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When faced with the untimely loss of a loved one due to another’s negligence, selecting the finest legal representation is not merely a choice; it’s an absolute necessity. Carlson Bier offers unparallel advocacy in wrongful death cases to those needing aid throughout Illinois, including Ingleside. We understand how important it is for your voice to be heard when waging such intense legal battles fueled by understandable grief and pain. Our seasoned attorneys boast extensive experience and expertise in handling wrongful death claims compassionately yet accurately, mitigating stress while maximizing compensation potential for our clients’ financial stability during incredibly challenging times. At Carlson Bier, our aim goes beyond merely winning your case – we seek justice on behalf of your deceased loved ones whilst ensuring their memory is respectfully honored within the judicial process. Our commitment towards bereaved families seeking rightful recompense remains unwavering as we continue championing transparency, honesty and winning outcomes for every client who entrusts us with representing them in these serious matters.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Ingleside Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our Illinois-based personal injury attorney group is fully equipped to handle a range of cases, particularly those involving wrongful death. As experts in this area of law, we understand the devastating emotional toll it can take on you and your family. Our objective is not only to offer exceptional legal assistance but also to provide comprehensive knowledge regarding the intricate subject matter of wrongful death.

Wrongful death refers to instances when a person’s demise occurs due to someone else’s negligence or intentional action. This form of fatality encompasses various situations including fatal car accidents caused by drunk drivers, workplace fatalities due to security negligence or medical malpractice resulting in unimaginable loss. When such unfortunate events unfold, depend on Carlson Bier for empathetic support paired with solid legal expertise.

We want you to clearly grasp all important aspects involved in a wrongful death lawsuit before proceeding with any case:

– An executor must file the suit: The deceased subject’s estate representative is responsible for filing the lawsuit.

– Strict time frame: In Illinois, uniform statutes of limitations apply; depending on certain factors like who committed the act that led to your loved one’s death.

– Eligible beneficiaries vary by state: Illinois state law allows surviving spouses and next of kin—such as children or parents—to recover damages in a wrongful death lawsuit.

The essence here is establishing liability and compensation while understanding that no amount can ever replace a lost loved one. However, these financial aids aim towards easing burdens associated with expenses such as funeral costs, loss of income support for grieving families along with pain & suffering endured due to neglectful conduct.

Our team at Carlson Bier promises meticulous examination into each particular case and evidence gathering including accident reconstruction if required Henceforth moving forward strategically aiming towards compensatory recovery.

Here are some key elements we consider:

– Negligent behavior: Did an individual/s act negligently contributing towards causing harm?

– Causal link: Is there direct causation between the negligence caused and individual’s demise?

– Damages: Are there measurable damages like medical bills, funeral costs, loss of income or punitive ones associated with malicious intent?

Relying on our experienced lawyers not only alleviates the stress of legal procedures but also ensures that your wrongful death claims are handled meticulously considering all significant aspects.

With a track record for success in handling such cases, you can trust Carlson Bier to provide strong legal representation. We anticipate obstacles unique to each case by analyzing the strength and weaknesses before shaping a compelling strategy. As we navigate through state laws determining rightful compensatory amounts inclusive of personal losses—emotional distress, loss of companionship—it all comes down to how well-crafted and robust your case is.

We combine aggressive representation with a pragmatic approach based on every intricate detail specific to your case—including the age and earning capacity at time of death—to justify maximum rightful compensation you deserve.

At Carlson Bier, we stand firmly beside those bearing personal losses amidst dealing with challenging litigation. Our mission goes above providing quality legal service—it’s about offering solace during overwhelming bereavement while undertaking diligent efforts towards recovering deserved restitution.

Remember: Your suffering should not go unanswered under Illinois law. If you believe that your loved one’s untimely departure was due to another party’s negligent behavior or misconduct, please know that justice awaits—and so do we! Let us help carry some burden as we collectively strive towards achieving closure and much-needed peace of mind.

Allow our compassionate team at Carlson Bier handle the intricacies tied into wrongful death cases judiciously while minimizing anxiety related to confronting unpredictable financial future without a loved one.

For further information regarding claiming compensation after experiencing an uninvited tragedy like wrongful death; Click on the button below where we assist in estimating potential worth of your respective case based on tailored evaluation over an extensive spectrum including various factors that Illinois Law allows for calculation.

Note—the determination includes not just economic contributions like income and future earning potential, but also non-economic ones such as companionship, protection or care which can be substantial.

We firmly believe that understanding the technical and exhausting legal prose should never restrain access to justice. So let Carlson Bier simplify it for you, where compassion meets proficiency while we collectively march towards justified restitution.

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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 Ingleside

Cycling Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or unsafe conditions.

Burn Traumas

Offering professional legal help for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Medical Misconduct

Ensuring expert legal support for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Obligation

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, providing skilled legal support to customers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Neglect

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

Slip and Stumble Occurrences

Adept in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking compensation for their harm.

Infant Wounds

Delivering legal help for families affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Incidents

Incidents: Devoted to assisting patients of car accidents get appropriate settlement for hurts and destruction.

Bike Accidents

Expert in providing legal support for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Semi Accident

Ensuring specialist legal advice for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for harms.

Worksite Accidents

Focused on advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Cognitive Harms

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal representation for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Harms

Proficient in tackling cases for clients who have suffered harms from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Committed to legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unjust Demise

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and skilled legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Spine Harm

Specializing in representing individuals with vertebral damage, offering expert legal assistance to secure compensation.

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