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When you’re faced with the devastation of a wrongful death claim, you need commitment, compassion, and mastery of Illinois law on your side. That’s what Carlson Bier brings to every single case handled by our firm. Our unwavering dedication to achieving justice for families grappling with loss is matched only by our legal expertise in this area. Though sympathy can’t undo tragedy, it does drive us at Carlson Bier to deliver finely honed strategies aimed at securing maximum compensation for victims’ relatives—an essential element on the road to recovering peace and stability after profound grief. We continuously maintain an exceptional record within complex wrongful death cases because we understand that more than mere financial support is required: closure is vital too – part of why we’ve become the first-choice professional resource within Cullom city’s community when pursuing such charges against liable parties. Overall,Critical knowledge , vast experience plus an unyielding will: these define Carlson Bier—the paragon choice whenever seeking representation following any unfair fatality.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Cullom Illinois

In the unfortunate event of losing a loved one due to another party’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions, Carlson Bier steps in to ensure that justice is served. Our esteemed law firm based in the heart of Illinois has made it its primary objective to hold those who caused your loss accountable through wrongful death claims.

Understanding what wrongful death entails plays a significant role when seeking reparations for your loss. Essentially, wrongful death refers to a situation where an individual loses their life due to someone else’s neglect or deliberate harmful act. It could occur as a result of various circumstances such as medical malpractice, product liability, occupational hazards, automobile accidents and criminal behavior among others.

The grieving process can be even more distressing without adequate financial support, especially if the decedent was the main breadwinner. At Carlson Bier, we have an empathetic understanding of how shocking and painful this experience can be and strive to secure compensation that reflects these damages adequately.

Some key aspects of these lawsuits include:

– The defendant owed a duty of care to the deceased.

– The said duty was breached by the defendant.

– This breach resulted in the passing away of your loved one.

– Your family has suffered measurable economic and non-economic losses due to this occurrence

To pursue a successful wrongful death claim in Illinois with our experienced attorneys at Carlson Bier assist you need strong evidence showing fault and cause-and-effect relationship between defendant’s actions & victim’s demise. To establish proof requires thorough fact-finding investigations coupled with professional legal know-how – exactly what we bring on board.

We are focused on helping families like yours recover maximum potential damages resulting from such tragic incidents which may cover end-of-life costs (like funeral expenses), future earnings would have been received from decedent had they lived their full lifespan along with reparation for grief & bereavement generated by untimely passing away.

However complex your personal injury case may seem, we are equipped to go over and beyond to provide quality legal counsel during this challenging time. In each case we handle at Carlson Bier, our primary goal is not just about providing legal services. We offer a shoulder to lean on for families grappling with the unfortunate incident of wrongful death.

Our commitment to justice combined with deep trial experience allows us adapt flexibly to unforeseen changes in your case’s progress all possible scenarios giving you best odds for optimal compensation. The zealous litigation by veteran lawyers from our team has won appreciation for securing favorable outcomes in seemingly impossible cases earlier which works towards creating an atmosphere of trust & confidence that your case would be no different.

As the saying goes knowledge empowers – and armed with this detailed understanding related wrongful death claims Illinois, you’re well-equipped head confidently into next steps process assisted a reliable partner like Carlson Bier

We invite you now take giant stride ahead – click button below find out much rightful recompense could be under guidance expert Adler attorneys immaculate track record successfully settling such high-stake lawsuits worth, thus bringing some relief amidst stormy times uncertainty following untimely passing away loved one.

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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 Cullom

Bicycle Incidents

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

Scald Damages

Extending adept legal assistance for patients of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Extending professional legal support for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Accountability

Taking on cases involving defective products, offering skilled legal guidance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Abuse

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Tumble Injuries

Expert in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking compensation for their damages.

Childbirth Wounds

Extending legal assistance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Mishaps: Concentrated on guiding sufferers of car accidents get appropriate remuneration for damages and impairment.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal services for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Semi Collision

Ensuring adept legal services for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for hurts.

Worksite Mishaps

Concentrated on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Neurological Traumas

Focused on ensuring specialized legal services for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Harms

Proficient in dealing with cases for people who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Committed to legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unjust Fatality

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and skilled legal representation to ensure justice.

Neural Trauma

Expert in supporting persons with paralysis, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure compensation.

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