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When a loved one’s life is unfairly cut short due to someone else’s negligence, it can be devastating. The emotional aftermath is intense and life altering, casting an unforeseen burden on you and your family. This situation warrants justice – and that’s where Carlson Bier comes in, offering unrivaled representation for wrongful death situations. With an enviable track record built over years of relentless advocacy in Illinois, our law firm provides the top-notch aid every grieving family deserves. As experienced wrongful death attorneys, we understand the magnitude of sorrow one faces after such a loss; translating this into compelling commiseration before juries to secure just compensation for untimely bereavements. We aim at alleviating the financial instability that often follows with wrongful deaths through committed litigation services tailored specifically according to each case’s unique requirements and circumstances. Even if you’re in Chrisman seeking legal assistance for unfair fatalities cases outside city premises – Carlson Bier stands as your best ally.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Chrisman Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in addressing wrongful death legal issues that are crucial and emotionally challenging events for those engaging with them. We fully realize the profound implications that losing a loved one can bear on families and friends. This is why our seasoned personal injury attorneys, based in Illinois, strive to help bereaved families acknowledge their rights under Wrongful Death claims, offering representation anchored by sense of empathy and expertise.

Wrongful Death implies fatalities stemming from negligent or deliberate actions performed by another entity (individuals or corporations). To discern better about this complex subject matter, here are some essential aspects you should know:

• Underneath the umbrella term ‘wrongful death’, there exist various scenarios including medical malpractice leading up to death, fatal auto accidents caused due to negligence or recklessness and workplace accidents resulting in deadly outcomes.

• The immediate family members such as spouses and children usually file wrongful death suits; however, parents may also be eligible claimants if the decedent was unmarried.

• In order to justify compensation under these lawsuits, it’s necessary to substantiate certain elements- proof of death, evidence implicating defendant’s role through his/her negligence/deliberateness causing the fatality,and demonstrable financial downturn experienced by survivors.

There isn’t a more heartrending lawsuit than the attempt towards recovery of damages for a lost life – one where money often remains an incomplete reparation. Here at Carlson Bier, we implore you not only through our mastery over legal nitty-gritties but via sincere concerns underlying ethical commitment towards your grievance redressal.

Our attorneys will assist you comprehensively- right from elucidating laws around Wrongful Death prevalent in Illinois jurisdictions to exemplifying how each prospective lawsuit could take form:

• Our team works meticulously together alongside relevant experts who assist us in making precise evaluations regarding monetary losses incurred (lost wages/inheritances).

• Potential emotional stress suffered by surviving members, also an impactful facet in these claims, is dealt with utmost sensitivity by our firm.

• Finally,tangible estimates regarding the deceased one’s contributions (care-taking agendas or moral support) are factored in as well.

Remember that there’s a designated two-year span following your loved one’s demise to file such lawsuits. The prospect of navigating such legal intricacies amidst grieving can be overwhelming; it is advisable to consider professional help and guidance early on.

Our decades of experience have not only honed us into seasoned litigators but turned us advocates for families echoing their quest for justice and acknowledgement.

As we tread this path together, offering you legal prowess coupled with empathy and patience, what remains paramount for us at Carlson Bier is providing value – facilitating an understanding around this daunting process plus upholding your likelihood towards fair resolutions consistently every step down this pathway.

We understand the burden and sorrow caused due to such unfortunate incidents. No amount of financial compensation can replace someone dear to you; nevertheless, bringing those responsible to justice provides some semblance of closure as they face accountability. This indicates the relevance wherein obtaining concise counsel from experienced personal injury attorneys like ourselves comes forth.

At Carlson Bier, your case isn’t reduced merely unto numbers; instead, each instance harboring wrongful death rings out individual stories churning sentiments alongside shared humanity – warranting respectful attention deserving rightful consideration under law’s purview.

The ultimate step? Discover how much your case could be worth. This insight not only grants clarity but evokes a shift towards upliftment from existing scenarios which remain understandably stressful.

Engage with our expertise at Carlson Bier today – allow us a chance at assisting you through mitigating damages incurred via Wrongful Death claims while aiding in healing across emotional landscapes encountered along way – where empathy equals commitment reflecting through our dedicated legal assistance extended unto you. Hence let’s explore more about seeking justice during these tough times; click on the button below and find out how much your case is worth.

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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 Chrisman

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Specializing in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Offering professional legal assistance for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Ensuring dedicated legal support for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Obligation

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, extending professional legal support to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Mistreatment

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble and Slip Occurrences

Professional in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking justice for their harm.

Birth Wounds

Extending legal help for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Crashes: Committed to supporting clients of car accidents secure just payout for injuries and impairment.

Bike Mishaps

Committed to providing legal support for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Semi Accident

Delivering specialist legal services for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just claims for hurts.

Building Collisions

Committed to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Harms

Dedicated to offering professional legal support for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Traumas

Specialized in tackling cases for persons who have suffered damages from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Committed to legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Passing

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and experienced legal representation to ensure justice.

Neural Harm

Committed to representing clients with paralysis, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure compensation.

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