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When confronting the devastating turn of a wrongful death incident in Depue, the empathetic and seasoned attorneys at Carlson Bier stand ready to shield you from legal complexities. With unyielding commitment and unparalleled expertise, our team relentlessly pursues justice for your loved one’s untimely loss. We meticulously investigate every detail of each case, ensuring no corner is left uncovered while building a compelling argument that solidly supports clients’ interests. At Carlson Bier, rest assured that transparent communication is paramount; we keep our clients routinely informed about their case development—equipping them with knowledge for any choice they need to make along the way. Trust in our firm’s track record in securing maximum compensation required by grieving families to restore stability within life’s unpredicted disruptions caused by wrongful deaths incidents.We are well versed with Illinois Wrongful Death Act ,and will apply right provisions at right time relying on its nuances.So if looking for steadfast ally amidst devastation,your consideration should lead towards lawyers who have compassion mixed with experienced pursuit–The team at Carlson Bier.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Depue Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a team of experienced personal injury attorneys dedicated to seeking justice for victims of wrongful death within the state of Illinois. Wrongful death cases are complex, heartbreaking events where someone loses their life as a direct result of another party’s negligence or wrongdoing. The emotional, psychological and financial stress these cases impose on the surviving family members is immeasurable.

Implicit within the term ‘wrongful death,’ there is an understanding that such deaths are entirely preventable and would not have occurred had another entity behaved responsibly or taken stronger safety precautions. This fundamental detail underscores the ethical necessity for holding guilty parties legally accountable for their actions.

A few key concepts in Illinois State law associated with wrongful deaths include:

– **They occur due to negligence or misconduct**: The party responsible failed to exercise reasonable care which resulted in causing harm.

– **Statute Of Limitations**: In Illinois, you typically have two years from the date of your loved one’s passing to file a wrongful death claim.

– **Surviving Family Members Can Sue**: Immediate survivors like spouses and children can sue for damages that take into account loss of companionship and financial support.

– **Estate Assets Are Also Recoverable**: Our skilled legal practitioners work diligently to ensure that all applicable estate possessions are considered when calculating damages that may be awarded.

Carlson Bier assembles comprehensive evidence-based claims on behalf of our clients. These consist primarily of medical records documenting cause-of-death specifics, relevant eyewitness testimony/processes related directly to the incident, any available accident scene details pertinent to solidifying your case; along with additional data correlated expressly with ensuring accountability lies appropriately.

Navigating through this process alone is tough; it requires tremendous resilience emotionally speaking while also demanding copious time mastering intricate legal procedures/statutes — all on top of handling perennial everyday responsibilities most grieving families struggle bearing during periods marked by profound loss.

This reality emphasizes why securing experienced representation proves critically essential if hoping to pursue a successful wrongful death claim. Carlson Bier’s tailored legal approach seeks not only to relieve these burdens but also to offer crucial emotional support and empathetic guidance throughout this challenging period.

Our goal, ultimately, is securing rightful compensation for our clients, helping them gain some closure by holding guilty parties accountable. In doing so, we hope our efforts collectively contribute towards preventing similar future incidents through the engendering of more thorough safety standards/practices within companies or entities who might hitherto neglected their due responsibilities in such capacity.

On the flip side, it also lets loved ones focus on healing instead of being consumed by overwhelming stress potentially posed by confronting complex negotiations alone with powerful insurance firms intent on paying out least amounts feasible irrespective of astronomical costs incurred through loss endured by your family as a direct result.

Remember: Nothing replaces the invaluable essence lost when a loved one passes away unexpectedly. Yet seeking justice ensures their story is told and further serves as an important punitive measure against those responsible, hopefully dissuading any repeat occurrences moving forward.

If you need assistance pursuing a wrongful death claim within Illinois State jurisdiction, allow us at Carlson Bier to guide you through this process with compassion and professional expertise. Only then can you concentrate fully on remembering rightly how much they meant to you rather than having to constantly fight for recognition their untimely passing indeed mattered substantially too—far beyond purely financial implications involved accordingly.

Ready to discover what potential compensation awaits your case? Click on the button below now for immediate insights into helping discern what rightfully belongs towards aiding some semblance of recovery post devastating loss suffered unjustly…because at Carlson Bier every life invariably matters most!

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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 Depue

Pedal Cycle Accidents

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

Thermal Wounds

Providing specialist legal assistance for victims of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Hospital Malpractice

Offering professional legal assistance for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Fault

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, supplying adept legal guidance to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Misconduct

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Tumble Accidents

Professional in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking justice for their harm.

Childbirth Injuries

Delivering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Collisions

Mishaps: Committed to guiding victims of car accidents secure reasonable settlement for hurts and damages.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Expert in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Big Rig Mishap

Providing experienced legal services for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for injuries.

Worksite Collisions

Dedicated to defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Neurological Traumas

Committed to offering compassionate legal representation for victims suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Injuries

Proficient in tackling cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Focused on legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Unjust Loss

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and adept legal services to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Impairment

Specializing in assisting victims with spine impairments, offering expert legal support to secure recovery.

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