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If you’re grappling with the tumultuous aftermath of a wrongful death in Auburn Gresham, allow Carlson Bier to be your beacon during these dire times. Our specialized Wrongful Death lawyers discern the intricacies entangled within this specific branch of law and utilize their expertise in aiding families through their path toward justice. Acerbity against intangible adversaries such as negligence should not detour victims from seeking reparation. Carlson Bier’s tenacious commitment to fighting for just compensation is unwavering; our track record showcasing high claim settlements is evident proof thereof. Our clients nestle reassured, knowing they’re represented by an attorney group that vehemently advocates on their behalf while they focus on healing and rebuilding. Navigating through loss needn’t be compounded with maneuvering legal hurdles single-handedly – at Carlson Bier we shoulder the burden so you don’t have to bear it alone.The dedicated attorneys ardently believe everyone deserves quality legal representation without any hindrances; reach out today, discover how the breadth and depth of our knowledge concerning wrongful death claims can benefit you.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Auburn Gresham Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law and are deeply versed in matters pertaining to Wrongful Death. With our extensive experience based right here in Illinois, we have accumulated invaluable knowledge and insights over the years that help us serve our clients effectively. For those unfamiliar with it, wrongful death refers to a legal claim that can be brought when someone’s negligent or intentional act causes another person’s death.

When such an unfortunate event occurs, probate courts allow certain survivors of the deceased to file a lawsuit on behalf of their lost loved one. Generally under Illinois law, this includes immediate family members like spouses and children; but often extends to dependent parents or siblings too. Every case is unique therefore understanding what your individual circumstances qualify for is paramount.

Guidelines involving timing are equally important – there exists something called the Statute of Limitations which denotes a specific time frame within which you must bring forth a claim. In the state of Illinois this timeframe typically ranges from 1-2 years depending upon various factors. Should you miss this window, your opportunity for seeking justice might be permanently closed – underlining just how crucial taking timely action is.

Now let’s delve into what kind of compensation could be awarded if your claim succeeds. Compensation often reflects –

• Medical bills incurred prior to death

• Funeral and burial expenses

• Lost wages earned by the deceased if they had been able to work until retirement

• The potential inheritance loss due grief-stricken heirs

• Pain and suffering experienced by survivors

However, it’s critical to bear in mind that each case comes with its special set of facts thus influencing damage assessments variably.

It should also be noted that insurance companies are known for routine devaluation or even straight denial of valid claims unfortunately turning tragedy into two-fold hardship for many individuals involved in wrongful death cases.

This brings us back around full circle – highlighting again why choosing competent representation like Carlson Bier’s expert personal injury attorneys is crucial when navigating this difficult landscape. Our team not only brings its comprehensive know-how to the fore, but also resolute compassion guiding you at each step.

Moreover, while some may shy away from legal pursuit fearing the monetary implications of such proceedings, we believe in providing care and justice accessible to all. Therefore our professional fees are based upon a contingency framework – basically translating into ‘no win no fee’. This ensures that you pay us absolutely nothing unless we successfully get you your deserved compensation.

Being victim to wrongful death is indeed deeply painful and stressful, experiencing emotional shock only further compounded by financial strains often associated with such losses. However just remember – regardless how complicated or dire matters may seem right now, Carlson Bier stands with YOU ready to tirelessly work towards claiming your rightful justice.

Take your first leap towards seeking reprieve by finding out what could be the worth of YOUR case! Expert evaluations are just a curious click away on our website’s intuitive interface – rest assured it can open doors of hope backed by Carlson Bier’s expert legal vigilance. So look for that button below now says “Find Out Your Case Value”. Take this moment and let folks at Carlson Bier apply their extensive expertise in order to bring about restitution commensurate with your loss. Remember timely action is key!

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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 Auburn Gresham

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Focused on legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Fire Injuries

Supplying professional legal support for patients of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Healthcare Negligence

Offering experienced legal support for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Responsibility

Handling cases involving dangerous products, providing professional legal guidance to individuals affected by defective items.

Elder Malpractice

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble & Trip Mishaps

Specialist in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking recovery for their losses.

Birth Harms

Delivering legal help for households affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Accidents

Accidents: Focused on guiding victims of car accidents secure just settlement for wounds and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Expert in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Truck Collision

Extending specialist legal support for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for injuries.

Building Site Incidents

Focused on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Neurological Traumas

Committed to providing dedicated legal support for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Proficient in tackling cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Loss

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and experienced legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Damage

Expert in advocating for victims with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure justice.

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