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Experiencing the loss of a loved one due to negligence or wrongful act is devastating. During this painful time, Carlson Bier extends their helping hand as your dedicated Wrongful Death Attorney group serving Ingalls Park and beyond. With skillful insight and legal knowledge, Carlson Bier transforms complex litigation into credible justice for families grappling with fatal accidents caused by corporations, medical providers, drivers, or other negligent parties. Driven by integrity and commitment in every case taken on board; our focus remains solely on fighting tirelessly for truth and appropriate compensation in your hour of need. Our results-oriented approach has cemented us among Illinois’ elite personal injury lawyer firms- we know what it takes to win uncompromising damages you rightfully deserve within the complicated legal landscape that surrounds wrongful death lawsuits. Trusting Carlson Bier stems from knowing that expertise matters when pursuing rightful restitution; we unearth compelling evidence against defenders which maximizes claim strength enabling clients victory over injustice following untimely fatalities . Choose wisely: turn to Carlson Bier’s proven proficiency today – because everyone deserves justice!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Ingalls Park Illinois

When tragedy strikes and you’re faced with the irreplaceable loss of a loved one, the last thing you want to worry about is navigating complicated legal proceedings alone. In such trying times, Carlson Bier is there for you as your committed personal injury attorney in Illinois. Through comprehensive professional guidance, our primary goal becomes seeking justice on behalf of the deceased and ensuring those left behind receive adequate compensation.

Effective representation during Wrongful Death cases necessitates a thorough understanding of this area’s subtle nuances. In essence, wrongful death refers to fatalities resulting from another party’s negligence or carelessness. An intricate web of statutes directs how these lawsuits are filed and who is legally eligible to file them.

• Filing Suit: As laid out by Illinois law, only the decedent’s appointed executor or administrator may initiate a wrongful death lawsuit.

• Eligible Parties: Generally speaking, immediate family members–spouses and children–are recognized as beneficiaries entitled to compensation in these cases.

• Time Limits: The Statute of Limitations restricts that suits be filed within two years following death occurring after January 18th, 2005—cases predating this have varied timelines.

• Damages Awarded: Damages encompass financial support previously provided by the deceased; expenses incurred due to grief, sorrow, and mental suffering; funeral costs and other justifiable pecuniary damages.

The Carlson Bier team understands the gravity associated with wrongful death claims. Our attorneys remain steadfast advocates dedicated to fighting for victims’ rights while upholding our group commitment toward empathy under duress—a promise defined by patience towards each client’s unique needs juxtaposed against relentless resolve in holding liable parties accountable.

Our strong courtroom presence owes itself not only to our team’s ingrained tenacity but also proficient procedural knowledge extending far beyond mere rote recollection – it’s rooted in real-world experience spread over years spent passionately representing families like yours.

While we never assert a guarantee about the outcome of your case—no attorney can—Carlson Bier strenghtens its promise to deliver zealous representation within the realm of wrongful death cases. Our brand’s sustaining objective stays straightforward: serving justice by legal means and finding closure for our clients.

At Carlson Bier, we stand ready to remove or lighten as much burdensome paperwork off your shoulders. We prepare convincing arguments, collect pertinent evidence, negotiate with insurance companies and hold accountable those responsible for a loved one’s premature loss. It goes without saying that each case inherently presents its unique set of complexities; however, our vast experience across various wrongful death suits ensures adaptability towards effectively handling these intricacies.

Recognizing the profound impact such tragedies inflict on surviving family members—the emotional toll, financial strain—our aim remains singularly poised towards achieving legal reparation best aligned with mitigating these pressures.

Entrust us to not only wage battles in courtroom trenches but equally value the more delicate part addressing non-visible wounds intertwining grief into everyday lives left forever altered by unfair loss.

In essence, Carlson Bier exists not merely as your legal representative – we position ourselves as allies during hardship times and champions passionately fighting this battle right alongside you.

Understanding that closure cannot simply be dictated through monetary compensation—the physical absence is often irreplaceable—we place immense focus on unmasking truth through relentless pursuit decrying negligence dependent upon which wrongful death claims pivot.

Families find themselves cornered against unforeseen circumstances following sudden losses; transition phases begging patience prove most challenging when pitted against daunting prospects of wrestling intricate legality webs alone. In bearing witness to their pain firsthand, we render our services underscored by a deeply empathetic approach extending far beyond courtroom doors well into supporting families facing crippling grief wading amidst sorrow all-pervasive under tragic circumstances.

Resetting your life trajectory spiraling past an unjust occurrence might seem like an insurmountable endeavor, but our team firmly believes in resilience inherent within humanity as a primal survival instinct. Allow us to apply the law and hold the negligent parties accountable – your only focus should be on healing and recovery.

Should you wish to learn more about Carlson Bier’s wrongful death case handling or get an estimate of what your case could be worth, we sincerely invite you to click on the button below. Embarking upon this process becomes less intimidating once past its initial stages—all positioned towards ensuring justice is served for lives prematurely claimed by actions bearing grave repercussions signalizing neglect’s perilous consequences.

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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 Ingalls Park

Bicycle Incidents

Specializing in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Extending specialist legal help for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Clinical Malpractice

Ensuring experienced legal services for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Liability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, supplying professional legal guidance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip & Fall Mishaps

Adept in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking justice for their harm.

Newborn Injuries

Supplying legal aid for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Accidents

Accidents: Committed to helping patients of car accidents receive reasonable recompense for hurts and harm.

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal advice for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Semi Mishap

Delivering experienced legal support for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for damages.

Construction Site Crashes

Concentrated on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cerebral Harms

Committed to providing expert legal assistance for clients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Damages

Proficient in addressing cases for persons who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Dedicated to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unjust Fatality

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and expert legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spine Injury

Committed to assisting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal services to secure settlement.

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