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When tragedy strikes and the unthinkable occurs, it is essential to have experienced legal representation in wrongful death cases. The Carlson Bier law firm is your definitive choice for supreme advocacy, with a keen emphasis on preserving dignity and pursuing justice. Our esteemed professionals bring years of accomplished practice in wrongful death lawsuits across Illinois. We exercise conscientious handling of sensitive issues while relentlessly seeking rightful compensation for your loss. Our distinguished appointment as a leading personal injury lawyer firm stands testament to our robust reputation and successful track record.

In Highland, owing to complexities surrounding jurisdictions, an established knowledge base about this locale’s legislature becomes vital. At Carlson Bier, we actuate this need through dedicated research; cognizance adjustment measures thus remaining empathetic toward those grieving their beloved ones’ untimely demise.

We are persistent in acknowledging that every case deserves meticulous examination under prevailing laws applicable throughout Illinois including Highland where we earnestly serve many families trusted us over any other attorney group.

Come aboard with Carlson Bier; let us navigate these tumultuous waters together exhibiting compassionate care towards you whilst confronting each challenging wave of legal intricacies head-on making victory attainable amid adversity’s ashore.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Highland Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we offer an unwavering commitment to representing individuals who have suffered due to the wrongful death of a loved one. As highly esteemed personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our primary focus is on making certain that your rights are protected whilst ensuring you receive complete and comprehensive legal assistance during these challenging times.

Understanding Wrongful Death: Wrongful death can be characterized as any fatal incident occasioned by negligence, carelessness, or intentional misconduct. This might include negligent driving leading to a fatal accident, failure in professional medical standards causing loss of life, or even deliberate infliction of harm resulting in death. Our seasoned team at Carlson Bier robustly advocates for the families left behind, providing them with essential support needed for their quest for justice.

Key Considerations: When assessing wrongful death claims there are several critical points to consider:

• Who is eligible to file? In Illinois law it’s typically the deceased’s spouse or immediate family members.

• Statute of limitations – A lawsuit must be filed within two years following the person’s passing.

• Existence of Negligence – Proof must show that the fatality was due to another’s careless conduct.

• Quantifiable damages – Demonstrating evidence of real financial harm incurred due to the unexpected passing.

Wrongful Death Lawsuits & Compensation: Successful lawsuits can secure pecuniary awards intended at easing burdens caused by such sudden loss. The compensation may cover several aspects including lost wages from deceased individual, accrued medical expenses prior to passing away, funeral costs, potential future earnings lost through early demise and noneconomic damages like pain and suffering endured before succumbing.

Being involved in a legal battle while grieving can be exceedingly stressful. That’s where we come in; guiding you comprehensively through this complex process and relieving some pressure off your shoulders thus letting you focus on healing. At every step along this journey our skilled personal injury lawyers will be there; bringing vast experience in wrongful death cases within Illinois jurisdiction in order to seek maximum compensation on your behalf.

Carlson Bier understands the intense emotional pain endured by families following a wrongful death and recognizes that no amount of money can truly compensate for this loss. However, we also are fully aware of the financial stresses such situations create, and thus work steadfastly to ensure clients receive just compensation.

Navigating legal waters might appear daunting hence need for expert advice and guidance. Carlson Bier has consistently provided reliable professional support in personal injury law with special emphasis in wrongful death cases. Harnessing this wealth of experience coupled with attentive personalized service, we strive towards helping you gain justice whilst at same time provide some sort of closure during these trying times.

Finally, if you’ve tragically lost a loved one due to another’s negligence or misconduct and you’re uncertain about next steps; come talk to us. Simply click the button below for an evaluation giving clarity regarding what your case maybe worth under current Illinois laws thus allowing informed decisions regarding possible litigation pathways. At Carlson Bier, it is not just about winning lawsuits but also providing tangible support in times when you need it most which makes us eminent among personal injury lawyers across Illinois territory fostering faith and confidence in our abilities to represent interests unambiguously throughout this trauma-inducing process all aimed at ensuring ultimate justice prevails.

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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 Highland

Bike Incidents

Focused on legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or risky conditions.

Scald Damages

Offering expert legal assistance for victims of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Medical Misconduct

Extending dedicated legal representation for victims affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Accountability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, supplying skilled legal guidance to consumers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Neglect

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble and Stumble Injuries

Professional in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking justice for their losses.

Childbirth Injuries

Offering legal guidance for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Incidents

Crashes: Concentrated on assisting clients of car accidents receive just remuneration for wounds and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Focused on providing representation for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Big Rig Crash

Offering specialist legal support for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for injuries.

Worksite Accidents

Focused on assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Brain Traumas

Focused on providing dedicated legal representation for individuals suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Skilled in handling cases for people who have suffered damages from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Loss

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and expert legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Damage

Expert in defending victims with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal support to secure compensation.

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