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At Carlson Bier, our dedication to the pursuit of justice in wrongful death cases has earned us a formidable reputation. Our indomitable team takes the time to understand every minute detail of your situation and craft tailored strategies that resonate with you. We are steadfast in defending your rights and those of your departed loved ones. As steward’s of justice, we combine hard facts with compelling testimonies providing compassionate legal representation—making us an undeniable choice for wrongful death attorneyship in Illinois. Wrongful deaths due to negligence should never be left unaddressed; fighting for rightful compensation is not simply about restitution but about preserving dignity as well—the essence that constitutes Carlson Bier’s ethos at its core. With unparalleled professionalism matched by relentless dedication towards protecting bereaved families’ interests, we assertively negotiate settlements and fight tooth-and-nail during court trials when required, all underpinned by aggressive yet ethical litigation tactics which have been honed through years’ worth practice—and notably secured noteworthy success on behalf our clientele over this period. Trust only exceptional: Trust Carlson Bier.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Hazel Crest Illinois

When it comes to the grave matter of wrongful death, Carlson Bier is steadfast in providing comprehensive legal advocacy in Illinois. As a premier personal injury law firm, we understand how devastating and life-altering these circumstances can be for those left behind. Our expertise lies fundamentally in representing your interests and obtaining the maximum compensation you’re due under the law.

Wrongful death can be due to various causes, but they all have one common thread— negligence or wrongdoing. The incidents could involve car accidents, medical malpractices, workplace accidents to faulty products; our seasoned attorneys know that every scenario is unique and requires an individual approach.

• Car Accidents: Road carnages claim lives daily because of someone else’s oversight — drunk driving, speeding or not obeying traffic laws.

• Medical Malpractices: Health professionals’ errors shouldn’t cost lives – misdiagnosis, poor treatment or ill-informed surgical procedures.

• Workplace Incidents: Employers should ensure conducive work environments — machine breakdowns, slip-and-fall accidents or exposure to harmful materials.

• Faulty Products: Consumers should trust product safety — defective home appliances, malfunctioning vehicle parts or dangerous prescription drugs.

Our commitment at Carlson Bier is two-fold – firstly educating clients about their rights and what constitutes a wrongful death case. Generally speaking, successful cases demonstrate three central points:

– Fatality has occurred,

– It was owing to another party’s negligent behavior,

– Surviving dependents are experiencing emotional suffering and financial instability directly as a result.

The second aspect of our commitment links back to how we fight relentlessly for justice. Comprehending legalese may seem daunting to some clients so we ensure complex jargon won’t cloud your understanding about Illinois Wrongful Death Act which mandates monetary damages awarded comprise loss of financial support including future earnings from deceased person’s expected life span as well as non-economic facets such as affection and companionship lost due grief.

We appreciate that this is an unsettling journey you’re on. Therefore, our mission at Carlson Bier extends beyond being merely legal practitioners; we strive to be robust pillars of support during this trying time.

We have deep roots in Illinois and a strong reputation within the community for professionalism and integrity. Our expert attorneys have extensive knowledge on how courts here interpret wrongful death statutes, thereby employing efficient strategies to secure compensation commensurate with your loss. We approach each case with the level of diligence it deserves – gathering evidence, conducting investigations if necessary, preparing court filings accurately, and presenting compelling arguments that convey your story to elicit maximum empathy from jurors.

No one should embark on this quest alone without an understanding companion as they navigate unfamiliar territories —we are more than equipped and ready to fill these shoes at Carlson Bier.

Remember: Not taking action means letting the responsible party get away without any repercussions for their actions – denying you closure while potentially endangering others as well by not deterring such behavior. Understandably wracked with grief, families often wonder about the value of their case. Unclaimed damages don’t help anyone – consult us sooner than later to start mending fences around gaping emotional wounds inflicted through the most unfortunate event.

The button below holds answers! Click now to schedule a no-obligation discussion session for insight into your case’s worth capable of soothing present financial woes while ensuring future stability upon winning rightful restitution. Secure today peace tomorrow—a mantra embodied passionately by everyone here at Carlson Bier!

Your move could make all the difference—don’t delay validation of loved one’s sanctity via justice served hot against culpable entities preying innocently deprived dependents’ vulnerabilities by capitalizing on ignorance regarding leverage under Illinois Wrongful Death Act; because life invaluable compared loss suffered due someone else’s negligent act! Decide right now– will settle victim status victor zenith returns victorious battle fought valiantly untiring experts Carlson Bier, the esteemed law firm backing cause relentlessly till desired outcome is within grasp.

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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 Hazel Crest

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Specializing in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or risky conditions.

Scald Damages

Giving professional legal support for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Medical Malpractice

Delivering expert legal assistance for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Fault

Taking on cases involving problematic products, supplying adept legal support to individuals affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Fall Occurrences

Professional in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking recovery for their harm.

Neonatal Harms

Offering legal help for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Accidents: Focused on helping individuals of car accidents secure appropriate settlement for damages and impairment.

Motorcycle Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal support for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Big Rig Collision

Extending experienced legal representation for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for hurts.

Building Accidents

Concentrated on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Neurological Damages

Specializing in ensuring professional legal representation for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Damages

Skilled in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered harms from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Focused on legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Death

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and adept legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Injury

Specializing in defending individuals with backbone trauma, offering professional legal services to secure justice.

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