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In the heart-wrenching event of a wrongful death, trust no less than prowess provided by Carlson Bier Attorneys at Law. Our specialty lies in advocating for the rights and entitlements of those who have suffered an immeasurable loss due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct in Deer Creek. Given our extensive practice within Illinois’ complex legislatives, we centralize on securing compensation that measures up to your financial needs and emotional toll professionally and empathetically. Known for our commitment to justice, expertise in legal battles against potent forces ensures you are adequately represented till justice is rendered – making us the go-to consideration among many seeking solace in legal aid. Truly understanding your pain during such life changing situation can only be done when personal experience meets professional skill– a combination offered exclusively by Carlson Bier attorneys at law.Besides expertise & dedication, it also offers respect,dignity & compassion every step along this painful path.When considering legal representation for such delicate matters as Wrongful Death cases,COUNT on Carlson Bier!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Deer Creek Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we recognize that the loss of a loved one can be an earth-shattering event. If this unfortunate turn of life occurs due to someone else’s negligent or malicious actions, it only amplifies the grieving process. Our primary role as Illinois-based personal injury attorneys is to alleviate your stress and bring you justice if you’ve been forced into such circumstances.

A wrongful death suit seeks financial compensation for families who’ve experienced profound loss, including physical pain, emotional suffering, and burdensome medical expenses left behind by the departed. Understanding what qualifies as wrongful death is crucial. Predominantly, the situation must involve a fatality caused directly by another party’s negligence or intentional action.

– An individual loses their life due to medical malpractice.

– A motorist passes away because another driver was drunk or otherwise impaired.

– Death happens while someone was doing their job because adequate safety measures were absent.

Consider these situations amongst others that fall under wrongful death in Illinois.

Serving as an imperative source of support during such demanding times requires unwavering patience and dedication from us at Carlson Bier. Not just for our craft but also towards helping victims’ families navigate through complex legal battles with acute precision – promising them some semblance of peace after an arduous ordeal.

Engaging Carlson Bier ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from seasoned attorneys well versed in handling wrongful death lawsuits—a collective experience spanning years dealing with challenging cases across Illinois.

Our approach involves:

– Gathering evidence to firmly establish fault in causing the tragedy

– Detailed scrutiny of medical records & autopsy reports

– Consulting with diverse experts (medical practitioners, accident reconstruction experts across relevant sectors)

This meticulous strategy enables us accurately calculate & seek rightful compensations for our clients – covering aspects like:

– Lost income potential & pensions based on deceased’s earnings

– Medical costs prior to decease

– Funeral/burial costs

Additionally, surviving next of kin may be entitled to compensation for grief, sorrow and mental sufferings in the legal domain under Illinois jurisdiction—a facet we’re equipped well to guide you through for legitimate climes.

Understanding your rights is crucial. Ensure you act promptly following a wrongful death since Illinois law dictates that such cases should begin within two years from the date of demise—even shorter periods apply if your claim involves a government agency.

Being forced into confronting life without a loved one is nothing short of traumatic. Carlson Bier wants you to focus on healing while ensuring the negligent party accountable and securing financial safety for your family’s future is our highest priority.

For those presently undergoing an arduous journey due to wrongful death situations – remember, help is at hand with experienced personal injury attorneys like us at Carlson Bier—an established name within Illinois.

Keep in mind that every case unique—a detailed assessment would offer definitive clarity about compensation potentials specific to your case as per circumstance & existing laws. We encourage you click on the button below – let our seasoned team assess how much value does prevail in your rightful quest for justice.

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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 Deer Creek

Bike Mishaps

Proficient in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Providing professional legal help for patients of intense burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Healthcare Negligence

Extending experienced legal support for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Obligation

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, supplying expert legal assistance to clients affected by harmful products.

Senior Abuse

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Trip Injuries

Professional in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking restitution for their injuries.

Infant Traumas

Extending legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Incidents: Committed to guiding patients of car accidents obtain appropriate payout for injuries and impairment.

Motorbike Incidents

Committed to providing representation for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

18-Wheeler Accident

Providing expert legal representation for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for harms.

Construction Incidents

Concentrated on representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Neurological Impairments

Committed to delivering professional legal support for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Injuries

Proficient in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Committed to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unfair Loss

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal representation to ensure redress.

Spine Injury

Specializing in assisting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal representation to secure settlement.

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