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In the heart of Godley, if you are confronted with wrongful death circumstances involving a loved one, finding an experienced and compassionate legal guide is critically important. Carlson Bier, an exceptional law firm specializing in personal injury cases including wrongful death battles with unwavering dedication to their clients’ justice. We understand that each case is deeply personal and emotionally fraught – our commitment extends beyond just comprehensive legal advice as we strive for utmost care and consideration at every turn. Our formidable reputation comes from years of relentlessly pursuing compensation for grieving families in Illinois while providing comfort in knowing they have formidable representation on their side. At Carlson Bier, we dominate the courtroom with decades of experience and profound knowledge of Illinois laws pertaining to wrongful acts resulting in death- faultless or otherwise. Every wronged family deserves justice; Carlson Bier unyieldingly fights tooth-and-nail to claim it for them like a beacon amidst the stormy anguish caused by untimely demise.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Godley Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are more than just a law firm. We are your dedicated, results-driven personal injury attorneys in the state of Illinois with a solid reputation for aggressively advocating for clients who have lost their loved ones due to wrongful death incidents. Although no amount of financial compensation can physically replace the life lost, it brings solace by covering medicals bills and funeral costs, supporting dependents left behind and ensuring justice is upheld.

Wrongful death encompasses several circumstances that include but not limited to car accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, product defect fatalities, medical malpractice among others. Every case is unique; hence we tailor each legal approach to fit an individual’s circumstance after conducting a thorough investigation.

Let’s delve into some key aspects about wrongful death cases:

• Statute of Limitations: In Illinois, legal action must be taken within two years from the incident date or when it was discovered.

• Damages Available: This includes economic damages (funeral expenses and loss of financial support) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering).

• Parties Who Can File: Typically dependents such as spouses or children can file claims. Parents can also file if the deceased is a minor.

• Importance of Legal Professionalism: Competent representation increases chances achieving desirable outcomes.

We believe you deserve clear explanations pertaining wrongful death law complexities irrespective of your stage in seeking justice.

At Carlson Bier, our mission extends beyond courtroom victories. We aim at providing emotional support while using our deep resources to find facts necessary for building compelling cases. Understanding liability issues in wrongful deaths often prove challenging due to multiple parties’ involvement e.g., employers may be held liable for employee behavior causing fatality resulting from negligent actions during employment course.

Furthermore, every situation requires proving ‘duty of care.’ Essentially this means demonstrating that the defendant owed the departed individual specific responsibilities which were dishonored leading adverse consequences including death itself.

Building a wrongful death case typically requires amassing every incident detail, obtaining police records, interviewing witnesses, and most importantly, having an experienced legal firm like Carlson Bier on your side through each step. With decades of experience in personal injury law, we work tirelessly to recuperate compensation that is rightfully yours.

We know that this could be one of the hardest times you’re going through in your life. Our compassionate attorneys are dedicated and ready to guide you through what may seem as strenuous legalese environment while keeping you informed about your case’s progress. By choosing us, rest assured knowing that our objective will always be serving your interest first while striving for maximum settlement.

Integrity coupled with professionalism is our backbone at Carlson Bier. We don’t just process cases; every individual we represent receives high importance level because behind every stat there holds a unique story which deserves undivided focus.

Now imagine entrusting all these specifics to law veterans who perform heavy-lifting allowing focus on recovery than trying to unpack complex legalities. Click the button below today! Whether it’s seeking justice for your loved ones or getting closure after tragic loss incidents – learn how much value indeed rests upon your rightful claim with Carlson Bier where truth meets success!

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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 Godley

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Supplying adept legal services for victims of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Physician Carelessness

Extending specialist legal assistance for victims affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Fault

Managing cases involving defective products, extending adept legal assistance to customers affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Fall Injuries

Expert in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking restitution for their damages.

Birth Wounds

Providing legal guidance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Accidents

Crashes: Dedicated to guiding victims of car accidents gain equitable compensation for harms and impairment.

Motorcycle Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Big Rig Crash

Extending adept legal advice for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for harms.

Worksite Accidents

Committed to supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Neurological Injuries

Expert in offering expert legal representation for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Specialized in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Crashes

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

Undeserved Death

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and experienced legal support to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Impairment

Expert in assisting individuals with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal support to secure justice.

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