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When tragedy strikes, the compassionate and experienced wrongful death attorneys at Carlson Bier stand ready to serve Hodgkins’ residents. As recognized leaders in personal injury law, our firm tirelessly advocates for justice on behalf of those who’ve lost a loved one due to another’s negligence or misconduct. We understand that no amount of compensation can replace your irreplaceable loss; nevertheless, we strive relentlessly to secure just recompense that reflects associated financial implications while considering the emotional toll. Our unwavering dedication ensures personalized attention at every phase of your case—be it navigating complex litigations or directly negotiating with insurance companies.

What sets us apart is our proven track record—an undeniable evidence of successful wrongful death cases across Illinois built over decades, championing clients through such traumatic times. Opting for Carlson Bier means you are choosing skilled negotiation prowess paired with extensive courtroom experience—a combination indispensable in maximizing claim outcomes.

Carlson Bier: committed not only to upholding rights but also ensuring your peace amidst life-shattering events – your trusted partner swordfighting injustice where The Law meets Compassion.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Hodgkins Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law and understand the profound impact a wrongful death can have on those left behind. As personal injury attorneys operating within the Illinois legal framework, our primary objective is to walk you through this challenging journey by providing comprehensive legal support geared towards ensuring your rights are not infringed upon during these difficult times.

Wrongful Death is defined as a death caused due to negligence or misconduct of another person, company, or entity. Some common instances that could lead to wrongful death claims include automobile accidents due to negligent driving, medical malpractice where doctor’s negligence leads to loss of life, workplace deaths due to failure in adhering prescribed safety measures and more.

Navigating the complexities of Wrongful Death lawsuits can be daunting. Hence it is vital for you to comprehend some key dimensions about this subject matter:

• Statute of limitations: In Illinois, there exists a two-year timeframe within which the injured party must file a lawsuit from the time they become aware of their injuries.

• Potential damages: Recoverable damages in wrongful death cases may consist of monetary compensation for loss of financial support, companionship services among others.

• Plaintiff rights: The plaintiff holds full right on deciding case resolution strategies including whether to settle or pursue litigation.

• Shared liability: If multiple parties are liable for causing harm that results in wrongful death, each will bear their share based on contributory fault rules.

At Carlson Bier, every inquiry is treated with utmost empathy and confidentiality. Our competent team employs every possible resource at length strikingly evident throughout years-long mediation processes and rigorous courtroom trials alike – all aimed at securing maximum possible recompense for our client’s incredibly distressing ordeal.

Moreover, we also deeply value your understanding regarding who we represent. We’re an Illinois-based operation committed explicitly towards representing clients seeking justice from the spectrum covering essentially Personal Injury Law matters like Wrongful Death lawsuits but expressly eliminating any inclinations directed towards misrepresenting or falsifying any specifics about office location for that matter.

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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 Hodgkins

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Focused on legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or perilous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Offering expert legal help for victims of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Delivering expert legal representation for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Accountability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, providing specialist legal support to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Neglect

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Slip Accidents

Professional in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking restitution for their damages.

Childbirth Damages

Extending legal support for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Incidents: Committed to helping patients of car accidents obtain fair settlement for harms and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Focused on providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Truck Collision

Delivering expert legal services for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for hurts.

Construction Site Accidents

Focused on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Cognitive Damages

Expert in offering compassionate legal representation for individuals suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Specialized in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Dedicated to legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Undeserved Passing

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and skilled legal representation to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Committed to advocating for patients with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal services to secure recovery.

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