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Experiencing the loss of a loved one due to wrongful death can be overwhelming. In such deeply distressing times, you need competent legal assistance that puts your interests first which is what Carlson Bier excels in. As supreme advocates for justice and fairness, we offer unparalleled legal services across Illinois even for clients from Green Rock working tirelessly on wrongful death lawsuits to ensure full justice for our clients. Our team of accomplished attorneys excel in untangling complicated red tape associated with these cases while maintaining utmost compassion towards grieving families. We diligently fight until every last remedy has been exhausted, securing compensation covering medical bills, lost wages and suffering caused by negligence or misconduct leading to fatal consequences. Choosing us implies choosing unwavering dedication; at each step of the process we remain resolute ensuring accountability from guilty parties while preserving dignity of bereaved ones left behind giving strength to withstand difficult trials facing them ahead.

Life may never be same after such tragic events but rests assured with Carlson Bier endeavoring unceasingly towards rightful resolution makes it easier step toward healing starts here .

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Green Rock Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a dedicated group of personal injury attorneys committed to safeguarding the rights and interests of individuals and families impacted by events related to wrongful death. Wrongful death occurs when a person’s demise is caused directly by someone else’s negligence or intentional actions. As national leaders in personal injury law with a solid foundation in the state of Illinois, we handle every case meticulously and fight mindfully for your justice.

Understandably, such an untimely loss can be life-altering and emotionally taxing for any family. Our experienced attorneys empathetically guide you through this challenging ordeal, helping you understand your legal options while working relentlessly to ensure maximum compensation on your behalf.

Some key elements that define wrongful death include:

• The defendant’s negligent action led to the victim’s death.

• If alive, the victim could have pursued a personal injury claim against the defendant.

• Monetary damages have resulted from premature death such as lost wages or funeral costs.

• Surviving family members are seeking financial restitution.

Wrongful death claims cover a wide array of situations or events – motor vehicle accidents due to impaired or reckless driving; fatal work-related accidents possibly indicating inadequate safety standards; medical malpractice including surgical errors or delayed diagnosis; product liabilities where an individual use results in fatal outcome; slip-and-fall incidents resulting from hazardous premises.

Every claim signifies an endeavor towards restoring normalcy post-unforeseen devastation within statutory limitations imposed by Illinois law. While no monetary amount can replace human loss, rightful compensation provides necessary capital which might aid immediate family members combat financial adversities they may now face – mounting medical bills, burial expenses, income gaps etc.; also equalizing not just for economic harm but emotional suffering too.

Navigating these laws requires comprehensive understanding nuanced with astute interpretation capacities – years of expertise possessed by our erudite Personal Injury Lawyers at Carlson Bier making us most capable guardians of your interest amidst complex legal proceedings.

Remember, here are a few essentials to remember when processing wrongful death:

• Timely claim filing: Illinois statute of limitation levies two-year window for wrongful death claims. However, it varies conditional upon particular case intricacies.

• Evidence substantiation: A crucial layer in your plan of action is demonstrating defendant’s direct responsibility towards the occurring damage; failing which might jeopardize compensation likelihood.

• Survivors’ rights: Ideally immediate blood relatives like spouse or children may file a claim. Situations lacking these invite extended family members or legal representatives to initiate proceedings.

At Carlson Bier, we understand the importance of thorough investigation and strategic representation. With our vast experience managing personal injury cases across Illinois, we ensure you receive compassionate counseling besides astute advocacy for rightful avenue exploration amidst this tumultuous period preserving your dignity throughout.

Our team extends its services ensuring families aren’t unduly burdened with cumbersome legal terms/processes during their healing time – focusing instead on procuring rehabilitation means soothing your journey through tranquil justice expedition enroute.

While intrinsic value of life remains immeasurably priceless against any forthright monetary awarding, certainly individual deservingness to preventable negligence consequence mustn’t evade unaddressed. Receive optimum honor recognizing unjustly departed loved one by pursuing capable legal intervention from Carlson Bier aiding you champion due cause rightfully deserved by every household hit hard through similar unfortunate circumstance.

We want you to be well-informed about every choice you make – each step taken closer toward resolution should feel completely within your control while equipping yourself via practical knowledge source accessed through us at Carlson Bier – dedicated advocates turning your loss into needed legislative reshuffling ensuring safer future society contributions as tribute paid through painful occurrences once encountered too many.

Finally, if you believe losing someone dear was result of someone else’s negligence and want professional assistance chartering precarious legal terrains subsequently associated – take the first step today towards reclaiming peace confronting bleak losses. Click the button below and discover what your claim could potentially be worth by engaging in a no-obligation, confidential discussion with our seasoned attorneys at Carlson Bier. Begin the journey of pursuing justice for your beloved one who’s truly never gone until forgotten and remains eternally alive amidst deeds aiding their commemoration navigating wrongful death survivors’ shielded pathways instead.

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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 Green Rock

Cycling Accidents

Specializing in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Flame Damages

Providing adept legal support for victims of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Physician Incompetence

Ensuring expert legal representation for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Liability

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, providing skilled legal support to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Mistreatment

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Trip Accidents

Professional in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking recovery for their damages.

Childbirth Damages

Delivering legal support for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Collisions: Focused on supporting sufferers of car accidents obtain reasonable compensation for wounds and losses.

Bike Crashes

Committed to providing legal assistance for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Truck Incident

Offering specialist legal assistance for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for harms.

Building Site Accidents

Concentrated on assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Harms

Expert in extending expert legal services for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Specialized in managing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Crashes

Specializing in legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Fatality

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and experienced legal support to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Specializing in assisting clients with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal support to secure redress.

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