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When dealing with the overwhelming circumstances surrounding a wrongful death, trust Carlson Bier to provide dedicated and experienced legal representation. Our legal team stands ready to advocate fiercely in the interest of Dahlgren families who have lost their loved ones due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct. With extensive practical knowledge and unparalleled understanding of Illinois’ Wrongful Death laws, Carlson Bier distinguishes itself as an exceptional choice for those seeking justice after tragic losses. Rigorous attention to detail coupled with steadfast commitment ensures we can powerfully navigate your case through complicated legal territory, providing much needed peace during distressing times. At Carlson Bier, our sole focus is on helping you obtain restitution; our track record attests persistence and success in this endeavor. While we bring big city experience into play, we never lose sight of maintaining personalized services for each one of our clients representing their interests at all stages staunchly- both inside and outside the courtroom walls.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Dahlgren Illinois

Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury attorney group, empathizes with the devastating impact a wrongful death can have on family and friends. Wrongful death not only leaves indelible emotional scars but also leads to substantial financial challenges – all because of someone else’s carelessness, neglect, or intentional misconduct.

So what is wrongful death? A wrongful death happens when one loses their life due to the unlawful actions of another person or organization. It could result from medical malpractice, car accidents, workplace injuries, or even criminal activities such as an assault. The loss engendered by these tragedies should never go unanswered nor uncompensated. Carlson Bier seeks to help rectify this grave injustice by holding those responsible fully accountable for their actions under Illinois law.

• Negligence: This implies that a person failed to provide reasonable care leading to an accident and subsequent fatal consequences.

• Breach of Duty: Here, it must be proven that defendants owed victims a duty that they breached leading directly to the incident causing their death.

• Causation: It needs clear evidence showing how the defendant’s violation resulted in the victim’s demise.

• Damages: Documentation verifying the losses and damages (like financial support) suffered as a direct consequence of your loved one’s untimely passing is essential.

Wrongful death suits often involve complex legal procedures requiring skilled handling. Let our dedicated team at Carlson Bier use its extensive experience navigating these complexities surrounding negligent parties’ accountability while you focus on healing from such profound loss.

Illinois statute grants specific individuals rights to bring forth lawsuits in situations involving wrongful deaths:

1. Immediate Family Members – Spouses or children are generally granted first priority.

2. Life Partners,

3. Financial Dependents,

4. Distant Family Members – If there are no immediate living relatives or dependents,

5.Qualified Individuals recognized by court – like legal guardians who might have had responsibility for minors involved.

Three categories of damages can be recovered in a wrongful death suit including, direct financial losses suffered because of the death (like medical expenses or funeral costs), loss of expected earnings till retirement age, recovery for grief and emotional suffering experienced because of untimely loss. Every single body is legally obliged to provide a safe environment and making sure it doesn’t engage in risky behavior causing harm to others.

As personal injury attorneys serving throughout Illinois, not confined to any one location such as Dahlgren, we at Carlson Bier are committed to ensuring our clients achieve the justice they deserve. Our approach is personalized because we understand each case is unique. We comprehend that no amount can ever completely compensate for your devastating loss but achieving justice and providing necessary financial support would surely help ease the journey through this painful time.

If you or someone you know has tragically lost a loved one due to another’s negligence or actions, don’t hesitate in holding them accountable – both morally and financially.

Click below to find out how much your case could potentially be deemed worthy within the parameters defined by Illinois state law. Let us help bring some peace during this difficult period by tirelessly working towards obtaining rightful compensation owed to you and seeing justice served on those responsible. Remember – we’re not just about listing troubling statistics; more importantly – we’re here for YOU! Your fight is OUR fight, every step along the way.

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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 Dahlgren

Cycling Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Flame Traumas

Supplying adept legal assistance for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Physician Incompetence

Providing expert legal services for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Liability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, delivering skilled legal assistance to consumers affected by defective items.

Elder Misconduct

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble and Tumble Mishaps

Skilled in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking justice for their harm.

Birth Wounds

Delivering legal aid for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Crashes

Mishaps: Committed to helping individuals of car accidents receive appropriate payout for wounds and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Specializing in providing representation for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Trucking Accident

Providing professional legal support for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for damages.

Construction Site Crashes

Dedicated to supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Neurological Traumas

Expert in providing specialized legal support for victims suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Damages

Skilled in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Expert in legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Wrongful Death

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and expert legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spine Damage

Dedicated to defending victims with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure justice.

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