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When faced with the tragic experience of a wrongful death, trust only in the exceptional expertise provided by Carlson Bier. Based in Illinois, their accomplished team is adept at navigating through such challenging times and fights relentlessly for justice. Understanding that no amount of financial compensation can replace your loved one but can advocate for full and just recompense to alleviate related burdens. Their dedication to achieving client’s rights ensures you always come first; support structures are diligently established so that no pertinent detail goes unlooked- an essential catalyst for success in wrongful death cases.

The exemplary legal team at Carlson Bier conducts thorough investigations into every case, ensuring none gets left unresolved or unnoticed. For years they have consistently delivered successful outcomes due to their unrivaled knowledge within this complex legal realm. Consequently setting proven effective strategies perfectly suited each client’s unique situation making them a natural consideration if you seek unmatched professional advocacy surrounding wrongful deaths.

Your needs are paramount when working with Carlson Bier – take solace knowing they ardently fight on behalf of those affected by these unfortunate circumstances-safeguarding your best interests while attaining rightful closure and maximum monetary relief is assuredly attainable when choosing us as your rightful guide during this difficult journey!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in La Harpe Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we stand firmly rooted in our mission to provide effective and compassionate legal representation for victims of personal injury, including the complex domain of wrongful death. As an Illinois-based law firm specializing in personal injury cases, we understand the immense pain and loss suffered by families following a tragic event leading to the untimely demise of their loved one. Wrongful death is a term that refers to situations where a person dies due to another party’s negligence or intentional harmful actions. These may include medical malpractice, auto accidents, work-related injuries, or even criminal activities.

The concept behind wrongful death lawsuits rests on the premise that if not for another individual’s incompetence or ill-intent, your loved one would still be alive today. They serve as vital instruments through which grieving families can recover financial compensation for burdens placed upon them such as hospital bills, funeral expenses, lost wages earners originally provided,and the intense emotional toll associated with their loss.

There are several crucial aspects to bear in mind if you consider pursuing a wrongful death claim:

• Proof of Negligence: A principal element involves proving before court that the defendant’s carelessness was directly responsible for the victim’s passing.

• Measurement of Financial Losses: Accurate determination and demonstration of monetary damages incurred as a result of your loved one’s fatal incident forms an intrinsic part of these claims.

• Legal Consequences: Depending upon factual findings and testimony during proceedings, culpable parties may also face punishable charges under Illinois state laws alongside required compensational payouts.

• Statute of Limitations: The time limit within which families must lodge their lawsuit- typically two years from date of death in Illinois – lest lose any legal rights towards recovery later.

Wrongful death litigation demands an intricate understanding coupled with skilled manipulation; traits unmistakably distinguishing our attorneys at Carlson Bier. Our wealth of experience acquired over years enables unerring navigation across technicalities ensuring rightful justice and maximum possible compensation for the families we represent- rationalizing us your ideal confidante during these trying times.

Whether you intend to sue an individual, a corporation, or even a government entity, our reputable lawyers are equipped with exhaustive knowledge supplemented by strategic prowess leading your case to its most desirable end. We adopt an all-inclusive approach towards each case- guaranteeing vigorous investigation, articulate representation, tailored negotiation schemes while never losing sight of your emotional wellbeing amidst legal proceedings en route.

We invite you to discuss your circumstances with one of Carlson Bier’s experienced personal injury attorneys at no upfront cost; remember that in wrongful death cases asserting timely action is essential. You’re not alone on this journey. Trusting the experts at Carlson Bier will confidently light your path towards closure from this distressing chapter in life, ensuring justice prevails whilst acquiring rightful compensations owed for the unfortunate neglect of another’s responsibility that led to dire consequences.

Your claim’s potential worth depends upon various factors including the deceased’s earning capacity at time of their passing as well as scope and scale of loss borne by surviving family members afterward among others. Discover more about what Carlson Bier can do for you reviewing our successful case histories illustrative how unyieldingly we fight securing justified recompensation helping buffer challenging financial concerns arising where once thriving professions delivered stability.

Don’t let timidity undermine your just claims or deny peace that comes with due justice served. Permit us to provide unparalleled legal service magnified through credence only experience offers- proving why choosing Carlson Bier fortifies one’s position best when seeking redressal under Illinois’ Personal Injury law framework following mourning untimely loss of dear ones due to negligence induced demises.

Click on the button below today and allow our team at Carlson Bier ease this stressful road together- let us assist deciphering how much could potentially be claimed alleviating unwarranted burdens unfair circumstances imposed upon you. Rest assured that partnering with a law firm steeped in such specific expertise as ours can significantly elevate your chances of receiving the compensation you and your family genuinely deserve. Trust us to invest our full range of resources into ensuring the responsible parties are held accountable for their actions, and letting justice take its rightful course.

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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 La Harpe

Bicycle Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or hazardous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Extending adept legal support for people of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Extending expert legal assistance for victims affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Fault

Handling cases involving unsafe products, delivering expert legal guidance to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Abuse

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Stumble Incidents

Specialist in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking restitution for their injuries.

Newborn Injuries

Supplying legal help for families affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Incidents: Focused on helping sufferers of car accidents receive equitable compensation for wounds and harm.

Motorbike Crashes

Focused on providing legal assistance for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Truck Incident

Providing professional legal advice for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for hurts.

Worksite Incidents

Concentrated on advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Cognitive Impairments

Focused on delivering expert legal assistance for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Damages

Specialized in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Wrongful Fatality

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and professional legal representation to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Injury

Committed to assisting victims with paralysis, offering specialized legal support to secure recovery.

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