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When facing the devastating aftermath of a wrongful death, engaging an experienced law firm like Carlson Bier could provide essential legal support. We are recognized as a leading authority on Wrongful Death cases in Illinois and bring our wealth of knowledge and expertise to your side. Our dedicated team understands the immense emotional toll this takes, alongside dealing with complex legalities ensuing such misfortunes. Handling these difficult situations tactfully is inherent to us at Carlson Bier – your comfort and representation matters most during these troublesome times.

Carlson Bier’s reputation for rigorously fighting for justice exemplifies why we stand out amongst personal injury law firms. Our impeccable track record demonstrates an unequivocal commitment to ensure just compensation commensurate with your loss is obtained promptly without compromise on quality or empathy.

Save yourself unnecessary distress while navigating complicated litigation; make the best decision by availing services from Carlson Beir – skilled specialists whose role goes beyond just representing you but advocate relentlessly pursuing fairness that favorably impacts resolution.

We value each client’s case- consistency personified in service delivery regardless geographical restraints!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Golden Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the profound grief of losing a loved one due to another’s negligence or recklessness and are dedicated to seeking justice on behalf of families dealing with such tragic losses. As an experienced Illinois-based law firm, our personal injury attorneys specialize in handling wrongful death lawsuits with utmost expertise and sensitivity.

Wrongful Death is legal terminology for any situation where an individual’s life is prematurely taken due to the negligent actions of another party. The unexpected loss emotionally devastates families while often leaving them with significant financial burdens like medical bills or funeral expenses. Having a seasoned attorney by your side can be crucial as survivors navigate this intricate area of law.

• Key elements usually involved in Wrongful Death cases:

– Negligence: This typically refers to careless action (or lack thereof) by any party that led directly to the incident causing death.

– Breach of Duty: It must be demonstrated that the party being charged owed a duty to maintain safety for the deceased.

– Causation: There has to be a direct link between the negligent behavior and the cause of death.

– Damages: Tangible evidence displaying economic impact needs to exist, like hospitalization costs, burial expenses, loss of earnings potential etc.

Knowing who can file such claims also accelerates progress towards retribution. Under Illinois law for wrongful deaths, usually immediate family members like surviving spouses or children have standing for these suits. Other parties may include parents if deceased was minor or dependent adult siblings.

Understanding what damages you could claim is vital because it shapes both your case’s direction and possible compensation’s extent. In general terms:

• The category defined as “economic” comprises readily calculable losses:

– Burial charges

– Medical expenditure

– Loss of support/protection

• “Noneconomic” involves less tangible deficits:

– Grief Anguish

– Companionship/Society Loss

Our team constantly delivers compassionate counsel and aggressive representation in pursuit of fair compensation for your tragic loss. Our goal is to remove as much burden from those enduring such pain by assuring them that their legal issues are being meticulously taken care of.

The Carlson Bier team works tirelessly to seek justice, provide closure, and regain financial stability for our clients. In Illinois, the statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death claim can be as short as one year from the date of death. This ticking clock makes it crucial to contact an experienced attorney promptly.

Navigating these situations can seem intimidating, or even insurmountable without professional help. Nevertheless, seeking justice remains critical in accounting for any unlawful actions causing irreplaceable losses while ensuring familial security beyond this hardship period.

Armed with extensive experience, comprehensive knowledge about state-specific regulations, and a robust track record of successful outcomes, we’re prepared to serve you effectively during this difficult time. Insider expertise allows us to craft compelling strategies suited perfectly to your unique circumstances that strive towards maximizing possible compensation returns swift recompense at every turn.

While no resolution brings back your loved one, our efforts aim at providing relief via holding responsible parties fully accountable and fighting hard on behalf of families across Illinois encountering profound grief posed by wrongful deaths.

Let’s alleviate some distress tied with maneuvering this complex process alone—remember you’re not just hiring a lawyer; instead committing trusted allies equipped dedicatedly towards your peace-of-mind restoration.

We hope provided information has clarified confusions regarding wrongful death claims while cementing confidence into our professional abilities at assisting through these tumultuous instances skillfully.

Now’s the moment – press that button below & learn potentially how much your case might actually be worth! Despite misfortunes inflicted onto you courtesy of others’ recklessness or negligence—you must remember—one always carries the right (& duty) to demand and receive not just justice but complete closure too!

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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 Golden

Bike Collisions

Focused on legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Offering professional legal services for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Physician Carelessness

Delivering expert legal services for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Obligation

Taking on cases involving faulty products, extending skilled legal assistance to customers affected by harmful products.

Aged Misconduct

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Trip Incidents

Specialist in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking justice for their suffering.

Neonatal Traumas

Delivering legal aid for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Collisions: Devoted to guiding clients of car accidents obtain just settlement for damages and losses.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Expert in providing representation for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Trucking Incident

Extending professional legal assistance for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for losses.

Worksite Mishaps

Engaged in advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Neurological Damages

Specializing in ensuring specialized legal assistance for patients suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Adept at dealing with cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Expert in legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unfair Passing

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and expert legal representation to ensure justice.

Vertebral Harm

Expert in defending victims with paralysis, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure settlement.

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