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Carlson Bier renowned for their excellence in handling Wrongful Death cases, offers top-tier legal representation throughout Chicago Loop. When tragedy unfolds and negligently inflicted death occurs, Carlson Bier bridges the gap between a devastated present and hopeful future using the cudgels of law. With expertise honed by years of tackling complex litigations head-on, our attorneys have secured substantial compensations for clients bereaved through wrongfully caused demises. We understand that no monetary gain can truly compensate for your loss; however, securing certain financial relief facilitates coping with resultant difficulties and hardships. Champions of justice dwelling minutely into every detail, we ensure identifying liable parties accurately while demonstrating empathy to you during these disheartening times. Rigorous investigation coupled with strategic execution forms our modus operandi for procuring just outcomes with utmost compassion-bound proficiency hence making us foremost choice among other law firms serving Chicago Loop’s people when it concerns wrongful death claims lawyer aspects.On choosing Carlson Bier as your legal representative in pressing times,you’d witness not only strength personified – skillfully coursing you through labyrinths embodied by laws but also humaneness incarnate-ingraining trust over time manifested via personal experiences considering each endeavour addressed is unique.So trusting Carlson Bier turns out to be best decision while going assigns Wayward Destiny finally successfully meting out justices ensured!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Chicago Loop Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our preeminent team of personal injury attorneys is dedicated to supporting and guiding individuals in navigating the complexities associated with wrongful death claims. Primarily based in Illinois, our law firm provides incomparable service steering people through one of their most challenging periods— when they lose someone dear due to another party’s negligence or willful actions.

Wrongful death cases encompass a wide range of incidents that result in the unfortunate loss of life due to someone else’s fault. This may include road accidents owing to reckless driving, medical malpractice resulting from carelessness, work-related accidents because safety measures were not appropriately implemented, or even situations where an intentional act led to a person’s untimely demise. Our hands-on expertise and deep understanding span across all these scenarios enabling us to offer proficient aid every step of the way.

• A critical aspect we emphasize is defining who can file for wrongful death in Illinois. Immediate family members such as spouses and children hold the right and periodically parents or siblings could be eligible if they demonstrate significant financial dependence on the deceased person.

• Determining what constitutes damages that are recoverable is also essential—these typically involve compensation for pain and suffering endured by the victim before passing away, burial expenses, lost future earnings, loss of companionship amongst others.

• The importance of adhering strictly to Illinois statutes covering wrongful death cannot be understated either—usually such claims need to be brought forward within two years from the date of passing which reinforces how crucial it is seeking immediate professional help during this distressing time.

The intricate nature endowed with each case holds unique specifications that impact its course delicately. Due diligence paired alongside customized assistance remain key throughout evaluating these aspects precisely—be it thoroughly investigating details around your loved one’s untimely departure ensuring solid evidence points towards wrongful conduct thereby substantiating them; negotiating relentlessly on your behalf so rightful recompense isn’t compromised; even vigorously advocating during trials as required—all aimed towards affording an easier journey ensuring justice is served.

Furthermore, our promise at Carlson Bier includes always prioritizing your pain and grief. We strive to be a haven of empathy while advocating your legal rights uncompromisingly. In this journey marred by hardships, let our dedication be a pillar of strength you can rely on as we join hands in the quest for truth and justice.

We realize that no amount can fill the emptiness left by losing someone you love dearly—yet recognizing that statutes are in place to protect against wrongful death helps understand how these mechanisms bring about some semblance of closure coupled with compensation helping shoulder financial concerns during this gloomy phase. Our commitment remains anchored steadfastly in supporting you wholeheartedly throughout every facet tied with the legal process encompassed within wrongful deaths.

As personal injury attorneys keen on nurturing trust alongside transparency, offer requisite empathy paired alongside professional vigor serving individuals statewide in Illinois; while avoiding misleading implications regarding office locations—we exist solidly where pledged through physical presence fostering genuine connections held invaluable to us above all else!

Now is the time to take action. Do not allow any more time to slip away without seeking due remuneration for the unjust suffering meted out onto your loved one—a bitter affair stirring loss which etches itself indelibly upon each life-making mark alike leaving behind profound trails enveloping hearts paramountly still missed deeply today…

In light of what’s been shared here today—consider one vital question: do you want to proceed within this landscape alone or do you wish walking alongside a team possessing resources needed ensuring right prevails ultimately? One cautious click stands between both distinctive paths lying ahead inviting exploration on either end; it’s henceforth incumbent crucially upon…Click on the button below thereby kickstarting initiated steps determining how much indeed could potentially lay awaiting tied up with rightful claims directly attributed towards wrongful death so tragically endured impacting those cherishing memories most preciously still.

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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 Loop

Bike Accidents

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

Scald Injuries

Extending specialist legal help for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Healthcare Incompetence

Ensuring dedicated legal assistance for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Accountability

Managing cases involving problematic products, offering professional legal assistance to clients affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Neglect

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Stumble Injuries

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

Newborn Harms

Supplying legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Mishaps: Committed to guiding individuals of car accidents secure appropriate payout for damages and losses.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in providing legal support for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Big Rig Mishap

Ensuring specialist legal assistance for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for harms.

Construction Site Collisions

Engaged in representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cognitive Harms

Focused on delivering expert legal support for victims suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Specialized in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered damages from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Incidents

Expert in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unjust Death

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and experienced legal support to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Impairment

Specializing in representing individuals with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal guidance to secure justice.

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