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When facing the unimaginable grief of a wrongful death, consider ensuring justice through reliable and compassionate legal representation. Carlson Bier sets the standard in Fox Lake Hills, with our reputation for fighting relentlessly on behalf of those wrongfully bereaved by providing personalized attention and expert guidance. Our commitment is to alleviate your stress during this difficult time while working tirelessly towards securing maximum compensation for you. As leading Wrongful Death attorneys in Illinois, we are known for formulating effective strategies that account for both justice and unpredictability inherent to these cases. Navigating complex litigation procedures can be overwhelming; lean on our team’s vast experience so focus remains where it’s needed most – healing & remembrance. Whether dealing with insurance companies or bringing culprits to book – believe in our ability to represent your interests effectively regardless of adversary strengths or tactics involved in these emotionally charged situations. Let us at Carlson Bier champion your cause as you seek justice under such tragic circumstances – because grieving families deserve nothing less than thorough advocacy from trusted experts like ours.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Fox Lake Hills Illinois

Understanding “Wrongful Death” and its legal implications can often be complex. At Carlson Bier, we are committed to providing substantive content that empowers you with knowledge while assisting in navigating these intricate terrains.

In Illinois, the term “Wrongful Death” refers to a civil action brought against someone accused of causing another person’s demise through negligence or intentional harm. This differs from cases investigated under criminal law where a defendant could face penalties such as imprisonment or fines. The Wrongful Death Act stipulates who is entitled to bring forward a lawsuit and what types of damages can be sought.

• Eligibility: Typically, the deceased’s spouse or next-of-kin (children, parents, siblings) have standing to sue for wrongful death.

• Damages: Awards may include compensation for loss of money/resources that the deceased provided, emotional suffering experienced due to the event, funeral/burial expenses paid by survivors and medical costs prior to the loved one’s passing.

Our team at Carlson Bier comprises astute personal injury attorneys based in Illinois with extensive expertise in handling wrongful death suits efficiently and compassionately. Backed by proven experience delivering results-driven representation for our clients, we strive relentlessly on your behalf until justice is served.

Despite being an emotionally-charged field of law usually involving grieving families seeking closure after an unfortunate incident – resulting either from negligence or malicious intent – the pursuit of adept Wrongful death lawyers should not get shortchanged. It is crucial to remember that time plays a significant role in these instances due to applicable statutory deadlines termed ‘statutes of limitations’.

• Importance of expediency: In Illinois – generally – actions must commence within two years following the date when death occurred (there might be some specific exceptions).

• Thorough investigation: Time is also necessary for obtaining all pertinent information – efficient gathering of evidence proving liability unquestionably can often tilt scales decisively towards your side during negotiations/trials.

At Carlson Bier, we combine our law prowess with empathic understanding of your situation to provide meticulously tailored legal services aiming for the optimal outcome. We also entirely respect client confidentiality while efficiently guiding you at every step – from initial consultation to pursuing settlement or preparing exhaustive trial strategies when necessary.

We appreciate that impending legal proceedings can critically interfere with grieving and healing processes. Therefore, we painstakingly work on each aspect of your claims process, ensuring you receive the rightful compensation due to alleviate financial burdens associated with your loss.

Whether wrongful death arises from car accidents, medical malpractice, occupational exposure/accidents or even assault/battery cases – the attorneys at Carlson Bier are steadfastly committed towards helping survivors seek justice and obtain their rightful compensation within Illinois’s boundaries.

Your journey towards recovery after a devastating incident might be arduous but remember that you don’t have to face it alone. Let us stand by you through this trying time as more than just lawyers – consider us as partners dedicated to serving your best interests.

With a proven track record in recovering millions for clients bereaved unjustly, whether it’s achieving favorable settlements out-of-court or driving resolute arguments during trials across extensive courtrooms in Illinois; trust us for staunch representation battling aggressiveness meted consistently against formidable adversaries.

Knowing how much is rightfully owed under a wrongful death claim forms an essential part of any lawsuit. To help ease your way into this complex process, we’ve created an easy-to-use tool just below requiring only generic details about your case before calculating potential compensatory awards owed under current Illinois statutes without any commitments!

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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 Fox Lake Hills

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Focused on legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Fire Damages

Extending expert legal support for patients of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Hospital Malpractice

Delivering dedicated legal assistance for patients affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Accountability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, supplying skilled legal assistance to individuals affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Trip Mishaps

Professional in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking redress for their harm.

Birth Harms

Offering legal guidance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Accidents: Devoted to aiding victims of car accidents obtain equitable settlement for damages and impairment.

Motorbike Accidents

Focused on providing legal support for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Truck Mishap

Delivering specialist legal representation for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for losses.

Building Collisions

Concentrated on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Head Injuries

Expert in offering dedicated legal assistance for patients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Traumas

Specialized in handling cases for victims who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Incidents

Expert in legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unfair Passing

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal representation to ensure redress.

Spine Injury

Expert in defending clients with spine impairments, offering professional legal guidance to secure redress.

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