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When tragedy strikes in Beardstown, it is comforting to know there are steadfast advocates like Carlson Bier ready to champion the cause. Experienced at navigating the intricate landscape of Wrongful Death cases, this Illinois-based law firm has a rich history of providing victims with personalized service and effective representation. Sensitive and compassionate during such distressing times, Carlson Bier advances tirelessly by your side to ensure justice prevails for lost loved ones, deploying their profound knowledge optimally on each case’s unique aspects. Their detailed approach uncovers all potential liability sources maximizing compensation deserved in wrongful death proceedings. The stellar reputation they’ve gained illustrates why many Beardstown families designate them as their preferred choice when seeking legal guidance after an unfortunate incident’s fallout results in bereavement. Honored by their entrusted role against adversity and buoyed by proven success records, Carlson Bier extend their sincere commitment toward helping you navigate through the intense complexities that follow personal losses due to wrongful death incidents.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Beardstown Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we stand on the frontline as champions for justice and equity within the Illinois legal sphere, especially when dealing with sensitive and life-altering cases involving wrongful death. As astute personal injury attorneys founded in Illinois, something that separates us from other firms is our unwavering compassion towards grieving families ripped apart by an unexpected loss of a loved one, along with our undeterred commitment to secure the maximum compensation they deserve.

Wrongful death transpires when someone loses their life due to negligence or intentional act of another individual or party. The crux of any wrongful death claim pivots around the pivotal principle that if not for the negligent or malicious acts of the defendant, your loved one would still be alive today. Given its legal gravity and emotional weightiness, maneuvering through a wrongful death case can prove convoluting without proficient guidance.

• Determining liability is quintessential in every wrongful death case.

• Accumulating strong evidence is halfway victory – It accurately showcases how someone’s irresponsible actions culminated in a fatal consequence.

• Consideration of damages – With extensive understanding of litigation processes, we assist you in cataloguing losses such as potential income earned by deceased until retirement age if still working; cost accrued during medical care before demise; funeral costs; adjudicating intangible elements like companionship loss etc., essentially ensuring holistic accounting pertaining to all aspects directly & indirectly related to demise.

From pursuing litigation against large corporations responsible for hazardous work conditions leading to fatal incidents, taking on healthcare institutions accountable for lethal medical malpractice, up to contesting against individuals whose careless driving claimed innocent lives – no legal battle too small or significant dissuades our mission at Carlson Bier. Every injustice deserves retribution; every victim’s voice warrants being heard irrespective of perpetrator identity.

Our experienced team accompanies you throughout this daunting process deploying profound knowledge alongside sheer empathy acknowledging distress experienced. Realizing each case’s uniqueness reflecting personalities lost and circumstances embracing that loss, we commit to furnishing personalized representation. Furthermore, our record of auspicious verdicts exhibits not just professional proficiency but also peer respect within legal fraternity contributing towards smoother settlement negotiations or courtroom deliberations.

Navigating complex wrongful death claims necessitates time bound legal actions as stipulated by Illinois statutes – precise reason behind urging prompt consultation secures against losing the right to subsequent compensatory claim due to statute limitation expiration. It is crucial not procrastinate or neglect initiating proceedings however overwhelming grief could be. At Carlson Bier, understanding this urgency underlies consistent accessibility ensuring swift start on building a robust case bolstering your pursuit for maximum compensation.

As representatives from families experiencing sudden bereavement, ultimate goal never wavers – empowering you amidst tragic circumstantial vulnerability morphing into tangible advocacy championing your due rights. Although monetary damages obtained can’t replace lost love, it reaffirms faith in system ensuring accountability and acts as cornerstone for rebuilding life shrouded abruptly by fog of irreversible loss.

Embarking onto a quest seeking justice post a significant loss isn’t easy; having a reliable ally like Carlson Bier reassures support throughout this challenging journey alleviating few burdens off weighed down shoulders – while you grieve and recover in peace, we relentlessly battle on your behalf creating significant difference in outcomes attained.

Remember,your potential reimbursement hinges heavily on the strength of the case built+strategies deployed during its presentation which determines exact worth being claimed accurately reflecting costs incurred both evident today & projected within future thus tying directly back to competence level endorsing representation undertaken – A choice signifying importance requiring careful consideration.

On closing note, invite all considering expert legal counsel concerning wrongful death claim explorations click button below gauging precisely what rightful compensation value awaits realistically given each unique situation’s worth varies dependent upon intricate factors involved rendering universal assumption ineffective unlike personalized assessment.

In grappling with unexpected personal tragedy remember you’re never alone- trusting team at Carlson Bier ensures legal companion echoing your voice, defending rights and most importantly making sure justice gets served.

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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 Beardstown

Cycling Mishaps

Expert in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Providing adept legal help for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Healthcare Misconduct

Delivering specialist legal advice for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Responsibility

Managing cases involving defective products, supplying expert legal guidance to individuals affected by defective items.

Geriatric Neglect

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble & Stumble Occurrences

Professional in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking justice for their injuries.

Neonatal Damages

Extending legal support for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Crashes

Accidents: Committed to aiding sufferers of car accidents get equitable remuneration for harms and damages.

Bike Collisions

Expert in providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Semi Accident

Providing specialist legal assistance for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for injuries.

Building Collisions

Focused on supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Brain Traumas

Specializing in providing professional legal services for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Specialized in managing cases for people who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Focused on legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Wrongful Fatality

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and skilled legal guidance to ensure justice.

Neural Impairment

Focused on representing victims with paralysis, offering dedicated legal representation to secure redress.

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