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If you find yourself in the heartbreaking circumstance of dealing with a wrongful death, choosing the right legal representation is paramount. In Richton Park and throughout Illinois, Carlson Bier is an esteemed choice for navigating these complex cases; your interest always remains their priority. The knowledgeable team at Carlson Bier provides compassionate service while challenging any injustice relating to wrongful deaths passionately. They are unique due to their extensive experience handling such sensitive matters and impressive track record of securing substantial compensation for affected families. Their dexterous legal professionals meticulously investigate every detail of events leading up to the unfortunate incidents to build robust cases against liable parties. By employing their skills, knowledge, and tireless advocacy on your behalf; they strive towards recovering loss incurred meaningfully – financial support for future expenses or even punitive damages from defendants’ misconducts if relevant under Illinois law. Team Carlson Bier upholds a reputation that resonates not only through wins but also dedication towards client care during times when strength from guidance truly matters most.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Richton Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we never overlook the pain and loss of someone’s loved one. It’s this understanding that motivates us to be more than just a law firm; we are your strength in demanding justice. As leading personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we specialize in wrongful death claims and cases. Wrongful deaths can occur under various circumstances including car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace mishaps, or poorly maintained premises leading to fatal injuries. We endeavor to bring clarity and guidance during these trying times as you navigate the complexity of legal issues while grieving.

Wrongful death refers to a lawsuit aimed at seeking recompense for losses incurred by relatives due to negligent actions resulting in the tragic passing of their loved ones. Fundamentally, the basis of any wrongful death claim generally falls into two categories: negligence and intentional destruction. With ‘negligence’, it means someone died as an indirect consequence of another person’s careless act or failure to perform a duty correctly – such as not following road safety instructions when driving which results in fatal accidents. On the other hand, ‘intentional destruction’ implies causing harm with full intent – murder being the most apparent example.

Claims for wrongful deaths come along with an array of losses that go beyond economic impacts alone – emotional trauma is equally deserving of acknowledgment and compensation.

Key elements outlined in wrongful death damages include:

• Loss Companionship: This points out how losing a loved one has drastically affected tangible relationships within their lives.

• Lost Income: Future earnings that would have been contributed by the deceased member are added into this category.

• Medical Expenses: Any cost involved with treatments prior to the victim’s demise should also be compensated.

• Funeral Costs: The family should also receive reimbursement for all expenses linked up with burial preparations.

We promise empathetic assistance every step along this tough journey because your peace deserves more than empty words; it demands real action backed by technical competence and case-winning strategies. Our team of experienced wrongful death attorneys place the individual nuances of each situation at the center, crafting a strategy that will deliver maximum compensation.

If you’ve already lost someone due to wrongful death and are considering taking legal action, it’s essential to act promptly since Illinois allows only two years from the date of death for claims validity. Also remember, every lawsuit is time-consuming, and preparation requires ample effort – leading up further emphasizes the need for acquiring reliable professional support.

We believe in providing comprehensive guidance packed with substantial depth, easy understandability, and factual accuracy. Furthermore, we take pride in maintaining absolute transparency about our procedures – never proceeding without your complete acknowledgement and consent. Together with Carlson Bier, leverage robust legal support combined with compassion because we uphold one truth above all – when grief strikes heartbroken families; no amount is ever enough but justice can at least cast light into their cloudy paths.

At Carlson Bier, we lambast injustice while wielding law as our weapon towards restoring light where darkness prevailed. It’s not just about money…it’s an emotional journey purposing to turn mourning into meaning through legitimate settlements justifying inherent losses encountered along life’s most challenging battles.

We encourage you to join us on a path that prioritizes proven results over unsure promises – our commitment lies impassively within victory achieved by upholding justice…and justice alone.

Wondering how much could your case be worth? Stop guessing! Start by clicking on the ‘Find Out’ button below today! As leaders who championed numerous similar pursuits successfully before – our accurate case-value prediction aligns seamlessly within winning probabilities promising conviction rather than mere consolation.

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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 Richton Park

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Providing specialist legal services for victims of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Medical Negligence

Providing dedicated legal advice for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, offering skilled legal assistance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Neglect

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble & Tumble Incidents

Professional in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking restitution for their damages.

Neonatal Damages

Extending legal assistance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Mishaps: Devoted to assisting patients of car accidents obtain equitable settlement for damages and losses.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal advice for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

18-Wheeler Incident

Providing specialist legal support for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for losses.

Construction Site Crashes

Dedicated to supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Head Injuries

Dedicated to ensuring specialized legal support for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Skilled in managing cases for persons who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Specializing in legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Wrongful Demise

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and expert legal guidance to ensure justice.

Backbone Impairment

Focused on representing clients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal services to secure justice.

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