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Carlson Bier is renowned across Illinois as leading attorneys specializing in wrongful death cases. Persistently advocating for justice, our top priority is ensuring the rightful compensation of clients from Mount Pulaski, who have tragically lost a loved one due to negligent acts. Importantly, navigating legal intricacies can be overwhelming; Carlson Bier significantly eases this process through outstanding expertise and compassion. With extensive experience of intricate jurisprudence related to wrongful deaths, we understand the magnitude these painful losses often imbue on dependents left behind. Henceforth, we work diligently toward rectifying injustice by securing deserved recompense covering medical expenses incurred before death alongside loss of earnings and benefits the deceased would have provided given survival — hence lessening your burden during trying times. Opting for Carlson Bier as your wrongful death attorney assures strategic representation founded on meticulous case analysis tailored uniquely per client scenario: an embodiment of our unwavering commitment to you—a beacon amidst devastating loss—ensuring your grief isn’t magnified by financial strenuousness or legal confusion.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Mount Pulaski Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the profound emotional distress and economic consequences that come in the wake of a loved one’s wrongful death. As an esteemed group of personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our objective is to provide you with comprehensive information about wrongful death cases, help you navigate through these challenging circumstances, and fight tirelessly for your rightful compensation.

What precisely constitutes a wrongful death? It refers to situations where a party’s negligent or intentional conduct causes another person’s untimely demise. Notably, this legal concept enables surviving dependents or beneficiaries to seek financial restitution when they’ve lost the companionship, support, and future contributions their loved one would have made had they lived.

Here are some crucial points about guiding you through a wrongful death claim:

• The pursuit of justice entails filing a lawsuit against those responsible for your loved one’s passing due to their negligence

• Compensation claims may include earnings the deceased person would have provided if not for their premature passing.

• Claims can also be made on non-economic grounds such as loss of emotional support and consortium.

• Cases must be filed within specific time limits known legally as ‘statutes of limitations.’

A unique aspect setting us apart at Carlson Bier is our commitment to educating clients before embarking on any legal engagement. We believe it’s indispensable for you to fully comprehend the multifaceted components that accompany such sensitive litigation processes. Wrongful deaths emerge from numerous circumstances; motor vehicle incidents, medical malpractice mishaps workplace accidents among them. In each case, varied legal principles will apply hence why engaging experienced legal counsel like us at Carlson Bier truly matters.

Our experts involve themselves diligently in negotiating settlements or winning jury verdicts all aimed towards securing maximum compensation possible under law for each wrongful death client. Reviewing police reports, questioning witnesses—undertaking any relevant investigations—all fall within our service delivery spectrum.

We recognize that behind every shocking figure related to preventable fatalities, there lies a bereaved family grappling with unimaginable grief. No amount of money can replace the loss you’ve endured; however, obtaining viable financial comfort is a crucial step toward upholding justice and facilitating healing.

One key element to remember when involved in wrongful death lawsuits is that Illinois Law stipulates specific individuals who qualify to file such suits: namely immediate family members like spouses or children. However, various nuances may influence individual eligibility hence necessitating customized consultation. Lawsuits must also be submitted within two years from the date of the deceased person’s passing—an area we at Carlson Bier promptly help our clients effectively manage.

Our lawyers remain updated on current legal precedents around these sensitive cases and apply that knowledge to every lawsuit aggressively and compassionately pursued. For us, client-attorney trust lies at the heart of our operations—a principle exemplified from your first interaction with us through sealing successful case settlements or court verdicts.

Navigating wrongful death claims without expert legal assistance proves overwhelmingly complex. We at Carlson Bier ardently commit ourselves towards providing feasible answers concerning your case’s intricacies—right from helping decipher whether circumstances surrounding your loved one’s demise legally constitute ‘wrongful death’ to mapping out suitable litigation strategies.

At this juncture, bear in mind that while heaps of valuable educational content about wrongful deaths are freely available online, nothing replaces conducting detailed personalized consultations based on unique case characteristics which only seasoned personal injury attorneys like those part of Carlson Bier team can grant.

As you end your reading here today allow yourself room for acknowledging these inherently challenging situations merit highly competent counsel passionate about seeking finality even as they recognize no dollar amount will fill voids left by lost loved ones.Searching for rightful answers shouldn’t equate draining emotional reserves preferably leaving you space for tending other critical restorative routines inserted in this trying life phase.

We strongly encourage you tapping into the ‘find my compensation link below lest any underlying procedural rules/exclusions surrender you vulnerable to losing rightful compensation.Simply click and let us at Carlson Bier step in safeguarding your interests right from initial consultation, all through litigation processes to arriving at final lawful compensations owed your way. Together, we’ll strive towards finding comprehensive justice prevailing upon those who’ve wrongfully disrupted balance within your life circles trying upholding the memory of departed loved ones with fierce dignity deserved—just like that amazing person would have wanted for you!

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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 Mount Pulaski

Bicycle Accidents

Proficient in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or risky conditions.

Fire Burns

Supplying expert legal support for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Medical Misconduct

Extending experienced legal representation for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Liability

Managing cases involving defective products, extending professional legal support to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Neglect

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip and Slip Accidents

Specialist in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking compensation for their harm.

Childbirth Damages

Supplying legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Accidents: Dedicated to helping sufferers of car accidents gain equitable compensation for damages and losses.

Scooter Accidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Semi Crash

Extending experienced legal services for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for hurts.

Building Mishaps

Focused on assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Head Damages

Specializing in extending professional legal services for persons suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Harms

Proficient in managing cases for people who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Committed to legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unfair Passing

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and experienced legal representation to ensure justice.

Backbone Trauma

Expert in representing individuals with paralysis, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure recovery.

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