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When faced with a harsh reality of losing a loved one due to wrongful death, it becomes crucial to seek the help of competent legal professionals such as Carlson Bier. Our solid reputation in Hickory Hills stems from our dedicated service and exceptional results generated through proficient representation on complex wrongful death cases. Our attorneys understand how trauma can affect decision-making abilities during this tough time; therefore, we simplify each step while aggressively pursuing justice for your lost dear one.

Advised by decades-long know-how, Carlson Bier layers tactfully navigate heavy documentation processes and complicated litigation procedures while focusing passionately toward assuring rightful compensation you deserve under Illinois state law. We continuously strive towards meeting your needs more than just legally – empathetically providing support throughout this testing phase by keeping constant channels open for clear communication.

While offering our unparalleled expertise towards carpeting every facet of your case diligently, we make dealing legally easier amidst trying times. Trust us at Carlson Bier with managing intricate legal proceedings relating to traumatic experiences like wrongful deaths optimally – demonstrating not only why we are amongst the best but also why trusting us matters during life-altering scenarios.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Hickory Hills Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our motto is “Justice for the Injured.” As esteemed personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we take immense pride in providing fair and comprehensive assistance to those dealing with traumatic experiences. In the realm of personal legal cases, one key area that merits further attention is Wrongful Death. This refers to instances where an individual’s death has been directly caused by the negligence or misconduct of another.

A wrongful death case can arise from various scenarios such as car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace accidents and many others. If you have lost a loved one due to these unfortunate circumstances, it’s essential to understand that you have rights under Illinois law. You may be entitled to receive economic and non-economic damages including loss of financial support and companionship respectively. Moreover, the compensation obtained can also cover funeral expenses which brings significant relief during this challenging time.

• Economic Damages: Under Illinois law, economic damages concern financial losses associated with the deceased’s absence who might have otherwise contributed towards family income.

• Non-economic Damages: These involve intangible aspects like pain and suffering or emotional distress experienced due to the loss of a loved one.

• Punitive Damages are awarded in specific situations where there is profound negligence or reckless behavior causing wrongful death.

Navigating through a tumultuous period while seeking justice for your loved ones can overwhelm anyone. At Carlson Bier, we stand alongside you at each step providing a guiding hand during this trying phase. We offer decades-long collective experience advocating for families across Illinois impacted by wrongful deaths.

Collaboration with us means thorough examination into causes behind your loved one’s demise – was it due to an accident involving unfit drivers? Or if there were undisclosed perils constituting premises liability? Did any harmful substances at work lead their health deterioration culminating in sudden passing away?

Breaking down complex legal jargon into understandable terms forms an integral part of our services offering here at Carlson Bier. Every case we undertake involves:

• Exhaustive Investigation: We conduct thorough investigations to establish fault and substantiate claims.

• Skilled Negotiations: Our attorneys are adept at negotiating your settlement with insurance companies to ensure fair compensation.

• Dedicated Trial Representation: When negotiations don’t yield beneficial outcomes, we are ready to take the matter to court.

Remember, wrongful death cases must be filed within two years after the death has occurred as per Illinois statute of limitations for personal injury cases. Swift action hence becomes critical in these situations.

It’s imperative that you trust a professional who understands local regulations, has experience dealing directly with complex legal matters surrounding wrongful deaths whilst bringing you closure during this emotionally taxing journey. Carlson Bier provides utmost priority to relieving some weight off your shoulders by navigating all complexities involved.

At last, your fight is our fight! If you suspect a loved one experienced wrongful death due to another party’s negligence or mistake, then justice awaits. Click on the button below now and let us help determine what your case could be worth. Serving families throughout Illinois, Carlson Bier specializes in more than just providing sound legal advice – we deliver peace of mind alongside rightful justice for those injured.

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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 Hickory Hills

Cycling Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or perilous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Offering adept legal services for patients of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Healthcare Negligence

Ensuring experienced legal advice for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Liability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, delivering skilled legal help to clients affected by faulty goods.

Aged Neglect

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Trip Mishaps

Skilled in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking restitution for their losses.

Newborn Wounds

Delivering legal assistance for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Collisions

Crashes: Concentrated on helping patients of car accidents secure reasonable settlement for wounds and destruction.

Scooter Collisions

Expert in providing legal support for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Big Rig Mishap

Delivering experienced legal assistance for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for harms.

Worksite Collisions

Dedicated to defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Injuries

Expert in offering dedicated legal services for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Wounds

Expertise in managing cases for victims who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Committed to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Death

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and expert legal services to ensure redress.

Vertebral Injury

Dedicated to representing patients with vertebral damage, offering expert legal assistance to secure settlement.

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