Wrongful Death Lawyer in Marion, IL

The sudden loss of a loved one changes everything, especially when the tragedy was preventable. At Chicago Injury Lawyer, we help grieving families in Marion, Illinois, hold negligent individuals, companies, or institutions accountable for fatal mistakes. Whether your loved one died due to a car accident on Interstate 57, a surgical error at Heartland Regional Medical Center, or abuse in a care facility near Ray Fosse Park, we are here, just minutes away from where it happened.

We understand the unique needs of Williamson County families. Our attorneys are familiar with the local legal system, including probate courtrooms inside the Williamson County Courthouse at 200 W Jefferson St, as well as the surrounding communities of Johnston City, Herrin, Carterville, and Creal Springs. From neighborhoods like Midtown and Fairfax, to streets like Boulevard Street, our team brings community awareness and legal firepower to every case.

Why Families in Marion Trust Us

When someone dies because of another’s wrongdoing, families across Marion choose us for our:

• Local Legal Experience: We’ve represented cases involving fatal incidents near Heartland Regional Medical Center, Marion High School, the Williamson County Fairgrounds, and Kroger on Carbon Street. We know the traffic patterns, facility histories, and local employer records that impact these cases.
  
• Compassionate Representation: We speak to surviving family members with care, ensuring clear updates, privacy, and dignity at every stage.
  
• Contingency-Based Fees: You pay nothing upfront. We advance costs and only collect a fee if your family receives compensation.
  
• Flexible Consultations: We offer in-person meetings at homes in 62959, Zoom-based consultations, and hospital-side visits if needed, especially for clients recovering from secondary trauma.
  

What Sets Our Wrongful Death Services Apart in Marion

Wrongful death cases in Marion aren’t one-size-fits-all. We tailor our approach to each family’s story:

• On-the-Ground Investigations: From accidents at Main Street & Court Street to fall hazards at The Hill shopping plaza, we gather dashcam footage, security recordings, and eyewitness statements to establish fault.
  
• Medical Record Review: We work directly with staff at Heartland Regional Medical Center, including ER physicians and surgical specialists, to identify failures in treatment, triage delays, or improper discharges.
  
• Court Familiarity: Our team has experience filing claims, affidavits, and emergency petitions at the Williamson County Courthouse, ensuring no delay in critical civil filings.
  
• Focused Attention: Every case receives full legal attention from the moment you call. We do not overbook or push cases into settlement unless your goals are met.
  

Types of Wrongful Death Cases We Handle in Marion

We handle fatal injury cases across Marion and Williamson County, including:

• Construction Accidents — Falls from scaffolding near Route 13 work zones, trench collapses in industrial park job sites, and heavy equipment mishaps
  
• Manufacturing & Factory Deaths — Incidents at local warehouses off Halfway Road and near Illinois Star Centre Mall
  
• Warehouse & Distribution Center Fatalities — Including heat-related deaths and forklift crush injuries
  
• Restaurant, Retail, and Service Worker Deaths — Often at fast food chains or big-box retailers on West Main Street
  
• Railroad & Longshore Incidents — Such as railyard fatalities near Marion Depot
  
• Childcare & Daycare Negligence — Including wrongful deaths from suffocation, falls, or untreated injuries
  
• Oil, Utility, and Coal Field Deaths — Related to strip mines and underground extraction sites around Crab Orchard Lake
  
• Frontline Healthcare & EMT Fatalities — Especially in understaffed nursing homes near East DeYoung Street
  

What to Do After a Work Injury in Marion

If your loved one died in a workplace accident in or near Marion, here’s what to do within the first 24 to 72 hours:

• Report the incident to the employer, and request written incident summaries
  
• Document the scene—take photos, note machinery conditions, and gather coworker contacts
  
• Request any OSHA investigations or employer logs from sites near Ray Fosse Park or Interstate 57 interchanges
  
• Retrieve hospital records from Heartland Regional Medical Center, including admission notes, CT scans, or emergency reports
  
• Call our firm at (312) 261-5656 to begin preserving the wrongful death claim before evidence disappears
  

If the case overlaps with a workers’ comp claim, you can also speak with a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer from our team to ensure all benefits and rights are fully pursued.

Areas and Landmarks We Serve in Marion

We proudly represent families in and around:

• Ray Fosse Park – home to several nursing homes and eldercare facilities
  
• Heartland Regional Medical Center – where medical missteps sometimes lead to loss
  
• Main Street & Court Street – a frequent site of traffic and pedestrian fatalities
  
• Marion High School – for cases involving minors, faculty, or staff
  
• 62959 ZIP code – from Midtown to Marion Heights
  
• Williamson County towns – including Johnston City, Pittsburg, and Energy
  

Contact Us

Chicago Injury Lawyers

101 N Wacker Drive, Suite 100B
Chicago, IL 60606

Phone: (312) 261-5656

Email: contact@chicagoinjurylawyer.com

Hours: 24/7

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