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If you’re facing the tragedy of a wrongful death in Dolton, turning to Carlson Bier law firm can be your best move. Our legal team harnesses expertise and experience in this sensitive area of personal injury law, ensuring those affected navigate the lawsuit process with ease and confidence. At Carlson Bier, we stand against injustice; working diligently to obtain deserved compensation for lost earnings, funeral costs, pain and suffering or companionship for our clients. Understanding that no amount could ever replace a loved one lost due to negligence or intentional harm puts us at an advantageous position as passionate advocates who argue powerfully for your rightful claim. By trusting our adept attorneys with proven track record spanning years handling wrongful death cases successfully all across Illinois state – parameters dictated by exacting professional standards being always met – victims’ family members can focus on healing without having to undertake daunting legal battles alone. With Carlson Bier Law Firm offering its top-notch service portfolio tailored specifically around Wrongful Death compensation–your quest towards justice need not feel insurmountable anymore.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Dolton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are personal injury experts dedicated to fighting for victims of Wrongful Death cases. We understand that the aftermath of losing a loved one in an unexpected event can be overwhelming and emotionally devastating. Our mission is to not only represent you legally, but to guide you compassionately through this challenging time.

Wrongful death is defined as when a person’s life is prematurely taken due to the negligence or misconduct of another party. The sudden, unjust loss often leaves surviving family members grappling with financial hardships on top of emotional anguish. It’s important to note that Illinois law allows families affected by wrongful death to claim compensation from the responsible parties. Such claims serve multiple purposes: they offer assistance to cover costs associated with the tragic event; they manifest justice served by holding fault parties accountable; and lastly, they highlight warning notes for preventable accidents or malpractice.

Key Points about Wrongful Death Claims:

• Sudden Losses: Wrongful deaths typically occur suddenly and unexpectedly—often leaving families unprepared both emotionally and financially.

• Negligence or Misconduct: A crucial aspect in establishing wrongful death involves proving negligence or misconduct on part of the individual causing harm.

• Right To Claim: Illinois law mandates that immediate family members (spouse, children) have legal standing to file for wrongful death claims.

• Seeking Just Compensation: Families may seek compensation for tangible expenses related following their loss – including funerals costs or lost income -, as well as non-material damages like emotional distress.

The team at Carlson Bier possesses extensive experience litigating diverse personal injury cases, particularly wrongful death scenarios. In navigating these complex waterways—you will find no better captain than us. Legal jargon translates into plain English under our careful attention; we consolidate hard-earned legal acumen into client-conscious representation.

We strive relentlessly against insurance companies who often undervalue your claim seeking less-than-full payouts. Your battle becomes ours; never will you be alone in asserting your rights when a loved one has been wrongfully taken away.

Our commitment doesn’t stop at landing an appropriate legal remedy for you. Carlson Bier’s services fall on compassion as equally as they do on proficiency—we accompany you beyond the courtroom, consistently extending our support during difficult times. From guiding through potential lawsuit processes to ensuring collateral damages stay thoroughly accounted for, we smoothly steer through the often labyrinthic ordeal that wrongful death suits can prove to be.

Beyond anything else, remember: it’s crucial not just to seek justice but obtain peace of mind knowing that responsible parties have been held accountable treatment—especially when circumstances are preventable with proper caution or adherence to established laws and regulations.

Let the team at Carlson Bier handle this load for you so that healing becomes your primary focus. We’re professional local lawyers with deep roots in Illinois—an attribution that reciprocates trust across numerous client testimonies vouching heartfelt experiences, real results, and unquestioned satisfaction levels through relations formed amidst unfortunate incidents.

The silver lining here? You get vast expert knowledge paired with steadfast dedication when partnering us onto your path toward closure—the conscious shift from mourning a loss to preserving a memory most optimally pursued once indemnities stand duly served against wrongdoers.

Overwhelmed about where to start or clueless about rightful compensations you could be entitled to? Do not fret! Don’t let the complexity or unfamiliarity of wrongful death claims dissuade you from seeking what is rightfully due to your family. Allow us at Carlson Bier attorney group carry those burdens for you—a call saves families financial turmoil and allows focus shifts onto personal recovery—an aspect no less critical than obtaining rightful reparations.Arming yourself with information presents as battle half won already—a feat beginning best right here – on exploring educative content filtering out complexities leaving behind unadulterated essential savvy resources like these available right at your fingertips—best functionality put to work when clicked on the ‘Find Out How Much Your Case Is Worth’ button seen below. Remember, justice served isn’t just a victory; it’s rightful specifically for instances like yours. Here’s your invitation towards legal clarity and just redressal – give us a call or click below to more precisely estimate what your case holds potentially worth amongst wrongful death claims. May reparation commence at your loved one’s untimely departure leading up to due closure and healing onset!

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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 Dolton

Bicycle Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Fire Damages

Providing skilled legal support for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Accountability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, offering expert legal help to victims affected by faulty goods.

Elder Abuse

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Stumble Incidents

Skilled in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking restitution for their harm.

Infant Wounds

Offering legal aid for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Collisions: Committed to aiding clients of car accidents get reasonable payout for harms and losses.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal advice for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

18-Wheeler Incident

Offering expert legal services for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for harms.

Construction Accidents

Dedicated to defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Neurological Injuries

Dedicated to providing specialized legal assistance for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Wounds

Proficient in handling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Loss

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and experienced legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Spine Injury

Focused on supporting patients with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal guidance to secure justice.

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