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At Carlson Bier, we understand the immense emotional and financial distress caused by wrongful death. As impeccable professionals in Illinois, we offer capable, compassionate legal support during these challenging moments. Our expertise lies squarely within personal injury claims centering on wrongful death. The valuable experience gained over the years has equipped us with essential skills to comprehensively investigate your case and diligently fight for fair compensation from those responsible. You’re not alone; our dedicated team is just a call away.

Premised upon integrity and professionalism, achieving optimal outcomes for our clients is paramount at Carlson Bier. Deeply committed to justice, we strive meticulously to ensure those negligent are held accountable. Legal procedures can be daunting; hence every step of your claim will be explained explicitly while ensuring absolute confidentiality.

Choosing Carlson Bier as a trusted partner in undertaking this taxing journey sends forth an undeniably strong statement signifying resilience regardless of how complex or grim circumstances appear initially.

With us by your side becomes an endeavor defined by dignity, understanding and unwavering commitment wholly aimed at obtaining comprehensive justice brought about rightful lawyers practicing heartfelt advocacy related directly to cases involving unfortunate instances of wrongful deaths in Illinois.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Divernon Illinois

Navigating the complexities of wrongful death claims may seem overwhelming, particularly when contending with loss. At Carlson Bier, we provide comprehensive legal services to those seeking just compensation for wrongful deaths in Illinois. As proficient personal injury attorneys with considerable experience and expertise, we are equipped to help you effectively understand your legal rights and options.

Wrongful death often means the untimely passing of a loved one as a result of another party’s negligence or misconduct. While it is not possible to replace the love and companionship that have been unjustly taken away, taking legal action can serve to demand accountability from responsible parties while securing necessary financial support for the future. In Illinois, various damages can be recovered within a wrongful death claim including but not limited to:

• Loss of society – this refers to compensations for tangible financial losses.

• Grief, sorrow and mental suffering – these are damages awarded on an emotional basis.

• Funeral expenses – all costs associated directly with memorial or burial services.

As legislation surrounding wrongful death continues to evolve rapidly in Illinois state law, keeping yourself well-informed about your entitlements becomes crucial. The permitted timeframe to file a claim — also known as statute limitations — typically spans two years post occurrence. It’s important noting here though that certain circumstances may warrant adjustments leading either extensions or reductions in this time limit. Thus it proves beneficial enlisting expert assistance like ours at Carlson Bier where our team excels helping clients successfully navigate these intricacies.

At Carlson Bier, we believe rightful knowledge empowers swift actions; thereby giving clients renewed strength they need fighting for justice against wrongdoers, insurance companies and corporate entities alike; ultimately supporting them realize their legitimate monetary compensation through judicious pursuit within set legal parameters.

Our approach towards each case is deeply personalized ensuring compassionate understanding client sentiments coupled with diligent investigation into every pertinent detail thus enabling solid representations before courtrooms if necessary. Coupled with our strong negotiation skills layered over years of practice, we aim to maximize settlements outside courtrooms without compromising on rightful claims.

Noteworthy is the fact that ignorantly misconstrued legal discussions often result in clients leaving money on the table; yet another reason why proficient legal counsel like Carlson Bier becomes critical guard against such possibly costly shortcomings. We work closely within our client’s unique circumstances size fitting suitable strategies; helping them embrace full claim potential confidently.

True to its character, wrongful death law proves profoundly complex requiring expert understanding for accurate interpretation and best leverage. At Carlson Bier, our commitment reaches beyond professional duty aligning with emotional tones each case brings forth. Our ultimate objective resonates towards securing justice not just as a recovery measure but also as honor paid towards lives unjustly lost serving as symbolic reminders effectively deterring similar negligent misconducts future onwards.

With us on your side, you can rest assured knowing we bring decades of experience dealing personal injury cases along with dedicated support and comprehensive guidance throughout this taxing journey. Allow us at Carlson Bier — your trustworthy legal partner — to steer you seamlessly around these complexities professing vulnerability sometimes capitalizing manipulative adversaries.

Endowed with comprehensive analysis skills alongside compelling argumentative competencies backed by evidential authenticity; our endeavor centers around unlocking deserving compensation beneficial memorialize loved ones while ensuring financial security bereaved during these harrowing times.

Take control of your situation today by reaching out to us at Carlson Bier where together we devise suitable routes uncovering justice tailored meeting your needs specifically. Simply click on the button below and take the first step towards asserting your rights while determining how much indeed worth pursues behind the case confronting you now. After all, isn’t it about time you discovered what rightly belongs yours all this while?

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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 Divernon

Cycling Incidents

Expert in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Supplying professional legal advice for people of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Clinical Negligence

Providing experienced legal assistance for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Responsibility

Managing cases involving faulty products, extending specialist legal help to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Trip Incidents

Professional in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking justice for their injuries.

Birth Traumas

Extending legal aid for families affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Incidents

Incidents: Concentrated on assisting sufferers of car accidents receive appropriate recompense for harms and destruction.

Scooter Crashes

Committed to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Semi Collision

Delivering specialist legal services for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for injuries.

Building Incidents

Dedicated to supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Neurological Damages

Committed to extending expert legal representation for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Wounds

Adept at addressing cases for people who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Focused on legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unjust Fatality

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and adept legal representation to ensure justice.

Neural Damage

Focused on supporting individuals with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal assistance to secure compensation.

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