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Experiencing the loss of a loved one is tragic, especially when it’s due to negligence or intentional misconduct leading to wrongful death. At such critical times, it becomes imperative to rely on a law group that can shoulder your legal concerns with utmost integrity and proficiency. Carlson Bier stands strong as an esteemed personal injury law firm catered specifically for those seeking justice in Illinois including the vigor filled city of Capron. Our expertise uniquely positions us at handling complex Wrongful Death cases adeptly by providing strategic advice and aggressive representation shaped from years of specialized experience and deep understanding of Illinois law – relentlessly acting as your shield against injustice while you grieve peacefully. We are devoted in our pursuit towards securing significant compensation for bereaved families affected by circumstances involving medical malpractice, worksite accidents or road mishaps causing wrongful death. Choosing Carlson Bier guarantees an ally solidly standing beside you through firsthand dedication and compassion ensuring every case receives meticulous attention commanding rightful recompense accompanied with stringently ethical conduct.We’re here , dedicated solely in serving your interest best – life may be lost but dignity won’t be compromised.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Capron Illinois

The Carlson Bier law firm from Illinois epitomizes the reliable advocates for seeking justice in wrongful death cases. Our personal injury attorney team offers intricately crafted litigation strategies with empathetic counsel. A delicate approach becomes essential when dealing with these situations, as a wrongful death claim is presented by survivors of a deceased individual who lost their life due to willful negligence or an intentional act.

An untimely demise can often leave families grappling with emotional distress, unexpected expenses, and loss of income. As experienced representatives in wrongful death lawsuits, our primary objective at Carlson Bier is to ensure that bereaved individuals receive appropriate financial compensation and closure during their time of sorrow.

It is pivotal to comprehend the fundamental aspects associated with a wrongful Death lawsuit:

– Determining liability: The crucial first step involves identifying the liable party whether it’s an individual, company or government entity.

– Gathering evidence: We cannot underscore enough how critical solid proof is in cementing your case against the defendant.

– Understanding Damages: It’s indispensable to recognize diverse categories including tangible such as medical expenses & funeral costs and intangible i.e., pain & suffering of survivor.

– Statute of Limitations: In Illinois law, legal action must commence within two years from the date of death hence one must promptly take steps towards filing a suit.

Personal injury laws encompass claims where corresponding injuries are physical or psychological due to third-party negligence. One may be entitled to compensation for tangible losses like medical bills or intangible damage such as anguish and unnecessary hardship.

Carlson Bier consistently commits itself providing value-focused solutions tailored according to client needs. With comprehensive expertise over many facets of personal injury legislation, we specialize primarily in executing convincing arguments for obtaining rightful benefits under various provisions, leaving no stone unturned until justice has been served.

Our proficient team emphasizes client-focused solutions making each victory very personal indeed! Your case would not merely be another number on our docket but rather, a cause that we resourcefully pursue together savvily leveraging our extensive knowledge base in the field.

Our commitment to supplying value extends beyond achieving successful litigation outcomes. We embark on educating our clients about their rights and responsibilities fostering an empowering environment making you aware of your legal position every step of the way.

In summary, navigating through personal injury laws can be convoluted for the untrained individuals hence hiring a specialized attorney is veritably essential – that’s where we step in! If you have lost a family member due to someone else’s negligence or intentional action, you may be entitled to substantial compensation under Illinois’ Wrongful Death Act.

Therefore wait no more! Explore how Carlson Bier can lend its rigorous expertise in championing your case. Click on the button below to comprehend what your rightful financial settlement would encompass. Discover today how Carlson Bier distinguishes itself by delivering superior service guided by unfathomable professional competence and integrity imbibed over years of tireless advocacy and devotion towards these matters exceedingly sensitive at heart!

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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 Capron

Bike Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Fire Burns

Supplying professional legal help for patients of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Hospital Incompetence

Offering specialist legal representation for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Obligation

Handling cases involving dangerous products, providing professional legal guidance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Neglect

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Fall Injuries

Specialist in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking justice for their harm.

Childbirth Traumas

Offering legal aid for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Incidents

Incidents: Devoted to helping individuals of car accidents secure just compensation for hurts and destruction.

Motorbike Mishaps

Committed to providing legal support for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Truck Accident

Ensuring expert legal advice for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for injuries.

Construction Site Mishaps

Concentrated on assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Brain Traumas

Expert in delivering expert legal assistance for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Damages

Expertise in tackling cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Focused on legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unfair Loss

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and adept legal assistance to ensure redress.

Backbone Harm

Focused on defending victims with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal guidance to secure recovery.

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