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In the aftermath of a wrongful death, you need skilled legal representation to hold accountable parties responsible. The experienced attorneys at Carlson Bier stand ready to assist during these trying times, bringing their extensive knowledge and resolute professionalism to your case. With a laser focus on Wrongful Death cases in Hoyleton Illinois, our law firm aids residents seeking justice for ill-fated incidents that took away loved ones too soon. We understand the complexity of such emotionally heavy complaints and utilize our seasoned acumen ensuring optimal outcomes for grieving clients. Our dedication shines through as we advocate tirelessly for those left behind after fatal accidents or medical malpractice events claiming innocent lives. Unlike most “jack-of-all-trades” firms around town, Carlson Bier extends specialty expertise within this heartbreaking arena providing unmatched service quality and proceeding efficiency.

Our impressive track record attests why Carlson Bier has grown into a preferred choice in pursuing Wrongful Death claims among Hoyleton residents—it is not just what we do; it is who we are—a focused ally advocating for vindication under unbearable circumstances. Trust us at agony’s zenith—Lobbying relentlessly until justice reigns supreme!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Hoyleton Illinois

At the esteemed law firm of Carlson Bier, we specialize in Personal Injury law, with a dedicated focus on handling Wrongful Death cases. Losing a loved one is already emotionally devastating, but it becomes even more challenging when their death is as an outcome of another party’s carelessness or intentional actions. In such circumstances, our experienced team can help you pursue legal action to seek justice and secure financial compensation.

Wrongful death refers to a claim that is made by surviving family members against an entity whose negligent action or failure to act caused the loss of life. These claims fall under civil law rather than criminal law and hence they revolve around pecuniary compensation unlike criminal proceedings where punishment could include imprisonment. With our expansive knowledge in this area of law coupled with empathy for your situation, we strive to make this complex process simpler and less anxious for you.

Let us guide you over important aspects worth noting about wrongful death:

• Eligibility for filing: The state laws usually dictate who can file a wrongful death lawsuit. Often it’s immediate family members in most cases; however, it may extend to distant relatives & partners based on particular jurisdiction.

• Damages: Common damages pursued are funeral expenses, medical bills related with the deceased person’s final illness or injury, potential earning capacity had he/she lived among others.

• Statute of Limitation: It’s crucial to file a claim within legal deadlines from date of passing away due to negligence often referred as statute of limitation which may vary from state-to-state.

The truth remains that no amount of financial reparation can replace your loved one. However, it goes a long way towards mitigating any financial turmoil inflicted through these unexpected incidents which indirectly helps alleviate some anguish associated while healing through your emotional grief.

Navigating through these turbulent times demands deft understanding not only of involved procedural requirements but also tactful handling infused with respect towards sentiments involved. Our knowledgeable attorneys at Carlson Bier, with a deep understanding of the laws in Illinois, are here to serve you through this testing time. We work tirelessly to procure every available evidence, collaborate with subject matter experts to create a rock-solid case and negotiate assertively for optimal settlement ensuring your best interests are protected at all times.

Leaning on decades of experience dealing with personal injury cases within Illinois’s jurisdiction along with incessant dedication towards achieving justice for our clients render us an ideal partner during these gloomy circumstances. Partnering together would allow you to concentrate on your healing without getting bogged down by intricate legalities as we ensure diligent execution right from filing the claim up till final hearing.

Dealing with death is taxing both emotionally and financially. Trying to understand wrongs versus rights amidst grieving can be difficult. This is where dedicated expertise like ours helps streamline the process and alleviate some stress.

Furthermore, it’s crucially important that residents across Illinois realize that Carlson Bier also caters beyond boundaries of its physical office in its pursuit of delivering uncompromised justice for wrongful deaths inflicted upon loved ones due to irresponsible actions or negligence. Do note that we are not physically present in Hoyleton; however geographic boundaries do not limit our quest towards helping victims across state receive rightful compensation they thoroughly deserve.

When daunting times like death entrusts burden of destination unknown upon your shoulder, let professionals unthread complexities around wrongful death for you. We believe clarity aids healing process while confusion might steepen emotional distress already endured hence providing precious insights consolidated over years remains our forte amid zealous fight against negligent injustice inflicting unbearable loss.

Now that you’ve become more informed about Wrongful Death claims; reflect introspectively if circumstances surrounding demise of your dear one bear marks hinting liability onto another party which subsequently could demand rightful compensation under legal scope? If affirmative then don’t delay discovering potential worth of your case because early engagement generates well-prepared defense paving path towards desired compensation swiftly.

We encourage you to click below and find out what your case is worth. We’re ready at Carlson Bier to seek fair compensation for the damages you’ve unjustly endured, illuminating a beacon of hope amidst the tragic darkness.

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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 Hoyleton

Cycling Accidents

Specializing in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or perilous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Extending adept legal help for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Medical Malpractice

Delivering expert legal representation for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Accountability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, providing specialist legal services to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Fall & Fall Injuries

Professional in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking recovery for their losses.

Birth Traumas

Delivering legal assistance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on aiding clients of car accidents get reasonable remuneration for hurts and destruction.

Motorcycle Accidents

Focused on providing legal services for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Truck Collision

Ensuring experienced legal services for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for hurts.

Construction Site Mishaps

Committed to representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Cerebral Harms

Specializing in providing specialized legal advice for patients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Traumas

Skilled in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Specializing in legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unfair Fatality

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and skilled legal representation to ensure redress.

Vertebral Trauma

Committed to representing individuals with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal representation to secure redress.

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