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For East Saint Louis residents seeking the finest Wrongful Death attorney representation, Carlson Bier offers outstanding legal support with the right combination of experience and dedication. Specializing in wrongful death cases, our team has a robust track record of successfully navigating clients meticulously through all stages of their lawsuits. At Carlson Bier, every case is handled with utmost sensitivity and professionalism ensuring nothing less than justice for victims’ families. We know that these are testing times; hence we work tirelessly to ensure that each lawsuit results in substantial settlements or verdicts which can help you regain stability after such unfortunate events. Our detailed understanding of Illinois law strengthens our ability to advocate for fair redressals aggressively on behalf your loved one’s untimely loss due to negligence or misconduct by others. Remember: not all personal injury lawyers offer similar attention to detail inherent in wrongful death suits; but at Carlson Bier, we excel thanks precisely to this detailing – approach us today for unparalleled legal counsel related exclusively to Wrongful Death matters.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in East Saint Louis Illinois

The distinguished law firm of Carlson Bier stands steadfast as a beacon offering personalized legal assistance and representation for victims of personal injury. Our specialization in Illinois include attention to wrongful death cases, which unfortunately often sprout from tragic circumstances such as car accidents, medical malpractice, or workplace accidents.

Understanding Wrongful Death: Based on the principles of Illinois Law, ‘Wrongful Death’ occurs when a person’s demise is caused by wrongful actions or negligence of another individual(s) or entity. In other words, if the deceased could have pursued a personal injury claim had they survived, their heirs or representative can then file a wrongful death claim. This prompts crucial questions like – who can rightfully claim compensation? What kind of damages are recoverable?

• Parties Eligible to file for Compensation – Typically, it’s the representative (executor or administrator) of the deceased individual’s estate who files the lawsuit on behalf of surviving family members that were directly affected by the person’s death. This generally includes spouses and children but may also extend to parents if there are no immediate dependents.

• Claiming Damages – The compensated damages cover both economic and non-economic harm inflicted by the untimely death. Economic damage embodies quantifiable loss such as funeral/burial expenses or lost earning potential while non-economic damage represents abstract detriments like pain & anguish caused by loss.

Conceptualizing these legal intricacies is only one side of the coin; equally important is finding legal representatives well-versed with local mandates and genuinely invested in fighting your corner during this hard time.

Carlson Bier steps up here.

Our practice area is tailored towards aligning ourselves with our client’s cause ensuring we represent their interests at each step along this journey. No matter where you are located throughout others areas in Illinois, rest assured knowing that our esteemed team at Carlson Bier will leave no stone unturned in aiding you acquire fair financial relief resulting from any form misconduct or negligence.

We continue to uphold our reputation by:

• Active Engagement – We believe in being a part of your journey every step of the way. Our clients aren’t just cases, they’re individuals with unique needs that demand personalised representation.

• Years of Expertise – With decades of experience navigating Illinois’s legal landscape and its nuances, we’re equipped to handle even complex wrongful death lawsuits.

• No Win, No Fee Assurance – Carlson Bier operates on a contingency basis; this means you owe us nothing unless we secure compensation for you.

Carlson Bier dedicates an active commitment towards helping families seek closure post losing their loved ones due to someone else’s negligent behavior. Devotion, combined with extensive expertise and relentless pursuit for justice form the foundation pillars upon which the dynamics of Carlson Bier thrives.

Stand against injustice is not just about financial recovery; it embodies upholding human dignity while securing peace & closure for surviving family members battling loss as well as establishing accountability deterrents deterring potential future misconducts from recurring.

In effect – recognizing when a tragedy can be deemed ‘Wrongful’ helps mark the responsibility where it truly lies with hopes towards catalyzing systemic changes mitigating similar future occurrences – because after all everyone’s life indeed matter!

Don’t walk this challenging path alone without legal help passionately advocating your rights enabling restoration of some semblance of balance into your lives hoodwinked dealing coping bereavement . To get started click on button below providing details around your case. Remember time frames apply when filing claims so do take advantage swiftly joining forces together embarking towards seeking justified entitlement affirming dignified value individual life lost untimely thus unrightfully!

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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 Saint Louis

Bike Incidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Flame Burns

Offering expert legal services for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Hospital Negligence

Ensuring experienced legal support for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Liability

Addressing cases involving faulty products, offering skilled legal guidance to individuals affected by defective items.

Aged Neglect

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall and Slip Mishaps

Specialist in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking restitution for their harm.

Infant Traumas

Supplying legal aid for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Accidents: Devoted to supporting patients of car accidents gain reasonable recompense for wounds and losses.

Bike Mishaps

Expert in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Semi Mishap

Extending specialist legal support for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for harms.

Construction Crashes

Focused on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Cognitive Injuries

Focused on providing professional legal support for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Proficient in tackling cases for persons who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Expert in legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unfair Demise

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and professional legal support to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Damage

Dedicated to advocating for victims with paralysis, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure settlement.

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