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When faced with the tragedy of losing a loved one due to another’s negligence, it is imperative to enlist legal assistance that maintains unparalleled expertise and compassion. In such challenging times, Carlson Bier has rightfully earned their reputation as leading wrongful death attorneys in Illinois. Their commitment extends beyond providing top-tier legal counsel; they give your case the dignity and respect it deserves during trying periods.

Consistently demonstrating an exemplary track record with wrongful death cases, Carlson Bier continuously earns the trust of families seeking justice for lost loved ones. The firm’s seasoned litigators are adept at folding meticulous investigation methods into compelling arguments aimed at securing rightful compensation. With each case handled by perceptive minds who appreciate individual dynamics involved in every situation, you’re not just hiring lawyers – you’re inviting fierce advocates onto your team.

While navigating through complex litigation procedures, their steadfast adherence to principles like honesty and empathy forms deep connections with clients while keeping them well-informed throughout proceedings—an unmatched blend resulting in optimal outcomes time after time again…Opt for Carlson Bier—the go-to professionals when confronting the adversity of wrongful deaths.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Granite City Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we recognize the deep pain that surrounds occurrences of wrongful death. Typically instigated by recklessness, medical negligence, or intentional harm, these unfortunate situations often leave family members spiraling into a portal of emotional trauma and financial instability. As personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our primary goal is to shed light on the aspects surrounding this complicated field of law and provide our potential clients with information that can empower them when embarking upon legal proceedings.

Wrongful death is a claim against an individual who may be held accountable for a death following rigorous legal scrutiny. Each state has distinct guidelines regarding what constitutes wrongful death. In Illinois specifically:

• The defendant must have caused the demise via malicious intent or negligence.

• The left-behind beneficiaries are plunged into monetary turmoil after their loved one’s passing.

• A personal representative of the deceased victim’s estate is designated to institute the lawsuit.

Enlisted in such distressing situations demands precise comprehension of how compensation operates within the realm of wrongful death cases. Predominantly compensatory in nature, they cater to both economic and non-economic damages incurred by surviving relatives.

Economic Damages cover things like:

• Medical bills accrued prior to the victim’s loss.

• Losses related to income – usually calculated through approximations considering lifetime earnings had the person lived.

• Funerary expenses alongside burial costs.

Non-Economic Damages factor in:

• Grief counseling sessions that surviving loved ones might require coping with their loss

• Compensation for mental suffering endured as a result of losing someone precious prematurely.

As your advocates and trusted advisors at Carlson Bier associates, we strive tirelessly to guarantee justice prevails over adversity. With extensive experience navigating intricate legal tangles around wrongful deaths, our commitment becomes pivotal towards stabilizing our clients’ staggering emotions while securing deserved compensation designed ti alleviate debilitating financial strains therein encountered.

Serving as your beacon during dark times — guiding with compassion, diligence and unmatched legal expertise — our team delicately handles the grief-stricken reality families face following a wrongful death while diligently crusading for justice on their behalf. Successfully bridging the gap between human vulnerability and legal intricacies, we echo resounding assurance in clients – reinforcing trust in the reliability of our legal prowess.

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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 Granite City

Bicycle Incidents

Expert in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Providing specialist legal assistance for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Clinical Incompetence

Delivering expert legal services for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Fault

Managing cases involving defective products, providing adept legal services to consumers affected by defective items.

Senior Abuse

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Stumble Injuries

Adept in handling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking restitution for their harm.

Childbirth Traumas

Offering legal support for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Crashes: Committed to aiding victims of car accidents secure fair settlement for harms and harm.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Truck Accident

Extending expert legal assistance for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for injuries.

Construction Site Mishaps

Focused on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Brain Harms

Focused on extending compassionate legal services for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Expertise in addressing cases for clients who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Focused on legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unfair Demise

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and skilled legal services to ensure fairness.

Backbone Injury

Expert in supporting victims with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal services to secure recovery.

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