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Navigating the complexities surrounding a wrongful death case demands legal expertise. Carlson Bier, as Illinois’s leading personal injury lawyers, provides superior support and diligent representation to families affected by such unfortunate incidents in Cairo city. Having decades of proven track record in litigating wrongful death cases successfully, we understand that your rights matter and deserve justice. Our team is profoundly equipped to analyze these complex situations thoroughly and seek maximum compensation for the untimely loss you’ve suffered due to someone else’s negligence or deliberate act. We leave no stone unturned when it comes to evidencing wrongdoings that led to your loved one’s tragic end; this is what ensures our consistently high success rates over counterparts within this niche practice area.

We are accessible even during challenging times because we truly believe communication throughout each case holds prominence toward a favorable outcome.Carlson Bier offers unremitting commitment married with unparalleled competence – making us an exemplary choice for handling wrongful death representation needs sympathetically yet decisively.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Cairo Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that experiencing a wrongful death is one of the most tragic and unexpected events anyone can face. Our Illinois-based personal injury attorneys are committed to providing comprehensive support and representation in these difficult times. Firstly, understanding what constitutes a wrongful death claim is crucial. Under Illinois law, this typically includes scenarios where the victim has died unexpectedly as a result of another individual or entity’s negligence or recklessness. Examples may include fatal car collisions caused by distracted driving, workplace accidents owing to poor safety standards, or medical malpractice where incorrect procedures lead to life-ending consequences.

Moving forward from such debilitating circumstances requires proactive measures for justice and compensation. The experienced lawyers at Carlson Bier effectively guide you through every aspect of your wrongful death litigation process. Our emphasis lies in four primary areas:

• Determining Liability: Establishing responsibility for the tragedy is paramount in any successful claim. We meticulously evaluate details surrounding the incident and develop compelling arguments establishing culpability.

• Seeking Compensation: In wrongful death cases, recipients could be immediate family members or relatives who were financially dependent on the deceased—a fact often overlooked but essential when determining potential beneficiaries.

• Navigating Negligence Laws: To win a case grounded on negligence, we must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the party responsible breached their duty towards ensuring reasonable safety measures which directly led to the loss of life.

• Assessing Damages: It’s our priority to secure maximum financial recovery including end-of-life expenses – funerals/burials; loss of income; emotional distress; loss of companionship/consortium among others.

Whether dealing with complex claims involving corporations or straightforward traffic accidents with uninsured drivers, each attorney at Carlson Bier possesses deep knowledge about intricate facets of wrongful death laws pertinent to Illinois — bolstered by years of hands-on experience representing clients across villages, towns & cities statewide.

Granted – monetary compensation will never truly fill the void left behind by your loved one’s unnecessary passing. But holding the accountable parties liable alleviates financial burdens and helps you find closure, Ideally, it deters such negligent or reckless behavior in the future making our communities safer. What’s more, Carlson Bier operates on a contingency basis which implies that we do not charge fees unless you secure a win. We bear the risk so relief can be yours!

It is also worth noting that Illinois implements strict laws surrounding wrongful death claims’ time frames generally known as ‘Statutes of Limitations’. This law dictates that any legal action must take place within 2 years from the deceased individual’s demise (or discovery thereof). Using professional legal help ensures you adhere to these limits without jeopardizing your right to rightful reparations.

Losing someone dear as a result of another party’s negligence or recklessness is profoundly unsettling; but remembering that you do have options & rights under Illinois law brings hope in darker times. At Carlson Bier, we guarantee diligent efforts combined with empathetic understanding to guide you through every obstacle standing between justice for your loved one.

Remember – knowing the claim value is essential at any point throughout this process! It aids tremendously with planning forthcoming steps and gives peace of mind knowing where things stand. To make this incredibly simple – all necessary information will be evaluated by our proficient attorneys and an accurate estimate will be provided promptly.

Click on the button below now to receive a free case evaluation – let us give you some clarity regarding how much your case might be worth before proceeding further. Together, we’ll pick up pieces left behind by this tragedy and build toward positive restitution – leading towards recovery & resolution.

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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 Cairo

Cycling Mishaps

Specializing in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Burns

Offering professional legal help for people of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Clinical Negligence

Providing specialist legal services for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Accountability

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, providing specialist legal services to victims affected by harmful products.

Aged Mistreatment

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Fall and Slip Mishaps

Expert in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking compensation for their harm.

Childbirth Harms

Extending legal guidance for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Accidents

Collisions: Devoted to guiding individuals of car accidents secure appropriate remuneration for harms and harm.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to providing representation for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Semi Mishap

Delivering professional legal services for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for damages.

Construction Accidents

Focused on assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Brain Impairments

Committed to delivering professional legal advice for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Traumas

Specialized in managing cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Expert in legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Fatality

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and skilled legal representation to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Injury

Committed to representing individuals with vertebral damage, offering expert legal assistance to secure justice.

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