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Faced with a wrongful death incident in your Crest Hill family? Turn to Carlson Bier. We are Illinois’ premier choice when it comes to such delicate and detailed legal cases. Equipped with years of experience, we’ve been successful in assisting numerous families navigate the complexities of the law as they process their grief. Our tenacious legal representation is matched with compassion that understands this painful yet crucial juncture demands sensitivity balanced with professionalism. At Carlson Bier, our robust strategies stand on solid grounds and deep-rooted knowledge of Illinois law, specifically engineered for cases dealing with wrongful death litigations. Every layer intricately formulates an unyielding case systematically capable of delivering justice ensuring that you’re rightfully compensated for your emotional suffering and financial burdens resulting from the unexpected loss of a loved one. Trustworthy integrity married to indefatigable dedication birthing results – that’s what makes us Carlson Bier outstanding within the ambit of Wrongful Death litigation in Illinois and beyond its borders including trusted clients from Crest Hill.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Crest Hill Illinois

If you’ve unexpectedly lost a loved one due to the negligence or reckless actions of another, the pain and shock can seem unbearable. During this confusing period, Carlson Bier personal injury attorneys inhabit a space of expertise, understanding, and most significantly, unwavering support for you and your family. Our team gravitates towards one goal: securing the justice your loved one deserve while aiding in preserving their memory with dignity.

Being versed with Illinois wrongful death law, we comprehend that no amount of compensation can alleviate the stark permanency of loss felt after an untimely passing. Yet recourse through legal justice offers some measure of relief from financial burdens thrust upon families post such tragic incidents.

Let’s decode ‘Wrongful Death’. Primarily it occurs when an individual loses their life because of another person’s negligent or intentional act. In Illinois:

• The state permits eligible survivors to approach court seeking damages.

• To claim these damages which usually comprise medical expenses prior to death, funeral charges etc., a “statute of limitations” exists obligating plaintiffs to file within two years from date of incident.

• Circumstances like recklessness or product malfunction may lead to increased sorting out queries requiring seasoned experts like us at Carlson Bier.

Going forward on choosing if someone has experienced a wrongful death is heavily reliant on situations including but not limited to – automobile accidents caused owing carelessness; medical malpractice cases where mistakes by healthcare professionals cause fatalities; defective products left unchecked leading to accidental deaths; fatal workplace accidents occurring due typically lax safety regulations or enforcement thereof – all symptomatic instances hinting at possible wrongful death lawsuits.

Reliance on proficiency holds paramount given complexities involved in wrongful death claims judication like establishing proof that defendant’s acts indeed led directly/indirectly causing loss being sought. Partnering with skilled & experienced attorneys here at Carlson Bier enhances chances significantly arrayed against defendants liable seeking maximum compensations acknowledged rightfully under law therein providing solace to surviving family members.

Our approach strives towards establishing an open dialogue with each client. We ensure you have lucidity around lawsuit processes including understanding all laws concerned, your eligibility for filing suit, potential damages recoverable and other aspects relating postings therewith. The primary objective here remains – making sure clients make educated decisions regarding their best legal recourse available.

At Carlson Bier, dedication towards victims of wrongful death lawsuits isn’t mere professional obligation but a moral commitment too. Our attorney team stands firmly anchored offering round-the-clock legal advice ensuring right delivery at appropriate time so as for securing optimal compensation in these extremely tough times.

Engulfed amidst the emotional turmoil post losing loved one to a wrongful death incident; paperwork usually seems overwhelming. A qualified representative from our firm can assist in lightening administrative burdens allowing space for families to grieve in peace while we take care of vanquishing legal worries persisting thereof.

Understanding that pursuing litigation over loved ones lost owing wrongful instances frequently impose sudden unmanageable financial strain on survivors we offer collaborative arrangements even including contingency based negotiations wherein pay demands arise only post case wins else otherwise charges become nullified hence providing victorious relief prognosis upfront itself sans any ongoing anxiety build ups thereon beneath already existent emotional suffering and anguish being faced by family often hinging between despair and frustration alike.

After knowing who we are at Carlson Bier personal injury attorneys group, what we do and precisely how dedicatedly we work towards success really speaks volumes about our undying promise to achieve maximum possible financial compensation under Illinois law against such pressing unfortunate fatalities arising thereafter due negligence or small errors committed leading up towards tragedy blessed innocent lives confronting eternal oblivion otherwise undeservedly meted out therein galore thus activities evolve modeling around the pain sharing experience altogether enveloping eventual healing progression throughout apart beyond defined boundaries recurrent absolutely.

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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 Crest Hill

Cycling Accidents

Specializing in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Supplying skilled legal services for victims of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Clinical Negligence

Ensuring specialist legal support for clients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Accountability

Managing cases involving faulty products, delivering adept legal services to clients affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble and Trip Occurrences

Professional in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking recovery for their damages.

Childbirth Traumas

Extending legal help for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Incidents: Concentrated on assisting victims of car accidents get equitable settlement for harms and losses.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Expert in providing legal advice for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Semi Accident

Providing expert legal representation for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for damages.

Construction Site Collisions

Focused on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Cognitive Harms

Specializing in ensuring expert legal services for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Adept at managing cases for persons who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Committed to legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Loss

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and professional legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Injury

Dedicated to representing individuals with spine impairments, offering specialized legal guidance to secure redress.

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