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When faced with the untimely and unexpected loss of a loved one, it can feel impossible to know where to turn. However, it’s important not to lose sight of your legal rights amid such grief; Carlson Bier may provide the concern and legal expertise you need when seeking justice for wrongful death claims. They have consistently proven why they are considered top-tier in their field, handling sensitive cases with utmost care and professionalism. An accomplished law firm based out of Illinois, their deeply proficient team understands the intricacies involved in these often complex cases. Demonstrating an exceptional track record marked by impressive settlements allows them confidence in delivering results aligned towards your best interest. Their reputation as adept negotiators brings forth strong outcomes that honor the memory of your loved ones while providing financial security for those left behind.

Have peace amidst anguish by trusting a competent advocate like Carlson Bier who is attuned to your needs – turning difficult situations into experiences handled with compassion and proficiency not found elsewhere.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Delavan Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are sincerely dedicated to helping victims of wrongful death secure justice and compensation necessary for a brighter tomorrow. As established personal injury lawyers based in Illinois, we possess profound knowledge and expertise in tackling an array of wrongful death cases.

Wrongful death refers to a legal term denoting scenarios where someone dies due to the negligence or misconduct of another party. This critical concept empowers surviving family members with the right to seek compensatory remedies for their tremendous loss. The emotional and financial consequences following such tragic incidents can wreak havoc on families if not adequately addressed by experienced attorneys.

As part of our commitment at Carlson Bier, we offer comprehensive services that extend beyond just legal representation. Our scope entails providing recovery assistance through counseling relationships too. On your journey towards securing rightful compensation following a wrongful death incident, here are key elements that you should be aware of:

– Proof Of Negligence: Any wrongful death claim mandates showing the defendant’s negligence caused the person’s demise.

– Measure Of Damages: Damages generally include economic loss (such as income), non-economic loss (like companionship), medical expenses pre-death, funeral costs, etc.

– Legal Procedure Compliance: Adherence to statutes and deadlines given by Illinois law is critical in wrongful death lawsuits.

Underpinned by decades of experience acting as personal injury lawyers, Carlson Bier successfully aids clients in navigating these complexities so prevalent within the legal landscape governing wrongful deaths claims.

Working alongside our clients through each stage –initial consultation to case resolution– our expert team specializes in maneuvering intricate legal details whilst crafting robust strategies for optimum results. Having represented numerous Illinois families impacted by life-altering situations like wrongful deaths throughout several years, Carlson Bier holds unwavering dedication coupled with profound understanding crucial for steering our clients towards success.

The unfortunate reality persists wherein no amount of money retrieves lost loved ones but ensuring survivors’ quality of life remains unhampered comes close second. And at Carlson Bier, we consistently aim for maximizing the compensation you deserve as a survivor, thus aiding in alleviating financial burdens brought upon by such horrific events.

In this vein, our relentless dedication and legal acumen help us understand that each wrongful death case is unique thereby demanding personalized attention. In response to varying client needs and situations, we keep family members informed throughout their pursuit of justice while also minimizing the stress typically associated with legal inconvenience.

Understanding your rights can be a daunting process without proper guidance considering the already stressful emotional ordeal following losing a loved one. But rest assured, our seasoned personal injury lawyers at Carlson Bier pledge to stand by you through these challenging times – meticulously guiding you towards legitimate claims while compassionately addressing your concerns.

Disappointment and despair should never deter determined souls from reaching out for assistance when most required! Consequently, if you’ve tragically experienced a loved one’s wrongful death due to another’s negligent actions – know that empathetic help lies just around the corner at Carlson Bier.

Take control of your situation today in just a few clicks! Use our interactive online tool available below to find out how much your case is worth swiftly before committing time or resources on notorious legal processes often paving paths leading nowhere. Remember – investing trust in us equates not only promising professional backing but also signifies stepping towards rightful closure necessary for moving forward amidst rare yet traumatic life impacts. Trust Illinois’s dedicated team of personal injury attorneys – trust Carlson Bier.

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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 Delavan

Cycling Accidents

Specializing in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Scald Damages

Supplying skilled legal support for patients of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Medical Malpractice

Extending expert legal advice for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, offering expert legal services to individuals affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Abuse

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Stumble Incidents

Specialist in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking compensation for their harm.

Birth Damages

Supplying legal support for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Collisions

Mishaps: Dedicated to supporting clients of car accidents gain just settlement for damages and harm.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal services for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Trucking Crash

Delivering adept legal assistance for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just claims for damages.

Building Accidents

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

Brain Damages

Dedicated to delivering professional legal services for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Proficient in handling cases for people who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Committed to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Death

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and skilled legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Harm

Focused on defending persons with spine impairments, offering professional legal services to secure redress.

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