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In the unfortunate event of a wrongful death, choosing effective legal representation is a critical step in securing justice for your loved one. Carlson Bier, an experienced and dedicated law firm serving the Burnham area’s residents, maintains a robust commitment to pursuing such cases with profound vigilance and proficiency. Boasting talented attorneys skilled in navigating the complex landscape of Illinois’ personal injury laws, we fight unfalteringly for our clients’ rights. Fueling our exemplary track record are years spent mastering every intricacy surrounding wrongful death lawsuits – bringing light into bleak times by ensuring maximum compensation for each family we represent. Our tailored approach focuses on easing client stress during these challenging times as paramount —providing constant communication throughout every process stage and standing tall beside you until truth prevails. Choosing Carlson Bier means more than just hiring lawyers—it means advocating tenacity intertwines with compassionate support through life’s most devastating moments—a choice that brings deserved justice closer within reach. Trust us at this dire need; turn to Carlson Bier—a testament to impeccable service.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Burnham Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our firm is founded on the principles of justice and dedication to every case we handle. Notably significant in our wide array of specialties is the ability to handle wrongful death lawsuits with utmost proficiency. A wrongful death incident may be one of the most tragic experiences that a family might encounter. It’s a life-altering event causing immeasurable emotional pain, burdened often by acute financial strain. Our skilled attorneys offer invaluable support paired with legal expertise during such strenuous times, championing for your rights and pursuing fair compensation.

Wrongful death pertains to an unfortunate occurrence where negligence or deliberate actions result in fatality. Several instances could trigger this, including accidents at work, medical malpractice, automobile mishaps and product liability among others.

• Key thing #1: Your definition of wrongful death should align with law stipulations declaring it as a scenario manifested when lethal harm results from someone else’s imprudent or intentional acts.

• Key thing #2: Wrongful deaths could be brought forth by various circumstances which are provable through viable evidence linking fault to the accidental demise.

As personal injury lawyers focused in Illinois laws, our team carefully dedicates their time investigating every detail surrounding these cases. We meticulously scrutinize pertinent information related to potential compensation claims inclusive but not limited to loss of companionship/consortium, lost future earnings potentials, medical costs incurred prior to eventual demise and funeral expenses.

Illinois statutes mandate establishment of fault before engaging any compensatory proceedings; therefore it is paramount for a meticulous evaluation process proving situation validity.

• Key Thing #3: Compensation claim can only commence following proof concurrence against mandatory state requirements hence the significance attached to appropriate case assessment procedures.

Our success record speaks for itself; years spent assisting hundreds of families deliver successful wrongful death suits justifiably position us as preferred choice advocates within Illinois State boundaries. We pride ourselves aiding survivors secure redress minimizing fiscal impacts witnessed after losing a loved one. Noteworthy, our objective stretches beyond simply obtaining substantial wins; our concern lies with making wrongful death pursuit processes bearable for affected victims in their healing journey post-robust grieving periods.

At Carlson Bier, meeting and surpassing clients’ expectations is our trademark. With an exceptional team of dedicated attorneys actively operating on every case we undertake ensures you get the best possible outcome from your claim. Despite Illinois law barring us from advertising ourselves in cities where we don’t have physical offices, let it be clear that we are not just limited to these regions; serving justice knows no boundaries or geographical restrictions.

Remember, engaging an attorney as soon as possible after any wrongful-death incident is highly recommended. Delay can potentially damage the credibility or viability of your claim: tangible evidence could become lost, witnesses’ memories might fade away or important documents may get destroyed– all costing detrimentally towards your compensation pursuit.

• Key Thing #4: Due process involving hiring attorneys early enough following wrongful death incidents increases settlement success chances while decreasing debilitating aftermath effects linked to delayed action tendencies.

Towards this end, allow us help evaluate how much your case might be worth at no initial costs – because until you win, we won’t charge you! You do not walk this path alone; Carson Bier extends solid support through legal expertise guaranteeing rightful conclusions each deserving situation warrants. By clicking on the button below for a free consultation assessment worth potential evaluation, together we can engineer sustained paths sealing your future financial stability: essential in conquering heartrending experiences accompanying loss tragedies tragically instigated by oversighted fatalities. Remember – at Carlson Bier personal injury attorney group based in Illinois – right wrongs thrive under our patronage.

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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 Burnham

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Proficient in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Offering professional legal help for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Clinical Negligence

Providing expert legal representation for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Obligation

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, supplying adept legal help to customers affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble & Slip Injuries

Specialist in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking recovery for their damages.

Newborn Wounds

Extending legal support for families affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Incidents: Committed to helping individuals of car accidents obtain equitable recompense for damages and harm.

Bike Mishaps

Committed to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Truck Mishap

Ensuring expert legal services for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for losses.

Construction Accidents

Concentrated on assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Head Injuries

Expert in providing dedicated legal support for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Adept at tackling cases for persons who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Incidents

Focused on legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unfair Loss

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and adept legal representation to ensure restitution.

Backbone Injury

Committed to assisting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal representation to secure redress.

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