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When dealing with the tragic circumstance of a wrongful death, it’s vital to secure legal support that is not only knowledgeable but also compassionate and persistent. In these challenging times, Carlson Bier emerges as the premier choice for residents in Camargo seeking justice due to wrongful death incidents. With an exceptional track record litigating complex cases related to personal injuries across Illinois, we stand equipped with proven expertise and unwavering dedication. At Carlson Bier, every case is treated with utmost significance; our passion lies in securing rightful compensation for families who have unjustly lost loved ones. We spearhead thorough investigations, strategically build robust claims while ensuring all your questions are answered throughout this demanding process – because you deserve clarity alongside absolute professionalism. Our team blends extensive experience rendering aggressive representation skills coupled with empathetic handling – marking us distinctive amongst peers within the state of Illinois’ Personal Injury Law sector when contending injustices such as wrongful deaths. Choose Compassion; Choose Expertise – Reclaim Justice today with Carlson Bier!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Camargo Illinois

Carlson Bier, a renowned personal injury law firm situated in Illinois, offers proficient legal representation to clients grappling with wrongful death cases. Wrongful death refers to when a person loses their life due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual or entity. Experiencing the passing of a loved one is undoubtedly a heart-wrenching event, which becomes even more tragic and complex if it arises from preventable circumstances like reckless driving, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, defective products, amongst others.

When faced with such upsetting situations, you may feel overwhelmed by anguish and judicial complications. Carlson Bier steps in during those trying times to provide compassionate guidance along with vigorous advocacy for your rights. Providing just compensation for the bereaved family is our main goal in wrongful death cases. Our comprehensive understanding of Illinois laws surrounding these cases ensures that we cater to each case’s distinctive attributes effectively.

• Negligence: Demonstrating the defendant’s negligence is pivotal in compensation claim proceedings.

• Breach Of Duty: It needs to be shown that the defendant owed an obligation towards keeping the deceased safe and breached this duty.

• Proving The Cause: A direct correlation between the neglectful act and tragic loss has to be determined.

• Damages Verification: It has been documented how the abrupt demise resulted in quantifiable damage.

At Carlson Bier, every wrongful death case undergoes extensive preparation with meticulous attention to detail at its core – ranging from initial consultation through trial advocacy till obtaining fair compensation judgment – all under stringent confidentiality obligations.

Moreover, Carlson Bier elucidates various complexities associated with calculating damages caused due to wrongful deaths like future earnings of deceased at work could have contributed willingly over lifetime offset by regular necessary expenses; savings deceased might have accumulated; benefits lost inclusive but not confined within pension plans or medical coverage; expenses born because of premature demise (like funeral) or related suffering endured before passing away; non-economic damages awards for mental suffering endured by immediate surviving family members due to sudden and unexpected personal loss; loss of inheritance due to premature death among a couple more factors.

Carlson Bier ensures that fair judgment is sought out for every heartbreaking loss client families have suffered through – reiterating the indispensable legal applications surrounding wrongful deaths in Illinois. Additionally, Carlson Bier relentlessly works on comprehensively understanding noteworthy updates in legalese associated with Wrongful Death Act over time, ensuring that clients are advised fruitfully towards obtaining justifiable compensation results as per updated regulations.

Proving a wrongful death case can be complex and challenging while demanding extensive effort and time. This frequently involves essential aspects such as highlighting the negligence responsibility cause-effect relationship conclusively along with detailed documentation for damages claim justification post-meticulous investigation. These aspects often require expert testimony from relevant professionals – another area where our meticulous preparation pays off.

Solidly supported by years of experience within personal injury law practice coupled with polished trial skills, diligence and an empathic approach towards client counseling during extremely emotional times exist as pillars at Carlson Bier’s mission-centric core – Our commitment is your peace-of-mind during distressing times!

We hope this information has been enlightening for you and encourage you to investigate further about these crucial matters regarding wrongful death cases. You deserve justice, compensation, clarity, and closure after suffering through such a tremendously tough situation.

Should you find yourself needing representation for a potential wrongful death case, remember us: The dedicated team at Carlson Bier! Please click on the button below to ascertain how much your specific case could be worth compensatorily speaking thereby aiding you significantly closer to deserved justice!

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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 Camargo

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Supplying expert legal assistance for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Hospital Misconduct

Offering experienced legal assistance for victims affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Responsibility

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, offering skilled legal help to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Abuse

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Slip Injuries

Adept in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking recovery for their suffering.

Birth Wounds

Providing legal help for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Crashes

Collisions: Concentrated on supporting victims of car accidents secure fair settlement for harms and damages.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Committed to providing legal services for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Semi Accident

Providing specialist legal services for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for harms.

Construction Site Mishaps

Committed to defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Brain Injuries

Focused on offering compassionate legal assistance for persons suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Harms

Specialized in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered damages from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Expert in legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unjust Passing

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and professional legal support to ensure compensation.

Neural Impairment

Specializing in defending persons with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal services to secure redress.

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