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Tragedy strikes in the most unexpected ways. Amidst the devastating loss, selecting an attorney to litigate a wrongful death suit could be overwhelming. Carlson Bier is renowned throughout Illinois for advocating with tenacity and compassion in such situations. With decades of experience under its belt, this firm has mastered the delicate balance between legal expertise and human kindness required to effectively pursue justice for grieving families. Wrongful death suits are complicated – involving not just law but fine nuances of medical science, accident reconstruction and economic projections. Carlson Bier thrives on these challenges; their relentless efforts have resulted in millions recovered for their clients across multiple jurisdictions within Illinois including Annawan – a true testament to their dedication. Combined with a team adept at navigating insurance company tactics, they ensure you receive rightful compensation making them your ideal choice as Wrongful Death attorneys pursuing justice without borders or offices bound by geographical limitations! Amid sorrow’s darkness let Carlson Bier illuminate your path towards healing through justice!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Annawan Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with a particular emphasis on wrongful death cases. As dedicated professionals deeply rooted in Illinois, our aim is to guide individuals and their families through the complex legal landscape that often accompanies such deeply traumatic circumstances. Our expertise ranges widely over various aspects of wrongful death law.

Wrongful Death is a term used in legal contexts referring to situations when an individual has died as a result of another person’s intentional actions or negligence. This can encompass scenarios as diverse as car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace injuries or even assault. If your loved one’s demise could, and should have been prevented but for someone else’s carelessness or wrongful act; you may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

• Identification and Proof: To bring forward a successful claim, it must first be established that the defendant had a duty towards the deceased—such as a duty of care in case of doctors or employers—and breached this duty leading directly to the death.

• Who Can File For Wrongful Death: Often immediate family members can file wrongful death lawsuits. However, different states have different rules pertaining to who qualifies to bring this type of claim forward. In most cases parents (if the deceased was an unmarried child), spouse or children (even adopted ones) are considered rightful claimants.

• Compensation That May Be Awarded: The aftermath of losing a loved one can affect various facets of life – emotionally, mentally and financially too gained from economic losses experienced post passing away like loss-of-income potential incurred due to premature death can also be claimed.

The importance of having experienced attorneys from Carlson Bier working for you cannot be overstated when navigating these multi-faceted challenges in pursuit justice they so rightly deserve after enduring such catastrophic loss resulting from another’s neglectful conduct.

We understand how invaluable life is and recurrently strive not only deliver justice your loved ones but also provide solace during traumatic times. The law can often seem intimidating and complex, especially when grappling with wrongful death cases. This is where we at Carlson Bier bring our comprehensive knowledge and dedicated approach to your aid.

Through the numerous cases handled by us, we have seen firsthand how an expertly conducted lawsuit can provide the much-needed closure for families grieving their irreplaceable loss. We are committed to ensuring that those responsible for these tragedies are held legally accountable for their actions thereby helping secure rightfully deserved compensation.

In case you find yourself in a scientifically challenging time, remember: time is of essence as there are statutes of limitations associated with filing lawsuits related to wrongful deaths or establish proof causal relation between breach duty alleged resultant demises one must do it within specific period citing relevant evidence.

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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 Annawan

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Dedicated to legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Scald Injuries

Offering skilled legal help for people of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Hospital Malpractice

Ensuring professional legal support for victims affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Fault

Handling cases involving problematic products, offering skilled legal assistance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble and Stumble Injuries

Expert in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking compensation for their damages.

Newborn Injuries

Delivering legal support for households affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Mishaps: Dedicated to helping patients of car accidents secure just remuneration for wounds and impairment.

Motorbike Mishaps

Focused on providing representation for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Trucking Accident

Extending expert legal representation for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for losses.

Building Site Collisions

Committed to advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Brain Damages

Focused on ensuring dedicated legal advice for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

Specialized in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered harms from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Dedicated to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Demise

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and skilled legal support to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Damage

Expert in representing clients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure compensation.

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