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When faced with the devastating loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or error, seeking reliable counsel is vital. At Carlson Bier, the pursuit of justice in Wrongful Death cases by holding responsible parties accountable is paramount. Skill and dedication lay at the heart of our service as we strive to bring closure for bereaved families within Big Rock and surrounding areas during their most challenging times. Our passionate team features meticulous investigation experts equipped with vast legal knowledge to untangle every detail necessary to build a compelling case on your behalf. We anchor our reputation on successful consultation that leaves no stone unturned in pursuing full compensation deserving clients are owed under Illinois law. Why consider Carlson Bier? Because drawing from decades-long experience handling complex wrongful death lawsuits, you get assurance for compassionate representation dedicated solely to achieving desired outcomes while ensuring personal attention throughout this difficult time – elevating your confidence that Carlson Bier’s unwavering commitment remains dispositioned towards meeting your individual needs head-on.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Big Rock Illinois

Carlson Bier, an esteemed Personal Injury Attorney Group based in Illinois, specializes in making sure that justice is served in cases of wrongful death. When a loved one has died due to the negligence or misconduct of another, it generates a tumultuous semblance of emotions and unbearable despair. In such tremendous grief-stricken situations, it is essential to know your rights under Illinois law and how a wrongful death claim can potentially bring you some level of pecuniary respite.

Wrongful death pertains to instances where someone’s negligent or deliberate act results in the untimely demise of another individual. These cases could involve medical malpractice, automobile accidents, workplace mishaps, faulty products, and other scenarios where carelessness or intentional harm precipitates lethal consequences. Our attorneys at Carlson Bier strive relentlessly to ascertain accountability for these painful losses while procuring maximum compensation for all survivors.

In Illinois, specific laws govern wrongful death lawsuits. To pursue such a case:

• The plaintiff must prove that the defendant acted negligently.

• It needs to be established that this particular act directly resulted in the victim’s consequential expiration.

• There should exist quantifiable harm (like loss of income or emotional distress) caused by the person’s death.

Moreover, only certain individuals are entitled by law to file these claims— primarily immediate family members like spouses and children; however, those persons who were financial dependents on the deceased can also take legal action seeking fiscal damages.

Understandably processing so much information might not be straightforward — especially when dealing with personal torment over losing somebody dear. We want you to comprehend that suiting up for this long-haul battle does not necessarily mean fighting alone till eternity. Our proficient team exhibits immense understanding about competency in navigating through unprecedented bereavement while assertively demanding justice from those responsible.

As experienced litigators passionate about aiding afflicted families cope with inconceivable loss during agonizing times – Carlson Bier offers dedicated legal representation to ensure you garner appropriate remuneration for funeral expenses, loss of companionship, lost wages from the decedent and potential future income that would have been earned had the deceased survived.

As warranted by the gravity of wrongful death cases, time holds utmost importance. Illinois’s statute of limitations gives bereaved individuals two years from their loved one’s death date to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This maximum timeframe may appear ample, but piecing together necessary facts for a solid case often demands colossal amounts of time — thus enlisting an experienced personal injury lawyer promptly becomes essential in ensuring that no stone remains overturned while building your case against accountable parties.

At Carlson Bier, we possess distinguished expertise in confronting powerful entities culpable for preventable deaths. Our relentless tenacity and utter determination equip us with unparalleled capability assisting families battling through such trials to attain indispensable closure. We venerate grieving family members’ courage whilst comforting them during this painful expedition towards justice – providing confidential, empathetic support at every step.

One vital aspect of our service is empowering clients with comprehensive knowledge about their predicament. We realize understanding multifaceted laws can be challenging; hence our predominant goal is clarifying complex legalese concerning your situation into discernible cognizance – making sure you comprehend each phase within this journey hand-in-hand.

You might still be caught up in questions like – Is my situation eligible as a wrongful death claim? How much compensation am I entitled to receive based on my individual circumstances? What steps do I need to take next? These inquiries are entirely comprehensible and significant in evaluating how successful your whether your pursuit will bear fruit or end up being unproductive investments of hard-earned resources— time and emotional fortitude alike.

To provide answers tailored specifically for your distinctive situation, we urge readers – Click on the button below! Through our innovative online tool designed meticulously after consulting numerous survivor testimonials & dissecting countless scenarios concerning numerous wrongful death situations, you stand a chance to enlighten yourself about these questions. The tool strives to provide fair approximation accumulating multiple factors which come into play for accurately gauging the value of your potential case.

In this stressful journey accompanied by infinite tribulations – trust Carlson Bier, the tried-and-true Illinois personal injury attorney group that immensely prioritizes offering meaningful relief to affected families while procuring justified recompense for their unimaginable losses.

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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 Big Rock

Bike Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Providing skilled legal advice for victims of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Hospital Misconduct

Ensuring professional legal assistance for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Liability

Managing cases involving defective products, supplying adept legal assistance to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Misconduct

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Stumble Mishaps

Specialist in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking restitution for their losses.

Infant Damages

Supplying legal support for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Accidents: Dedicated to aiding clients of car accidents receive just remuneration for damages and losses.

Motorcycle Collisions

Specializing in providing representation for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Truck Mishap

Delivering expert legal representation for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for losses.

Building Site Collisions

Concentrated on representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Harms

Expert in providing compassionate legal services for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Expertise in handling cases for persons who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Crashes

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

Unjust Passing

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and expert legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Backbone Injury

Dedicated to assisting individuals with paralysis, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure recovery.

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