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When faced with a tragic wrongful death case, selecting Carlson Bier is the best choice for sound legal representation. Our esteemed law firm specializes in wrongful death cases, understanding intricacies of Illinois legislation that may not be apparent to less experienced attorneys. Compassionate yet strategic, we dedicate our resources and expertise towards seeking justice and securing fair compensation for the loss endured by families in Grand Boulevard. We meticulously analyze each case, leaving no stone unturned as we navigate complex processes involved in these emotionally charged legal situations.

At Carlson Bier, our objective transcends beyond legal victory; providing emotional support and empathy during life’s most difficult times stands central among our priorities. With our track record of success across numerous relevant lawsuits throughout Illinois, we are well-equipped to offer superior counsel while your family heals from this devastating experience. Trust us to pursue every lawful avenue possible on your journey toward attaining rightful closure after such an unfortunate incident – having Carlton Bier at your side means having unwavering strength.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Grand Boulevard Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our empathy and dedication to advocating for your rights distinguishes us within the legal field. As a leading personal injury law firm anchored in Illinois, our collective experience has empowered us to effectively guide families through some of the most critical times in their lives. One such area of expertise significantly centers on cases related to wrongful death.

Understanding Wrongful Death entails incorporation into a profound topic where emotions run deep, considering its association with the loss of beloved ones due to preventable circumstances. To provide clarity on this sensitive issue, wrongful death is defined as an incident caused by negligence or misconduct that results in another person’s mortality. An ongoing theme guiding the practice at Carlson Bier remains attentiveness towards providing meaningful educational content while offering efficient legal remedies.

From vehicular accidents to medical malpractice or purposeful violence: actions can impact lives dramatically resulting in untimely demise and profound grief for surviving family members. Subsequently focusing on core areas raises layers revolving around wrongful death worth contemplation:

• The primary step involves proving negligence or intentional action led to your loved one’s demise.

• It’s crucial identifying financial damages incurred post such incidents.

• Representation matters; choosing experienced attorneys increases chances of fair recourses.

The intricacies involved can often overwhelm individuals grappling with emotional trauma induced by loss amid minimally understood legal proceedings. That is where we come in; our team skillfully navigates these complexities, ensuring clients comprehend every process stage.

Dealing with the monetary aspect following such harrowing incidents may sound harsh yet forms an undeniable part of reality; notably significant from a reparations perspective addressing funeral expenses, lost income along other associated costs potentially debilitating financially. Our experienced team secures just compensation aimed at remedying otherwise substantial health care expenses and burdensome grief counselling outlays amongst broader financial uncertainties looming large.

Partnering with hallowed law firms like ours ensures access to reliable counsel throughout judicial processes appearing disorientating during initial approaches. The challenges confronted when losing a loved one is enormous; adding legal complexities topsoils heightened emotions, accumulating stressors further incapacitating grieving families. Resolute client representation remains our forte, offering vital peace-of-mind during otherwise challenging periods.

Our diligent Carlson Bier attorneys demonstrate considerable expertise vital to building formidable cases aimed at securing rightful compensation for incurred losses. Consequently, we dedicate ourselves to your case; while you focus on personal healing and family rebuilding.

At this juncture in life’s journey, having a robust legal ally by your side makes all the difference—knowing your rights and understanding intricacies are essential throughout these complex facets of law proceedings. By partnering with Carlson Bier, clients secure insightful guidance serving as navigational beacons through intricate technicalities associated with wrongful death claims. Our dedication streams beyond mere professional obligations extending towards deeply ingrained values celebrating human dignity articulated through caring interactions amidst exceptional service provision.

Withholding detailed knowledge concerning wrongful death constricts your capacity for effective action against the responsible party indeed amplifying harm inflicted initially.

Navigating such traumatic circumstances alone can prove overwhelming hence necessitating experienced advocacy known to alleviate some burdens carried during such tough times enveloped within grief’s foggy shroud—you do not have to walk alone!

Whether attempting to understand comprehensive policies around wrongful death or advancing towards seeking justice—either scenario represents potential turning points within lives punctuated significantly following tragic accidents leading to loses prematurely suffered by loved ones

With us in tow, there is an assurance of competent representation translating into concrete steps empowering deserved recompense from liable entities involved negligently or intentionally causing death unjustly.

We invite you now taking decisive steps transforming formative decisions into real-time actions representing further commitment towards your much-needed healing journey ahead: realize true value resultant from our collective experience honed over years relentlessly advocating ideally presenting recoverable options possibly untapped before today.

Wondering how much may become recoverability post wrongful death case initiation on your behalf? Click the button below to learn more concerning potential recovery amounts likely negotiable within your specific scenario, facilitating terms crowding foggy futures bearing life-altering implications following loved ones’ premature demise towards clarity embracing resilience and hopeful optimism.

Trust us with your journey today; walk confidently knowing you are in capable hands dedicated to your cause passionately championed through resolute representation articulating rightful claims anchoring deserved justice all at Carlson Bier—your legal ally!

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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 Grand Boulevard

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Expert in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Offering professional legal assistance for victims of major burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Physician Incompetence

Ensuring dedicated legal assistance for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Fault

Taking on cases involving faulty products, delivering expert legal services to clients affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Slip Accidents

Skilled in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking redress for their losses.

Infant Traumas

Offering legal guidance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Incidents: Devoted to assisting sufferers of car accidents obtain appropriate recompense for wounds and losses.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Focused on providing representation for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Trucking Mishap

Delivering adept legal support for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for injuries.

Construction Site Crashes

Engaged in defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Damages

Focused on providing professional legal assistance for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Injuries

Skilled in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Specializing in legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unfair Passing

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and experienced legal representation to ensure restitution.

Neural Impairment

Specializing in advocating for victims with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure justice.

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