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At Carlson Bier, we understand the devastating effects and significant loss that come with a wrongful death. Our esteem for human life motivates our empathetic yet effective approach when representing grieving families in Lake View and throughout Illinois who are forced to deal with such overwhelming circumstances. As experts in handling wrongful death claims, we strive tirelessly to ensure victims’ families gain the justice they fervently deserve. In such testing times , choosing Carlson Bier ensures you can rely on proven advocates versed in complex legalities surrounding wrongful death cases. We consider it not just our duty but also an honor to help families navigate their path towards regaining a semblance of normalcy after significant loss through holding guilty parties accountable. Trusting us means securing representation by proficient attorneys delivering personal attention coupled with wealth of experience against intimidating insurance companies or complicated lawsuits ensuring you receive fair compensation while channelling energies where needed most – healing and recovery thus making us your strongest ally during this tragic period.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Lake View Illinois

Carlson Bier is a reputed personal injury law firm based in Illinois, specializing in handling Wrongful Death cases. We understand that every loss leaves a deep void and when it’s due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful act, the grief intensifies manifold. A wrongful death claim aims to bring justice for your loved one while offering some respite through financial assistance to cope with the unexpected tragedy.

At its core, a wrongful death case occurs when an individual dies owing to another party’s negligence or deliberate harm. Those liable could range from individuals like drunk drivers causing fatality on roads, medical professionals who commit severe malpractice leading to patient deaths, employers whose lax safety measures result in employee fatalities, and businesses or manufacturers whose faulty products cause lethal harm.

Our team of lawyers at Carlson Bier will guide you comprehensively through the complexities involved:

• Identifying Potential Damages: There are various routes through which compensation can be sought in wrongful death suits – loss of inheritance, medical costs incurred before decedent’s demise, funeral expenses,and loss of love or companionship.

• Differentiating Between Estate Claim & Survivorship Claim: Claims filed by the estate aim to compensate for losses directly tied with the decedent’s death; whereas survivorship claims cater to family members suffering emotional distress due to their loved one’s untimely departure.

• Establishing Liability: This entails proving defendant’s fault through evidence suggesting negligence or intentional action contributing to your loved one’s demise.

Losing a loved one not only involves overwhelming emotions but also questions about navigating life without them alongside concerns pertaining to mounting bills and lost income source.The team at Carlson Bier aims towards making this difficult journey slightly more manageable for survivors overwhelmed by such sudden tragedies. We take pride in providing personalized attention and customized legal representation rather than utilizing ‘cookie-cutter’ solutions.While understanding that no amount of money will ever replace your beloved family member,it can mitigate certain anxieties related to unforeseen financial burdens.We assure you that our commitment encompasses not just formidable representation but also compassionate support throughout this challenging period.

The legal realm can be confusing thus, a qualified personal injury attorney who comprehends the intricacies associated with wrongful death claims immensely boosts your chances of achieving favorable outcome. Having a seasoned professional from Carlson Bier manage this for you can make all the difference as they aid in:

• Understanding Time Frames: There is a time limit or ‘statute of limitations’ after which a wrongful death lawsuit cannot be filed. Consulting an attorney immediately ensures appropriate filing within prescribed deadline.

• Preparing Robustly For Trial: If negotiating fails, cases may proceed to trial. Our tactical lawyers are well-versed in courtroom procedures and prepare meticulously for hard-hitting challenges while retaining your best interests.

• Substantiating Your Claim: Successful claim winning necessarily involves organizing solid proofs directly connecting defendant’s fault to decedent’s unfortunate demise. This requires critical analysis and evaluation abilities possessed by experienced attorneys.

As Carlson Bier, we relentlessly pursue justice for those mourning the loss of their loved ones due to unthinkable transgressions induced by others’ careless acts.Amid devastating emotional upheaval,your primary focus should remain on healing without worrying about legal hassles tied up with such tragic incidents.Committing ourselves to secure maximum compensation possible empowers us in standing strong beside bereaved families providing them closure and sense of justice they so rightfully deserve.

We encourage you now to seize control over this trying situation instead of letting it overpower you.Feel free at any point to click on the button below which will guide you towards knowing worthiness of your potential claim.Understanding what your case is truly worth can bring immense relief through cutting down stresses owed to monetary obligations during these testing times.Rest assured that confidentiality remains paramount while conducting such evaluations.Your quest for justice starts here with Carlson Bier – because every life matters!

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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 Lake View

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Proficient in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Flame Damages

Extending professional legal advice for patients of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Hospital Malpractice

Ensuring expert legal assistance for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Liability

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, providing professional legal services to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Stumble Incidents

Specialist in handling trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking redress for their suffering.

Birth Injuries

Extending legal assistance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Mishaps: Focused on guiding clients of car accidents gain appropriate recompense for harms and harm.

Motorcycle Crashes

Specializing in providing representation for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Semi Crash

Providing expert legal services for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for damages.

Construction Site Mishaps

Dedicated to defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Neurological Impairments

Expert in offering specialized legal advice for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Adept at tackling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Crashes

Expert in legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Undeserved Passing

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and expert legal support to ensure restitution.

Neural Injury

Specializing in defending persons with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal support to secure compensation.

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