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When tragedy strikes and you are dealing with the devastating loss of a loved one, turn to Carlson Bier. Our legal team specializes in Wrongful Death lawsuits, providing compassionate and comprehensive support through this challenging time. Navigating the complexities inherent in wrongful death cases requires an experienced advocate who can speak on your behalf while maintaining utmost respect for your grief. In Eldorado, our name speaks volumes about our commitment to advocating for justice where lives have been abruptly ended due to another’s negligence or misconduct. We at Carlson Bier understand that no amount of compensation can make up for the emotional toll incurred by such a loss; however, we believe it is essential victims’ families receive just recompense to mitigate financial distress related with untimely deaths.Dedicated and diligent, we conduct thorough investigations aimed at revealing truth and holding responsible parties accountable.Our clients’ interests remain paramount throughout proceedings.Come experience why so many keep choosing Carlson Bier–a firm dedicated toward transforming painful realities into enduring legacies of justice served.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Eldorado Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, Illinois’ premier law firm specializing in personal injury litigation. Through years of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to our clients, we have become highly regarded for our expertise in handling wrongful death cases—an unfortunate circumstance where families are left devastated after the untimely loss of a loved one due to negligence or intentional harm by another party.

Wrongful death falls under the umbrella of personal injury law, yet this is a distinct legal avenue that demands an intricate understanding from seasoned professionals like us at Carlson Bier. When someone you love passes away because of the reckless act or gross neglect of others, it’s not just a fatal incident but also an infringement on your rights—the right to enjoy the benefit of your relationship with them and the right to be financially stable following their untimely passing.

While no amount of monetary compensation can ever replace a lost life, filing for a wrongful death lawsuit can effectively address these key issues:

– Compensation for lost wages: This covers what your loved ones could have earned had they been alive.

– Medical bills & Funeral expenses: Wrongful death entitles plaintiffs to seek reimbursement for any hospitalization costs incurred before death as well as funeral arrangements made thereafter.

– Loss of Consortium: Legal recompense encompasses damage claims regarding loss of companionship or protection resulting from a family member’s demise.

– Pain and Suffering: Although difficult to quantify into dollar amounts, emotional anguish experienced by those who are left behind is considered valid grounds for reparation.

Engaging with skilled attorneys like us will guide you through complex legal processes involved while maintaining empathy towards your family during such despairing moments. We understand every single case has unique circumstances which demand strategic application. Our team at Carlson Bier delicately balances aggressive representation within courtrooms and compassionate counsel with grieving families.

You may wonder – why choose Carlson Bier? Because we possess extensive knowledge coupled with proven track record that undoubtedly makes us industry leaders. We meticulously lay down robust plans empowering us to represent our clients efficiently, making sure they receive their rightful claims.

We want to underline attorney-client communication as essential. Our team prides itself on transparency throughout the entire legal process; explaining complex jargon into simple terms and consistently updating case progress. Remember, finding a personal injury lawyer representative is not merely seeking legal advice but forging a trust-based relationship aimed at achieving justice for your loved one’s untimely demise.

However, we don’t just take cases—we build relationships. Therefore, we offer an invitation to anyone who believes their loved one was wrongfully taken away from them due to negligence or intentional harm by another party, reach out to us at Carlson Bier today. By entrusting your case with us, you’ll be taking the first step toward attaining the justice you seek while relieving yourself of unnecessary burdens during this challenging time.

Are you interested in understanding how much your wrongful death claim is worth? Allow experienced professionals like us help assess your situation based on a multitude of factors such as loss incurred and potential earnings missed out on due to the tragic event. To learn more about this crucial matter and initiate steps ahead towards pursuing legal action for wrongful death claims, please click on the button below—let’s get started together!

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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 Eldorado

Bike Accidents

Focused on legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or unsafe conditions.

Fire Injuries

Offering skilled legal help for victims of grave burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Medical Carelessness

Offering expert legal advice for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Accountability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, delivering adept legal help to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Fall Occurrences

Skilled in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking justice for their suffering.

Neonatal Damages

Supplying legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Collisions

Collisions: Dedicated to guiding patients of car accidents receive fair settlement for damages and destruction.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing legal services for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Semi Collision

Extending adept legal assistance for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for losses.

Building Mishaps

Dedicated to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Impairments

Specializing in offering compassionate legal assistance for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Injuries

Skilled in handling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Expert in legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unfair Death

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and adept legal representation to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Harm

Specializing in advocating for victims with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal services to secure redress.

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