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When you find yourself unexpectedly thrown into the depths of uncertainty and despair due to a wrongful death, Carlson Bier is ready to stand by your side in Carlock. While these incidents are never planned for, our dedicated attorneys at Carlson Bier have committed themselves towards fighting with zeal for justice on behalf of those affected by devastating loss. We take each case personally—an attribute that sets us apart. Our firm understands the complexities related to wrongful death claims in Illinois law and we ensure every step is taken professionally ensuring maximum compensation. We’re not just experienced; we care deeply about relieving bereaved families from financial hardship while holding culpable parties accountable. Above everything else, it’s our expertise coupled with compassion that truly resonates within the fine city of Carlock when referring to wrongful death litigation proceedings because our focus has always been client-centered representation carried out credibly and ethically without any compromise on dedication or quality; hence why considering Carlson Bier should be prioritized when dealing with Wrongful Death cases specifically within Illinois jurisdiction.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Carlock Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are deeply committed to protecting the rights of people who have suffered severe emotional and financial loss due to the unfortunate event of a wrongful death. Our constant focus is in ensuring justice for families seeking closure after losing their loved ones unjustly. We wholeheartedly dedicate our expertise as personal injury lawyers within Illinois assisting clients in understanding the rigid complexities surrounding wrongful death claims by providing comprehensive educational content.

Wrongful death strikes when an individual falls victim to negligence or a deliberate harmful act leading towards fatal outcomes. It brings about immense hardship not only emotionally but also financially as it implicates sudden expenses such as medical bills, funeral costs, disaster-induced destruction and more.

When navigating through the dense legalese involved in filing such cases; there are several key factors integral to grasp:

• The plaintiff must prove that their dear one’s departure was primarily induced by another’s negligence, malpractice, or ill-intent.

• Demonstrating the pecuniary injury arising from the death is crucial. These may encompass financial support that the deceased would’ve provided if they’d lived or funeral expenses.

• Providing evidence regarding visible grief, mental anguish, suffering and a plunging standard of life stemming directly from the demise.

• Evidence showing how much income was lost due to their abrupt unavailability needs concrete presentation.

Our attorneys’ adeptness lies in carefully examining each case by considering unique circumstances and utilizing every possible resource to build a formidable claim aiming at rightful compensation settlement.

We firmly understand facing legal hassles while grieving might seem rather overwhelming which is why entrusting Carlson Bier with this burden can significantly alleviate further distress caused during these trying times – so you can concentrate on healing instead. While no amount of monetary remuneration can ever replace your irreplaceable loss – obtaining what you’re lawfully entitled offers consolation in assuring your loved one did not perish insignificantly making perpetrator pay for their careless actions. In simpler terms – it gives justice its cryptic due course.

Our diligent team of personal injury lawyers is committed to meticulously revealing every single detail linking the wrongful death in realizing maximum valid claims possible. With our extensive experience and track record decorated with successful settlements, we assure clients that extra mile will be walked, leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of getting them their deserved justice.

It’s noteworthy that statutes of limitations apply while filing for wrongful death lawsuits. In Illinois, this period spans within two years from the date of death, affirming another key reason to act promptly when contemplating legal recourse post your loss. Leverage on our intimate acquaintance with Illinois laws to secure an advantageous settlement under these time-bound constraints relieving unnecessary future financial strains.

Carlson Bier takes pride in assertively representing our clients’ best interests making certain the responsible party is held accountable irrespective of the context or complexity involved with the case. We stringently adhere to ethical guidelines as established by Illinois law hence never misrepresent our presence falsely for promotional gains eliminating any undue trust breach with long-standing or prospective clientele base.

Place your faith upon Carlson Bier – a name synonymously revered across Illinois for exceptionally managing wrongful death claims efficaciously rooted deep within integrity, persistence and empathetic understanding harboring towards victims’ predicament.

As a firm believing in ‘no win-no fee’ principle; we commit ourselves not to charge you anything unless we succeed in attaining rightful compensation ensuring your rightful due isn’t further compromised by exorbitant legal fees, particularly during such traumatic times.

We cordially invite you with reassurances routing towards justice and closure aiding you through this difficult journey seeking answers holding significance beyond mere legalities into a realm where justice offers healing solace unlike any other consolation shared commonly today. Please click on the button below to understand what could potentially be claimed for your case; because at Carlson Bier – your rightful dues matter tremendously reinforcing profound respect towards preserving sanctity of human lives against unjust takes threatening their valued existence.

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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 Carlock

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Proficient in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Burn Damages

Offering adept legal advice for victims of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Clinical Negligence

Providing professional legal representation for patients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Accountability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, providing specialist legal help to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Abuse

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Slip Mishaps

Adept in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking redress for their suffering.

Newborn Injuries

Providing legal support for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Mishaps: Committed to supporting patients of car accidents gain reasonable remuneration for damages and destruction.

Motorcycle Incidents

Specializing in providing representation for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Trucking Crash

Extending specialist legal representation for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for damages.

Construction Site Collisions

Engaged in supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Head Harms

Committed to providing professional legal advice for persons suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Traumas

Adept at addressing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Fatality

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and experienced legal services to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Expert in assisting persons with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal services to secure redress.

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