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Navigating the labyrinth of wrongful death claims in Galatia calls for a remarkable level of legal savvy, sensitivity and determination. It’s exactly what Carlson Bier brings to the table; leveraging profound knowledge and a proven track record. When you’re dealing with wrongful death lawsuits, trust comes first. We work diligently at Carlson Bier to earn that trust by maintaining confidentiality while offering personalized attention to every case we handle.

The firm’s exceptional understanding of Illinois’ wrongful death laws sets it apart from others in this complex field. Partnering with us ensures thorough investigations are made on your behalf, championing evidence collection that underpins winning strategies.The holistic approach evinces our commitment not only towards achieving substantial financial compensation but also ensuring justice is served accordingly.

Witness an example of how relentless advocacy can bring about significant change when confronted with unfortunate events such as losing a loved one wrongfully. Every life matters at Carlson Bier; our pursuit for accountability is unwavering as we strive steadfastly for rightful closure on behalf of those left behind.Endeavor directed relentlessly at chiseling bright linings out stubborn clouds becomes an ethos rather than just another practice area.Carlson Bier – truly top-tier representation for Wrongful Death cases.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Galatia Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury litigation, with a dedicated focus on the highly sensitive area of wrongful death. As diligent professionals devoted to your service, we cognizantly understand the intricacies and guarantees provided by the Illinois law regarding wrongful death and its related compensation.

Wrongful death signifies any death that has arisen from another party’s negligence or irresponsibility. These instances often lead to unexpected tragedies, leaving families devastated both emotionally and financially. The claims typically involve car accidents, truck crashes, workplace mishaps, medical malpractice instances, as well as deaths due to defective products.

• In Illinois law’s delineation, only specific relationships have legal standing in pursuing a wrongful death claim: surviving partners/spouses and next of kin like children or parents.

• Compensation sought can cover medical expenses incurred prior to the deceased person’s passing away.

• It includes recovery for lost wages that the individual would have contributed if they had lived.

• Damages even consider mental suffering caused due to grief and sorrow.

• Based on certain factors such as age at death or financial status, sometimes future earnings are also awarded.

When you approach Carlson Bier for assistance concerning potential wrongful death cases following devastating life-changing incidents – compassion is what drives us first! We honor every case’s uniqueness by adopting a tailored approach rather than deploying generic methods; focusing comprehensively on all primary elements such as event timeframes, cause of incident etc., fostering maximum outcome advantage for clients seeking justice.

At Carlson Bier, alongside compensation pursuit arises an opportunity for meaningful closure on life-altering events by holding responsible parties accountable through skillful application of local statutes enforced in Illinois jurisdiction. Most importantly remembering that no amount could comparably substitute loss experienced upon losing someone dear but where applicable recognize potential rights towards receiving reparations pursuant yet confined within state described legal boundaries.

Our adept team of attorneys possesses years-long expertise in dealing effectively with insurance firms allowing speedy resolution and recovery. Engaging with us gives you access to quality assessment services – your case will be rigorously reviewed under legal standards prevailing around wrongful death, ensuring clients have comprehensive understanding of relative potential claims stand.

Lastly, connecting with Carlson Bier ensures a streamlined process. Our client relations are nurtured through transparency, mild mannered yet firm advocacy; guiding along with distressing times – providing much required support whilst assessing rightful chances for claim victories.

Doubtful about your case’s worth? Don’t ponder alone in uncertainty during grief-stricken times. In the quest for justice we extend our services further than law enforcement agencies or insurance firms care to reach; fighting impositionary negligence whilst recognizing emotional derangements faced amidst such incidents. Let Carlson Bier put the expertise to work for you – click on the button below and help us assess what your rightful claim might hold value-wise under Illinois laws governing wrongful death suits!

At Carlson Bier, we perceive every encounter beyond mere professional litigation generally associated within law realms instead consider each as an opportunity to contribute towards rebuilding shattered lives following irreplaceable loss such might even entail future planning space creating positive environment growth enabling environment…remembering resolutions lie not just with compensations deserved rightfully but also restoring peace eventually within grieving hearts.

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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 Galatia

Bike Collisions

Expert in legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Injuries

Offering specialist legal support for people of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Medical Malpractice

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Accountability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, extending specialist legal help to clients affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Abuse

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble & Stumble Accidents

Skilled in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking recovery for their losses.

Newborn Traumas

Offering legal assistance for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Incidents: Devoted to aiding sufferers of car accidents gain appropriate payout for wounds and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Focused on providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Semi Crash

Ensuring professional legal assistance for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for hurts.

Worksite Mishaps

Committed to advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Cerebral Traumas

Dedicated to ensuring dedicated legal assistance for victims suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Traumas

Expertise in managing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unjust Death

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and adept legal services to ensure compensation.

Spine Injury

Dedicated to defending clients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal guidance to secure justice.

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