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In the face of an unfortunate wrongful death incident, Carlson Bier stands as a bastion of help and hope. Situated within Illinois, this seasoned team possesses extensive experience in navigating complex wrongful death claims. As champions for justice, they remain unrivaled in their dedication to securing rightful compensation for grieving families. Their proven record of accomplishment substantiates them as a present shield when life throws you into sudden turmoil. You are not just another case to them; your anguish is their concern, ensuring that every client gets personalized attention underpinned by professional advice tailored to frame each unique circumstance. With founded understanding on probing statuary regulations & deep-seated legal jurisprudence surrounding wrongful deaths in Dixon–individuals can confidently entrust these undisputed experts with their claim . At Carlson Bier we don’t promise miracles; only diligent representation aimed at alleviating financial burdens even slightly amid trying periods of loss .We take pride in our hands-on approach, transparent communication lines and commitment towards influential lobbyist challenges against unfair laws biased towards victims involving fatal accidents.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Dixon Illinois

The law firm of Carlson Bier, based in Illinois, specializes in personal injury law, with a key focus on wrongful death cases. A wrongful death claim arises when someone dies due to the legal fault of another person. Such situations can be harrowing and deeply challenging for the families left behind. As seasoned experts in this field, we make it our mission to stand right beside you during this difficult time.

Understanding wrongful death claims is crucial before embarking on any litigation process. Notably, wrongful death differs from other types of personal injury claims because the injured person is not bringing suit—rather it’s typically their relatives or estate filing the claim. The purpose is twofold: compensating individuals suffering as a result of the loss and holding accountable those responsible for causing such pain.

Key things that can bring about a lawsuit include:

• Medical malpractice leading to death

• Car accidents where negligence resulted in an individual’s demise

• Product liability where product defects cause unforeseen fatalities

It’s important to remember that while money cannot replace your loved one, compensation from a successful claim may offset numerous financial burdens after these significant life events unfold. These often include medical costs incurred before the deceased’s passing, funeral expenses, lost wages (including potential earnings), companionship loss, and emotional trauma – all substantial aspects worthy of consideration under Illinois state laws peculiarities concerning wrongful death.

The statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death claim in Illinois is typically two years from the date of accident or incident leading to the person’s untimely demise. However, understanding each lawsuit uniqueness introduces levels complexities which Carlson Bier are aptly equipped to clarify and navigate on your behalf being well abreast with statutory exceptions present within Illinois legislation.

Our team at Carlson Bier understands that every case presents unique challenges and circumstances extending beyond mere interpretations of what may seem basic prima facie facts at stake. Accounting for each scenario nuances backdropped by compassion, respect and utmost professionalism remains our commitment to delivering comprehensive legal support throughout processing of a wrongful death claim.

Alleviating further distress through expert legal counsel provision achieves more than just monetary compensation – it’s about justice, closure, and ensuring others’ lives aren’t needlessly lost in the future by holding those responsible accountable. Here at Carlson Bier Law Firm, we believe commitment towards your cause characterizes an integral part of our service.

Possessing extensive experience working with clients diverse backgrounds, cultures, and circumstances sees Carlson Bier maintaining sustainable relationships based on trust and mutual respect. Therefore detailed understanding together with transparent communication signifies the cornerstone of our client-counsel relationships. In turn this forms basis Arnold Bier’s reputation as people’s champion battling diligently counterstriking adversarial issues inevitably arising during wrongful death litigation processes thus leaving no stone unturned for your victory possible achievement.

Determining how much your case is worth can be complex due to the numerous factors involved. Analysis convenes matters related: nature surrounding incidents; deceased contribution magnitude towards their dependents upkeep; medical expenses beforehand accumulation not forgetting projected potential income losses among other variables.

By clicking on the button below you’re taking a step toward finding justice for your loss. We use state-of-the-art valuation techniques to provide you an estimate of what we think we may reasonably recover in your specific case. Remember there’s no obligation attached when utilizing this feature adding peace mind knowing experts handle your case through its fruition entirety extent by remaining resolute advocating for rights restoration ultimately translating into rightful claims actualization. Remember Carlson Bier defines personal injury law excellence essence benchmark within Illinois setting precedences drawing from decades’ unmatched expertise exhibited during personal injury law suits successful execution undertaking.

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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 Dixon

Cycling Crashes

Proficient in legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Offering skilled legal support for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Physician Negligence

Extending experienced legal representation for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Responsibility

Handling cases involving problematic products, extending specialist legal services to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Neglect

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Stumble Mishaps

Adept in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking justice for their losses.

Birth Damages

Extending legal guidance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Incidents: Dedicated to guiding individuals of car accidents gain reasonable settlement for wounds and losses.

Motorbike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

18-Wheeler Crash

Offering adept legal support for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just claims for losses.

Construction Incidents

Concentrated on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Neurological Traumas

Dedicated to providing professional legal representation for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Skilled in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

Expert in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unfair Loss

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal representation to ensure fairness.

Backbone Damage

Specializing in supporting clients with spine impairments, offering expert legal guidance to secure justice.

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