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Facing a wrongful death situation is undeniably devastating. In these trying times, you need a compassionate yet vigorous legal advocate. Enter Carlson Bier, an acclaimed Illinois personal injury law firm emphasizing Wrongful Death cases. Our experienced team of attorneys strive tirelessly to alleviate the burden that comes with losing your loved ones prematurely due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct and right the wrongs done for those left behind in Royalton and beyond.

Carlson Bier combines deep-rooted legal knowledge with a robust understanding of wrongful death statutes in Illinois – an unmatched duo powering our resistance against injustice one case at a time. We assertively fight for fair compensation on behalf of our client families: from loss consortium to economic damages like cover medical costs, funeral expenses and loss potential income; we have got you covered.

Standing as unwavering pillars through your journey towards justice, Carlson Bier is formed by formidable lawyers dedicatedly giving voice to your grief while pursuing righteousness without relenting until reached satisfactorily.

Choose integrity.Choose competence.Choose empathy.Choose professionalism. Choose Carlson Bier – shifting power back into victim’s side when tragedy hits home unexpectedly! Trust us with standing by you as competent allies seeking only just recompense because what we do matters geographically far beyond where we situate physically.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Royalton Illinois

Wrongful death lawsuits are complicated legal matters that necessitate the expertise of experienced personal injury attorneys. At Carlson Bier, we combine passion with precision to navigate these complex cases on behalf of grieving families in Illinois. Our commitment ensures that those responsible for arbitrary fatalities will face justice while giving bereaved parties the necessary compensation to help them rebuild and restore their lives.

A wrongful death claim may arise from various negligent circumstances such as truck or car accidents, medical malpractice, work-related injuries among others. To recognize a wrongful death case within your tragedy entails catching sight of several components:

• Clear Proof of Another Person’s Negligence: The crux of any wrongful death case is indisputable evidence that another party’s negligence resulted in a fatality.

• Direct Causal Link Between Negligence and Death: This requires demonstrating how the negligent actions directly led to the person’s demise.

• Exact Impact on Survivors: This involves highlighting the emotional affliction and financial burdens thrust upon surviving loved ones.

Understanding these critical points shifts your comprehension of what constitutes a wrongful death claim.

At Carlson Bier, our astute personal injury attorneys employ strategic approaches born out of years dealing with wrongful death cases in Illinois. We embark on an intensive investigation to gather all relevant facts essential for building titanic cases against liable parties. Rest assured; at our law firm, every piece of information is meticulously dissected to provide accurate representation during aggressive advocacy for restitution rightfully owed to you.

Being one step ahead in determining potential damages attainable in a successful lawsuit contributes significantly towards shaping beneficial outcomes for you. Through deep knowledge about applicable state laws guiding proper calculation of damages in Illinois, we aim at achieving ultimate compensation estimates involving:

• Funeral And Burial Costs

• Lost Financial Support

• Medical Bills Incurred Before Death

• Pain And Suffering Experienced By Deceased Before Dying

The trauma resulting from losing a loved one can be challenging, more so if the loss was wrongful. It is crucial to gather all the strength in such times and seek justice for your loved one. Place trust in us, the legal advisors at Carlson Bier firm, armed with skillful strategies aiming to uphold your rights and fight tirelessly till you get what you rightfully deserve.

The transient guidelines above should serve as an educational guidepost for understanding how wrongful death lawsuits work in Illinois. They represent only a fraction of our extensive practice dedicated solely to aiding grieving families during crippling moments after losing their dear ones unjustly.

Let us reiterate that wrongful deaths are complex; they require multidimensional legal expertise found mainly among experienced personal injury attorneys like ours at Carlson Bier. We centralize our focus on upholding your interest by utilizing every element needed to achieve favorable outcomes and reinforcement in honor of your lost loved one’s memory.

It is never easy facing a tragedy alone; we at Carlson Bier understand this deeply. To explore more about how we can aid you through your grieving journey while ensuring justifiable compensation for any losses you have encountered due to a wrongful death case, kindly click on the button below. Discover today how much setting things right could be worth when guided by proficient hands committed wholly towards helping you find closure from regrettable beginnings.

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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 Royalton

Bike Crashes

Expert in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Providing adept legal assistance for people of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Physician Malpractice

Providing specialist legal representation for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Accountability

Handling cases involving defective products, delivering adept legal assistance to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Malpractice

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

Fall & Tumble Accidents

Adept in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking redress for their harm.

Infant Damages

Delivering legal guidance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Incidents

Accidents: Devoted to helping individuals of car accidents receive equitable recompense for damages and impairment.

Scooter Mishaps

Expert in providing legal assistance for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Trucking Mishap

Extending specialist legal assistance for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for injuries.

Building Site Incidents

Engaged in supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Head Traumas

Dedicated to ensuring professional legal assistance for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Injuries

Expertise in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Specializing in legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unfair Passing

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and experienced legal services to ensure redress.

Vertebral Damage

Dedicated to defending victims with vertebral damage, offering expert legal services to secure justice.

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