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Carbon Bier, an experienced and dedicated law firm in Illinois specializes in providing quality legal representation to those affected by wrongful death. Committed to the pursuit of justice with utmost empathy and advocacy, our knowledgeable team transforms devastating tragedies into tangible victories for surviving family members. Our seasoned attorneys distill vast expertise drawn from commendable tenures in handling such delicate cases within Chicago Lawn’s complex legal milieu. These specific intricacies help us strategically guide clients through each step, enabling a seamless navigation towards securing deserved compensation amidst hardships. What sets Carlson Bier apart is not merely presence but prominence – meaning we don’t just work on wrongful death cases; we excel at them. Pioneering paths toward justice while prioritizing client needs – this ethos guides every court appearance, negotiation session or consolation meeting for bereaved families seeking rightful recompense. When lives are irrevocably altered due to hospital negligence, industrial accidents or the unfortunate instance of malpractice—a call to Carlson Bier propels you closer towards achieving peace through legal avenues tailored specifically around your needs.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Chicago Lawn Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we handle an array of personal injury matters with a pinnacle focus on Wrongful Death cases. Our team of adept attorneys through dedicated commitment and expertise strive to dispense exceptional legal services to grieving families in Illinois who’ve tragically lost their loved ones due to the negligence of others.

Understanding wrongful death claims can be both emotionally challenging and legally complex. A wrongful death occurs when a person loses their life due to the negligent or deliberate actions of another individual or entity. The loss invariably leaves behind bereaved family members whose lives get irrevocably altered. As personal injury lawyers specialized in this field, we comprehend the depth of your sorrow and are committed to diligently carrying out our part by pursuing justice for your dearly departed while offering much-needed solace during these trying times.

• Wrongful deaths can occur from various circumstances including automobile accidents, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, defective products among others.

• In Illinois, the surviving spouse or next of kin is entitled to file a wrongful death claim

• Compensation covers financial losses such as funeral expenses, lost wages that the deceased would have earned in his/her lifetime and non-economic damages such as grief and sorrow.

Though no amount of compensation could ever equivalate the life lost, it’s essentially aimed at providing some form of economic relief to offset financial burdens intertwined with your emotional suffering.

In addition, it’s noteworthy that laws surrounding wrongful death cases vary greatly from one jurisdiction to another. More specifically referring to Illinois law; there exists strict time limitation statutes known as statutes of limitations for filing a wrongful death lawsuit typically two years following the decedent’s demise but may vary depending upon specific case attributes . We implore potential clients not delay in seeking legal counsel after losing a loved one which facilitates evidentiary preservation potentially pivotal for the successful outcome awaiting you.

Here at Carlson Bier our tightly knit consortium believes firmly in empathy driven service rather than seeing our clients as just another case number. You are not alone; we stand ardently beside you in your quest for justice, making seamless navigation through intricate legal process assuring you of sound legal counsel and dedicated representation.

Moreover, we follow a client-centric approach with transparency at its epicenter encompassing custom-tailored strategies for each wrongful death lawsuit that comes our way. We act assertively against insurance companies, passionately aiming to secure the maximum compensation possible for our clients’ emotional and financial losses, ensuring no avenue is left unexplored.

Rightfully so, much of this information may seem overwhelming in light of already existing grief but know that our duty as your chosen personal injury lawyers extends beyond the court room, incorporating moral support guidance throughout this challenging journey in a bid to alleviate some burdens attached to losing a loved one.

Carrying an extensive experience pedestal marked by numerous successful claim settlements clearly underlining our unsurpassed capability towards handling such sensitive lawsuits Carlson Bier champions itself upon its robust track record distinctly setting us apart thus providing hope where darkness seems prevalent.

Your quest towards understanding wrongful death claims ends here with Carlson Bier awaiting arm-lengths away ready to serve assisting in crafting a better tomorrow providing respite from the relentless cycle of prevailing uncertainty intertwined within coping mechanisms post-losses.

With just a click on the button below, ascertain how much value might be tagged onto your case reinforced further by personalized consultation crystalizing enlightenment over potential claim routes infiltrated with questions seeking answers for expected outcomes underscored largely by justice oriented viewpoints embedded within law scope dimensions and more importantly closure offering peace-of-mind surrounded around loss associated sentiments granting much needed reprieve amidst these testing times.

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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 Chicago Lawn

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Specializing in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Extending professional legal services for people of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Ensuring specialist legal support for clients affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Responsibility

Taking on cases involving problematic products, supplying adept legal support to customers affected by harmful products.

Elder Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip and Slip Injuries

Adept in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking recovery for their injuries.

Neonatal Wounds

Extending legal support for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Collisions

Crashes: Dedicated to helping patients of car accidents receive appropriate payout for hurts and destruction.

Motorbike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal advice for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Trucking Accident

Delivering specialist legal support for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for damages.

Construction Site Accidents

Dedicated to supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Cerebral Injuries

Specializing in extending dedicated legal services for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Damages

Skilled in handling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from dog bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Focused on legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Death

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and expert legal assistance to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Focused on supporting individuals with paralysis, offering specialized legal assistance to secure justice.

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