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When a loved one becomes a victim of wrongful death, the grieving process is further complicated by legal issues and battles. Making the choice to involve a legal representative can be daunting, but it’s crucial when dealing with such complexities. Carlson Bier stands out as an exceptional law firm experienced in Wrongful Death cases. Based in Illinois, our team possesses comprehensive knowledge of complex legislation surrounding matters of unforeseeable fatalities associated with negligence or misconduct. At Carlson Bier, we ensure each case is handled meticulously; from unraveling intricate documentation related to insurance disputes right through to negotiations or trials if need be—we front this battle so you have space for your healing process thus leaving no stone unturned regarding your rightful compensation claims. We are aware that no monetary value can ever replace your loss; however, securing these funds might cushion financial burdens resulting from sudden demise-associated expenses and future financial provisions for surviving dependants within Catlin’s jurisdiction boundaries. Choose commitment and experience—choose Carlson Bier.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Catlin Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the profound emotional and financial impact of losing a loved one due to another’s negligence or recklessness. As a top-tier personal injury law firm based in Illinois, our meticulous team assists families who are grappling with the loss of a loved one due to wrongful death circumstances. Our services are rooted in compassion, integrity, and an unyielding commitment to seeking justice for your lost loved ones.

Wrongful Death is a legal term that defines cases where someone is held liable for causing another person’s death through negligent or direct harmful actions. It can occur in multiple situations ranging from automotive accidents to workplace hazards. No amount of compensation can replace the joy and comfort provided by a deceased loved one; nonetheless, it offers support during unforgettable times.

Understanding Wrongful Death Law is paramount when dealing with such a case:

– This law protects the rights of survivors related to the deceased.

– Compensation may be offered for pain and suffering, medical costs incurred before demise, funeral expenses, loss of future earnings among other damages.

– The burden of proof lies on the plaintiff – demonstrating how defendant’s negligence resulted directly into death.

– Actionable claims must be filed within specified statutory period depending on location.

Attempting this litigation process without professional help exacerbates an already overwhelming situation. Carlson Bier brings longstanding experience in interpreting and applying these laws correctly while offering maximum representation for your case.

Our approach at Carlson Bier takes full account of Illinois provisions which dictate that only specific close relations (spouse, children) have legal standing to file wrongful death suits. In some instances – dependent parents or adult children may qualify too.

Methodically establishing liability involves:

• Gathering comprehensive evidence supporting the negligence claim

• Interviewing eyewitnesses if necessary

• Professionally assessing damages including mental anguish

Principal factors attributing to successful claim pursuit include documenting pain suffered by deceased prior their passing due declared neglectful act as well careful estimation projected financial hardships faced due loss of financial support. Legal complexities surrounding wrongful death lawsuits mandate for qualified, expert legal counsel to fully navigate these waters.

At Carlson Bier, your case is in the hands of dedicated specialists who traverse beyond mundane client-attorney interactions; we engage at a personal and emotional level aiming to alleviate pain through empathetic representations. Towards this cause, our services extend to assisting families put their lives together post-tragedy by directing them to relevant grief counseling entities.

Our firm operates on a contingency-based model meaning you will not incur any fees until compensation is duly delivered. We shoulder all financial risks per lawsuit navigation guaranteeing peace-of-mind amidst your melancholic journey. Further, our flexibility permits convenient scheduling including home or hospital visits as required.

Allow us at Carlson Bier to revitalize hope during these heart-wrenching times. Please be aware that Illinois state law necessitates prompt action following wrongful death events – while mourning should consume most of your time now, justice waits upon no man.

Justice delayed is Justice denied – shaky nerves and sorrowful hearts should not deter rightful demands for fairness and rectification after such regrettable losses. If you’d like more information or want to take the first step towards finding justice for your lost loved one, click the button below and find out how much your case could potentially garner in terms of deserved compensation from those responsible for your immeasurable loss. Stand with us at Carlson Bier where justice forms core foundations positioned upon which we persistently reinforce ourselves.

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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 Catlin

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Supplying professional legal services for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Clinical Negligence

Ensuring expert legal advice for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Liability

Managing cases involving problematic products, supplying expert legal services to clients affected by faulty goods.

Aged Misconduct

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Fall Incidents

Skilled in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking redress for their injuries.

Infant Traumas

Supplying legal guidance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Accidents: Dedicated to guiding individuals of car accidents gain appropriate compensation for wounds and harm.

Scooter Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal advice for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Big Rig Crash

Extending professional legal representation for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for hurts.

Worksite Mishaps

Dedicated to defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Cognitive Injuries

Expert in delivering expert legal support for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Damages

Expertise in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Incidents

Committed to legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Demise

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and experienced legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Impairment

Committed to defending victims with paralysis, offering expert legal representation to secure settlement.

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