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In the unfortunate aftermath of a wrongful death, it is crucial to ally yourself with legal professionals who are not only proficient in advocating for justice but empathize deeply with your loss. Carlson Bier embodies that rare blend of expertise and compassion; our singular focus remains achieving rightful compensation for grieving families across Gage Park. Our legal team peers through complexities of these cases, assembling compelling portfolios fortified by thorough investigation and strategic litigation plans. Carlson Bier’s sterling reputation as exceptional wrongful death attorneys stems from the countless victories we’ve achieved in Illinois courts, determinedly seeking justice on behalf of those stricken by preventable tragedy. We value every individual’s right to fair representation in such challenging times, never shirking away from one’s financial capabilities or disputing particulars involved in their case. When considering retaining counsel for a wrongful death claim, remember that engaging skilled advocates can have a profound effect on claiming deserved recompense- weighing heavily upon making an astute choice like partnering with Carlson Bier.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Gage Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the deep pain and anguish that accompanies the loss of a loved one due to another’s negligent actions. As experienced personal injury attorneys in Illinois, our goal is to provide you with comprehensive legal support through your wrongful death claim while protecting your rights. Ensuring effective communication and performance during such an emotionally taxing time is our primary focus.

Wrongful Death refers to scenarios under which a person loses their life as a result of another’s negligence or intentional harmful act. Various scenarios can lead to a wrongful death claim, including medical malpractice, auto accidents or workplace incidents. At Carlson Bier, we specialize in navigating these complex situations and ensuring justice is served for your lost loved one.

• Understanding Your Rights: Understanding wrongful death claims can be incredibly overwhelming; hence, it’s crucial for grieving families to know their rights. Under Illinois law, families have the right to compensation for losses such as medical bills prior to death or funeral costs.

• Statute of Limitations: It’s important to grasp that there is usually a two-year window from the date of death within which family members are required by Illinois Law to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

• Processing Damages: The value you seek in damages will be determined based on how much emotional distress has occurred along with other factors like lost income potential from the deceased party.

Our team at Carlson Bier combines compassion with extensive legal expertise when dealing with these delicate cases. We meticulously investigate every aspect of your case, collecting evidence and building solid arguments tailored to maximize the recovery potential of each claimant we serve.

An experienced advocate like Carlson Bier gives empathetic guidance coupled with aggressive representation when needed most – when you’re suffering from heart-breaking loss of a loved one – whether it was due to employer recklessness on jobsite safety or hospital mishandling/medical negligence leading up-to fatal ill-health outcomes.

In addition we handle complex cases involving product liability, where a product’s defects or malfunction have resulted in wrongful death. We strive to hold all relevant parties accountable for their negligence and seek to secure the compensation you justly deserve.

With decades of experience in personal injury law, our commitment is to provide crystal clear information about the legal process involved in filing claims related to wrongful death scenarios while fighting relentlessly for your rights every step of the way. At Carlson Bier, each case receives a personalized approach according to its unique circumstances which bolsters potential for success by ensuring no detail has been bypassed or neglected during the litigation process.

Remember—time plays a significant role in filing successful wrongful death lawsuits; we encourage families not to delay reaching out for professional support. Whether it’s propounding discovery or arguing motions at hearings, engaging with an experienced attorney significantly expedites navigation around legal complexities associated with these tragic occurrences.

Our sincere commitment at Carlson Bier is providing thorough and accessible knowledge on Wrongful Death Claims as well as delivering formidable representation when needed the most–through this painful journey recouping from loss of a loved one due to negligence-induced events.

We cordially invite you, therefore, without any obligation, to click on the button below and discover more about what your case could be worth based on our track record of successfully resolved cases similar to yours. At Carlson Bier, rest assured we stand firmly beside you through this entire process offering assistance wherever necessary as together we pursue justice for your lost loved one.

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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 Gage Park

Cycling Accidents

Focused on legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or hazardous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Supplying adept legal support for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Clinical Negligence

Ensuring expert legal services for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Liability

Addressing cases involving defective products, providing adept legal support to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Neglect

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

Tumble & Stumble Accidents

Adept in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking redress for their suffering.

Infant Damages

Supplying legal guidance for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Collisions

Accidents: Dedicated to aiding victims of car accidents gain fair payout for wounds and damages.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Truck Crash

Delivering adept legal advice for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for hurts.

Construction Site Collisions

Committed to defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Cognitive Impairments

Focused on providing specialized legal representation for individuals suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Injuries

Proficient in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered damages from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Crashes

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

Unjust Loss

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and adept legal support to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Specializing in supporting victims with paralysis, offering specialized legal support to secure justice.

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