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When it comes to navigating the complexities of a wrongful death lawsuit in Edwardsville, trust none other than Carlson Bier. With their substantial command over Illinois law, they provide exceptional representation tailored to uphold your interests diligently and compassionately. Their strategic legal acumen combined with committed advocacy ensures effective negotiation within insurance parameters accessible under state statutes for compensatory relief following tragic incidents.

Carlson Bier distinguishes itself by delivering personalized service rooted in ethical practices and transparent consultation throughout every stage of litigation. They are renowned for innovative legal solutions which aid clients pursuing justice amidst challenging circumstances arising from wrongful death scenarios.

Moreover, Carlson Bier remains up-to-date on evolving policies pertinent to Wrongful Death Law; a testament to their dedication towards superior client service. In aligning strategy with individual case intricacies, they maximize opportunities to procure favorable verdicts substantiating claim validity effectively.

Ultimately, engaging Carlson Bier significantly heightens prospects for securing rightful compensation necessary during times of loss and trauma. Unquestionably, their unyielding pursuit of justice offers solace while restoring balance disrupted by unforeseen tragedy making them an optimal choice when confronting such solemn challenges inherent in wrongful death cases.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Edwardsville Illinois

Understanding what is involved in a wrongful death case can be daunting, particularly when your world has been turned upside down due to the loss of a loved one. As Carlson Bier, we provide expert legal services with compassion, helping our clients navigate wrongful death claims effectively. Operating from Illinois, our focus is on ensuring that you receive comprehensive information and support during this difficult time.

Wrongful death refers to situations where an individual dies due to the negligent actions or misconduct of another person or entity. While no amount of compensation can erase the pain of losing someone you care about, it can relieve financial burden while seeking justice for your loved one. Wrongful death cases often involve car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace accidents and much more.

• Familiarize yourself with key elements: A successful wrongful death claim requires proving several elements including negligence leading to the fatality, surviving dependents such as children or spouse suffering monetary injury due to the death and appointment of personal representative for deceased’s estate.

• Understand damages awarded: Compensation varies from case to case depending on specific circumstances but could cover funeral costs, lost future earnings, loss of consortium/companionship among others.

Transitioning past such traumatic experiences often involves complex legal processes. However, at Carlson Bier we have established our reputation through dedicated service — both providing emotional support in tandem with stringent legal advice throughout these proceedings.

Throughout each step involved in bringing forth a wrongful death claim – initiating contact with us via phone or email consultation through to court hearings and settlements – Carlson Bier remains committed by your side. We ensure open channels for communication during regular business hours; however understand that sometimes emergencies do arise outwith these times? In such cases we are available 24/7 on-call supporting any queries.

Typically people find comfort knowing upfront how much their potential case might be worth prior investing all their time into attempting regain some semblance of balance within lives after immense tragedy strikes. We at Carlson Bier urge you to contact us at your earliest convenience regardless of how minor or severe you believe the negligent act may have been, offering solace in knowing financial reparations can most certainly be explored.

It is important to note that we don’t advise clients based on their economic worth but build our relationships based on trust and virtue. Our shared journey doesn’t revolve around earning from tragedies; rather it’s a dedicated pursuit towards justice for those wronged.

Educating families about wrongful deaths isn’t just about providing knowledge; it’s about equipping them with the tools they need to take back control in uncertain times. At Carlson Bier, we go beyond serving as legal counsel — we pledge to stand by your side during one of life’s hardest trials.

Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed with legal jargon and complex procedures – allow us to bear that burden so that you can focus on healing and remembering your loved ones without the added stress of a lawsuit. Take advantage of our initial free consultation which allows us an opportunity to assess the potential value of your case – click on the button below now and let’s start exploring how much compensation you could potentially receive for wrongful death claim through our expert guidance. Take those first steps towards achieving justice today.

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Notable Illinois Appellate Wins

Moruzzi v. CCC Servs., Inc., 2020 IL App (2d) 190411, 171 N.E.3d 61
Background: Insured motorist filed action against insurer for declaratory judgment seeking construction of automobile insurance policy issued to insured and that was in effect when insured was injured by an underinsured driver. The Circuit Court, DuPage County, Bonnie M. Wheaton, J., granted the insurer's motions for summary judgment. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Zenoff, J., held that:1 medical payments reduction clause in automobile insurance policy conflicted with underinsured motorist provisions so as to render reduction clause ambiguous, and thus medical payment benefits were deductible from insured's damages;2 law firm representing insured did not create common fund or common funds when it reached settlement with underinsured motorist, and thus law firm was not entitled to recover fees under common-fund doctrine; and3 collateral estoppel did not bar automobile insurers from litigating whether common-fund doctrine applied in insured motorist's declaratory judgment action.Affirmed in part and reversed in part.
Maier v. CC Servs., Inc., 2019 IL App (3d) 170640, 132 N.E.3d 795
Background: After insured, who was injured in automobile collision with another driver, recovered full liability limits of driver's policy, she filed amended complaint for declaratory judgment against her own automobile insurer, alleging that insurer breached contractual duty to pay for insured's damages in accordance with uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage in insured's policy and that insurer acted in bad faith in denying insured such coverage. The Circuit Court, La Salle County, Troy D. Holland, J., granted the insurer's motion to dismiss claims as time-barred. Insured appealed.The Appellate Court ruled that neither the insurer nor the insured could add amended policy provisions to the court record. It was decided that the policy's requirement for a written arbitration demand applied to both uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. The court found that a letter from the insured's attorney to the insurer wasn't a valid arbitration demand nor a proof of loss to toll the statute of limitations. Finally, the insurer was permitted to use the defense based on the two-year statute of limitations period. The court's decision was affirmed.
Econ. Premier Assurance Co. v. Country Mut. Ins. Co., 2021 IL App (1st) 192364-U
Holding: The circuit court's order that granted defendant's motion for summary judgment and denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment was proper where defendant had no duty to indemnify its insured with respect to the underlying complaint and therefore plaintiff was not entitled to recover against defendant on its subrogation or unjust enrichment claims; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Westerheide, 2023 IL App (5th) 220343-U
Holding: The court affirmed judgment of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff where the defendant failed to make a written demand for arbitration within two years from the date of the accident as required by the underinsured provisions of the defendant's automotive insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Olsak, 2022 IL App (1st) 200695, 216 N.E.3d 291
In a complex legal case, an insurer sought to avoid defending or indemnifying a hockey player under a policy issued to the player's stepfather after the player was sued for assaulting his coach. The initial Circuit Court ruling favored the insurer, but the Appellate Court reversed this decision, leading to a protracted legal battle. Ultimately, the Appellate Court determined the insurer was liable only up to the $3 million policy limit and found the insurer's four-year delay in seeking a declaratory judgment to be reasonable. This case highlights important aspects of insurance litigation and policy limit liabilities.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Durkin Elec. Co., Inc., 2022 IL App (1st) 210293-U, appeal denied, 199 N.E.3d 1187 (Ill. 2022)
Holding: The circuit court's order that denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and found that defendant was an additional insured under the policy was proper. The circuit court's order that denied defendant's motion for summary judgment and found that plaintiff did not have a duty to defend or indemnify defendant under the policy was proper; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Groen, 2017 IL App (4th) 160028, 69 N.E.3d 911
Background: Uninsured motorist (UM) carrier brought action against insured for declaratory judgment that it owed no benefits since workers' compensation received by insured exceeded policy limits. The Circuit Court, Sangamon County, Chris Perrin, J., entered summary judgment in favor of the carrier. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Harris, J., held that:1 employer's medical payments entitled carrier to setoff, and2 setoff clauses were enforceable.Affirmed.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Frobish, 2021 IL App (3d) 190473-U
Holding: Allegations in the underlying complaint that a township employee caused property damage by excavating and digging out a ditch failed to impose a duty to defend under township employee's individual farm insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Jones, 2018 IL App (1st) 173154-U
Holding: The judgment of the circuit court of Cook County is affirmed; plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment on its claim for a declaratory judgment that it has no duty to defend or indemnify its insured against the underlying complaint because the loss claimed in the underlying complaint is subject to an exclusion. The court held that it would also enter judgment for plaintiff because the underlying complaint does not allege an “occurrence” causing bodily injury within the meaning of the policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Schmitt, 2021 IL App (5th) 190173-U
Holding: The appellate court reversed and remanded the judgment of the circuit court where plaintiff had no duty to defend its insured and thus was not stopped from raising policy defenses to coverage for the underlying tort action contained in the amended declaratory action.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Livorsi Marine, Inc., 222 Ill. 2d 303, 856 N.E.2d 338 (2006) (the late Keith Carlson)
Liability insurer brought action against insureds for a declaratory judgment based on failure to provide timely notice of lawsuits against them. The Circuit Court, Cook County, Stephen A. Schiller, J., entered judgment for the insurer. Insureds appealed. The Appellate Court, Wolfson, J., 358 Ill.App.3d 880, 295 Ill.Dec. 665, 833 N.E.2d 871, affirmed. Leave to appeal was granted.Holdings: The Supreme Court, Garman, J., held that:1 if the insurer did not receive reasonable notice of an occurrence or a lawsuit, the policyholder may not recover under the policy, regardless of whether the lack of reasonable notice prejudiced the insurer, overruling Rice v. AAA Aerostar, Inc., 294 Ill.App.3d 801, 229 Ill.Dec. 20, 690 N.E.2d 1067, and Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Baur's Opera House, Inc., 296 Ill.App.3d 1011, 230 Ill.Dec. 624, 694 N.E.2d 593, and2 insured did not need to prove that it was prejudiced by delayed notice of lawsuits.Affirmed.
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Wrongful Death FAQ​

Wrongful death occurs when a person’s death is caused by the negligence or recklessness of another person.

The following people may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit:

  • The spouse or children of the deceased
  • The parents of the deceased
  • The siblings of the deceased
  • The personal representative of the deceased’s estate

To prove a wrongful death claim in Illinois, the plaintiff must prove the following elements:

  • The defendant owed the deceased a duty of care.
  • The defendant breached that duty of care.
  • The breach of duty caused the death of the deceased.
  • The plaintiff suffered damages as a result of the death of the deceased.

In a wrongful death lawsuit in Illinois, you may be able to recover the following types of damages:

  • Pecuniary damages: These damages are designed to compensate the plaintiff for the financial losses they have suffered as a result of the death of the deceased. This could include lost wages, medical expenses, and funeral expenses.
  • Non-pecuniary damages: These damages are designed to compensate the plaintiff for the non-financial losses they have suffered as a result of the death of the deceased. This could include pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and loss of parental guidance.

The statute of limitations for wrongful death lawsuits in Illinois is two years. This means that you have two years from the date of the death to file a lawsuit.

If you have any questions about your legal rights or options after a wrongful death, you should contact an experienced wrongful death attorney.

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Areas of Practice in Edwardsville

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Specializing in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Extending skilled legal support for individuals of major burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Healthcare Negligence

Extending expert legal advice for victims affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Liability

Handling cases involving faulty products, offering specialist legal services to customers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Slip Accidents

Professional in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking recovery for their suffering.

Newborn Injuries

Supplying legal support for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Crashes

Crashes: Committed to guiding victims of car accidents obtain appropriate settlement for damages and harm.

Bike Mishaps

Expert in providing legal advice for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Semi Incident

Providing adept legal representation for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for hurts.

Building Site Accidents

Engaged in defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Neurological Injuries

Dedicated to delivering professional legal services for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Wounds

Proficient in addressing cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog bites or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Focused on legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Demise

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and experienced legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Neural Harm

Dedicated to defending victims with spine impairments, offering expert legal assistance to secure justice.

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