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If you’ve tragically lost a loved one due to the negligence of others, Carlson Bier can provide knowledgeable and compassionate representation. We specialize in Wrongful Death cases, providing personalized service and unwavering commitment to families affected by fatal accidents in Dieterich. Our attorney group takes on challenging cases, tirelessly fighting for justice while remaining sensitive to the grief our clients are experiencing. Essential expertise inherent in our team supports every client through difficult legal complexities without compromising personal attention or emotional support needed during such tough times. At Carlson Bier, we approach each case with tenacity and thoughtful strategy – ensuring your interests are represented strongly yet ethically throughout proceedings. We give voice to your loss; ceaselessly focusing on getting you fair compensation as well as aiding towards closure through justice being served efficiently and timely under Illinois law’s ambit . Trust us at Carlson Bier – delivering effective advocacy with integrity under trying circumstances is not only something we’re exceptionally good at but also what sets us apart as top consideration for Wrongful Death litigation.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Dieterich Illinois

At Carlson Bier, a leading personal injury law firm based in Illinois, we recognize the profound impact a wrongful death can have on the lives of those left behind. Our compassionate team of experienced attorneys is committed to ensuring that victims’ families receive the justice they deserve and are compensated fairly for their unimaginable loss.

A wrongful death case arises when an individual’s life is tragically cut short due to misconduct or negligence. This unexpected tragedy often leaves surviving family members with emotional trauma and significant financial burdens such as medical bills, funeral expenses, lost income potential, and more. At Carlson Bier, our role is to provide you with knowledgeable legal counsel at this deeply challenging time.

• We ensure your interests are well represented.

• Negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf.

• Gather detailed evidence proving liability.

• Calculate accurate damages for fair compensation.

In Illinois, there are specific laws governing who can file a wrongful death claim — typically immediate family members like spouses or children. However, circumstances may vary by case. It’s crucial to consult with our team of experts to understand if you’re eligible to pursue a claim.

It should also be noted that each case has its unique timeline known as statute limitations. In most cases within Illinois this timeframe typically stands at two years from the date of death; however certain situations could extend it up further. That included but not limited too: fraudulently concealed conducts or discovering later about wrongful act months after the incident took place – hence reinforcing need for timely legal assistance from seasoned professionals like us at Carlson Bier.

Another key aspect in understanding Wrongful Death litigation involves delineating between Survival Actions and Wrongful Death claims – distinctive legal concepts worth comprehending properly during these proceedings:

• Survival Action holds liable parties accountable for victim’s suffering before death whereas;

• Wrongful death claims focus on compensatory relief provided to deceased person’s beneficiaries or next kin considering wide range factors such present and future financial support/loss, emotional sufferings et cetera.

Arming yourself with this knowledge can ensure more informed decisions throughout the legal process with our skilled attorneys who passionately pursue every possible avenue to secure maximum compensation on your behalf.

Navigating wrongful death claims is a complex task that requires intimate understanding of state legislations, compelling case representations and potent negotiation skills. The dedicated team at Carlson Bier brings those much needed expertise given our relentless pursuit in holding accountable parties responsible while simultaneously ensuring due compensation awarded for your overwhelming loss.

With us on your side, you’re not just a statistic or faceless case file – we see you as family seeking rightful justice for their loved one. We prioritize honesty and transparency from start to finish; always keeping clients updated about ongoing proceedings in clear understandable language without legal jargons.

The detail-oriented attention we offer each client mixed with aggressive representation towards wrong doers epitomizes law practice at Carlson Bier – especially during difficult times caused by grievous occasions such tragic loss of a beloved one owing to another’s negligence or untoward conduct.

In life’s most challenging moments, placing your trust in the right personal injury attorneys can make all the difference. To find out how much your case might be worth and begin investigating this untimely tragedy further, click on the button below. Let Carlson Bier provide you with the support and guidance that you deserve during this heart-wrenching situation.

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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 Dieterich

Bicycle Incidents

Proficient in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Scald Burns

Offering expert legal services for patients of major burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Healthcare Misconduct

Ensuring expert legal advice for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Accountability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, offering expert legal assistance to consumers affected by defective items.

Elder Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Slip Occurrences

Specialist in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking recovery for their suffering.

Newborn Traumas

Providing legal assistance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Crashes: Focused on aiding victims of car accidents gain reasonable settlement for harms and destruction.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

18-Wheeler Incident

Ensuring specialist legal services for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for damages.

Construction Site Incidents

Focused on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Damages

Focused on providing professional legal services for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Injuries

Adept at tackling cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Committed to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unfair Passing

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and experienced legal representation to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Expert in advocating for patients with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal assistance to secure settlement.

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