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In the devastating aftermath of a wrongful death, you need legal representation that is compassionate, diligent and undeniably effective. In East Hazel Crest’s arena for justice, Carlson Bier Associates stands out in handling these emotionally complex matters with utmost dedication. Having proven expertise in Illinois law coupled with an intimate understanding of local legal landscapes, our personal injury lawyers are adept at fighting for rightful compensation seamlessly. Undergoing bereavement should not be complicated by unrepresented legal pursuits; allow us to shoulder this burden so you can focus on healing. At Carlson Bier, honoring your loved one’s memory through steadfast advocacy is not just a commitment – it’s our calling. Our tailored approach considers your unique circumstances while vigorously pursuing accountability from responsible parties under Illinois Wrongful Death Act. While we provide immense value against powerful entities or insurance companies trying to minimize their liability; what sets us apart is our unyielding compassion towards each client during tragic times–you aren’t just another case to us: you are family at Carlson Bier.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in East Hazel Crest Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we stand as a beacon of hope and justice for those who have been unjustly harmed due to another’s negligence. As a leading personal injury law firm based in Illinois, we dedicate ourselves to representing victims involved in wrongful death cases—a complex area of personal injury law requiring delicate handling and specialized expertise.

Wrongful Death is an unfortunate occurrence where someone dies as consequence of another person’s reckless or negligent actions. This can occur under many circumstances such as medical malpractice, automotive accidents, workplace injuries—or errors that cut short the life of your beloved family member prematurely. The ensuing devastation often ushers in immense heartache for bereaved families.

Among the critical facts to understand about Wrongful Death are:

• It applies when a fatality occurs because of someone else’s deliberate harm, negligence or recklessness.

• Only specific individuals like immediate family members or representatives can file this lawsuit.

• These claims must be supported by tangible evidence implicating the defendant’s liability.

Facing such tragic circumstances amidst complicated legal processes can be overwhelming. However, it is paramount not to let expensive hospital bills and other financial implications impede you from seeking justice. This is precisely why we pride ourselves on championing our client’s rightful compensatory demands – including compensation for both economic and non-economic damages:

• Economic Damages: These cover quantifiable losses experienced due to wrongful death incidents like medical expenses incurred before succumbing, funeral costs, lost earning potential etc.

• Non-Economic Damages: Unquantifiable impacts such as mental anguish suffered by survivors or loss of companionship go under this category.

When entrusting your case to ‘Carlson Bier’, our esteemed clients obtain access to diligent representation determined to probe into every relevant detail associated with their case – thus ensuring no avenue for justice remains unexplored. We aim not only at obtaining rightful compensation but also empowering the victim’s family amid their emotional despair guiding them every step of the way.

The statute of limitations, or the timeframe within which you can file a wrongful death claim in Illinois, is another key factor that should not be overlooked. It typically extends to two years from the deceased’s date of death – giving a clear indication of why immediate action following such events is crucial. Any delay could potentially jeopardize your chances at legal recourse and obtaining due compensation.

Let it be known that Carlson Bier will stand by your side during these testing times, alleviating stress and burden while ensuring that every potential avenue for justice is being pursued relentlessly on your behalf. Our grounded understanding of the financial burden accompanying cases like these coupled with our utmost respect for your emotional health prompts us to represent clients under a “Contingency Fee Agreement”, where our fee is based solely upon securing victory.

We pledge to navigate this tumultuous journey together, battling tirelessly to warrant a favorable resolution for you and your loved ones. We are here not merely as lawyers but as compassionate allies committed towards bringing light into this darkest moment of your life regardless of how daunting appear the odds before us.

Are you ready to take that first bold step toward justice? Are you ready to ensure that negligent entities take responsibility for their acts-acts that have tampered with the cherished harmony of your life?

Click on the button below and find out what Carlson Bier can do for you today—Find out how much value we can bring back into your healing journey because no wrong should go unanswered – especially when it has costed an irreplaceable loss!

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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 Hazel Crest

Bicycle Accidents

Expert in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Flame Damages

Supplying specialist legal assistance for patients of intense burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Physician Malpractice

Extending experienced legal assistance for persons affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Accountability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, delivering skilled legal assistance to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Malpractice

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

Fall & Stumble Occurrences

Expert in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking justice for their suffering.

Neonatal Injuries

Providing legal assistance for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Incidents

Crashes: Dedicated to supporting sufferers of car accidents secure reasonable payout for wounds and damages.

Motorcycle Collisions

Committed to providing representation for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Big Rig Crash

Delivering expert legal services for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for injuries.

Worksite Collisions

Concentrated on supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Head Impairments

Committed to offering professional legal support for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Specialized in handling cases for clients who have suffered harms from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Passing

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and experienced legal services to ensure compensation.

Neural Damage

Focused on supporting patients with paralysis, offering specialized legal services to secure recovery.

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