWitt County, Piatt County, Moultrie County, Shelby County, Christian County, Logan County, Mason County, Menard County, Morgan County, and Cass County, and from cities such as Decatur, Springfield, Champaign, Bloomington, Peoria, Danville, Litchfield, Lincoln, Quincy, Jacksonville, Mattoon, Charleston, Shelbyville, Taylorville, Mt. Zion, and Clinton.