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In the aftermath of a wrongful death, finding the right legal representation is critical. At Carlson Bier, we are immensely devoted to helping you navigate these tumultuous times. Specializing in Wrongful Death cases, our team builds robust strategies catered to secure just compensation for our clients’ traumas. We understand that dealing with loss is overwhelmingly painful; hence we endeavor to lighten your burden by pursuing justice relentlessly on your behalf.

Nestled in Illinois’s bustling landscape, Carlson Bier’s reputation shines through its demonstrated commitment and courtroom victories tackling high-stakes Wrongful Death lawsuits diligently. Our esteemed attorney group exhibits vast experience and genuine empathy – unique attributes extending beyond conventional lawyer-client relations.

Earning trust isn’t given; it’s earned—one case at a time—and every family in Dawson deserves an advocate committed enough to treat their cause as if it were his own: that’s what sets us apart at Carlson Bier—the promise of unmatched dedication without compromise.Our firm serves those seeking recourse for wrongful deaths effectively while maintaining impeccable ethics, reflecting directly onto Dawson clientele who deserve nothing less than outstanding service from Carlson Bier.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Dawson Illinois

At the Carlson Bier law firm, we specialize in advocating for victims who’ve suffered immeasurable loss due to wrongful death incidents. As a seasoned personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, we possess extensive experience and a wealth of knowledge about the complexities of this branch of law. It is our passionate commitment to ensure that those affected are appropriately represented and adequately compensated.

Wrongful death refers to cases where an individual’s demise is directly linked with negligence or misconduct by another party. In Illinois, as per specific statutory stipulations, only certain individuals closely related to the deceased – typically parents, spouses, or offspring can file such claims. However, this regulation changes if the decedent has no immediate family; then siblings or more distant relatives may lodge their suits.

Unlike most other areas of personal injury law that primarily focus solely on compensating a victim’s physical injuries and financial losses, wrongful death provides comprehensive reparation including:

• Medical expenses incurred by the deceased before their passing

• Burial and funeral costs

• Loss of expected earnings extending into future years

• Grief and emotional pain endured by close relations

• Loss of companionship specifically among life partners

• Loss of consortium for spouses

At Carlson Bier, we value you and understand that no amount of money can fully alleviate your grief after losing a loved one. Nevertheless, it is important not to overlook your right to receive fair compensation that could help ease some financial burdens following such tragic events.

We employ competent strategies tailored uniquely towards every case. Our steadfast approach integrates investigative measures aimed at establishing evidence required to prove liability while identifying individuals eligible for lodging wrongful death claims under Illinois law. While fighting tirelessly for justice on behalf of bereaved families:

• We gather substantiating facts effectively proving someone’s negligent actions led directly to irreversible loss.

• We compile data detailing all incurred medical bills prior fatalities’ actual occurrence.

• Comprehensive reports indicating income fluctuations affecting dependents are scrutinized meticulously.

• Psychological experts play instrumental roles in quantifying mental distress/anguish families face after losing loved ones.

These detailed analyses, combined with our unrelenting dedication to achieving justice for bereaved individuals and their families, make us the right choice when you need a personal injury lawyer following any wrongful death case.

We believe that everyone deserves ample and fair representation regardless of circumstances surrounding their cases. Therefore, at Carlson Bier, we take on numerous wrongful death claims resulting from various situations – be it car accidents or medical malpractice incidents, Occupational hazards leading to fatal workplace injuries among others.

Our firm ethos revolves around resolute commitment towards ensuring justice is realized while navigating through stressful legal landscapes as smooth as possible. Together with us by your side providing reliable legal advice and invaluable support through every step of this process—you can focus solely on healing without worrying about intricate complexities laws governing such claims present.

Above all else, Carlson Bier aims to bring peace of mind to those afflicted by wrongful death scenarios — helping them regain control over lives turned upside down by devastating loss. While no victory can ever truly compensate for the loss suffered, our dedicated law team strives to deliver substantial relief from financial burdens that may come following these unfortunate events.

Finally yet importantly – some might wonder exactly how much their respective cases are worth under Illinois laws? For accurate assessments personalized uniquely according to individual circumstances; complete intricacies surrounding unique nuanced aspects your case present—the best option is clicking below button now! Doing so allows disaster victims determine potential compensation they might be entitled to secure hence gain clarity regarding their rights moving forward facing painful inevitable transitions life changes brought about due wrongful deaths other similar tragedies demand adjustments often extend far beyond physical/emotional recovery periods alone necessitate.

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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 Dawson

Bike Collisions

Proficient in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Offering expert legal services for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Medical Negligence

Extending dedicated legal assistance for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Fault

Managing cases involving unsafe products, providing specialist legal guidance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Misconduct

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Fall Injuries

Adept in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking restitution for their losses.

Birth Wounds

Supplying legal assistance for families affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Mishaps: Devoted to helping individuals of car accidents receive just compensation for injuries and losses.

Scooter Accidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Extending experienced legal representation for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for damages.

Building Incidents

Committed to advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Head Traumas

Specializing in ensuring specialized legal assistance for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Damages

Adept at dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Specializing in legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unfair Demise

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and skilled legal services to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Harm

Specializing in advocating for victims with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure settlement.

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