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When dealing with wrongful death cases, the support of a reputable law firm is crucial. Carlson Bier offers unmatched experience and a commendable success record in handling such sensitive matters delivering justice to grieving families in Loami. Our attorneys possess profound knowledge of Illinois wrongful death statutes which makes us an excellent choice for representing your case. We understand how daunting it can be to navigate through legal complexities while attempting to grieve, hence we strive to ease this burden by adopting an empathetic approach towards our clients without compromising on professionalism. Legal battles require tenacity and diligence; Carlson Bier ensures no stones are left unturned when gathering evidence and presenting your case, thus maximizing the damages recovered as compensation for loss endured due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct. Choose Carlson Bier for effective representation that safeguards your rights; let us fight the battle for you during these times when strength may seem elusive yet necessary – because at Carlson Bier every case counts and every family deserves justice.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Loami Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on being a dedicated and committed team of personal injury attorneys with a distinct focus area: Wrongful Death litigation. Operating out of Illinois, our mission is to deliver exceptional representation to those who have lost loved ones due to the negligent actions or conduct of others. As legal experts in this field of law, we understand that each wrongful death case holds an emotionally traumatic backstory which often adds to the complexity of these cases.

Wrongful Death refers to instances where the victim’s loss can be legally attributed to negligence or misconduct by another person or entity. Often arising from traffic accidents, medical malpractice, workplace mishaps, harmful product usage among others – Wrongful Death actions serve as instruments through which grieving families can seek justice for their beloved and pursue compensation for the financial hardship caused by the tragic incident.

An essential facet about Wrongful Death claims in Illinois is that they must be filed within established timelines known as Statute Of Limitations – typically two years from the date of death; although certain exceptions may apply. Failure to meet the stipulated deadlines could invalidate your claims permanently.

• Eligibility for filing such lawsuits primarily extends towards immediate family members such as spouses, children or parents.

• Compensation sought usually covers damages like funeral expenses, medical bills incurred prior to death, loss of potential earnings & benefits along with pain & suffering.

• Simultaneously proving liability – essentially demonstrating how perpetrator’s negligence led directly to death forms a crucial aspect.

Wrongful Death law intricacies can seem daunting; it doesn’t have to be so! At Carlson Bier, we passionately empathize with your ordeal and efficiently shoulder all legal burdens associated helping you regain some semblance of financial stability during tough times; while fighting tooth and nail demanding accountability that serves preventable losses affecting other people in future.

Our qualified professionals diligently comb through evidentiary details crafting comprehensive legal strategies unique tailored for every case scenario using decades worth enduring experience matched by a stellar track record confession in handling Wrongful Death lawsuits across Illinois. We remain dedicated to prosecutorial pursuits that affirm the legally rightful compensation you deserve!

Remember, every case follows its own unique course and it’s absolutely essential to have seasoned legal counsel representing your interests. Wrongful death cases inherently involve complex calculations for quantifying damages besides requiring effective negotiation with insurance companies who employ their own team of lawyers aiming to mitigate any payouts.

As per Illinois law, only attorneys having physical office space within cities can advertise themselves as being “located” there. While many law firms cut corners on this ethical mandate – at Carlson Bier, we abide stringently by all professional norms relying solely on our reputation earned through delivering consistent results rather than misleading marketing tactics.

Being confronted with a wrongful death ordeal often proves devastating; Carlson Bier is here not just as your legal representatives but more importantly-your trusted partners navigating tumultuous times ensuring justice prevails. Don’t bear the burden alone; start the process of healing with proven expertise standing firmly by your side.

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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 Loami

Bicycle Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Fire Traumas

Providing specialist legal support for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Physician Carelessness

Extending dedicated legal services for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Obligation

Taking on cases involving faulty products, providing professional legal services to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Fall & Fall Injuries

Expert in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking compensation for their injuries.

Childbirth Injuries

Delivering legal support for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Mishaps

Mishaps: Concentrated on guiding victims of car accidents get reasonable payout for harms and impairment.

Bike Incidents

Focused on providing legal services for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Trucking Mishap

Ensuring adept legal services for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for injuries.

Worksite Mishaps

Concentrated on advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Brain Injuries

Expert in extending dedicated legal advice for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Harms

Expertise in addressing cases for persons who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Collisions

Committed to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Wrongful Demise

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and skilled legal support to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Injury

Focused on representing persons with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal representation to secure justice.

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