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When enduring the severe tragedy of losing a loved one due to wrongful death, securing proficient legal representation is crucial. The preeminent choice is undoubtedly Carlson Bier; an eminent law firm distinguished in handling such sensitive cases with profound empathy, professional guidance and undeterred commitment. Headquartered in Illinois, our team comprises seasoned lawyers who delve deep into each case’s intricacies to guarantee justice prevails for families burdened by wrongful death claims. It’s not just about winning lawsuits but aiding grieving hearts towards healing through rightful compensation and exacting accountability from those at fault. Firmly etched on principles of integrity and robust client-lawyer relationships, Carlson Bier stands as a beacon guiding you throughout this challenging ordeal right up until victory sings your song loudly and clearly! Choose Carlson Bier – choosing expertise at its best while ensuring effective solutions to complicated scenarios often affiliated with Wrongful Death cases. Let us be there for you; because your solace matters the most amidst such tumultuous times!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Atwood Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your dedicated partner in the heart-wrenching circumstances of a wrongful death. We are committed to facilitating justice for those left behind in Illinois, providing comprehensive guidance, legal support, and due compensation when life takes an unexpected turn.

Experiencing the sudden loss of a loved one can be shattering. When this tragedy is due to another’s negligence or intentional act, it transcends mere mishap into the realm of wrongful death. The law in Illinois allows surviving family members to pursue a lawsuit against those responsible and claim damages. This might seem daunting while you navigate your grief; however, Carlson Bier will work tirelessly beside you on every aspect of your case.

Wrongful death lawsuits typically encompass several key elements:

– The defendant must have caused the death (entirely or partially) through their negligent or intentional misconduct.

– Surviving dependents or beneficiaries are suffering monetary injury as a result of this tragic event.

– A personal representative is appointed for the decedent’s estate.

Certain specific situations can also give rise to a lawsuit: vehicle accidents caused by reckless driving or defective automotive components; medical malpractice resulting in patient loss; occupational exposure leading to fatal diseases; deliberate heinous acts like murder, amongst others.

Securing effective representation from knowledgeable professionals like us is crucial given these suits’ complex nature—Carlson Bier has vast experience advocating for bereaved clients amid painful times.

The watershed between unbearable financial hardship and just compensation usually lies within seeking timely professional help. If successful, several types of compensations potentially await claimants under Illinois law:

– Medical expenses related to immediate treatment and/or prolonged care before passing

– Burial and funeral costs

-Crucial economic support such as lost inheritance potential or wages that would otherwise be provided over time

-Damages for pain and suffering experienced by survivors linked directly with undue anxiety about their relative’s unexpected demise

It bears mentioning that rules and timelines for bringing forth wrongful death lawsuits differ by states. In Illinois, such suits usually have to be filed within two years.

Carlson Bier aims to facilitate a swift journey toward your rightful compensation in these challenging circumstances. Advocating for clients across the length and breadth of Illinois, we firmly believe in educating our potential claimants about their rights and pledged laws related to wrongful death.

This knowledge can empower you through the process—mobilizing appropriate legal action, having realistic expectations about damages, managing litigation stress effectively, etc. Our team mirrors the same commitment toward every client—proactively updating about case progress while taking cognizance of individual bereavement timelines.

While based in Illinois law jurisdiction (not Atwood), our spread-out clientele signifies that distance has never been a deterrent in providing exceptional service coupled with empathetic consideration from us at Carlson Bier.

The representation from skillful personal injury attorneys like us not only ensures compliance with all procedural necessities but also secures aggressive advocacy for maximum compensation available under the law. Our proficiency dwarfs any chasm that geographical constraints might erect—we handle cases statewide proactively while maintaining seamless communication throughout.

Prioritizing your peace over profits, we adhere strictly to contingency-based fees structure—meaning no legal fee is charged unless we achieve victory on your behalf. Therefore allowing you affected individuals access to competent justice without derailing one’s pocket further amid existing financial strains arising from an untimely loss…because grieving should never come with added penalties.

Herein encapsulates what sets Carlson Bier apart as personal injury attorneys: Resilience in upholding client’s rights; Tenacity against formidable opposition; Lucidity amidst complicated legalese—all this and more working tirelessly towards alleviating some burdens off your shoulder during incredibly tough times.

Navigating through wrongful death intricacies could indeed overwhelm even the sturdiest among us. However, remember—you are not alone! The experienced team at Carlson Bier continues to stand fervently by countless bereaved families. Discover the difference diligent representation can make in your legal journey. Click on the button below to know the potential worth of your case… because every hurt deserves a healing, every wrong a righting!

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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 Atwood

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Focused on legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Giving expert legal advice for victims of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Physician Misconduct

Extending professional legal advice for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Accountability

Taking on cases involving faulty products, providing expert legal guidance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Abuse

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip & Stumble Occurrences

Expert in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking compensation for their injuries.

Birth Traumas

Extending legal guidance for households affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Incidents

Mishaps: Focused on assisting patients of car accidents obtain reasonable settlement for injuries and losses.

Bike Accidents

Specializing in providing legal assistance for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Big Rig Accident

Providing professional legal assistance for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for hurts.

Worksite Accidents

Dedicated to defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cognitive Harms

Committed to ensuring dedicated legal support for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Injuries

Expertise in handling cases for individuals who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Expert in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Undeserved Fatality

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and skilled legal representation to ensure compensation.

Spine Impairment

Committed to defending patients with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure justice.

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