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When dealing with the tragedy of a wrongful death, it’s imperative to have an experienced, compassionate attorney on your side. That is where Carlson Bier steps in. As experts in personal injury litigation and specifically wrongful death cases, we serve residents of Hutsonville with skill and dedication. Our team understands the complexities surrounding such cases which calls for detailed investigations and advanced legal knowledge. We fight tenaciously to secure rightful compensation for losses related to mental anguish, lost wages amongst others that burdens grieving families due to another’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing.

With our record-setting settlements and verdicts in Illinois, Carlson Bier has proven its reputation as a powerful advocate for justice. We provide personalized attention—each case gets treated as unique because each client matters deeply to us.

Rely on Carlson Bier—for you deserve representatives who will sympathetically shoulder your emotional burden while fighting relentlessly against those accountable for your unjust loss inflicting pain onto countless lives around Hutsonville dwelling only if you choose them at their main base location- No arguments about distance can dent our commitment or impede services reaching out.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Hutsonville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that no legal satisfaction can ever truly compensate for the loss of a loved one. However, our dedicated personal injury attorneys are here to assist families who have suffered from wrongful death in securing a financial stand and helping them navigate through these immensely challenging times. We’re based in Illinois, known for our unwavering advocacy and an unyielding commitment to ensure justice prevails.

Wrongful death refers to situations where a person’s negligence or harmful intentional actions caused someone else’s untimely demise. It covers various instances ranging from car accidents due to reckless driving, medical malpractice resulting in patient fatalities, workplace accidents because of lax safety protocols — essentially any circumstance where unnecessary risk was posed that resulted in someone’s untimely passing.

• Unique Aspect About Wrongful Death Lawsuits: This is not prosecuted by the state as it doesn’t involve charges against the allegedly responsible party with criminal liability but instead arises out of civil law granting surviving family members certain rights.

• Burden Of Proof Rests On The Plaintiff: In order to win the lawsuit, proof that defendant’s negligent behaviour caused their loved one’s death is mandatory.

• Compensation Covers More Than Just Immediate Expenses: The awarded damages tend not only cover funeral costs, medical bills incurred prior to death but can also extend to include potential earning lost due to premature passing of the deceased along with noneconomic damages like emotional distress.

In Illinois specifically, claims have been outlined under “The Wrongful Death Act” which allows particular family members or a victim’s estate representatives lodge lawsuits. This is generally governed by time constraints called statute of limitations which makes it all more important for such matters initiated promptly since they’re often complex requiring considerable time preparation.

Our lawyers at Carlson Bier bring empathy combined professional prowess into this equation making process as smooth possible while leaving nothing off table when discussing your compensation. We strategically devise ways keep intact dignity right whilst seeking justice recognition deserved. Your concerns trusted hands, equipped with proven legal strategies years extensive courtroom experience.

Another aspect to consider is the Survivors Act in Illinois. It permits an estate representative to sue for injuries or pain suffered by the deceased prior to their passing resulting from defendant’s negligence causing wrongful death. Here again, experienced attorneys like ours can guide you through the intricate aspects of your claim recovery process.

Dealing with a loved one’s untimely demise can be emotionally overwhelming and financially impeding as well. We at Carlson Bier work diligently, supporting our clients throughout these trials offering comprehensive representation to ensure they receive just compensation which might at least help lessen some strain their family going through aftermath such traumatic event.

We believe that holding responsible parties duly accountable not only secures justice victims families but also reinforces societal safety standards emphasizing importance of individual lives respect owed them. Certainly, it sends profound message negligence unacceptable consequences thereof severe acting deterrent hopefully preventing similar future mishaps from occurring.

Remember each case unique which laws applicable could vary significantly requiring specialized knowledge and meticulous approach: qualities we hold high regard are proud deliver consistently Carlson Bier.

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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 Hutsonville

Cycling Collisions

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

Thermal Traumas

Supplying specialist legal advice for victims of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Clinical Incompetence

Providing expert legal representation for patients affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Liability

Handling cases involving faulty products, offering expert legal assistance to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Malpractice

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Fall Occurrences

Skilled in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking justice for their damages.

Newborn Traumas

Extending legal support for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Mishaps: Committed to supporting individuals of car accidents secure reasonable compensation for harms and destruction.

Bike Collisions

Specializing in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Truck Accident

Offering specialist legal support for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for injuries.

Construction Site Collisions

Focused on representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Brain Injuries

Committed to delivering compassionate legal representation for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Adept at managing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Specializing in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Loss

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and skilled legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spine Trauma

Committed to assisting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure recovery.

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