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When it comes to Wrongful Death cases, one name stands above the rest; Carlson Bier. Their seasoned attorneys understand that such cases run much deeper than just legal matters – they touch human lives and often leave a lasting emotional impact on the survivors. The unwavering commitment of Carlson Bier’s knowledgeable and experienced team to pursuing justice in these challenging situations sets them apart in Illinois’ complex legal landscape.

One might wonder why should they choose Carlson Bier for their wrongful death case? Well, clients choose this distinguished law firm due to its proven record of high-value settlements, compassionate client service, understanding each individual case intricacies and deeply rooted expertise in handling such complex matters. Dedicating paramount time and resources to ensure every possible avenue is explored is what truly defines their relentless pursuit of justice.

Furthermore, trust plays an essential role during these trying times. With Carlson Bier at your side navigating through the complexities of wrongful death laws will be seamless allowing you not only mourn but heal with dignity knowing justice has been served aptly by competent hands without compromising your rights thereby making this process as painless as possible amidst turbulent times!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Edgewood Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we fully understand that the death of a loved one is an immensely heartbreaking event. The pain can be even more significant when the passing was preventable and happened due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful conduct. When such unfortunate events occur, it leaves behind a void that no amount of compensation can fill. However, a rightful claim for Wrongful Death can help alleviate some immediate financial burdens while holding responsible parties accountable under Illinois law.

Wrongful Death as defined by Illinois state law refers to circumstances where an individual’s death has been caused by another’s misconduct or negligence. This may involve various situations ranging from motor vehicle accidents to premises liability cases, medical malpractice, construction accidents, nursing home abuse and even product liability cases.

There are key aspects related to wrongful death claims in Illinois:

• Legal Rights: If you’re an immediate family member – specifically a spouse or child, you may possess the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

• Time Limit: The statute of limitations stipulates filing within two years of your beloved one’s death.

• Resolving Claim: A case can resolve either through out-of-court settlement negotiations or brought before jury in court.

• Compensation: Damages recoverable in these suits might encompass certain economic factors like lost wages and benefits, at times non-economic ones too like suffering, grief among others.

Justice for your departed loved one means creating awareness around such mishappenings and their devastating impact apart from monetary compensations for covered damages. Bearing this burden isn’t just about seeking fair recovery; it extends towards ensuring similar tragedies don’t recur within our communities – something our team at Carlson Bier is dedicatedly devoted to achieving.

Our expertise lies in navigating intricate laws surrounding Wrongful Death claims coupled with decades worth negotiation knowledge fighting against insurance companies plus leveraging investigative resources for building compelling cases – all focused on securing justice your loved ones duly deserve.

Partnering with us ensures compassionate legal representation, we’re not just your attorneys; consider us as confidants during this trying period. We take great pride in long-standing relationships developed with our clients built on trust, empathy and respect.

Over the years, Carlson Bier has earned a steadfast reputation for dynamic advocacy and ardent dedication to victim’s rights across Illinois. Consistently attaining outstanding results for grieving families via sophisticated legal strategies distinguishes us from others while demonstrating unwavering commitment to serving justice alongside supporting bereaved families regain footing after such tragic incidents.

It is critical that evidence should be preserved promptly; therefore, it’s crucial laying foundation of a potential lawsuit sooner rather than later. Each single minute spent waiting can mean crucial evidence being distorted or lost – thus obstructing truth’s path and reducing chances of obtaining maximum compensation.

While there’s no way replacing profound loss experienced due to wrongful death tragedy, pursuing rightful compensation aids offsetting some financial strains incurred thus potentially making road towards dealing with unfortunate reality somewhat gentler paving way for healing process commencement much earlier.

Are you uncertain about possible value your case carries? Carlson Bier extends invitation for comprehensive evaluation best suited personalized to individual circumstances absolutely free! Click below button now and get detailed insights into what rightfully belongs to you within context regarding Wrongful Death claims under Illinois’ statute. You’ve got nothing at all to lose but everything worthwhile gaining – Make contact today because peace of mind doesn’t necessarily have any price tag attached!

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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 Edgewood

Bike Crashes

Focused on legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Flame Damages

Providing specialist legal services for victims of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Hospital Incompetence

Ensuring expert legal support for clients affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Accountability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, supplying specialist legal help to consumers affected by defective items.

Senior Mistreatment

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Trip & Tumble Incidents

Adept in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking compensation for their injuries.

Childbirth Damages

Supplying legal help for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Mishaps: Concentrated on helping sufferers of car accidents gain equitable settlement for injuries and harm.

Scooter Incidents

Focused on providing legal support for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

18-Wheeler Crash

Ensuring specialist legal support for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for losses.

Worksite Crashes

Focused on representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Head Impairments

Expert in extending specialized legal assistance for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Damages

Expertise in handling cases for clients who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unfair Loss

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and expert legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Neural Impairment

Dedicated to representing victims with paralysis, offering dedicated legal services to secure compensation.

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