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Suffering a tragic loss due to negligence claims not only an emotional and mental toll but can also bring unexpected financial burdens. With East Galesburg’s Carlson Bier, your struggle is understood with genuine empathy and relentless advocacy. As dedicated Wrongful Death attorneys, we at Carlson Bier are committed to achieving justice for families suffering from the devastating aftermath of losing loved ones prematurely. Our proven track record evidences our skill in effectively handling complex litigation while sympathetically navigating delicate personal circumstances. We diligently exercise comprehensive understanding of Illinois wrongful death laws; resolving countless cases by maximizing compensation and bringing closure for those grieving profoundly impactful losses. Intensely compassionate yet fiercely experienced, assisting you to best cope with irreplaceable personal loss encompasses our foundational commitment at every stage – offering consolation through resolution, ensuring peace prevails amid turmoil however possible Heartbreak deserves unwavering support; choose Carlson Bier as your most trusted advocate in these unforeseen times of adversity.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in East Galesburg Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a dedicated group of personal injury attorneys who extensively specialize in wrongful death cases across Illinois. As tough advocates for justice, we understand the devastation that comes with losing a loved one due to circumstances which could have been avoided. Our primary goal is supporting you through this difficult period by relentlessly pursuing the compensation you deserve.

Wrongful Death encapsulates the situation where an individual’s untimely demise is caused directly or indirectly by another’s negligence, recklessness, deliberate actions, or failure to act appropriately. Examples can range from fatal car accidents and defective products leading to tragedy up to medical malpractices resulting in loss of life.

In these emotional times full of complex legal procedures, it’s essential you aren’t alone; our seasoned lawyers make sure your best interests become ours as well:

• We help assemble compelling proof: Demystifying legal complexities starts with careful collection and articulate presentation of evidence establishing fault.

• We navigate insurance company tactics: Insurers often seek ways to minimize payouts; we ensure your claim maintains its value regardless.

• We pursue maximum compensation: From medical expenses and funeral costs to lost earning potential and mental anguish—our fierce advocacy aims at securing rightful relief for all damages incurred.

Remember that Illinois law stipulates strict deadlines—with most wrongful death claims expected within two years from when the death occurred. Hence waiting isn’t beneficial nor recommended; swift legal action ensures optimal outcomes. Moreover, it’s crucial acknowledging regional specifics because rights and restrictions related to wrongful death lawsuits may be further affected by jurisdictional statutes unique throughout Illinois.

Equipped with decades-long litigation experience on various grounds—from negotiation tables up into courtroom trials—the team at Carlson Bier recognizes every case as unique presenting differing challenges demanding personalized strategies.

Through every step— correspondences, discovery processes including deposition testimonies—we employ tried-and-tested yet innovative tactics simultaneously ensuring compassionate client support till resolution transpires satisfactorily aligning with our set ethos: ‘Your Fight is Our Fight.’

Our esteemed track record of handling wrongful death lawsuits acquires testament from countless clients, grateful they trusted the delicate yet tremendously vital process to our armored hands working tirelessly, turning their traumatizing ordeal towards successful conclusions. Therefore, while we cannot erase the pain nor bring back lost loved ones; in such unimaginably hard times—having a legal expert ready to champion your rights can make a significant difference.

Carlson Bier recognizes that during such distressing life chapters marked by visible emotional exhaustion and unseen financial stressors—monetary aspects should not serve as roadblocks between you and justice. Thus, having introduced a ‘No Fee Until We Win’ policy, we’ve aimed at relieving any additional monetary burden—our retainer doesn’t demand any upfront payments; only once we successfully assist securing your rightful settlement will our fees be fulfilled.

Furthermore, engaging with us does not merely stop at consistent communication and sympathetic support throughout pursuing compensation—the bond extends rearward till complete recovery exemplifying human over business relations thereby reflecting in our stand-out reviews cherishing more than just professional help received.

As often said; Time waits for no man—and this holds weight into these grave scenarios doubly where timeliness ensures better chances of success remarkably. The earlier action-initiating wheels get rolling the quicker much-awaited closures come into sight subsequently starting healing procedures promptly alongside adequate compensations intended aiding swift getting-life-back-on-track processes.

Hence don’t wait too long—not even now! Let an experienced personal injury attorney representing Carlson Bier provide necessary guidance coupled with unwavering dedication making a valuable difference essentially when needing it most gravely. Click on the button below and fill out a free case evaluation form to discover what your claim could potentially yield—it’s as simple as answering some basic questions about your situation—and allow one moment of taking stark action propel you closer towards deserving justice embarked by transformative advocacy.

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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 Galesburg

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or risky conditions.

Thermal Damages

Supplying skilled legal services for people of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Physician Misconduct

Providing experienced legal support for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Liability

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, delivering specialist legal assistance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Misconduct

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

Tumble & Tumble Injuries

Specialist in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking recovery for their harm.

Infant Wounds

Delivering legal support for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Collisions: Concentrated on assisting sufferers of car accidents gain equitable recompense for harms and destruction.

Motorcycle Collisions

Specializing in providing legal support for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Truck Crash

Ensuring expert legal support for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for losses.

Construction Site Mishaps

Focused on representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Impairments

Specializing in offering dedicated legal representation for clients suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Proficient in addressing cases for people who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Specializing in legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Fatality

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal representation to ensure justice.

Neural Damage

Dedicated to assisting victims with paralysis, offering specialized legal guidance to secure redress.

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