An Illinois Petition to Settle Cause of action-Wrongful Death is a legal document in which a plaintiff (or their representative) seeks compensation from a defendant for the wrongful death of a loved one. The petition must include information such as the name of the deceased, the circumstances of their death, the date of death, the amount of damages sought, and the legal basis of the claim. There are two types of wrongful death cases in Illinois: a wrongful death action and a survival action. A wrongful death action is a claim brought by the personal representative of the deceased for the benefit of the deceased's surviving family members, while a survival action is a claim brought by the personal representative of the deceased for the benefit of the deceased's estate. Both types of actions require a Petition to Settle Cause of action-Wrongful Death in order to be filed.