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In the unfortunate event of a wrongful death, Carlson Bier stands as a stalwart advocate for your justice. Our skilled lawyers in Crescent deliver personalized assistance grounded in extensive knowledge of Illinois law. Specializing specifically within this intricate legal area emphasizes our dedication to understanding and efficiently addressing each complex aspect involved. We empathetically shoulder the burden, ensuring you harness appropriate legal recourse during these trying times.

As your chosen representatives at court or settlement negotiation tables, we navigate multifaceted processes with unrivaled expertise eased by years of rigorous practice serving clients across Crescent’s radius. Capably dealing with insurance companies and third parties on behalf of bereaved families forms integral facets under our overarching Wrongful Death attorney services umbrella offered all over Illinois.

Trust Carlson Bier’s demonstrated excellence defending rights and obtaining rightful compensation commensurate to lost financial support, related expenses such as medical bills or funeral costs along potential non-economic damages like loss of companionship.

Through compassionate interaction coupled with aggressive representation, uncover why choosing us notches up well-measured victories against seemingly insurmountable odds accentuating unrealised potentials within critical situations around Crescents’ communities and beyond.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Crescent Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to relationships built on trust and understanding, providing impactful legal representation that seeks justice for those who have suffered due to acts of negligence. Our principal forte is personal injury law with a special emphasis on wrongful death cases in the state of Illinois.

Wrongful death claims represent a critical facet within personal injury law, encompassing situations where an individual’s demise is precipitated by another person’s or entity’s negligent actions or misconduct. The essence of wrongful death claims lies in compensating surviving family members grappling with emotional turmoil and financial instability after a loved one’s untimely death.

In-depth knowledge of the intricacies of Illinois Wrongful Death Law is pivotal when advancing these claims. For instance:

• A claim must be filed by the personal representative of the deceased’s estate – this could potentially involve close relatives such as spouses, children or parents.

• Certain damages awarded under these claims may include conceivable earnings lost due to premature death, bereavement costs, medical expenses prior to passing-away along with general anguish and suffering.

• There exists specific statute limitations: generally speaking – if you’re considering filing a wrongful death claim in Illinois, it should ideally be initiated within two years from the occurrence date marking your loved one’s demise.

Understanding diverse variables pertinent to your case can get complicated; however, choosing less proficient representation unfortunately often results in unclaimed entitlements. Comprehending every unique situation thoroughly allows us at Carlson Bier to craft comprehensive strategies aimed at ensuring maximum compensation for our clients.

Client advocacy represents our fundamental aspiration at Carlson Bier and walking alongside you during this dolorous journey becomes our privilege. We endeavor tirelessly helping move past overbearing loss while securing accountability resulting from negligent actions causing wrongful deaths. Every life carries irrefutable value; equally – each associated claim requires corresponding care & expertise which we consistently deliver.

Our structured approach at Carlson Bier involuntarily yield desired outcomes. We begin by accurately assessing the negligent actions leading to a wrongful death; followed by diligently assembling potent claims backed with substantial evidence while simultaneously preparing for potential trial scenarios. Offering intrepid, informed legal representation become our hallmark – resulting in beneficial settlements and verdicts that help facilitate future financial security and familial stability for our clients.

At Carlson Bier, we understand you don’t only require professional advice but also compassionate interaction during these challenging times. Therefore, accessibility and transparency form cornerstones of our client-centric approach at Carlson Bier. Ensuring your consistent involvement during each step helps us build connection & trust – crucial to establish inevitability of success for your claim process.

While no set figure could possibly right the wrong done or completely cover the emotional loss experienced due to the untimely demise caused by another’s negligence, obtaining rightful monetary compensation could ease immediate financial stresses providing space to grieve, heal and perhaps even plan for what comes next.

Our tenacious team at Carlson Bier understands this well and is committed to securing not just any compensation – rather ensuring maximum conceivable settlement unambiguously tied to your unique circumstances contributing towards setting things right within reason.

Now’s imperative moment because promptness forms elemental virtue when dealing wrongful death claims under Illinois laws – especially relevant given statute limitations applicable as per said regulations.

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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 Crescent

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Offering skilled legal support for patients of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Delivering experienced legal representation for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Responsibility

Managing cases involving defective products, extending professional legal services to clients affected by defective items.

Aged Misconduct

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble and Fall Incidents

Professional in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking restitution for their losses.

Neonatal Traumas

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

Auto Crashes

Incidents: Devoted to aiding patients of car accidents secure equitable payout for injuries and impairment.

Motorcycle Accidents

Specializing in providing legal assistance for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Semi Incident

Ensuring professional legal representation for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for losses.

Construction Site Incidents

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

Brain Harms

Expert in ensuring specialized legal services for patients suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Proficient in tackling cases for victims who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unjust Fatality

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and expert legal representation to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Harm

Focused on defending persons with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure redress.

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