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When navigating the emotional tragedy of wrongful death, it’s paramount to secure proper legal representation. The Carlson Bier group specializes in wrongful death cases, standing as a beacon of justice ensuring that those who have been wronged receive their due compensation. Our experience and commitment to our clients’ interests set us apart from others in Illinois State. At Carlson Bier, we concentrate fully on your case with precision and personalized support. We provide diligent advocacy throughout the complex legal process prevalent in these devastating circumstances while upholding the appropriately stringent standards required by state law. We conduct extensive research on each case to establish strong arguments; this highlights our dedication towards fairness for each client’s unique situation providing them with an optimistic outlook despite life’s worst moments.We aim at fulfilling our client’s anticipation through transparent communication coupled with aggressive litigation when necessary.Committed wholeheartedly as champions for justice—there is no room for compromise when you entrust your cause to us.Our priority? Your peace of mind during traumatic times.That is why choosing Carlson Bier will exhibit supreme decision-making ability working relentlessly justifying faith vested upon us_RESET_.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Cowden Illinois

When experiencing the loss of a loved one due to wrongful death, it is integral to understand the complexities involved legally and emotionally. At Carlson Bier, we bring decades of experience in personal injury law based in Illinois, aiming to provide comprehensive support for our clients during their challenging times. As recognized leaders in the field of wrongful death cases, we ensure our esteemed clientele gets well-versed with all legal nuances.

Wrongful Death, as defined by the State Law of Illinois, involves an untimely demise caused directly by another’s reckless did or negligent action. This can encompass numerous factors such as medical malpractice, auto accidents, or workplace injuries among many other diverse situations. Our experienced lawyers at Carlson Bier stand firmly behind individuals who are grappling with such unfortunate circumstances.

To bring your wrongdoer under the jurisdiction and receive rightful compensation requires a keen understanding and compliances adherence of few key aspects:

• Proof that there was a duty of care owed to the deceased

• Evidence that this duty was neglectfully breached leading to harm

• Verification of real financial losses owing to this breach

Navigating these intricate laws can be overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with bereavement. Hence entrusting your case into capable hands becomes imminent for strategic counsel and effective representation thereby ensuring justified remuneration.

Being seasoned in-dealing lawsuits concerning Wrongful Death throughout Illinois for over years now – every encounter has deepened our perception and evolved our skills strikingly enabling us vigilantly strategize every step furthering justice pursuit.

Remember Time is critical – The Statute Of Limitations for Personal Injury Lawsuit filing within Illinois spans under two years from incident’s occurrence date; hence promptness proves significant indeed!

Sharing upon information-load could seem distressing; nevertheless rest assured- each bit of communication aids crafting unanimously convincing lawsuit emphasizing best interests whilst meticulously exercising confidentiality protocols pertinent promise at Carlson Bier.

Yet another firm belief emanates from comprehending that every case substantially unique being influenced under its circumstances, therefore dispensing ‘one size fits all’ solution certainly turns misleading. Hence we approach each client-build understanding about unique situations to sketch a personalized resolution advancing the litigation process effectively and efficiently.

Our objectives firmly lie accomplishing two-pronged purpose: Both getting your due justice while preventing similar incidents in future through mere litigations’ intimidation effect – this driving our fight-ethics! Vowing compassion, proficiency & determination – Carlson Bier diligently guides you through legal jargons and intricate processes like court proceedings with utmost care ensuring best possible outcome notably!

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Before heading civil lawsuit’s uptight route, it becomes essential evaluating what could be potentially recovered considering long-term financial implications of a sudden loss? Attractive statistics or overwhelming figures cited by insurance companies often undermine true damages hence rightfully deserved compensation might get compromised. Therefore don’t settle for anything less than full entitlement since emotional and economic stability matters!

One-click away from navigating this distressing journey skillfully- just engage with our qualified experts who can skillfully discern merits of distinct claims focusing on achieving optimal outcomes. Clicking on the button below commences process towards actualizing fair compensation restoring life back on track despite enduring trying times. Trust us with directing you into conscientiously executed actions thereby fulfilling compensatory needs whilst reestablishing secure foothold onto life beyond wrongful tragedy!

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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 Cowden

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or risky conditions.

Flame Damages

Supplying professional legal advice for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Healthcare Incompetence

Providing specialist legal assistance for victims affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Liability

Handling cases involving problematic products, offering adept legal guidance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Misconduct

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Tumble Mishaps

Adept in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking recovery for their injuries.

Infant Traumas

Providing legal support for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Incidents: Concentrated on aiding clients of car accidents get equitable compensation for hurts and damages.

Motorcycle Collisions

Specializing in providing legal support for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Big Rig Collision

Offering professional legal representation for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for injuries.

Construction Site Accidents

Engaged in advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Damages

Committed to extending specialized legal assistance for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Wounds

Proficient in handling cases for victims who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Death

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and expert legal representation to ensure justice.

Backbone Harm

Dedicated to assisting persons with paralysis, offering professional legal assistance to secure redress.

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