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In the unfortunate event of experiencing a wrongful death circumstance in Grant Park, one name stands out for legal consultation- Carlson Bier. As seasoned personal injury attorneys, we grasp the emotional trauma and financial burdens following such a tragic incident. Specializing in cases involving wrongful deaths, our team makes sure to diligently represent your rights and interests. We strategically navigate through every detail of your case to ensure justice is duly achieved. Our determination combined with years of expertise ensures you receive fair compensations during these tough times while trying to bring stability back into life after an unimaginable loss. Being client-driven, we assure personalized attention from initial consultations till resolution; aimed at easing distress associated with complex judicial processes.

Opting for Carlson Bier provides not just skilled representation but also compassionate understanding towards families grappling with grief and monetary hardships post wrongful death incidents. Quality legal assistance isn’t simply about winning settlements alone; compassion along side adept advocacy defines us as leading choice for any Wrongful Death related matters in Illinois.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Grant Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, a preeminent personal injury attorney group in Illinois, we offer expert guidance and decisive action on behalf of individuals who have suffered due to Wrongful Death cases. Our proven track record, grounded by our commitment to justice, ensures we bring the most beneficial outcomes possible for our clients.

Wrongful death denotes an unfortunate event where a person loses their life because of someone else’s negligence or intentional act. This lien of litigation falls under the umbrella of personal injury law but deals particularly with fatal incidents. If you’re suffering from the aftermath of losing someone dear to you due to another’s recklessness or malfeasance, this is something you should comprehend profoundly.

Many situations can give rise to wrongful death claims; ranging from direct causes like automobile accidents or clinical carelessness to indirect origins such as occupational exposure leading to terminal illness. At Carlson Bier, our keen knowledge base has gradually evolved over years — helping us extensively understand various parameters involved in these types of cases.

Here are some salient points illustrating key aspects surrounding Wrongful Death lawsuits:

– The statute of limitations: In Illinois, the wrongful death claim must be filed within two years from the date the cause of death was discovered.

– Plaintiffs: Only certain people (spouse, children) have legal standing to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

– Damages: They may include everything from loss of income and benefits that the decedent could reasonably be expected to earn if they had lived unto non-economic damages like mental anguish resulting from losing your loved one.

We acknowledge how emotionally draining it is dealing with a loved one’s loss while simultaneously wading through complex legal procedures. Hence at Carlson Bier, we carry not just competence but also compassion – endeavoring endlessly until justice is rightly delivered.

Having successfully represented countless victims across Illinois for decades now — navigating them through convoluted laws and collaborating with various parties like insurance companies or opposing counsel — we’ve honed our expertise in this field. Still, the heart of our practice is always the people we serve, and we invest deeply in each case we take on.

Our meticulous approach reckons all possible avenues to procure maximum compensation for you – medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, funeral costs among others. At Carlson Bier, our attorneys see to it that your rights are preserved while ensuring you comprehend every step being taken concerning your case.

As daunting as the legal landscape may seem presently upon starting a wrongful death lawsuit, rest assured that with Carlson Bier at your side — offering unfaltering dedication along with high-stakes trial experience — you will not have to tread this path alone.

We hope that our website has served as an informative platform enlightening about Wrongful Death and its bearing in personal injury law. We truly believe imparting knowledge empowers individuals; thus enabling them to make informed decisions — particularly during challenging times when their lives have been jolted by tragedy.

At a time like this, understanding the true value of your rightful claim can be complex but paramount nonetheless. So why not let us help? Let’s ensure together that justice isn’t just pursued but duly served too. Right here below lies a button inviting you to initiate contact with us for a free consultation – click on it and find out what your case might be worth. Lean on the experience of Carlson Bier today—your trusted personal injury attorney group based in Illinois—not located or implying presence in Grant Park though—has ever stood ready only to serve deserving clients like you who seek justice.

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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 Grant Park

Cycling Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or risky conditions.

Flame Damages

Giving specialist legal assistance for people of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Clinical Malpractice

Providing expert legal assistance for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Fault

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, extending professional legal assistance to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Abuse

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Stumble Mishaps

Expert in handling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking compensation for their damages.

Birth Injuries

Delivering legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Mishaps: Concentrated on assisting victims of car accidents secure reasonable compensation for wounds and losses.

Scooter Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal support for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

18-Wheeler Crash

Ensuring professional legal representation for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for damages.

Construction Collisions

Concentrated on assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Head Injuries

Expert in delivering compassionate legal assistance for patients suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Traumas

Expertise in handling cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Expert in legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Undeserved Demise

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and experienced legal assistance to ensure redress.

Backbone Injury

Dedicated to supporting patients with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal representation to secure compensation.

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