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If you’re facing the tragic loss of a loved one in Logan Square due to wrongful death, Carlson Bier is your most reliable legal recourse. Our demonstrated expertise and strong compassion make us uniquely poised to provide unyielding support during this challenging time. We understand how complex wrongful death cases can be, often intricately entwined with issues such as negligence and liability laws. It’s for that very reason we remain steadfast in our dedication to experiencing every case thoroughly while delivering personalized service you deserve. At Carlson Bier, deploying exceptional negotiation skills coupled with insightful litigation tactics translates into effective representation conducive to pursuing maximum compensation rightfully yours by law. Working tirelessly in grieving families’ best interests – no exceptions – boils down to more than just winning cases; it reflects our broader commitment towards restoring some semblance of normalcy amidst ache-filled circumstances… That’s what sets apart Carlson Bier; not just another name but standing unwaveringly by your side when all else seem so terribly wrong! Trust us – because justice serves those who persistently demand it.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Logan Square Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our team of tenacious personal injury attorneys is dedicated to securing justice for those who have suffered grievous loss due to wrongful death. Wrongful death claims can be challenging and complex, involving numerous legal intricacies that necessitate the expertise of a knowledgeable attorney.

A wrongful death refers to situations where a person’s negligence or intentional act results in another person’s death. This could include cases like automobile accidents due to reckless driving, tragic events at the workplace because of ignored safety protocols or even medical malpractice where the doctor fails to provide the requisite standard of care. Such incidents cause immense grief coupled with financial hardship for surviving family members.

Key points you should know about wrongful death situations:

– Compensation: The primary purpose of filing a wrongful death lawsuit is to seek compensation for losses incurred as a result of your loved one’s untimely demise. This may comprise medical bills prior to their passing, burial costs, loss of expected income, brought down quality life and even emotional pain and suffering experienced by close relatives.

– Time Limits: In Illinois, there are strict time limits concerning when a wrongful death claim needs to be filed – generally two years following the occurrence of the fatal accident but can fluctuate depending on specific aspects.

– Parties Eligible To Sue: Only specific parties such as immediate family members (children, spouses), dependents on financial support from deceased, or individuals who stand to inherit assets from deceased are typically eligible for filing this lawsuit.

Navigating these elements requires an astute understanding of personal injury law combined with compassionate client guidance – qualities that define Carlson Bier’s approach towards every case we handle.

At Carlson Bier you will find seasoned attorneys armed with rich experience handling a wide breadth and depth of wrongful death claims. Our lawyers strive meticulously so survivors receive fair compensation they’re entitled to under Illinois law; remuneration that could potentially alleviate stress associated with daunting hospital bills or disruptions in income flow. We prioritize client needs and persistently litigate to make an assertive argument for your case.

Furthermore, our dedication towards wrongful death cases doesn’t merely stop at representation. We exert a significant amount of effort towards educating clients about their rights, explaining diverse legal pathways available based on unique circumstances surrounding the claim, and guiding them step-by-step throughout the process – thereby equipping our clients with knowledge that can be empowering in such a troubling time.

Remember, putting forth a strong wrongful death case is reliant not just on comprehending the law but also successfully applying it to articulate the full scale of loss you’ve suffered due to another’s negligence or misconduct. When partnering with Carlson Bier firm, we commit ourselves to buttress every angle within the scope of your case, examining minute details that contribute towards securing justice deserved by your deceased loved one – and ultimately achieving closure.

As you navigate this traumatic period in your life triggered by untimely demise inflicted upon your loved one through someone else’s negligent action or purposeful malfeasance; know that assistance is readily available. You need not meander this path alone or remain engulfed within vague complex legalese.

Take your next step with us: Begin pursuing the justice and reparation rightly owed to you. Find out more about what possibility awaits regarding potential compensation for losses incurred from instances culminated into wrongful death scenarios by clicking on the button below. Discover how Carlson Bier can aid in turning tables favorably around asserting rightful claims under contemplative guidance conveniently fitted as per specific relevance applied on individual cases.

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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 Logan Square

Bike Crashes

Expert in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Extending professional legal help for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Clinical Incompetence

Offering dedicated legal support for patients affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Responsibility

Addressing cases involving faulty products, supplying professional legal help to customers affected by faulty goods.

Senior Abuse

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Tumble Occurrences

Adept in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking redress for their damages.

Neonatal Traumas

Extending legal assistance for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Incidents: Dedicated to aiding sufferers of car accidents gain reasonable recompense for wounds and losses.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

18-Wheeler Crash

Extending professional legal support for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for damages.

Construction Collisions

Engaged in assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Brain Damages

Expert in extending dedicated legal assistance for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Expertise in handling cases for victims who have suffered damages from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Passing

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and expert legal support to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Injury

Expert in representing persons with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal assistance to secure redress.

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