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In the heart-wrenching aftermath of an untimely death, families often grapple with not just grief but also unanswered legal questions. The Carlson Bier law firm specializes in Wrongful Death cases and remains committed to guiding these grieving families through the complex maze of legalities. Striving for justice and full compensation, their seasoned attorneys adopt a customized hands-on approach for each case they handle. With extensive experience in Illinois Wrongful Death laws, they possess unmatched advocacy skills backed by compassionate counsel—providing all-encompassing support you need during this trying time. Recognized as industry leaders due to their consistent court wins and negotiations prowess, they meticulously strategize on your behalf to make your voice heard effectively in the Illinois courts. For finding compression from unparalleled expertise coupled with steadfast dedication that prioritizes client welfare over everything else; know that Carlson Bier is your best partner when navigating complex wrongful death lawsuit ramifications while offering solace amidst turbulent times.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Caseyville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the overwhelming nature and complexity of wrongful death cases. We are dedicated personal injury attorneys that operate across Illinois, tirelessly defending the rights of those unjustly bereaved through instances of negligence or deliberate actions. Our unstinting advocacy in the field of wrongful death is propelled by a burning ambition to attain justice for our clients and their departed loved ones.

A ‘wrongful death’ implies a situation where an individual loses his or her life due to another person’s carelessness or intentional harmful acts. It can emerge from various scenarios, like medical malpractice, motor vehicle collisions, worksite accidents, defective products mishaps, and other neglectful situations leading to loss of life. While it doesn’t reverse the clock on such tragedies, pursuing a wrongful death claim aims at easing financial burdens related to untimely passing while holding accountable those responsible.

One pivotal aspect Carlson Bier firmly upholds is transparency and open dialogue with clients- laying bare what they should expect during litigation. • The statute limitations – usually two years from the date of demise in Illinois unless exceptions apply.

• Appropriate claimants – Immediate family members hold primary rights though laws extend this right further under certain conditions.

• Damages recoverable – Major heads include medical expenses prior to death, burial costs along with non-tangibles like pain & suffering before passing away and loss of current/future earnings amongst others.

Our firm undertakes these cases on contingency basis; our fees solely hinge upon securing your rightful compensation rather than layer syndrome based payments which could additionally burden you during such trying settings.

Engaging legal counsel as soon as possible increases chances at obtaining successful outcomes since key evidence deteriorates over time besides expiration risks attached to statues limitations. Proving fault stands central to wrongful death claims since one must demonstrate that defendant’s negligence led directly towards deaths caused – an intricate legal maze best navigated under competent professional guidance

However affluent or everyday folk you hail from, Carlson Bier is adept at catering services to your individual needs. Past client testimonials speak volumes of our approachable yet steadfast work ethics while availing personalized legal services that are second-to-none within the realm of personal injury law practice.

Facing a wrongful death ordeal without adequate legal shield stands amongst traumatic undertakings life could potentially offer. You find yourself mourning loss while same time grappling with complex legalities above your comprehension levels – essentially feeling like caught between rock and hard place. But it doesn’t necessarily have be characterized by such gruesome shades sadness & despair.Consider allowing us at Carlson Bier ease this burdensome journey for you.Our accomplished attorneys possess wealth of experience in tackling wrongful death cases ensuring they have right skills set necessary secure justice on behalf deceased loved ones through rightful compensation.

Whether residual doubts hover around potential scenarios or whether ready plunge into litigation proceedings as claimants – help merely click away.Carlson Bier offers one-on-one consultation opportunity ascend certainty scales either way-round.Whether experienced wrongful death plaintiff novice dabbling uncertain what next steps ought move towards – help always just a stone’s throw away at Carlson Bier.

We stand buttressed by sheer commitment bringing justice onto those bereaved due unnatural demise their loved ones, thrusting accountability onto shoulders those genuinely responsible behind such tragic occurrences.For queries surrounding a potential wrongful death case or general questions related to our approach handling these delicate situations reach out us.We promise extend most professional, empathetic comprehensive legal support can count upon during distressful times.If enjoyed reading provided content found valuable insights within share worthy notes do not hesitate discover much case worth pursuing litigation why not press button below assess kind monetary relief might eligible for.Remember take step forward today nobody else does tomorrow!

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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 Caseyville

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Fire Burns

Supplying adept legal support for individuals of major burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Clinical Misconduct

Extending professional legal representation for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Obligation

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, extending expert legal help to clients affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Abuse

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Tumble Injuries

Expert in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking redress for their injuries.

Neonatal Damages

Delivering legal help for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Incidents

Collisions: Devoted to supporting individuals of car accidents secure reasonable remuneration for harms and damages.

Motorcycle Collisions

Focused on providing legal services for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Trucking Collision

Providing experienced legal support for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for harms.

Worksite Incidents

Dedicated to representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Head Traumas

Specializing in providing dedicated legal advice for patients suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

Adept at managing cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Committed to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Loss

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and expert legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Impairment

Committed to representing clients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal representation to secure settlement.

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