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When dealing with the painful aftermath of a wrongful death, finding reliable legal support is essential. Carlson Bier offers unparalleled representation for residents of Alhambra who are navigating this difficult journey. Our distinguished firm specializes in Wrongful Death cases, providing aggressive advocacy alongside compassionate counsel. We understand the emotional burden carried by those left behind and aim to mitigate your stress through our unyielding commitment to outcome-driven justice. With an impressive record backed by dedicated wrongfull death attorneys in Illinois, Carlson Bier has earned its reputation as a trusted ally during life’s darkest times. This crucial network of resources and industry-leading knowledge allows us to pursue maximum damages adequately compensating for loss-adjusted quality of life and earning potential among others categorized under Wrongful Death statutes in Illinois law.

In choosing Carlson Bier, you’re prioritizing expertise that respects your heartache – without compromising on professionalism or results.

Taking decisive action can often mean reaching out when it feels hardest; remember that we’re here when it matters most: let us aid you in seeking accountability from liable parties amidst these tragic circumstances today at our attorney firm!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Alhambra Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are deeply dedicated to serving the needs of individuals and families who have suffered due to a wrongful death incident. Wrongful death is a legal terminology referring to an unfortunate event where an individual loses his or her life as a direct outcome of someone else’s negligent or intentional behavior. Based in Illinois, our highly experienced personal injury attorneys understand that behind this technical term lies deep human suffering — indescribable grief exacerbated by financial hardships.

Understanding the fundamentals around wrongful death lawsuits can arm you with critical knowledge during such distressing times. The claim is typically filed by close family members, usually represented by an executor assigned in the deceased person’s estate. Its purpose is twofold:

– To hold the party responsible for their negligence or intentional harm accountable

– To seek compensation covering everything from associated medical fees up to consolation for emotional trauma

Under Illinois law, several situations may qualify as grounds for a wrongful death case. These include car accidents caused by another driver’s wrongdoing or carelessness; medical malpractice leading to patient demise; fatal workplace accidents borne of employer neglect about safety standards; criminal acts resulting in loss of life; and even instances where supervised kids perish owing to caregiver laxity.

Outlining all intricacies surrounding this topic would be impossible! Nevertheless, it helps when survivors know what damages they might be able recover should they decide to pursue such a claim:

• Economic damages: This encompasses tangible financial losses like burial costs, lost future wages (especially if the decedent was an income provider), hospitalization bills before demise, property destruction costs etc.

• Non-economic damages: Less easily quantifiable but equally consequential are pain and suffering endured by loved ones left behind, companionship loss amongst others.

It’s important noting though that no amount of money could ever truly compensate for your loved one’s untimely passing. Nevertheless, pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit can provide necessary economic support during challenging times while ensuring guilty parties get held accountable for their wrongful actions.

The compassionate and skilled attorneys at Carlson Bier understand the complexities involved in wrongful death claims. We are dedicated to helping grieving families navigate through these complicated legal procedures with sensitivity, vigor, and utmost professionalism. Rest assured that we leave no stone unturned in meticulously investigating all incident aspects so as to build robust cases compelling enough to yield favorable outcomes. When you choose us, you choose tireless advocates willing to go above and beyond until justice gets served.

Compassion aside, please note that there exist stringent deadlines for filing wrongful death lawsuits (known as Statute of Limitations) which might differ based on varied scenarios. So it’s crucial not delaying seeking legal assistance lest your right to compensation becomes forfeit due delayed action!

Losing someone dear is one of life’s most difficult trials; hiring a competent law firm shouldn’t add onto this stress. Let our devoted team offer solidarity during trying times while championing your cause relentlessly in courtrooms or negotiation tables – whichever path circumstances call for.

Remember: While our office is located within Illinois state borders (we’re not implying presence anywhere else), our commitment extends far and wide — fighting tooth and nail on behalf of mourning clients across dislocated locations who have gone through untold suffering unjustly.

We hope that this informative content has made understanding wrongful death lawsuits less daunting than before! If you’re presently confronting such an ordeal — consider taking next step forward by allowing trusted experts like Carlson Bier shoulder some burdens off your shoulders. Feel free to click the button below now to find out how much your case could potentially be worth.

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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 Alhambra

Cycling Crashes

Proficient in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Giving expert legal assistance for patients of intense burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Physician Carelessness

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

Commodities Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, extending skilled legal help to victims affected by faulty goods.

Senior Malpractice

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Trip Occurrences

Adept in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking recovery for their injuries.

Infant Harms

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

Vehicle Crashes

Collisions: Devoted to assisting patients of car accidents gain reasonable remuneration for injuries and harm.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Expert in providing legal support for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Trucking Crash

Delivering experienced legal services for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for damages.

Building Site Collisions

Committed to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Cognitive Injuries

Specializing in delivering specialized legal services for individuals suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Injuries

Specialized in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Expert in legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Fatality

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and skilled legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Expert in defending individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal services to secure compensation.

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