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When dealing with the harrowing aftermath of a wrongful death, Carlson Bier is the advocate you need. As an esteemed personal injury law firm based in Illinois, our experienced attorneys are particularly well-versed in handling these intricately complex cases involving unimaginable loss and grief. We understand that no compensation can ever suffice or replace your beloved one’s absence. However, we dedicate ourselves to push boundaries and strive for full justice on behalf of our clients through assertive legal representation ensuring your rights are protected amidst troubling times.

Our approach hinges upon uncompromising dedication, adept professionalism and vast knowledge on all matters pertaining to Wrongful Death legislation within Illinois state laws. Service excellence remains at the core of every case undertaken by us – leveraging deep-rooted expertise when navigating intricate lawsuit procedures while giving compassionate guidance throughout challenging journeys toward recovery.

Carlson Bier actively serves various communities across Illinois, practicing due diligence within ethical guidelines mandated by state law without compromise. When searching for proficient legal counsel following a tragic accident resulting in wrongfully lost life – trust Carlson Bier – Experienced Advocates Committed to Justice where it’s most needed.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Harrison Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury law group based in Illinois. We specialize in representing clients who have suffered or endured the tragic loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or improper conduct. Delving deeper into such legal proceedings, that principle is known as wrongful death. Wrongful death lawsuits demand justice for fatalities that were preventable if not for another party’s carelessness or intent.

Wrongful death claims may emerge from various situations:

– Car accidents caused by impaired or reckless drivers

– Medical malpractice involving deadly mistakes during diagnosis, treatment, surgery

– Workplace mishaps due to ignored safety practices

– Defective products causing lethal harm to consumers

Investigating these circumstances can be both emotionally taxing and complex; however, at Carlson Bier our aim is to handle your claim’s intricate details while you focus on healing and remembering your loved one. Our proficient team thoroughly reviews the circumstances leading up this drastic event, collecting evidence supporting neglect and seeking fair reparation under Illinois law.

Compensation connected with wrongful death cases can address multiple areas of monetary loss including:

• Medical costs associated with the decedent’s final illness or injury

• Funeral and burial expenses

• Loss of the decedent’s expected income

• Loss of benefits like medical coverage or pension plans

• Value of goods and services rendered by the deceased

Beyond financial losses, our dedicated attorneys are experienced enough in advocating for compensation regarding irreparable emotional damages:

▪ The value of care, nurturing and guidance offered by deceased person.

▪ Greiving anguish experienced by immediate family members.

▪ Consortium loss concerned spouse might endure.

Inherently entwined within Illinois state regulations, certain conditions need fulfillment before filing a successful wrongful death case: The existence of a direct link proving defendant’s action (or lack thereof) led directly to victim’s demise; Demonstrated evidence suggesting financial suffering by survivor(s); Correlation between defendant’s wrongful behavior and resulting death.

Under Illinois law, timeframe to file a wrongful death lawsuit is generally two years following the victim’s passing. In certain situations, exceptions may apply extending this usual limitation period but immediate legal consultation becomes crucial determining those grounds for prolongation.

At Carlson Bier, we take pride in adeptly navigating our clients through these demanding legal waters with transparency and empathy. Wrongful death scenarios put surviving family under tremendous pressure; we aim at lifting some of it by holding culpable party responsible while securing proper compensation that secures your future.

Equipped with skills honed over decades of practice dedicated entirely towards personal injury catastrophes including wrongful deaths, our team illuminates a path out from under ominous shadows of loss and despair cast upon your life. For a tailored understanding about how particular parameters affect potential outcomes in wrongful death lawsuit, one must seek professional guidance promptly to protect their legal rights and financial interests optimally.

Ultimately, perception influences the calculated value assigned to any personal injury case by insurance companies or jury members. Our task remains consistently presenting a convincing portrayal reflecting true nature of immeasurable losses borne by you thus paralleling suitable damage award granted at trial’s conclusion which seems nothing less than what fairness mandates.

Are you currently facing a situation obliging rightful representation in procuring justice stemming from a loved one’s untimely demise orchestrated due to someone else’s negligence? Bear no further burden alone! Reach out and allow experienced advocates undertake fighting on your behalf against negligent parties liable for tearing apart lives unexpectedly.

Click on the “See What Your Case Is Worth” button below now – because securing maximum possible resolution bridging losses suffered marks our ultimate goal aiding quick healing journey supporting recovery process initiated during such challenging phase faced within life after tragic incidents similar to yours unfold inevitably providing hints about bigger picture lurking underneath usually ignored dark surface left unattended deliberately or lack unintentionally.

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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 Harrison

Cycling Incidents

Expert in legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Scald Burns

Providing expert legal assistance for individuals of major burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Incompetence

Providing expert legal assistance for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Responsibility

Addressing cases involving problematic products, extending specialist legal support to victims affected by faulty goods.

Elder Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip & Slip Occurrences

Expert in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking redress for their injuries.

Birth Wounds

Extending legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on supporting patients of car accidents obtain reasonable payout for harms and losses.

Scooter Crashes

Committed to providing representation for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Trucking Accident

Providing adept legal support for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for harms.

Construction Mishaps

Concentrated on advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Brain Harms

Dedicated to ensuring professional legal services for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Damages

Specialized in addressing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Collisions

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

Unwarranted Passing

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and experienced legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Focused on assisting individuals with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal services to secure justice.

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