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At Carlson Bier, we specialize in handling wrongful death cases with compassionate yet aggressive representation. Our legal expertise extends across Illinois, including areas like Mulberry Grove. Suffering the loss of a loved one due to negligence or misconduct is genuinely heart-wrenching and overwhelming; our mission is to shoulder your burden by fighting relentlessly for justice on your behalf. In analyzing numerous potential variables that might have contributed to a tragedy, our experienced attorneys delve into complex case details meticulously. Consequently, this portrays why we are often deemed the top consideration when dealing with wrongful death lawsuits in Illinois. We at Carlson Bier strictly adhere to client-professional confidentiality while treating you as part of our very own family; showing empathy but also seeking rectification firmly from those who wronged you/your loved one(s). Don’t negotiate alone with insurance carriers wanting nothing more than reducing payouts – let us represent you instead and stand up forcefully against such manipulative tactics – because at Carlson Bier Attorney Group justice never gets compromised! Make the best choice – choose unwavering dedication and proven reliability with us today!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Mulberry Grove Illinois

The law firm of Carlson Bier is deeply rooted in the Illinois territory, offering stalwart legal services with focal attention on personal injury matters, prominently Wrongful Death. With sharp acumen and an unwavering commitment to seeking justice for our clients, we play a pivotal role in providing adept guidance and understanding.

Wrongful Death encapsulates situations where a person’s death is a direct consequence of another party’s negligence or wrongful action. An apparent trauma for loved ones left behind, it also signals a significant financial burden due to funeral costs, medical expenses and lost future earnings. It’s within this setting that Carlson Bier anchors its legal expertise; combating your distress by fighting tooth and nail to right these wrongs.

Understanding key aspects of Wrongful Death claims is crucial for anyone facing these challenges:

– These lawsuits can be filed by immediate family members like spouses or children. In some instances, grandparents or siblings may qualify where no such immediate kin exist.

– The statute of limitations often allows two years from the date of death to file such a claim in Illinois. Seeking prompt professional advice is needed as prolonged delays could prohibit you from receiving redress legally due.

– Potential recoverable damages include not just economic elements like loss of income and inheritance but also non-economic facets like emotional distress and companionship loss.

Carlson Bier’s accomplished team brings civil actions against negligent defendants (individuals, corporations or government entities) who have tragically cut short innocent lives through acts recklessness or omission. We embark on rigorous investigations; compiling evidence to vividly demonstrate how their negligent behavior resulted in losing someone dear prematurely.

Our portfolio reveals unequivocal success matching bereaved families with substantial compensation they rightly deserve after such tragic events. While money cannot restore normalcy completely nor erase grief & sorrow endured during these difficult times, valuable reparation can indeed soften the blow and help families navigate adversity more reasonably.

Filing any lawsuit might appear intimidating, especially when dealing with the fallout of a wrongful death. However, navigating this legal process shouldn’t be your worry while grieving – that’s where Carlson Bier steps in. We handle all lawsuit aspects from uncovering violable laws to successfully conducting ancillary negotiations and fighting it out trenchantly in court if required.

Collaborating closely with structured settlement brokers we ensure swift disbursal of all due compensation; thereby helping tackle immediate expenses efficiently while also providing for future sustenance through structured payments over time – a critical aspect beneficial for minors financially depending on the decedent prior to their tragic demise.

Retaining our capable Wrongful Death attorneys envisages optimal closure by holding those accountable who cruelly altered your lives forever. With dedication unflinchingly fixed upon delivering rightful justice at every possible level; our commitment doubly assures being there for you in these moments of distress.

Pondering about filing a Wrongful Death claim? Don’t allow questions to deter you from seeking appropriate legal remedies owed rightfully. Harness valuable insight provided here: navigate somber times tenaciously by reaching out to us today! Interested in discerning what your case could potentially merit monetarily? Seeking clarity on how indemnity payouts work or fathoming chances likely of achieving success within courtroom precincts?

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Allow us the privilege to join hands with you during this challenging phase of life whilst relentlessly pursuing rightful restitution– acting as your steadfast pillar supporting and guiding throughout each complex step involved hereby – lighting up darker paths greatly enabling complete recovery both emotionally & financially post grave personal losses endured due to another party’s egregious negligence atrocities costing innocent lives unnecessarily thus imparting robust confidence building measures fuelled through powerful judicial means ordinarily seen bustling endlessly across Illinois State territories proudly announcing our legal prowess evident amongst devastating deathly shadows gripping innocent lives unexpectedly!

Hence, don’t hesitate a second further! Click on the button below to find how much your case could potential worth and let us help you navigate through these challenging times. At Carlson Bier, we solemnly pledge an unwavering commitment towards rightfully restoring normalcy combating wrongful death horrors smoothly – associating with us in your quest for justice today paints a glimmer of hope during grief-stricken times combined with potent promise delivering top tier results! Explore more now by simply scrolling below while availing numerous opportunities awaiting deeper engagement via information-rich interactions strengthening deserved successful claims foundations.

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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 Mulberry Grove

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Focused on legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Burn Damages

Giving specialist legal help for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Medical Incompetence

Delivering specialist legal advice for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Accountability

Handling cases involving defective products, supplying professional legal guidance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip & Stumble Accidents

Skilled in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking compensation for their suffering.

Newborn Wounds

Supplying legal help for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Incidents

Incidents: Focused on supporting individuals of car accidents obtain equitable compensation for damages and harm.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing legal services for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Trucking Incident

Providing experienced legal support for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for injuries.

Building Site Crashes

Focused on assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Neurological Traumas

Specializing in offering specialized legal support for persons suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Injuries

Specialized in handling cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Wrongful Demise

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and adept legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Impairment

Specializing in representing clients with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal representation to secure recovery.

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