¿Cuál es la indemnización media por homicidio culposo?

Determining an average wrongful death settlement amount is challenging because each case is unique. The value varies greatly based on factors like proving liability, case complexity, insurance policy limits, and damages involved. The deceased’s age and future earning potential can influence the settlement, which can range from thousands of dollars to several million dollars or more.

With decades of experience with wrongful death cases, the attorneys in our personal injury law firm stand ready to provide legal representation to help you and your family seek compensation for your loss.

Here are answers to important questions that will help your understanding of wrongful death lawsuits.

Promedio de indemnizaciones por homicidio culposo

¿Qué es la muerte por negligencia en Illinois?

According to the Wrongful Death Act (740 ILCS 180/0.01, et al.), wrongful death is a civil claim when a person dies due to another’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional act. Illinois law defines wrongful death as a death caused by a “wrongful act, neglect or default.” If someone’s actions or inactions led to a loved one’s death, you might seek financial compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit.

¿Quién puede presentar una demanda por homicidio culposo?

In Illinois, only certain people can file a wrongful death lawsuit. Wrongful death lawsuits must be filed by the deceased’s personal representative, and compensation typically goes to the surviving spouse and close family members. Under the Illinois Survival Act, the deceased person’s estate can seek damages for pain and suffering, lost wages, funeral costs, burial expenses, and other related costs.

Separate lawsuits for loss of companionship can be filed by spouses, children, and sometimes parents, with certain damages available to non-family beneficiaries.

¿Qué tipo de daños y perjuicios puedo reclamar en una demanda por homicidio culposo?

This type of personal injury claim usually requires filing a two-count complaint.

Ley de homicidio culposo

La primera reclamación en un caso de homicidio culposo se conoce como muerte por negligencia, presentada en virtud de la Ley de Homicidio Culposo. El objetivo de esta ley es obtener una indemnización por daños y perjuicios.

Ley de Supervivencia

El segundo cargo en un caso de muerte por negligencia busca daños bajo la Ley de Supervivencia(755 ILCS 5/27-6). Esta ley cubre daños por:

• Dolor y sufrimiento
• Pérdida de la vida normal
• Lost wages
• Facturas médicas
• Funeral and burial expenses

What Is Loss of Consortium?

In Illinois, loss of consortium means that the surviving spouse or family members have lost non-financial benefits (like companionship, emotional support, and intimacy) as a result of their loved one’s death. This loss is considered a form of damages and can be recovered under the Survival Act.

¿Cuánto dura un juicio por homicidio culposo?

In Illinois wrongful death lawsuits, a jury hears evidence from both the plaintiffs and defendants. Trials can last anywhere from a single day to over two weeks, depending on the people involved and the complexity of the case.

After hearing all the evidence, the jury deliberates in private. First, they decide if the defendants are liable. If so, they assign fault and complete a verdict form. This form lists damages like pain and suffering, lost wages, emotional distress, and grief—with dollar amounts for each, which is then submitted to the court.

¿Cómo se calculan las indemnizaciones por homicidio culposo en Illinois?

Es imposible predecir con exactitud la decisión de un jurado o a qué parte favorecerá. Los jurados conceden indemnizaciones en función de los daños potenciales, la culpa y la probabilidad de un veredicto favorable.

Factores que influyen en los importes de las indemnizaciones por homicidio culposo

Los importes de las indemnizaciones por homicidio culposo varían enormemente, ya que su objetivo es compensar las pérdidas emocionales y económicas. Los jurados tienen en cuenta muchos factores a la hora de decidir la indemnización:

Edad

La muerte de un joven puede dar lugar a un veredicto mayor debido a los posibles años de vida perdidos por una muerte negligente.

Ingresos

El fallecimiento de personas con ingresos primarios puede dar lugar a veredictos de mayor cuantía debido a la dependencia económica de su familia.

Gastos médicos

Las lesiones mortales que requirieron cirugías invasivas -como quemaduras, lesiones cerebrales y parálisis- pueden dar lugar a importantes veredictos legales.

Servicios domésticos

A jury can consider the loss of companionship and household help a family experiences when a surviving spouse has to hire workers for childcare or home maintenance after their partner’s death.

Pain and Suffering

Es probable que un jurado conceda una indemnización mayor si el fallecido estaba consciente y era consciente de sus lesiones antes de morir.

Responsabilidad

An insurance company assesses the chances of a jury’s siding with the plaintiff before deciding on a settlement. If there is clear evidence that their client is at fault, the settlement amount is likely to be higher.

Ejemplos de indemnizaciones elevadas por homicidio culposo en Illinois

En The Kryder Law Group, LLC Abogados de accidentes y lesiones , nuestros abogados especializados en homicidio culposo han logrado varios acuerdos multimillonarios, entre ellos:

• $3 million for a family who lost a loved one in an accident with a garbage truck
• $7.5 million in a construction site injury case, which was the highest award for such an accident in DuPage County at the time

¿Existe un límite para las recompensas?

En Illinois, no hay límite en los daños compensatorios o punitivos para los acuerdos de muerte por negligencia. Los jurados conceden indemnizaciones basadas en una compensación razonable por las lesiones e incluso pueden superar la petición del demandante.

¿Cómo se pagan las indemnizaciones por homicidio culposo?

Financial support from wrongful death settlement funds are given to close family members of the deceased, such as the spouse, children, or parents. If no close family members exist, payments go to other relatives.

La Ley de Sucesiones (755 ILCS 5/9-1, et al.) enumera los siguientes miembros de la familia en orden de prioridad para una recuperación por muerte por negligencia:

1. Cónyuge e hijos
2. Nietos
3. Padres
4. Hermanos y hermanas
5. Sobrinas y sobrinos
6. Abuelos

Are Wrongful Death Settlements Taxed?

Wrongful death settlements may or may not be taxable, depending on the purpose of the payment. While IRC Section 104 excludes certain lawsuit settlements from taxable income, each case must be evaluated individually to determine what the settlement is intended to replace.

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Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult, whether they died in a car accident or from medical malpractice. A skilled wrongful death lawyer at our law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, can review your case and help determine the damages surviving family members might recover.

Our wrongful death attorneys have extensive knowledge and experience handling cases involving a wrongful death action and will guide you through the entire process. We will explain everything you need to know and assist you—from filing a wrongful death claim to ensuring your settlement is paid.

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