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When choosing a Wrongful Death attorney in Greenup, individuals should consider the experienced and accomplished team at Carlson Bier. They have made it their mission to provide unrelenting and compassionate representation for families who are facing the aftermath of an untimely loss due to another’s negligence or intentional misconduct. Offering years of successful legal advocacy, Carlson Bier is committed to helping clients navigate through complicated procedures with ease while ensuring they receive deserved justice and compensation for economic losses, emotional distress, lost companionship and more. Their reputation underscores their unrivaled tenacity during investigations as well as confronting insurance companies that try to underpay claims out of court. Committed above all else to the needs of clients before themselves, this law firm ensures that you’re not just another case number in a file cabinet but rather a family worth fighting for. Choose Carlson Bier – excellence endeavored in every case- asserting your rights confidently when wrongful death occurs.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Greenup Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our personal injury attorneys are exceptionally versed in the intricacies of wrongful death suits across Illinois. With extensive experience and an unwavering commitment to justice, we aim to provide clients with extraordinary legal support while navigating these complex matters. Wrongful death is a subject that necessitates careful thought and understanding.

In essence, wrongful death refers to a lifetaking incident instigated by negligence or intentional wrongdoing by another party. This circumstance, devastating as it may be physically and emotionally for the family left behind, also carries significant financial implications. Here at Carlson Bier, we believe firmly in paving a pathway towards justified compensation.

Illuminate below are some key elements associated with wrongful death cases:

– It involves a fatality attributed to the illegitimate action or negligent behavior of another entity.

– The surviving family members must endure substantial financial damage due to loss of income or unexpected expenses related to the unfortunate incident.

– There exists an appointed representative who can file for damages on behalf of the deceased’s estate.

The scope of a wrongful death suit spans several domains including vehicular accidents, workplace mishaps leading to fatal injuries and even medical malpractice where carelessness results in patient fatality. At times it can encompass product liability instances where defective products attribute themselves as causes of deadly incidents.

Working with experienced professionals like us becomes critical when wrestling against large corporations often involved in these cases. Our team’s proficiency provides us with valuable insight into deciphering subtleties important for your case’s successful resolution.

We understand that no monetary gain equates the life lost or numbs out the emotional pain caused by such tragedies but seeking rightful compensation might aid in alleviating some financial anxieties tied up with such circumstances. Recoverable damages following a wrongful death claim typically include:

– Loss of financial support: This considers estimations over future earnings potential if they had lived through their expected lifespan

– Funeral expense: If funeral costs have been accrued as a result of the death, these may be claimable

– Medical bills: If any medical expenses were incurred before the victim’s death

– Emotional distress: A monetary value is often assigned to account for pain and suffering endured by immediate family members.

Being thorough in your understanding improves communication with your attorney making it easier to achieve rightful compensation. At Carlson Bier, we extend empathetic ears and uncompromised professionalism paired with a strategic approach towards all wrongful death cases that come our way.

Send off your case to us at the earliest after such tragic misfortunes. Illinois law restricts wrongful claims to two years past from the date of demise but can vary based on specifics surrounding each individual case; an early start always leads to detailed gathering of invaluable evidence aiding significantly towards obtaining fair recompense.

With Carlson Bier, you benefit from professional personal injury lawyers who comprehend this challenging journey you have embarked upon; let us navigate through these complex legal waters while you focus on healing amidst adversity. It’s fundamentally important not only providing comprehensive counsel but also delivering absolute convenience, accessibility and ultimate ease for all potential clients during this rough period.

Bear no worry about your location when engaging with Carlson Bier. Even if Greenup, or any other city far removed from our physical offices houses you, rest assured knowing we prioritize reaching out offering dedicated attention irrespective of distance differences carrying forth exceptional efficiency consistently.

Pause no more! As this page concludes, so should your search for an accomplished team adept at steering your white-knuckle ride smoothly through stormy weather. Don’t let uncertainty prolong arranging much-needed help set squarely within arm’s reach. Click on the button below now – find out exactly what worthiness truly embeds itself within your unique circumstance – rightfully get claimed what belongs to you.

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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 Greenup

Cycling Accidents

Focused on legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Supplying professional legal support for victims of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Physician Incompetence

Extending professional legal services for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Liability

Taking on cases involving faulty products, offering skilled legal assistance to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip and Slip Occurrences

Adept in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking recovery for their losses.

Birth Injuries

Extending legal assistance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Collisions

Mishaps: Dedicated to assisting clients of car accidents secure fair recompense for injuries and harm.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Providing specialist legal support for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for losses.

Construction Site Accidents

Focused on representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Brain Injuries

Focused on extending specialized legal advice for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Harms

Adept at dealing with cases for victims who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Focused on legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Demise

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and skilled legal guidance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Impairment

Specializing in defending individuals with vertebral damage, offering professional legal representation to secure settlement.

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