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When dealing with the unfortunate circumstances of a wrongful death case, you need exceptional legal representation on your side. That’s where Carlson Bier steps in. We boast both rich experience and unique expertise in this complex arena of law within Illinois. Our seasoned attorneys are relentless advocates for clients facing wrongful death disputes – managing cases with empathy, knowledge, and commitment to obtaining justice under challenging circumstances. Choosing Carlson Bier ensures that Sparta residents access to celebrated professional skills accommodating their local needs even when it appears daunting for them to receive compensation for injustice suffered from negligent parties responsible for tragic losses of life; we tirelessly work towards establishing compelling cases that stand out in courtrooms poured over unflinchingly by judges looking into claims related carefully curated legality ensuring success. With our unwavering dedication to achieving maximum compensation possible while providing personalized client services unmatched anywhere else—Carlson Bier truly symbolizes hope amidst grief distinctive assurance amid despair riding above unfair wrong.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Sparta Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we help individuals and families navigate the complexities of wrongful death cases, providing legal support that is both compassionate and comprehensive. Based in Illinois, our law firm boasts a team of tenacious personal injury attorneys who possess an unwavering dedication to justice for their clients.

A wrongful death claim emerges when someone’s life is tragically cut short due to negligent or willful conduct by others. The loss can be emotionally overwhelming and financially challenging for surviving loved ones. It’s during these trying times that professional legal counsel becomes crucial — standing up for your rights, advocating on your behalf, and ensuring you receive fair compensation for this devastating loss.

Key elements of a successful wrongful death claim require demonstration of certain facts:

• Existence of duty: The defendant owed a duty of care towards the deceased.

• Breach in the duty: The defendant failed in their obligations through negligence or intentional action.

• Causation: This breach directly resulted in the individual’s untimely demise.

• Damages: Financial losses have been incurred as a result of this tragedy.

Our expertly skilled attorneys at Carlson Bier hold extensive experience dealing with these complex factors associated with wrongful death disputes. We strive to expose the truth behind such unfortunate events through thorough investigation teamed with aggressive representation – always holding responsible parties accountable.

We understand no sum can truly compensate for the painful absence left by losing a loved one; however, financial reparations from wrongful death lawsuits can aid surviving family members dealing with medical bills, funeral costs, lost income from future earnings potential or financial support—even non-economic damages such as emotional trauma and companionship loss may be factored into rightful compensation upon successfully substantiating claims.

Securing your rightful payment involves accurate calculation meticulously accounting all impacts borne—both tangible and intangible—a task carried out efficiently by our seasoned lawyers at Carlson Bier; relieving you from additional stress amidst already tough circumstances.

Another notable aspect about our legal services is the compassion we show towards all clients. We understand everyone deals with such situations differently, hence from the initial mere conversation to ongoing support throughout your case— empathy and understanding are engrained in to our client-attorney interactions. It’s not just about securing justice at Carlson Bier, it’s also about providing comfort and closure during turbulent times.

Navigating through wrongful death claims can be undeniably daunting without right legal guidance —it is here that choosing us as your trusted personal injury attorneys eases this journey for you; championing your rights while offering a heartfelt support system bringing some solace amidst your troubling situation.

Through-out the years Carlson Bier has built a reputation across Illinois driven by dedication to maximize settlements thus ensuring fair outcomes for our clients consistently. Much of our mutual success stems from diligent preparation, strategic approaches deployed backed up by masterful negotiation skills—all steadfastly focused on delivering justice for those wronged.

We have earned substantial compensation amounts in numerous instances ensuring distressed family members afford comforts like proper healthcare counselling or education for their children safeguarding future security despite battling unthinkable loss—an achievement we pride ourselves upon While each wrongful death claim comes with its unique challenges — rest assured that hiring Carlson Bier equips you with dedicated personal injury law experts guiding you every step of the way helping make informed decisions leading towards desired justice outcomes

At Carlson Bier, we believe no one should bear insurmountable burdens alone – particularly hardships borne out of another party’s gross negligence. Our team is committed to offer relentless representation advocating survivors deserving rightful dues so they stand empowered to forge ahead life journey unhampered by avoidable financial woes caused due tragic event

Are you ready to seek enduring solution? Please click on the button below for a complimentary evaluation estimating potential worth of your case—one quick click opens doors moving closer towards securing rightful settlement easing life tormented unthinkably due sudden demise cherished one. Choose trust, peace of mind with Carlson Bier – your allies for justice in Illinois.

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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 Sparta

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Proficient in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or risky conditions.

Thermal Burns

Extending specialist legal services for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Clinical Malpractice

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for persons affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Obligation

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, offering professional legal support to customers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall and Trip Injuries

Skilled in handling trip accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking restitution for their damages.

Neonatal Harms

Providing legal assistance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Incidents: Committed to supporting patients of car accidents secure just compensation for injuries and damages.

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

18-Wheeler Incident

Delivering experienced legal services for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for injuries.

Building Site Incidents

Committed to defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Brain Damages

Focused on delivering professional legal assistance for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Specialized in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Dedicated to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unjust Fatality

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and skilled legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Damage

Specializing in supporting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal services to secure redress.

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