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When facing the profound impact of wrongful death, finding effective legal counsel is tantamount to your pursuit of justice. In these challenging times, you can confidently turn to Carlson Bier, a leading personal injury law firm renowned for expertise in wrongful death cases. Serving the people of Illinois tirelessly with our formidable experience and deeply-rooted passion for justice, we advocate resolutely on behalf of those tragically left behind. Our experienced attorneys apply meticulous strategies proven to yield successful outcomes while upholding uncompromising ethical standards throughout every case. Compassion underscores our services at Carlson Bier; understanding this journey’s emotional rigor and its profound life-altering effects underpins an unrivaled service uniquely shaped around your needs and concerns. The commitment from our Illinois-based team is bolstered by numerous satisfied clients who strongly recommend us as their preferred choice when navigating through these painful trials—not just in representation but also genuine support during highly challenging circumstances such as wrongful deaths—making Carlson Bier incomparable within its field.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Leaf River Illinois

When facing the grim reality of a wrongful death situation, it is paramount to have trusted legal counsel at your side to navigate this complex sphere of law. At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law, with a marked emphasis on wrongful death cases for clients throughout Illinois. As one navigates through such a distressing scenario, mere compensation does not suffice; justice becomes equally vital.

Wrongful death implies an unfortunate event where a third party’s negligence or intentional action leads to someone else’s fatal accident. Such deaths can occur under diverse circumstances: car mishaps due to reckless driving, harmful prescription drugs, workplace accidents due to unsuitable conditions and safety procedures negligence – the list goes on.

Understanding some crucial points about wrongful death will ensure you are aware of its gravity:

• The moniker ‘wrongful’ signifies that these fatalities could’ve been evaded had prudent actions been taken.

• It is essential as a family member or dependent of the deceased person to prove that the defendant caused the decedent’s demise owing either to their negligent behavior or intent to cause harm.

• A successful case awards monetary damages that encompass medical and funeral expenses, loss of future earnings potential from the decedent along with pain and suffering experienced by survivors.

By choosing us at Carlson Bier, you choose seasoned lawyers who will meticulously review every shred of evidence when handling your case. Equipped with years of experience in this intricate field, our firm provides representation designed around each client’s unique circumstance while maintaining empathetic service delivery centered on compassion and respect during these challenging times.

Our expert team ensures transparency throughout your legal journey with constant updates regarding any developments in your case. We work methodically while sticking close to details – all in pursuit of reaching your desired outcome efficiently and within reasonable timelines.

The fulcrum upon which we operate is aimed at alleviating some burden off our clients’ shoulders so they may focus on grieving their loss while we maneuver the gauntlet of red tape associated with legal procedures. Our mission is to ensure that justice serves its rightful course, and for you, our client, it means having the peace of mind knowing that your case is in entrusted hands.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when such misfortune occurs – so many questions and uncertainty can plague your thoughts. However, remember this: legal options exist for individuals put into such grim situations through no fault of their own. It’s all about choosing the right seeker for justice on your behalf; a reliable partner during hard times who relentlessly advocates on your behalf.

You don’t have to face these trying circumstances alone or without recourse. Carlson Bier stands ready to be that helping hand during this distressing experience by offering expert counsel coupled with empathetic support designed around nurturing relationships founded upon trust and respect.

At Carlson Bier, our commitment builds lifelong connections where you’re not just another case number but part of our extended family – a relationship that achieves more than attaining justified compensation but also focuses on rebuilding lives after tragedy has struck them asunder.

Your journey towards attaining rightful compensation doesn’t need to be ardently difficult or complex. You deserve justice served promptly without any compromise! Discover our relentless dedication in seeking truth and unmasking injustice by clicking the button below today! Your peace necessitates serious pursuit of justice – find out just how much your case could potentially be worth with us as we work tirelessly to attain fair recompense set against Illinois’ wide-reaching laws within wrongful death cases. Trust Carlson Bier – let us strategize together for triumph over adversity!

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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 Leaf River

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Providing specialist legal assistance for people of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Hospital Malpractice

Ensuring experienced legal support for persons affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Liability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, supplying expert legal guidance to victims affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Fall Accidents

Professional in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking restitution for their suffering.

Newborn Injuries

Delivering legal aid for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to aiding victims of car accidents get fair compensation for harms and damages.

Scooter Mishaps

Focused on providing legal assistance for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Semi Accident

Delivering specialist legal services for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for losses.

Building Site Accidents

Committed to defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Neurological Damages

Committed to delivering dedicated legal support for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Wounds

Specialized in tackling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Committed to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Death

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and adept legal assistance to ensure justice.

Neural Injury

Focused on defending patients with spine impairments, offering expert legal services to secure redress.

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