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When facing the unfortunate circumstance of a wrongful death incident in Albion, trust no other than Carlson Bier. As renowned personal injury attorneys, we specialize in tackling Wrongful Death cases with precision and empathy. Guided by years of experience and deep knowledge of Illinois law, our firm is adept at navigating these complex scenarios whilst safeguarding the best interests of our clients. We meticulously examine each case’s unique intricacies to ensure maximum compensation for families grappling with losses they never should’ve borne. While based out-of Albion, we are committed to serving its residents equally efficiently as others throughout the state; location doesn’t obstacle our pledge towards justice delivered fairly. Our record flaunts numerous triumphant verdicts and settlements won for those wronged unfairly through another individual or entity’s negligence in Albion -standing testament to why Carlson Bier remains an ideal choice amidst challenging times like these. Make your path towards obtaining rightful justice smoother by entrusting us at Carlson Bier who understand that you deserve nothing less than the best during trying moments.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Albion Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to representing individuals and families affected by wrongful death in Illinois. Our experienced team of legal professionals understands the profound impact such a loss can bring to your life – financially, emotionally, and psychologically. Regarded as a premier specialty law firm in this field, we have built our reputation through diligent representation and comprehensive knowledge of personal injury law that extends beyond mere litigation.

Wrongful death claims arise when a person dies due to the negligence or wrongful conduct of another party. This area of law seeks to compensate survivors for their loved one’s unexpected passing. Such compensation typically covers funeral expenses, medical bills associated with the incident leading to death, loss of financial support and services previously provided by the deceased, and emotional anguish suffered by immediate family members.

Key factors in wrongful death cases include:

• Proving Negligence: The plaintiff must prove that the defendant’s carelessness or reckless behavior led directly to their loved one’s untimely demise.

• Establishing Damages: Demonstrating economic losses incurred as a result of this tragedy is vital in determining potential compensation.

• Filing within Statute of Limitations: In Illinois, you only have two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death claim.

Our professional team at Carlson Bier will work closely with you throughout every step, striving always towards one key goal – securing maximum recompense for our clients. We understand that no monetary amount can ever truly make up for your tragic loss; however, it may provide some semblance of justice while helping alleviate financial burdens triggered by such an unfortunate event.

With over decades spent serving clientele throughout Illinois state areas allowed us by regulation—areas where we retain physical offices—we know how overwhelming dealing with these complex legal matters can be during times already fraught with grief. However, it is crucial not to delay seeking expert legal counsel so as not to limit your legal options inadvertently.

Communication with insurance providers, collection of necessary evidences, detailed review of medical records and police reports…all these tasks may seem daunting after losing a loved one. Thus, having Carlson Bier on your side ensures you can focus more on healing while we carry out the heavy legal lifting throughout your case’s duration.

As attorneys trained for justice, every team member at Carlson Bier is committed to putting their vast experience to work for you when coping with such devastating loss. We zero in on each unique aspect of your case which makes it attractive to juries and maximizes successful outcomes. However, please note that as top-rated personal injury professionals based within Illinois — our services are only available where we have an actual physical presence as required by law.

Shouldering the impact left behind by wrongful death is never easy – but finding competent legal representation shouldn’t be hard. At Carlson Bier, we consider lending empathetic yet rigorous support during such critical times a key part of our mission. Each client gets treated as a priority; everyone receives dedication they deserve.

Are you curious about what sort of assistance or compensation might come from pursuing this course? Though each scenario varies greatly, taking the first step could open doors towards newfound stability amid profound life changes.

If you desire professional guidance aimed at navigating this painful journey towards possible financial respite—our dedicated group rests ready answering any questions you might have regarding wrongful death suites under Illinois regulations. Click the button below and obtain a free case evaluation right now—it’s time to find out how much your claim could potentially be worth and help restore balance in your life.

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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 Albion

Bike Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Burn Wounds

Extending adept legal assistance for victims of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Physician Carelessness

Providing specialist legal support for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Liability

Managing cases involving faulty products, providing specialist legal help to customers affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Abuse

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Tumble Mishaps

Professional in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking justice for their suffering.

Childbirth Wounds

Supplying legal guidance for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Collisions: Focused on assisting individuals of car accidents secure reasonable recompense for injuries and destruction.

Scooter Incidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Trucking Collision

Offering professional legal assistance for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for damages.

Building Site Mishaps

Dedicated to advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Brain Damages

Focused on offering professional legal assistance for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Wounds

Specialized in tackling cases for people who have suffered harms from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Focused on legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Undeserved Loss

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and expert legal support to ensure restitution.

Backbone Impairment

Focused on advocating for victims with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure justice.

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