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Experience the dedication, compassion and vigorous representation of Carlson Bier, an established law practice in Illinois specializing in Wrongful Death cases. When it feels like your world has collapsed following the tragic loss of a loved one due to another’s negligence or intentional misconduct, you want lawyers who understand that compensation is not just about money; it’s about securing justice for your family member. Every life matters at Carlson Bier and every case receives personalized legal strategy designed to achieve maximum results through negotiation or litigation. We are physically situated in Illinois but serve clients across various locales, including Coffeen where grief-stricken families may need our wrongful death expertise urgently. Our distinguished reputation rests squarely on years of successful settlements and verdicts for bereaved families seeking rightful damages under tort law provisions applicable to the state of Illinois. With seasoned attorneys known for their commanding courtroom presence among judges and peers alike, trusting Carlson Bier means choosing assertive advocacy coupled with heartfelt support during your most challenging times.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Coffeen Illinois

When seeking justice in cases involving wrongful death, Carlson Bier, a premier personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, stands as the beacon of hope and reliable counsel you need. Understanding the intricate details that define Wrongful Death is vital in navigating such legal processes. Wrongful Death is defined by law as the direct consequence of another party’s negligence or misconduct resulting in fatality. This might involve situations like auto accidents caused by reckless driving, faulty product-related deaths due to manufacturer’s negligence, workplace accident resulting from non-compliance with safety guidelines or medical malpractice causing unintended fatalities.

More often than not, wrongful death transpires in circumstances that could have been prevented if proper care had been exercised. As per Illinois laws, it is critical to prove beyond doubt that the negligent actions of one party inevitably led to the untimely demise of another. Such claims are typically initiated by immediate family members or the decedent’s estate representative.

Consider these pivotal aspects when dealing with Wrongful Death occurrences:

– The establishment and proof of duty owed: The plaintiff must ascertain that the defendant did have an obligation towards ensuring their safety.

– A breach in this duty occurred: It needs demonstrating that there was a clear cut infringement on this responsibility leading directly to harm.

– Clear correlation: Establishing an undeniable connection between this breach and corresponding fatality is imperative.

– Quantifiable losses: Documentable proof establishing financial implications ensuing from such loss helps solidify your case.

Navigating through such terminologies can indeed be daunting which is where Carlson Bier steps onto center stage. Our team possesses depth and experience developed over years practicing law within Illinois state boundaries. We bring unequaled expertise while offering approachable assistance tailored to resolve unique complex scenarios each client may face.

Our sole aim goes beyond winning lawsuits; we endeavor to ensure those going through life-altering circumstances could potentially come away stronger after experiencing unimaginably devastating events – effectively turning victims into victors. Carlson Bier remains steadfast in providing comprehensive counsel, ensuring transparency throughout the suit’s life cycle and most importantly, wrestling for justice resonating your voice inside intimidating courtroom walls.

Additionally, we understand the emotional turmoil accompanying such loss and strive tenaciously to ensure that litigation doesn’t add strain onto your grief. While no amount of money can truly compensate for losing a loved one, achieving successful case resolution provides some relief from burdensome expenses related to wrongful death tragedies.

Now, you might be wondering about the worth of your specific case. A multitude of factors contributes to this determination including funeral expenses, lost future income opportunities from the deceased party’s potential earnings capacity besides non-economic facets like ‘loss of consortium,’ essentially referring to personal relationship losses suffered by immediate family members.

Confidently stride through these complex corridors infused with confusing jargon knowing that Carlson Bier is at helm leading you ever onward towards achieving justice paired seamlessly with fair compensation for devastating loss endured due to wrongful death negligence. We’ve meticulously crafted our services not just as an indispensable instrument within Illinois legal community but also as empathetic torchbearers guiding light amidst darkness cast by such unsettling tragedies.

You don’t have to pursue this battle alone. Your quest for rightful remuneration starts here! The estimable value each individual holds cannot be understated thus empowering us in our relentless pursuit seeking retribution proportional with that weighty essence universally recognized yet scarcely quantifiable in conventional terms like dollars or cents.

Don’t let hesitations deter rightful claim upon what’s deserved lawfully when it comes down making real-life calculations regarding potential lawsuit worthiness attributed directly correlating with subjective life value inherently placed on each unique individual’d existence alongside implications extending posthumously impacting surviving immediate kinfolk relationships intrinsically tied during deceased’s active lifespan term constructionally defined considering various diverse contributing factors necessarily entailing tangible economic asset denominators mingled cohesively intertwined amongst intangible emotional relation conductors.

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If you’ve unfortunately encountered similar scenario, take the first step towards closure. Click on the option below and find out how much your case could potentially be worth. Remember – Carlson Bier stands beside you, fostering an unyielding partnership for justice valued beyond measure.

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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 Coffeen

Cycling Crashes

Focused on legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or risky conditions.

Scald Burns

Giving skilled legal support for patients of major burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Offering specialist legal representation for persons affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Liability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, offering skilled legal help to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip and Trip Occurrences

Expert in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking recovery for their injuries.

Childbirth Traumas

Offering legal aid for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Incidents

Crashes: Concentrated on guiding victims of car accidents obtain just remuneration for damages and damages.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal support for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Big Rig Mishap

Extending professional legal advice for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for hurts.

Construction Crashes

Dedicated to defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Neurological Damages

Specializing in extending compassionate legal assistance for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Damages

Skilled in tackling cases for victims who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Focused on legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Death

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and adept legal services to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Focused on representing clients with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure justice.

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