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When faced with the tragic loss of a loved one due to wrongful death, finding just compensation requires strong legal representation. Carlton Bier serves as an exemplary choice for such situations. Serving clients in Hecker, our exceptional reputation is built on tangible results and commitment to justice for each client. Our distinctive approach includes unparalleled understanding of Illinois wrongful death laws which helps us expertly guide you through this complex process. Decades of experience have taught us that every circumstance is unique; hence we customize strategies tailored specifically for your case ensuring optimal outcomes. At Carlson Bier, we never lose sight of what’s really at stake: the future well-being of your family in a time when security matters most. While nothing can truly compensate for the untimely loss suffered by negligence or mishap, it’s evident that actions speak louder than words–a principle reflected wholeheartedly in our practice and unsurpassed success record among Wrongful Death attorneys serving Hecker clientele.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Hecker Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, dedicated advocates for personal injury victims in the state of Illinois. Within our esteemed law firm rises a battalion of qualified personal injury attorneys specializing in wrongful death cases, resolute in our commitment and relentless in our pursuit of justice.

Diving into the complex world of Wrongful Death, it is defined as the loss of life due to negligent or intentional actions by another party. While no compensation can make up for the acute pain experienced when losing a loved one, we avow that instilling accountability and obtaining just restitution aids significantly with grieving and picking up pieces from where you left off. Understanding every facet about what constitutes wrongful death helps claimants navigate legal proceedings effectively alongside their attorney.

Swiftly scanning through important aspects:

• Vehicles: In almost all scenarios, road accidents caused due to drunk driving, disobeying traffic rules, reckless behavior or car manufacturing defects pivot towards wrongful death claims.

• Medical Malpractice: If medical professionals flout their duty by prescribing an inappropriate treatment plan or medication causing fatal repercussions; it lays ground for a wrongful death case.

• Occupational Hazards: Deaths resulting from unhealthy work environments or unsafe practices enforced by companies too form part of this docket.

• Criminal Activities: Homicides following robberies and assaults also categorize under this classification.

Under Illinois law, eligible beneficiaries usually include spouses and immediate family who upon proving that utmost care could have prevented such tragic incidents prevail in receiving compensation for lost wages (if deceased was employed), funeral expenses and punitive damages if applicable.

There’s another ingredient vital for launching successful lawsuits – Statute Of Limitations. This principle assigns utmost importance to time while filing lawsuits which means your rights may diminish if not acted promptly upon experiencing harm. In Illinois, there exists generally a two-year limit from date of demise to file wrongful death lawsuit under usual conditions.

At Carlson Bier we are well versed with sensitivities surrounding these distressing times. Our team not only understands legal technicalities but also extended repercussions like psychological trauma, financial stress and obstacles that individuals tumult while traversing these muddy waters. Thus it is our firm’s paramount aim to personalize representation,Timely communicating and advising clients about their case status, possibility of proceedings stretching a notch long as courtrooms can fasten or slacken pace depending on evidence at hand.

Tickets pinned next to the term ‘transparency’ stay dearer to us than anything else. At no point during our legal journey together would there be hidden costs, unexpected surprises or inflicted confusions caused due to legalese jargon. All instructions are communicated clearly without painting rosy pictures if prospects seem low.

Just as law states that no attorney can suggest an office in a city where physical presence lacks – Equally so we adhere poncho clad onto professional ethics – Finessed deliverance over false advertisement has been ever Carlton Bier’s anthem.

In conclusion, acknowledging your loss deeply, we envision pulling you out of this gloom by standing strong with constituent fighting for your rightful hurrah! Do you feel uncertain about the worthiness of your claim? Don’t second guess yourself another moment! Fight back against the injustice dealt and join hands with Carlson Bier’s strategic power pact team today. Take advantage of deep insights offered through our Case Evaluation tool tailored exquisitively based on Illinois Law norms just below this page … Go ahead… plunge away! Click the button below to discover what your case merits financially. Let us help you bring closure; deprivation deciphers bountiful gain when armored with assertive support from carlson bier

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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 Hecker

Bike Mishaps

Focused on legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or dangerous conditions.

Burn Burns

Supplying expert legal services for patients of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Clinical Negligence

Offering experienced legal advice for patients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Obligation

Managing cases involving faulty products, providing professional legal assistance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Misconduct

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

Trip & Fall Mishaps

Skilled in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking compensation for their suffering.

Infant Traumas

Supplying legal assistance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Collisions

Collisions: Devoted to supporting sufferers of car accidents gain equitable recompense for hurts and damages.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Specializing in providing representation for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Trucking Accident

Ensuring expert legal representation for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for damages.

Construction Mishaps

Focused on advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Neurological Damages

Dedicated to offering professional legal support for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Damages

Expertise in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Specializing in legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unfair Loss

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and experienced legal services to ensure compensation.

Neural Injury

Specializing in assisting persons with vertebral damage, offering professional legal representation to secure justice.

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