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Wrongful death claims are sensitive and complex by nature. Often, unlike with personal injury claims, we cannot call directly upon the one who has been directly impacted. This is why an experienced and effective representation is critical. At McCarron Law Firm, we can offer you the information and professional representation that you can always feel confident and comfortable with. We can’t change the past, however we provide you with the best possible outcomes as the law will allow.

What is Wrongful Death?

Both wrongful death and personal injury arise when the negligent, or intentional actions of another cause someone to experience harm. Aside from this common trait, these two claims are very different from one another. Under Illinois Law, wrongful death is listed as the death of a human being as the result of a wrongful act, neglect, or default of another person. Many different circumstances can classify a situation as a wrongful death. Wrongful death can be brought against a person who is also facing criminal charges in the same event, and even if they are not found guilty of the crime, that person can still be found liable for the wrongful death action.

Some common areas in wrongful death include:

• Nursing Home Abuse
• Nursing Home Neglect
• Nursing Home Wrongful Death Lawsuits
• Medical Malpractice Cases
• Hit & Run Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Car Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Product Liability Cases
• Teenage Driving Deaths

When to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Should you consider Pain Injury Injections?

Pain Injury Injections

Chronic pain is a common and often debilitating condition that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. Many people can turn to pain injury injections to alleviate pain and improve function. In this blog, we will discuss what pain injury injections are, the types of injections used, the benefits and risks of these injections, and when it might be time to talk to your doctor about these injections.

What are Pain Injury Injections?

Pain injury injections are injections of medication into specific areas of the body to relieve pain. These injections can be given into the muscles, joints, or around the nerves. The drug used in pain injury injections can include corticosteroids, which reduce inflammation and swelling, and anesthetics, which numb the area and block pain signals. Pain injury injections can relieve pain around the entire body, can be used for back injuries, spinal injuries, and neck injuries, and can be a way to manage chronic pain.

Car accidents occur throughout Bloomington and McLean County. Use these tips to make your misadventure a little smoother: Keep your phone charged. Have a phone charger in your car at all times. A charged phone can keep the communication lines open while you are putting together the pieces of the puzzle. Your phone can also be used to take photos of...

In Illinois, a seat belt violation in considered a primary offense, meaning that a police officer can pull you over for not wearing a seat belt. Like other violations, not wearing a seat is penalized through fines. To enforce Illinois' "Click it or Ticket" campaign, officers specifically look for drivers and passengers who are not wearing a seat be...

 McLean County Whiplash Injury Attorney Throughout Central Illinois, the Midwest, and America, rear-end collisions happen every day. The consequences that can range from minor damage to the vehicle to injuries that are life-changing. It is important, after a rear-end crash injury occurs, to establish liability and obtain fair compensation. The...

 After a car accident there can be chaos and confusion. However, it is vital that you stay at the scene of the accident. There are very serious legal consequences if you do leave the scene before a report has filed. Misdemeanor Hit-and-Run: A hit-and-run, in most states, is classified as a misdemeanor if it involves only property damage and do...

Drunk driving continues to be a significant problem in Illinois and throughout the United States. Those driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can cause significant harm and forever change the lives of other motorists, pedestrians, and the families of those they injure. When you or a loved one is hurt in these situations, attorney Joe McCa...

TEMPORARY TOTAL DISABILITY: You will receive temporary total disability compensation (TTD) which is fixed at 66.67% of the employee's gross average weekly wage, subject to certain variable maximums and minimums.Temporary total disability payments begin after the employee is unable to return to work for three working days. If the disability continue...

When you are injured at work, you need to immediately seek medical treatment and advise your doctor that you were injured on the job. The insurance company will have a team of lawyers analyzing your case, so your next step should be to get an experienced attorney on your side. Bloomington workers' compensation benefits attorney Joe McCarron went in...

Over the years McCarron Law Firm has worked with numerous clients who have had to have back surgery. Many options exist to relieve pain and restore function; here are the most common: Spinal fusion: Spinal fusion permanently merges multiple bones in the spinal column to eliminate motion between vertebrae. By eliminating this motion and increasing s...

 After X-rays, MRIs are the most common diagnostic tests ordered by doctors to address ongoing back and neck pain. An MRI is a noninvasive test that is the most sensitive spinal diagnostic tool commonly used in clinical practice. An MRI will not only show the vertebra, but it will also show the disks, the spinal cord and the spaces between ver...

 Anytime injury strikes, whether personal or on the job, it can be overwhelming. Here is some important advice highlighting medical treatment for injury clients of McCarron Law Firm. Obtain all of your medical treatment as soon after your date of injury as possible. The longer you delay any treatment, the more likely the insurance company will...

An accident that results in a neck injury can change your life in an instant. If you were injured in a car accident, workplace accident, or any other kind of accident it is important to understand what time of injury you have sustained. Below are a few different types of neck injuries. Muscle Strain – A strain is an injury to the ligaments, connect...

 Anytime injury strikes, whether personal or on the job, it can be overwhelming. Here is some advice highlighting doctor/patient interaction for injury clients of McCarron Law Firm. When your doctor asks you how your injury is doing, it is important that you keep three things in mind: Do NOT just indicate to the doctor how you feel that instan...

What can I expect at the doctor's office? Your doctor will perform many clinical tests to gain information regarding your symptoms and injury history. The course of treatment will depend on the information you provide, along with X-ray results, which are often taken early on as they are relatively inexpensive. What will X-rays indicate? X-rays can,...

 An upper or lower back injury caused by damage to the spinal cord or vertebrae can cause extreme pain, tingling, or numbness that can affect every aspect of your life. Bloomington back injuries attorney Joe McCarron understands this, and he uses his vast knowledge of medical procedures to create strong cases that help you obtain the compensat...

Gathering Evidence In personal injury cases, it is extremely important that a lawyer be contacted as soon as possible. In many cases, valuable evidence will be lost if there is a delay in documenting what happened. If it is a car accident, your car or the other car involved may have damage repaired that could destroy evidence of how the collision o...

It's always important to be a cautious driver, but it's especially important to use caution during winter weather. Twenty-four percent of weather-related car accidents occur on icy roadways each year. Record-breaking low temperatures in Bloomington-Normal paired with snowfall and ice are a recipe for black ice accidents and other ice-related crashe...

Distracted driving is one of the top causes of car accidents in the U.S. Over 3,000 people are killed in distracted driving accidents every year with cellphone use topping the list of common causes. But can one of the most common causes of distracted driving actually be used to avoid it? Cellphone blocking technology might be the solution. What is ...

It's not a surprise that riding a motorcycle is one of the most dangerous places to be. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are almost 28 times more likely to die in a crash. However, practicing motorcycle safety can prevent your risk of being involved in an accident. Follow these tips to stay safe on your...