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In the distressing event of a wrongful death, choosing the right legal representation is crucial. If you reside in Bannockburn and require expert assistance, look no further than Carlson Bier, exceptional attorneys specializing in Wrongful Death cases throughout Illinois. Our law practice brings light to your darkest hours by providing unwavering determination and compassion blended with our proven record of success. Through comprehensive consultation and empathetic understanding, we become well-acquainted with your unique case details and build robust strategies that truly resonate with your needs before any court or jury in this state. An unfortunate loss due to malpractice or negligence requires immediate attention; rest assured Carlson Bier are firmly committed to securing rightful compensation for your devastating loss while offering congruous support throughout this challenging chapter. While fighting for justice can be an intimidating journey under emotional duress, having experienced attorneys like us at hand reigns superiority over unarmed hope every time – showcasing why Carlson Bier stands as an excellent option amidst uncertain circumstances surrounding wrongful death matters.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Bannockburn Illinois

Understanding the intricate process of seeking justice for a wrongful death can be overwhelming, especially for loved ones left behind. At Carlson Bier, we aim to help you navigate this exact situation with expertise and compassion. Based in Illinois, our specialty is personal injury law – including cases involving wrongful deaths.

A wrongful death lawsuit seeks compensation for survivors after a person’s fatality that was caused by negligence or intentional harm from another entity. The damages that could be pursued include expenses related to the deceased’s funeral and medical care prior to their demise, lost inheritance due to early death, loss of companionship, and general financial support if the deceased was a primary provider.

• Negligence: In instances where negligence led to a person’s death (like car accidents due to reckless driving or workplace mishaps), it signifies that the at-fault party didn’t exercise reasonable care.

• Intentional harm: If someone purposely causes the demise of your loved one, such as in murder cases; you have grounds for a wrongful death suit.

• Medical malpractice: Deaths resulting from inadequate treatment or misdiagnosis also constitute grounds for filing these suits.

At Carlson Bier, we utilize an approach that simplifies this complex legal journey. We dedicate extensive time required to gather all necessary facts, investigate thoroughly all aspects of your case, interact with expert witnesses when needed, negotiate assertively with opposing parties on your behalf and present perspicuous arguments before juries ensuring you receive maximum eligible compensation.

Illinois statute of limitations requires families seeking legal redress through wrongful death lawsuits file within two years from the date of their loved one’s passing. Therefore acting immediately is very crucial once you suspect wrongful practice resulted in their untimely demise. Engaging experienced lawyers eases gathering relevant data whilst quickly initiating procedures essential in preserving your rights whilst enhancing chances at successful claims recovery.

In these challenging times full of grief and confusion coupled with mounting bills; many clients ask, “What is the cost of skilled legal representation?” At Carlson Bier, our personal injury attorneys take cases on a contingency fee basis. This means we only get paid if we win your case – ensuring our commitment to securing the maximum compensation for you.

Remember that at Carlson Bier; every claim presents unique circumstances. Therefore we never subject any client’s situation to pre-established scripts rather treat everyone with individualized attention they deserve while using special expertise garnered over numerous years in handling similar cases to increase your claim success rates.

Overall, navigating through complex wrongful death law matters can be less daunting if you trust professionals dedicated exclusively to this area in effectively representing your best interests. Ignore online generic one-size-fits-all legal advice, instead take the bold first step towards seeking justice by reaching out to seasoned experts able and willing to assist during these Tough times.

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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 Bannockburn

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Dedicated to legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Fire Traumas

Offering adept legal support for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Extending specialist legal assistance for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Fault

Managing cases involving dangerous products, delivering expert legal support to individuals affected by defective items.

Elder Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Stumble Mishaps

Specialist in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking redress for their losses.

Childbirth Wounds

Offering legal assistance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Collisions

Crashes: Concentrated on helping individuals of car accidents secure equitable settlement for harms and harm.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal support for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Big Rig Crash

Providing adept legal assistance for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for damages.

Worksite Mishaps

Engaged in representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Neurological Injuries

Committed to offering dedicated legal support for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Harms

Skilled in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Demise

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and expert legal services to ensure restitution.

Backbone Harm

Committed to advocating for persons with paralysis, offering dedicated legal support to secure justice.

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