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If you’ve unexpectedly lost a loved one due to another’s negligence, the team of Wrongful Death attorneys at Carlson Bier can compassionately and aggressively serve your case. Our distinguished firm understands the gravity of this legal undertaking, acknowledging its inherent emotional weight on the affected parties. We excel in articulating wrongful death claims with unmatched dedication and precision detail. Coupling thorough case investigations with expert witness collaboration sets our successful approach apart from others in Illinois; ensuring we bring forth strong arguments for maximum compensation possible under law. To every client engagement, we pledge relentless pursuit for justice, while delivering empathetic support throughout each phase of litigation or settlement process. Selecting Carlson Bier as your representative guarantees services tailored towards vindicating victim’s rights and restoring peace during these testing times; courtesy of a resource-rich network that employs strategic approaches to intricate Wrongful Death cases like yours—highlighting why partnering with us is paramount when pursuing such matters within Long Lake community vicinities.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Long Lake Illinois

When dealing with the tragedy of a loved one’s sudden or unexpected death, it is challenging to find ways to bring about some sense of justice and make matters right again. Carlson Bier, an established, compassionate personal injury law firm based in Illinois, can guide you through this distressing time. We specialize in wrongful death cases providing dependable support and assistance throughout your legal journey.

Wrongful death refers to a case where someone has died due to negligence or intentional harmful act by another party. On these grounds, the surviving family members are eligible under Illinois law for compensation for their loss — emotional suffering, financial instability and overall diminished quality of life.

Key factors to understand regarding wrongful death claims include:

• The establishment of negligence: Our skilled attorneys can help determine if the death was caused by carelessness, recklessness or deliberate wrongdoing.

• Showing connection: It must be proved that the identified negligent action directly resulted in the victim’s demise.

• Validation of damages: Solid evidence must present quantifiable financial aftermath ensuing from your loved one’s passing.

The compensation received in wrongful death cases often covers aspects like funeral expenses; lost income (expected earnings); medical bills associated with decedent’s final illness/injury; pain and suffering experienced by decedent before they died; grief counseling expenses; value of services performed by deceased (such as cooking, cleaning); potentially punitive damages depending on the circumstances surrounding the event.

At Carlson Bier, we invest our time getting familiar with every facet of your unique situation before formulating our strategies and diving headfirst into building strong arguments backed up by adequate pieces of evidence that accurately present your story.

We understand that no amount of money could replace what you have lost yet may offer some level relief when faced with overwhelming economic hardship following an untimely departure. Navigating complex Illinois’ laws surrounding wrongful death cases can pose daunting challenges without appropriate knowledgeable support committed tirelessly advocating on behalf.

Our approach is quite simple – we educate you at every step, patiently addressing your doubts or concerns, ensuring you understand how Illinois law works in relation to wrongful deaths. Our goal is empowering clients with crucial knowledge and sound legal advice while ensuring peace of mind as we navigate these tough waters aiming towards justice on behalf.

Carlson Bier offers its professional services across the state of Illinois – helping grieving families get closure and financial compensation that aids them during their significant life transitions. Trusting us means putting your faith in a firm that acknowledges the importance of handling each case with empathy, professionalism, meticulous commitment to pursue justice wholeheartedly.

Remember, one should not rush into settling cases prematurely before understanding comprehensive impact. Often insurance companies steer victims towards swift resolutions which may disadvantage impacting lives for years ahead.

Curious about the value your wrongful death lawsuit might hold? Uncertain whether proceeding legally could be beneficial given your current circumstances? It costs nothing to find out. Let our skilled attorneys provide personalized guidance based on professional expertise and practical courtroom experiences amassed over many successful years advocating for people just like you.

Just click on the button below to connect with a compassionate seasoned attorney from Carlson Bier group who can assist ascertain rightful claim worth considering various parameters involved offering optimal clarity moving forward more confidently riding tides turbulent adversity together!

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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 Long Lake

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Wounds

Giving professional legal services for patients of major burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Medical Malpractice

Extending specialist legal advice for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Liability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, extending adept legal guidance to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

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

Tumble and Trip Incidents

Professional in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking restitution for their losses.

Birth Harms

Providing legal help for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Incidents: Devoted to supporting clients of car accidents gain appropriate remuneration for hurts and harm.

Scooter Incidents

Focused on providing legal services for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Truck Collision

Ensuring professional legal advice for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for harms.

Worksite Mishaps

Dedicated to representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Neurological Injuries

Dedicated to extending specialized legal assistance for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Damages

Expertise in addressing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Expert in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Undeserved Demise

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal representation to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Harm

Committed to advocating for patients with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal representation to secure justice.

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