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When facing the tragedy of wrongful death, understanding your legal options is critical. At Carlson Bier, we’re dedicated to fighting for justice on behalf of Glasford families who have lost their loved ones due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct. Our attorneys are seasoned, knowledgeable and highly skilled in dealing with such sensitive cases. Trust us to bring light into the dark aftermath of a sudden loss by aggressively seeking compensation on your behalf. While no amount can ever truly compensate for a life taken prematurely, our team will diligently work towards securing maximum monetary relief for funeral expenses, loss of companionship and future earnings potential among other losses associated with a wrongful death claim. Results matter at Carlson Bier: We have recovered millions for our clients already devastated by tragedy. When considering Carlson Bier as your wrongful death attorney group ,you put yourself in trusted hands because we value empathy alongside vast experience in Illinois law resulting in superior representation that respects privacy while relentlessly pursuing justice.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Glasford Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our successfully proven team of personal injury lawyers in Illinois is committed to understanding the profound emotional and financial toll a person endures when losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct. Comprehending the complexities associated with Wrongful Death claims is an integral step in reclaiming your life after such a devastating tragedy. Equipping you with this understanding is precisely what we aim for while hinting at how our dedicated legal professionals can contribute significantly towards achieving justice for your loss.

Wrongful Death is classified as an unfortunate event where an individual loses their life due to the deliberate or inadvertent actions of another entity. This includes, but is not limited to, circumstances like auto accidents caused by intoxicated drivers, medical malpractice resulting in fatal complications, product liability leading to lethal repercussions among others. The sudden and unexpected passing of a loved one can leave families distraught and unprepared both emotionally and financially.

In terms of Illinois state law, immediate family members surviving the deceased which typically includes spouses, children and sometimes parents (depending on specific scenarios), are entitled to take up charges against the party accountable for causing wrongful death. It holds even if they might have been partially responsible for the accident themselves. Such groundbreaking decisions highlight why being informed about Wrongful Death laws bears so much significance.

Next comes delineating Damages; key aspects that appointment of guilt revolve around:

• Economic Damages: Lost income (current & future), household services costs, medical expenses prior to death as well as funeral expenditures.

• Non-economic damages: Value placed upon lost companionship, affection or parental guidance.

• Punitive Damages: In cases where malicious intent was evident or gross negligence demonstrated by defendants that led up to death.

The process involved in pressing forth with a Wrongful Death claim engulfs multiple steps to ascertain accountability beyond reasonable doubt – lodging complaint followed by discovery proceedings via depositions/interviews etc., negotiations for a possible settlement or taking the case to trial. Each step demands precision, extensive knowledge about Illinois-specific laws and tenacity – all of which Carlson Bier brings you.

However daunting it may sound, procuring competent legal counsel eases this journey significantly making it vitally important to hire experienced wrongful death attorneys. At Carlson Bier, our team’s endearing proficiency in handling such sensitive matters coupled with an empathetic approach towards each unique situation has consistently aided our clients in securing the compensation they rightfully deserve.

To anticipate your needs furthers, we’ve devised a site where answers to your frequently asked questions are provided along with the types of cases we handle, testimonials from satisfied clients and detailed information on how we’ll walk with you every step of the way towards securing justice.

Be rest assured that upon entrusting us with representing your rights, what follows is immaculate attention to preserving evidential matter related to the incident spanning medical records/testimonies or accident-site examination findings; thorough research into present and potential future economic losses inflicted upon surviving relatives due to victim’s absence which is critically evaluated via specialist consultation; identifying relevant defendants as well as plausible loopholes utilized by offender party’s lawyers while contributing unwavering support whenever called upon.

As overwhelming as things stand right now, choosing not just any personal injury lawyer but rather one who’ll treat your tragedy like their personal struggle can play a quintessential role in bringing peace back into your life. If you’ve recently suffered the loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, we invite you to click on the button below that takes you directly to our complimentary Wrongful Death claim evaluation form. Put forth brief details pertaining to your case so that our team of highly proficient personal injury lawyers in Illinois can get back with assessed figures extending toward how much compensation could potentially be secured specifically for your case! Your quest for justice starts here at Carlson Bier – where compassion meets relentless pursuit of justice, one case at a time.

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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 Glasford

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Proficient in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or perilous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Supplying expert legal services for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Clinical Incompetence

Ensuring experienced legal advice for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Liability

Addressing cases involving faulty products, delivering specialist legal services to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

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

Fall and Stumble Mishaps

Expert in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking justice for their suffering.

Neonatal Wounds

Offering legal aid for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Accidents: Concentrated on guiding clients of car accidents get appropriate compensation for harms and impairment.

Scooter Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Semi Collision

Delivering experienced legal services for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for harms.

Worksite Mishaps

Dedicated to defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Brain Damages

Specializing in offering specialized legal advice for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Specialized in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered traumas from dog bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Focused on legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unjust Death

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and expert legal support to ensure justice.

Backbone Impairment

Focused on assisting individuals with backbone trauma, offering expert legal services to secure compensation.

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