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When faced with the harrowing experience of losing a loved one due to wrongful death, it’s essential to seek legal representation that can handle your case with both empathy and tenacity. Carlson Bier is an established litigator proficient in the complex intricacies of this branch of law. Adept at investigating circumstances surrounding such instances, our team diligently uncovers hidden details paramount for securing justice and compensation. Ethical practices rooted in Illinois law guide each step we take as we fight relentlessly on behalf of families subjected to unspeakable pain caused by negligence or misconduct – demonstrating why so many entrust their cases solely to us. Our commitment doesn’t waver amidst ongoing court battles; instead, it strengthens as we tirelessly strive for fair verdicts alleviating financial burdens stemming from unexpected funeral costs or lost income sources. With Carlson Bier handling your wrongful death suit, you gain more than just attorney-client partnership: you acquire unwavering support assuring that no stone is left unturned en route toward retribution and closure.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Thomasboro Illinois

Established under the precepts of excellence, dedication, and professionalism, Carlson Bier is a pillar in the realm of personal injury law within Illinois. Particularly proficient in handling Wrongful Death cases, our team exhibits an unwavering commitment to serving bereaved individuals and families who have tragically lost their loved ones prematurely due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct.

Wrongful death refers to a situation where a person loses his or her life owing to another party’s intentional act or sheer negligence. While it’s natural for you as a bereaved individual or family to be completely shattered emotionally at this juncture, it’s critical too that you respect your legal rights and substantial interests by seeking out the best possible legal representation for securing damages from those on account of whose misconduct your loved one is no more.

• Please understand that the guilty party’s action/omission resulting in your dear one’s demise need not always be criminal by nature for bringing about a Wrongful Death claim.

• A variety of entities – right from individual persons and companies through public sector units – can be sued within wrongful death cases.

• Medical malpractice leading to patient deaths entitles affected families to pursue Wrongful Death claims.

At Carlson Bier we bring powerful legal knowledge with enormous experience for clients dealing with wrongful death losses. We understand deeply how tragic such situations are and empathize thoroughly while sharing your pain vis-à-vis such apocalyptic occurrences. That said, we also know fully well what it takes legally speaking to see justice served while making sure that appropriate financial compensation comes your way.

We maintain steadfastly clear communication throughout the litigation process. Our clients get regular updates related directly to their case; there is never any obscurity on the status quo or next steps forward. Above all, there exists no hidden cost whatsoever – fees are only charged when successful compensation claims are made.

Elements consistently handled proactively during wrongful death litigations tend towards four key aspects:

• Solidly establishing that the defendant’s negligence resulted in the untimely demise.

• Demonstrating without an iota of doubt, damages suffered relating to financial, emotional, and a myriad other perspectives.

• Establishing a clear connection between misconduct on part of the accused and its direct linkage to the death at hand.

• Robustly opposite any efforts designed towards undermining legitimate claims.

The road to restitution might seem daunting; it doesn’t have to be when you’re backed by Carlson Bier. Our tactful negotiation skills coupled with formidable courtroom strategies position us uniquely favorably for achieving desirable litigation results. We’ve proudly fought – many a battle successfully waged too against insurance juggernauts unflinchingly denying justifiable compensation claims.

In matters where wrongful deaths occur as workplace incidents under Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law – again an area we specialize in – specific statutory protections apply. They pertain especially to buried rights related to unpaid wages or ensuing dependents benefits that bereaved families ought be cognizant about.

Certainly, times are tough after losing loved ones abruptly due largely unknown reasons traceable back someone else’s indifference towards observing obligatory safety norms. It’s precisely situations like these wherein solid legal representation from experienced personal injuries attorneys like those highly skilled at Carlson Bier makes all the difference.

We invite you now: click below for gaining clarity on your likely rightful compensation quantum vis-à-vis current predicament borne. Allow expert interdisciplinary first-rate legal prowess demonstrated time and again by seasoned wrong death law veterans at Carlson Bier, wholly committed always serving your best interests while ensuring swift closure comes about on this dreadful ordeal not only legally but also emotionally thereby helping restore semblance of normalcy within lives forever disrupted suddenly tragically so unnecessarily.

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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 Thomasboro

Cycling Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Burn Burns

Providing specialist legal assistance for victims of major burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Healthcare Malpractice

Extending experienced legal advice for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Accountability

Handling cases involving dangerous products, offering expert legal support to individuals affected by harmful products.

Senior Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Slip Accidents

Expert in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking compensation for their damages.

Infant Injuries

Delivering legal assistance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Accidents: Devoted to assisting patients of car accidents receive fair payout for damages and damages.

Motorcycle Crashes

Focused on providing legal services for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Trucking Mishap

Providing specialist legal assistance for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for losses.

Construction Site Crashes

Committed to representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Brain Injuries

Expert in extending dedicated legal representation for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Traumas

Proficient in handling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Committed to legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Death

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and adept legal representation to ensure compensation.

Spine Harm

Specializing in representing victims with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure settlement.

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