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When dealing with the devastating impact of wrongful death, Carlson Bier is the steadfast ally that brings courtroom success into reach. As an Illinois-based personal injury attorney group with a profound understanding of Hillsboro’s intricacies, we extend our professional resources to navigate this complex legal terrain effectively and compassionately on your behalf. We pride ourselves on providing comprehensive representation tailored to suit each client’s unique needs in these distressing times. With a proven track record upheld by countless successful cases, choosing Carlson Bier for your wrongful death case will ensure you have skilled advocates tirelessly fighting for justice and meaningful compensation. Our commitment radiates through every interaction – from understanding the emotional weight behind such loss to strategizing most compellingly about pursuing rightful recompense. The strength lies not only in our deep knowledge of local laws but also in adopting contemporary legal strategies that ensure optimal results as per individual circumstances; making sure dignity and respect are never compromised along the way–Carlson Bier: For when life insists upon courage amidst grief.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Hillsboro Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our legal team is dedicated to providing superior service and steadfast support for those coping with personal loss. Our expertise in personal injury law, specifically wrongful death claims, empowers us to advocate fiercely on your behalf.

Wrongful death occurs when a person’s life is tragically cut short due to the misconduct or negligence of another party. Under Illinois laws, surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim seeking justice and compensation for their immeasurable loss. A successful wrongful death claim aims at easing financial burdens associated with untimely death, including medical costs incurred before death, funeral expenses, lost earnings potential, survivors’ mental anguish and grief.

Naturally, the case specifics dictate how these matters are handled. Common instances giving rise to Wrongful Death Claims include:

– Medical Malpractice leading to patients succumbing.

– Car Accidents where recklessness or negligence was involved.

– Workplace accidents stemming from unaddressed safety hazards.

– Defective products that failed to perform safely as intended.

Overcoming such sorrow isn’t straightforward or easy. It’s vital you secure seasoned legal professionals like our attorneys at Carlson Bier who empathize while operating with grit and intelligence devoted to securing fair restitution.

Meandering through legal jargon and complex filing processes following a loved one’s unexpected passing can be incredibly overwhelming; professional assistance can make this journey significantly more manageable. We’re here to help shoulder this burden by navigating challenging legal channels on your behalf without compromising the gravity of your emotional distress.

We’ll conduct essential research into the incident resulting in your loved one’s demise; gathering evidence indispensable in establishing the responsible party’s liability under Illinois’ wrongful death statute. This approach ensures all relevant facts inform building a compelling argument poised for success should we go before a judge or enter into settlement negotiations.

The Illinois Statute of Limitations requires that most wrongful death claims must be initiated within one year from the date of demise – so time is of the essence. With Carlson Bier, you can be confident we’ll ensure all timings and necessary filings are met with punctuality and precision.

Choosing Carlson Bier means choosing an ally who challenges undue injustices by protecting your interests. We pursue every case with relentless commitment; because we fundamentally believe in standing up for those left helpless or voiceless against powerful entities.

We operate on a contingency fee basis meaning that if we don’t win, you won’t pay anything. Only once compensation has been secured on your behalf do our fees apply – ensuring your access to top-quality legal support isn’t hindered by financial barriers.

With decades of experience, successful records in handling wrongful death cases and comprehensive knowledge about Illinois’s intricate personal injury laws, Carlson Bier provides indispensable counsel to help maneuver through what is often a bleak time.

Wrongful death claims can never replace the cherished life lost but can offer survivors relief from monetary burdens while demanding accountability from those responsible. Let Carlson Bier hold them accountable. Click the button below to find out how much your case could potentially be worth – no obligations, just assistance towards justice.

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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 Hillsboro

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Expert in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Providing professional legal advice for patients of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Hospital Incompetence

Delivering expert legal support for patients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Accountability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, delivering professional legal assistance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Aged Neglect

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Tumble Incidents

Specialist in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking redress for their harm.

Infant Injuries

Supplying legal aid for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Crashes: Dedicated to guiding sufferers of car accidents gain reasonable remuneration for hurts and losses.

Motorbike Crashes

Focused on providing representation for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Big Rig Mishap

Providing experienced legal representation for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for hurts.

Construction Collisions

Committed to defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Cognitive Impairments

Focused on delivering compassionate legal advice for patients suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Skilled in addressing cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Focused on legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unjust Death

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and expert legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Impairment

Committed to assisting patients with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal representation to secure compensation.

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