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The tragic occurrence of wrongful death brings about pain and uncertainty, but you don’t have to face this tragedy alone. Carlson Bier is here to guide you through the legal maze that may follow such an event – champions of justice in cases involving wrongful deaths in Avondale. Our dedicated team possesses a depth of knowledge and experience garnered from years representing clients across Illinois. In every case, we pledge full attention, compassion for the circumstance, and aggressive pursuit towards achieving just compensation for our clients’ loss of their loved ones. As representatives seeking rightful redress for those affected by undue fatalities in Avondale area, consider engaging with Carlson Bier’s meticulous professionalism – cemented anchored by our unparalleled commitment to secure fairness on your behalf. We assure comprehensive management ensuring seamless navigation underpinned by indomitable determination during complex litigation processes concerning wrongful death situations ecoing through families in Avondale neighborhood too often these days Trust us: let us become your bulwark when avenging unjustified fatality comes into play Chicago-rooted though wherever in Illinois there are wrongs we’ll be right.csv

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Understanding Wrongful Death Claims

The Carlson Bier team, being a prominent personal injury firm based in Illinois, has specialized expertise in the complex realm of wrongful death claims. By definition, wrongful deaths are tragic incidents where a life is taken due to negligence or misconduct of another individual, entity, or organization. Complex questions regarding legal responsibilities and rightful compensations often arise under such unfortunate circumstances which require expert legal guidance.

It’s essential to understand what makes a death “wrongful” legally – there must be distinct components; namely:

• A death caused by someone else

• The liable party committed negligent action or failed to act responsibly

• Surviving family members suffer financial hardship as a result

These events often leave loved ones dealing with intense grief alongside unjust financial burdens that can include medical expenses, loss of income provision, funeral costs, and more. This distressingly volatile time shrouds families with an unwelcome combination of both emotional turmoil and monetary constraints.

Fortunately, effective navigation through these turbulent times exists: Professional legal support from experienced wrongful death attorneys. Personal injury experts at Carlson Bier possess extensive experience in delivering compassionate assistance during these bleak moments while ensuring deserving compensation for this traumatic loss.

When it comes to quantifying rightful compensation for wrongful death victims’ families in Illinois; numerous factors determine the final outcome like the deceased’s age and past earning capacity amongst others – thereby making every case unique in its essence.

Maintaining transparency about our process will help you gain perspective on how we handle your cases:

• Thorough Investigation: We meticulously scrutinize all vital facts surrounding the unfortunate event to build a robust case

• Determining liability: Addressing who should be held accountable plays an instrumental role – whether it is an individual or an organization.

• Evaluating damage: Quantifying tangible (like monetarily) and intangible damages (such as emotional trauma)

Our highly proficient team understands that no amount of money could ever replace your loved one’s presence. However, these compensations can aid in alleviating the burden that this unexpected loss has placed upon you.

The Carlson Bier professionals are experienced wrongful death attorneys based in Illinois and we understand your need for a strong yet empathetic advocate to help navigate through this overwhelming legal journey. Our dedicated team will endeavour relentlessly not only to ensure deserving justice and fair compensation but will stand by you providing emotional support during these challenging times.

Remember every wrongful death incident is unique depending on numerous varying circumstances and extremely time-sensitive due to specific statutory constraints under Illinois law. Seeking immediate professional advice would be crucial.

Our contribution as personal injury experts goes beyond navigating critical legal paths; we strive to provide you with comprehensive assistance so you can focus on healing without added stress from financial disadvantages resulting from a wrongful death event.

For an extensive evaluation of your case by our knowledgeable team, click below to explore how much compensation may be attainable owing to your unfortunate event. A thorough appraisal conducted by seasoned wrong-death attorneys, such as those at Carlson Bier, could unveil pivotal aspects repeatedly overlooked thus helping garner rightful recompense minimizing financial burdens resultant of such tragic incidents. Safekeeping your interests while bestowing essential moral support remains our foremost priority – always remember; We’re here when it matters most.

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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 Avondale

Cycling Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Giving professional legal assistance for people of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Delivering experienced legal support for victims affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Obligation

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, delivering expert legal assistance to clients affected by defective items.

Senior Misconduct

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip and Stumble Accidents

Adept in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking recovery for their losses.

Childbirth Damages

Delivering legal support for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Accidents: Dedicated to aiding patients of car accidents receive just settlement for injuries and destruction.

Scooter Mishaps

Committed to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Big Rig Mishap

Delivering professional legal representation for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for injuries.

Construction Accidents

Concentrated on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Brain Injuries

Committed to extending compassionate legal services for patients suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Skilled in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unjust Death

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and expert legal guidance to ensure justice.

Spine Harm

Expert in assisting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal representation to secure settlement.

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