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In the face of unexpected loss, navigating legal complexities may add to your emotional turmoil. It’s at these times that a responsible and experienced Wrongful Death attorney becomes valuable – Carlson Bier embodies such competence. In dealing with matters relating to wrongful deaths, our law firm has accrued an impressive track record over years of dedicated service. Our skilled attorneys bring immense knowledge and astuteness in helping families across Burlington seek justice for their loved ones.

We approach each case with empathy and commitment while asserting strength when fighting injustices professionally. Whether it’s medical negligence or workplace accidents leading to fatal consequences, we have persistently guided numerous families through their cases toward equitable closure.

Carlson Bier takes pride in focusing on clients’ welfare; framing effective strategies is just one way that speaks volumes about our ethos as a law firm serving numerous cities including Burlington. We attribute this outstanding reputation to understanding intricate local laws combined with relentless dedication towards achieving justice for those wronged – allowing grievance-stricken families peace-of-mind amidst life-altering situations demanding competent legal action.

Trust Carlson Bier for expert handling of your Wrongful Death suits; providing you sound advice driven by proficiency, compassion, and resolution focus!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Burlington Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the devastation experienced by families after the unexpected loss of a loved one. As experienced personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our primary aim is to assist you in understanding your legal rights and options when dealing with a wrongful death lawsuit. Wrongful death claims arise when a person dies due to negligent or intentional action of another party. These cases can be emotionally charged and legally complex. Our team, specializing in personal injury law, is ready to provide professional guidance through this challenging process.

A wrongfully endured fatality isn’t just an emotional burden but as well introduces financial challenges that most are unprepared for: medical costs, funeral expenses and lost income. This distress shouldn’t go uncompensated; this injustice should be addressed and rectified according to the law. Besides financial damages, losses such as companionship, care, protection, council are often overlooked yet hold immense significance for family members left behind.

Understanding how a wrongful death claim works is crucial:

• The claim must be filed by a representative on behalf of the survivors who suffer damage from the decedent’s death

• The defendant’s negligence has to be demonstrated as a direct link to the victim’s tragic end

• Clear evidence representing monetary suffering linked directly resulting from said demise should be established

Each case comes with unique circumstances requiring specialized attention which general practitioners may overlook given their wide-ranging focus–unlike us at Carlson Bier where we work exclusively on Personal Injury Law ensuring comprehensive assistance for case representation tailored specifically towards you.

Naturally it would seem impossible achieving justice against massive corporations or insurance entities who attempt refuting responsibility but rest assured as lawyers celebrating decades long practice in personal injury & wrongful death lawsuits; your fight becomes ours too. We relentlessly strive till compensations duly deserved by these victims reach their rightful inheritors allowing life progresses sans debilitating finance-oriented obstructions later.

Our dynamic legal experts meticulously explore every single prospective angle regarding your case, armed with expert knowledge they proficiently counter opponent strategies. We empathize with your situation and that fuels the drive in us to seek maximum compensation providing a semblance of relief in otherwise unbearable aftermaths.

We would further like to reinforce there are no upfront fees as our payment depends entirely upon successful resolution for your case i.e., we only get paid when you win. Thus, trust us at Carlson Bier; our relentless dedication coupled with highly specialized personal injury law acumen promises representation ensuring rightful compensation following tragic wrongful deaths.

Please note that it is essential to act swiftly after such incidents owing to Illinois’s two-year statute limitation on Personal Injury Lawsuits commencing from the victim’s death date. Important evidence may fade or become harder over time, potentially undermining a strong claim if actions do not commence immediately post-incidence.

Our compassionate team stands ready helping victims understand their rights conducting initial risk-free consultations explaining potential steps advent towards justice justifying your loved one’s untimely passing. Holding responsible parties accountable becomes paramount contributing towards prevention for repeat tragedies inflicted onto innocent individuals.

In this emotionally overwhelming process of mourning and adjustment surrounding a loss so profound, engaging our professional legal aid ensures fair coping ground without added stress of complex legal complications as we guide you every step of the way translating complex legalese into understandable terms easing out burdensome processes considerably aiding swift recovery periods wherever applicable.

At Carlson Bier, we aspire towards more than winning cases; we wish to bring some peace amidst distress by delivering justice ecstatically ensuring brighter tomorrows for all affected parties involved hereafter. Always remember you are not alone during these trying times where understanding typically straight-forward matters becomes an uphill battle due to immense grief clouding judgment aspects usually unnoticed otherwise.

Are you looking forward to understanding how much your case could be worth? Don’t hesitate anymore! Your rightful compensation awaits! Click the button below and allow our committed team members will reach out to you shortly providing helpful insights based on case specifics empowering decision-making processes ensuring entitled justice never gets ignored any further. Let Carlson Bier’s highly specialized wrongful death attorneys equip, support, and bring justice to your side promptly in these testing times without further delay.

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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 Burlington

Cycling Mishaps

Expert in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or perilous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Extending specialist legal help for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Physician Negligence

Delivering dedicated legal advice for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Obligation

Addressing cases involving defective products, providing professional legal support to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Misconduct

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble and Stumble Accidents

Expert in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking compensation for their injuries.

Newborn Wounds

Extending legal assistance for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Incidents: Dedicated to helping patients of car accidents get just settlement for wounds and harm.

Motorbike Collisions

Expert in providing representation for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Semi Mishap

Ensuring professional legal representation for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for losses.

Construction Collisions

Dedicated to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Cerebral Traumas

Dedicated to offering expert legal support for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Proficient in handling cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Undeserved Death

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and skilled legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Injury

Focused on advocating for victims with vertebral damage, offering professional legal assistance to secure redress.

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