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When faced with a wrongful death claim in Franklin Grove, you deserve legal representation from the field’s leading experts – Carlson Bier. With vast experience and deep-rooted knowledge of Illinois law around issues of personal injury or loss, our dedicated team stands firm at your side offering unrivalled defense and counsel. We understand the complexities that underpin these sensitive cases – balancing emotional turbulence and strict legal guidelines is no easy task to handle alone. It’s here where Carlson Bier excels; we alleviate this heavy burden off your shoulders by providing relentless advocacy for justice every step of the way. Our track record upholds our reputation as strategists acutely aware of fault lines within a case while highlighting significant aspects compellingly for maximum impact. Trusting us means handing over your crisis into caring hands that never cease until rightful compensation prevails for those enduring immense grief due to someone else’s negligence – choose compassion coupled with superior expertise; Choose Carlson Bier in forging ahead towards healing.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Franklin Grove Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, a dedicated personal injury lawyer group located in Illinois. We are experts in dealing with cases relating to wrongful death and assure you of concise legal consultation that brings genuine value. Our comprehensive focus on wrongful deaths language centers around three critical concepts: cause of action, negligence or misconduct, and compensatory damages.

A “cause of action” is a formal basis for advancing with a lawsuit. It includes cases where the passing was caused intentionally or due to negligent activity by an individual or entity. Wrongful death lawsuits form over many circumstances ranging from car accidents caused by careless drivers, exposure to toxic substances at work sites resulting in fatal diseases, or crimes leading to death perpetrated purposefully.

Negligence or misconduct underscores that the individual responsible had a duty towards the deceased person and breached this obligation leading up to their demise. In any case, pointing out the breach of duty requires proof substantiating misperformance, neglecting safety standards set forth by law, intentional harm causing actions etc.

Compensatory damages concern economic implications upon survivors encircling lost wages (present & future), medical costs prior death, funeral expenses etc. It also involves non-economic damages such as loss of companionship and emotional suffering endured by kin.

Understanding these terms underlies the foundation of fighting for compensation rights aptly after experiencing unjustified loss. The next question then arises – ‘What comes taken into account when assessing potential compensation?’

• Proof of negligence: Comparable evidence like police reports showing reckless behavior contribute sizably toward building your case advantage.

• Relationship between claimant and deceased: Dependent relations entail larger monetary amounts since they bear significant losses economically and emotionally affected amidst such events.

• Consequences suffered: Tangible losses include financial trouble faced while invisible ones refer pain experienced due to absence of loved one’s moral support which further heightens potential size for settlement package sanctioned subsequently.

Bearing unjustified ruin shocks every survivor immensely posing tendrils of grief and helplessness all around. But, professional legal support from personal injury lawyers like Carlson Bier lights the way toward vindication and comprehension, transforming perplexities into substantial evidence that unveils denial by legally representing your case for maximizing justice served through compensation.

Possessing vast experience in the field of personal injury lawsuits, especially wrongful death cases gives us an edge serving clients across Illinois, turning their life-altering tribulations into victorious battles won over unjust sustenance suffered initially. A firm belief investing into such efforts helps heal wounds inflicted inadvertently lies at heart among our team members who strive hard ensuring client’s interests remain prioritized always notwithstanding odds stood against.

No matter how twisted it seems advocating one’s rights amidst such bleak times, trying is what counts eventually eradicitating underlying woes substantially. At Carlson Bier we interlock hands with you firmly resolving doubts clouding mind besides consciously overcoming imposed hardships defying unjust treatment endured unwillingly initially.

Every situation differs respecting the complexity involved hence a personalized assessment becomes essential knowing possible outcomes predicted rightfully justifying impacted predicaments genuinely fallen before. We believe settling compensation matters includes more than monetary remedies alone; it addresses emotional distress surfacing unavoidably offsetting irrecoverable damage faced undesirably being forced upon unanticipated loss endured traumatizing family.

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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 Franklin Grove

Bike Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Offering expert legal advice for individuals of major burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Ensuring expert legal services for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Responsibility

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, offering professional legal help to victims affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Neglect

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

Fall and Stumble Occurrences

Skilled in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking recovery for their injuries.

Infant Traumas

Providing legal aid for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Accidents: Devoted to supporting patients of car accidents receive appropriate compensation for hurts and damages.

Scooter Mishaps

Expert in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Trucking Incident

Offering professional legal assistance for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for injuries.

Building Incidents

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

Head Harms

Dedicated to offering expert legal representation for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Skilled in managing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Fatality

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and expert legal services to ensure justice.

Vertebral Damage

Committed to advocating for patients with paralysis, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure redress.

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