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Unexpected loss can be devastating, compounded by the sheer complexity of the legal process surrounding wrongful death cases. However, you do not have to face this alone. Turn towards Carlson Bier for unwavering support and expert legal advice in such critical times. As exemplary Illinois-based wrongful death attorneys, we possess deep-rooted knowledge and extensive experience seamlessly navigating through the complexities these claims entail—thus ensuring just compensation for our clients. We comprehend that no amount compensates for a lost loved one’s absence; nevertheless, our dedicated pursuit of justice offers some semblance of closure during challenging times.

Each case presents unique circumstances necessitating distinct strategies—a quality inherent within our professional approach at Carlson Bier law firm—we diligently tailor solutions specific to your needs.

In essence? Your struggle becomes ours too! Empathy forms the bedrock of our services while guiding Clients from Creston or any other regions across Illinois—you’re never merely a ‘case file’ with us! Choose Carlson Bier—the ideal combination of stalwart representation sandwiched with compassionate concern—to sail smoothly through erroneous adversities due to wrongful deaths experienced!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Creston Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we diligently strive to uphold the rights of individuals and families impacted by the devastating consequences of wrongful death. Wrongful death refers to a scenario under which an individual loses their life due to another party’s negligent, reckless, or deliberate behavior.

In Illinois, a wrongful death lawsuit is meant to provide financial assistance and mental peace to those left behind by covering expenses related to future earnings, loss of companionship, funeral costs, medical bills directly linked to the deceased person’s final injury or illness. Herein are the fundamental tenets that make up the basis for such claims:

• The responsible party was either fully negligent in their actions or partially responsible for causing someone’s death.

• A surviving family member or representative has suffered monetary hardship as a result of their loved one’s demise.

As an esteemed personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, Carlson Bier boasts extensive experience in handling these intricate legal cases. Our dedicated team adeptly navigates through complex aspects accompanying wrongful death lawsuits including determining liability accurately and quantifying damages rightfully entitled.

Illinois law provides specific guidelines about who can file these kinds of lawsuits—typically the victim’s spouse or immediate kids usually qualify as rightful claimants. However, dependent parents or adult children may also possess valid grounds for filing such suits under certain circumstances.

Wrongful deaths could occur from numerous incidents like car accidents due to negligence from another driver; medical malpractice due to unprofessional healthcare providers; work-related fatalities due owing irresponsible employer behavior; product liabilities wherein a defective/dangerous product led causation. No matter what circumstance inflicted your pain—the bereaved deserve justice!

When dealing with such heart-wrenching experiences coupled with daunting legal procedures—we extend our empathetic support whilst ensuring diligent fight in getting you rightful compensation! By entrusting us with your case—you’re enlisting skilled professionals at Carlson Bier who put your best interest first—who ascertain every aspect surrounding your dear one’s tragic demise is thoroughly inspected, leaving no stone unturned!

• Aggressively seek out reliable proof to robustly bolster your wrongful death claim.

• Rigorously negotiate with insurance providers to aid our clients in getting maximum compensation.

• Ensure the responsible party or parties are held accountable—fighting relentlessly in this journey towards justice.

We understand that a monetary reward cannot replace the agony of losing someone dear. But, easing out financial burden accompanied during such testing times and achieving rightful closure often helps families move forward on their path of healing.

At Carlson Bier, you aren’t merely another client—you’re a respected member of our legal family whom we genuinely care about! Hence, we diligently commit to making every step throughout this harrowing journey as smooth as possible—we comprehend that empathy goes hand-in-hand with our professional responsibilities.

Don’t let the grief unfairly imposed upon you overpower your right towards pursuing proper remuneration and proffering deserved punishment on those at fault! Let Carlson Bier spearhead your pursuit for justified recompense navigating through complex legal arenas—offering proficient support while ensuring each case gleans personalized attention warranted.

Now take control over running wrongs by finding out how much your case could be worth! Digital resources make it seamless for you—to steer these testing life-twists into rightful momentum pressing ahead. By clicking the button below—an invaluable insight awaits revealing potential value underlying your wrongful death claim—with Carlson Bier standing by your side firmly advocating justice for victims struck by such sorrowful bereavements caused due to others’ heedless act!

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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 Creston

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Focused on legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or risky conditions.

Burn Injuries

Providing adept legal assistance for patients of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Medical Incompetence

Extending experienced legal support for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Liability

Addressing cases involving defective products, offering skilled legal support to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Misconduct

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Trip & Stumble Incidents

Skilled in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking restitution for their harm.

Newborn Damages

Delivering legal guidance for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Collisions: Concentrated on guiding sufferers of car accidents obtain appropriate compensation for damages and destruction.

Bike Mishaps

Committed to providing legal support for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Extending adept legal representation for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for injuries.

Construction Site Collisions

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

Brain Harms

Specializing in delivering compassionate legal representation for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

Expertise in handling cases for people who have suffered harms from dog bites or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Focused on legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unfair Demise

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and experienced legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Impairment

Specializing in defending clients with vertebral damage, offering expert legal representation to secure settlement.

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