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When navigating the aftermath of a tragic event, it’s vital to secure robust legal expertise. For families in East Dubuque experiencing these heart-rending circumstances, look no further than Carlson Bier. Our law firm specializes in Wrongful Death cases, ardently advocating for justice with experienced fortitude and an unrivaled dedication to our client’s cause. We comprehend how devastating this ordeal can be and endeavor to lighten the burden by relentlessly pursuing your rightful compensation. The trusted attorneys at Carlson Bier possess comprehensive knowledge of Illinois wrongful death statutes; thus we are proficiently equipped to offer you suitable guidance during this challenging time. Leveraging our vast expertise ensures that those who have been adversely affected receive their rightful recompense swiftly and efficiently, as we understand full well that financial distress should never compound grief-stricken turmoil. Entrust your case to Carlson Bier for meticulous attention, compassionate counsel coupled with unwavering advocacy–qualities which underscore our exemplary standing as distinguished lawyers tackling Wrongful Death cases effectively and empathetically.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in East Dubuque Illinois

When a loved one’s life gets cut short due to someone else’s negligence, it is referred to as a wrongful death. In these trying times, Carlson Bier – a premier personal injury law group in Illinois – can be your staunch ally. The sudden loss of a family member often brings on an onslaught of emotional agony and financial instability. This distress becomes even more pronounced when the deceased was instrumental in providing for their family or household.

Carlson Bier specializes in handling sensitive cases of wrongful death while ensuring their clients are taken care of with compassion and respect throughout this delicate process. Our team diligently works towards securing rightful compensation to aid families who must now bear drastic changes due to their significant loss.

• Understanding Wrongful Death Cases: To determine if you have a valid case, understanding what constitutes wrongful death is crucial. An incident qualifies as “wrongful death” if the deceased could have filed a claim for personal injury had they lived. If another party’s irresponsible or negligent behavior caused the fatal injury, then it would be considered illegal under Illinois law.

• Compensation in Wrongful Death Cases: Financial compensation won’t bring back lost loved ones but can provide essential support to deal with after-effects such as funeral expenses, medical bills accrued before passing, lost earnings from not having the loved one around anymore, etc.

• Statute Limitations for Filing Claims: Typically, claims need to be brought within two years post-deceased’s date of death; exceptions apply based on rare circumstances linked with discovery rule and medical malpractice cases.

At Carlson Bier, we go the extra mile in conducting thorough analysis and investigation that establish accountability against all liable parties involved in your wrongful death case — by showing that defendant/s’ irresponsible actions directly resulted in your loved one’s demise.

We seek justice fervently representing our client before insurance companies determinedly low-balling settlement offers considering witnesses’ credibility into account along with investigating cause of the accident for yielding robust evidence and ensuring your story is compellingly told.

Service to clients doesn’t stop at merely securing financial restitution through civil litigation – we work towards providing an empathetic ear when odds seem too overwhelming, assisting our clientele with professional counselors or therapists’ references, if necessary. Beyond upholding your legal rights, we prioritize you and your family’s wellbeing.

Wrongful death cases necessitate specialized understanding about a slew of intertwined legal issues and adept capability of proving different parties’ fault contributing towards untimely demise. When loss strikes close home hitting hard on multiple fronts- emotionally and financially – a skilled wrongful death attorney can initiate the process of healing by holding wrongdoers accountable.

Reflect upon the value Carlson Bier brings through decades-long experience under their belt working diligently for seeking justice on behalf their clients in Wrongful Death Cases extensively inside courtrooms throughout Illinois. Please contact one of our dedicated attorneys to navigate these complex laws effectively so aggrieved families not struggling with legality intricacies but focusing more on grieving peacefully adapting to life’s abrupt alterations.

Navigating through an ordeal as intense as losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence would require solid support from experienced personal injury lawyers such as those at Carlson Bier. Our commitment transcends just winning trials; it means comprehensive advocacy representing you relentlessly before negotiations table/ courtroom truly amplifying why they stand unique among peers! Take advantage of our substantial experience now! Click button below right away to access an accurate estimate in compensation that could potentially alleviate some ways traumatic aftermath following loved ones’ premature departures via wrongful deaths. Don’t let valuable opportunity go unused—reach out today!

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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 East Dubuque

Cycling Accidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or hazardous conditions.

Scald Damages

Offering professional legal assistance for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Clinical Misconduct

Extending expert legal support for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Obligation

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, providing skilled legal guidance to customers affected by harmful products.

Aged Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Slip Mishaps

Specialist in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking redress for their damages.

Childbirth Wounds

Offering legal help for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Crashes

Accidents: Concentrated on guiding sufferers of car accidents gain fair payout for hurts and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal services for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Trucking Crash

Ensuring experienced legal support for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for losses.

Building Site Incidents

Committed to assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Damages

Focused on ensuring professional legal representation for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Skilled in addressing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Passing

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and expert legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Backbone Trauma

Focused on defending persons with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal support to secure settlement.

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