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Faced with an unexpected loss due to a wrongful death incident? Carlson Bier is the answer. Equipped with years of intensive experience, our legal team proficiently specializes in handling Wrongful Death cases, fighting tirelessly for your rights. Being in Illinois, we understand the local laws intricately and are well-versed in adopting effective strategies that increase the chances of rightful compensation for our clients’ immeasurable emotional agony. By choosing us, you’re securing comprehensive representation from an attorney who comprehends the profound impact these fatal incidents can imprint on a family’s life. Intense negotiation or relentless litigation – whatever it takes, we’re committed to securing justice under challenging circumstances while prioritizing your interests throughout our intervention process every step of the way. It’s time to ease your burden and let us take charge – because at Carlson Bier, We Lead With Compassion And Fight For Justice! Choose us as trusted allies in this demanding journey towards justice; because at Carlson Bier Your Cause Is Our Cause!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Watson Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a dedicated personal injury attorney group committed to serving the residents of Illinois who have been profoundly impacted by the unjust loss of their loved ones. We understand how devastating it is for families to endure such unexpected losses and aim to provide comprehensive support in navigating all aspects of Wrongful Death claims. Our pre-eminent law firm specializes in steering through these complex legal waters, ensuring justice and maximum possible compensation under Illinois state law.

Wrongful death can occur due to various circumstances, which may include car accidents, industrial mishaps, medical malpractice or extreme negligence by another party. In every instance, our passionate team works diligently to ascertain accountability while never losing sight of your heart-wrenching circumstances. We employ systematic investigative measures coupled with adept understanding of wrongful death statutes – this enables us to present a compelling case geared towards justifiable financial relief.

Some key issues that cannot be overlooked when dealing with wrongful death cases include:

• Identifying who can file the lawsuit: Only certain close family members like spouses, children, parents or representatives appointed by deceased’s estate typically qualify.

• Timely filing: A statute of limitations exists stating lawsuits must be filed within two years from date of death in most instances.

• Damages recoverable: This differs based on each case but could cover funeral costs, lost wages & benefits expected from the decedent’s probable life span among others.

• Proving fault: It’s paramount to establish that defendant was negligent or intentionally caused harm leading to death.

The critical thing here is not merely knowing these facts but pragmatically applying them according to nuanced specifics of your unique case – an aspect where professional guidance is indispensable.

Our attorneys at Carlson Bier vigorously persue your rightful compensation including economic damages such as medical expenses and non-economic damages like pain and suffering endured by survivors from emotional trauma linked with sudden loss. Successfully proving liability necessitates expertise reliant not only on meticulous event reconstruction or detailed assessment of death scene but intricate interviewing techniques aimed to interpret action, intent and culpability.

Wrongful Death claims are intensely personal yet entangled in cold legal framework. You understandably yearn for closure but simultaneously grapple with the daunting financial implications ensuing from your loss – precisely where Carlson Bier steps in as a compassionate guide. We strive to overcome legal complexities on your behalf while maximizing successful outcomes relevant not only legally, but also fundamentally at a human level amidst life-altering tragedy you face.

We realize no amount of compensation can ever replace the void left in your lives, particularly when precipitated by wrongful actions. However, obtaining due justice and being awarded deserved damages contributes towards easing financial aspects connected with this bereavement- a step in ushering closure whilst honoring their memory through justifiable recognition of unjust neglect causing their untimely passing.

As one engages with Carlson Bier, they discover our unequivocal commitment towards those reeling after such profound losses. We aspire that our expertise aids you during these trying times allowing requisite focus on healing and renewal without getting ensnared amid myriad legal specifics better left to practiced experts like us.

The journey towards justice via Wrongful Death claim can hence be arduous yet relatively seamless when entrusted into adept hands – culminating not merely in robust representation but well-rounded care reflecting understanding, empathy coupled with fierce tenacity guided by overwhelming thirst for justice.

Nothing would relieve us more than helping you shoulder this burden. If you’re ready to seek justice relentlessly while having trustworthy stalwarts ardently fighting your cause; if it’s time to turn page towards monetary relief crucial amidst emotional turmoil unfolding within your lives then we encourage you to take the next step now.To uncover about potential rightful entitlements waiting ahead, simply click on the button below. Find out how much your case could truly be worth because at Carlson Bier, every lost life matters and so does its consequential truth claiming its rightful place within confines of legal judiciary. Remember, you’re not alone in this battle; so let us fight for justice on your behalf 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 Watson

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Offering professional legal help for victims of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Extending professional legal support for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Accountability

Managing cases involving problematic products, extending adept legal help to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Elder Neglect

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble and Tumble Accidents

Skilled in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking justice for their injuries.

Infant Wounds

Providing legal help for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Incidents

Collisions: Focused on aiding victims of car accidents secure just recompense for damages and damages.

Bike Accidents

Focused on providing representation for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Truck Collision

Offering specialist legal advice for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for losses.

Worksite Mishaps

Dedicated to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Brain Impairments

Specializing in extending professional legal assistance for clients suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Skilled in managing cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unjust Passing

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and experienced legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Focused on advocating for persons with paralysis, offering dedicated legal services to secure settlement.

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