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Death is an unescapable part of life, but it becomes insufferably poignant when caused by negligence or wrongful actions. In such dire times, the bereaved require advocacy and law expertise to obtain true justice. Herein lies the unmatched proficiency of Carlson Bier, experts in Wrongful Death cases who offer unrivaled legal counsel and heartfelt solace for afflicted families in Illinois. Our seasoned attorneys are skilled at meticulously investigating details surrounding each case’s unique circumstances then relentlessly pursue justified compensation on your account while you focus on grieving and healing. Offering a personalized service approach means we consider all aspects of restitution including lost wages, emotional distress or medical expenses incurred preceding the loss to fight tirelessly for your rights with dignity and respect every step of this demanding journey. With years of accumulated experience combating powerful corporations and insurance companies alike; our track record speaks volumes about our dedication to serving justice unequivocally fairly without geographical bias toward anyone residing within Illinois confines.

By appointing Carlson Bier as your trustworthy representative during this harrowing time implies relying not only on highly-regarded success stories but choosing empathy imbibed professionalism found rarer still – something that truly sets us apart.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Marine Illinois

The unfortunate event of losing a loved one due to the negligence, or misconduct of another party can leave your life marred by grief and uncertainty. At Carlson Bier, we understand the pain of such a loss, and endeavor to aid you in this challenging time through our expert Wrongful Death legal services. Based in Illinois, our seasoned personal injury attorneys are committed to ensuring that justice is served and compensation obtained for your immeasurable loss.

In simple terms, Wrongful Death refers to cases where an individual loses their life as a direct result of another’s negligent actions or intentions. This could be due to preventable accidents like car crashes, medical malpractice, workplace hazards amongst others. The purpose of filing a wrongful death claim is not just about gaining financial reparation; it’s also about holding responsible parties accountable for their carelessness or maltreatment.

Obtaining proper compensation requires comprehensive understanding and effective representation. Some key aspects involved in Wrongful Death litigation include:

– Proving Negligence: Establishing that the responsible party acted negligently is paramount.

– Determining Economic Damages: These refer to quantifiable losses such as lost wages from the decedent’s future earnings.

-Determining Non-Economic Damages: This includes harm which isn’t numerically quantifiable e.g bereavement & emotional distress.

– Time Limits on Claims: A vital factor in Illinois law is limited timeframe within which wrongful death lawsuits must be filed – typically two years from date of death.

While these factors may seem complex and overwhelming while grieving, at Carlson Bier we simplify things for you. Our experienced attorneys break down each facet with electroplate clarity; guiding you conscientiously throughout every step all while identifying strong points that will solidify your case.

Our objective goes beyond winning cases – it embraces compassionately steering families through immense grief coinciding legal complexities towards hopeful resolution. That’s why when you engage our expertise, we immerse ourselves into understanding your situation, treating your family’s story with much-needed sensitivity. We will also meticulously investigate the circumstances of the fatal incident; gather concrete evidence to back your claim in court while keeping you informed at each milestone.

The approachable yet sternly efficient aura that Carlson Bier embodies, guarantees personalized attention throughout your case period at no out-of-pocket cost. Our fees only apply when we successfully win a financial reward for our clients – a policy purposed to ease more strain off already heart-wrenching circumstance.

At Carlson Bier, our paramount mission is regaining stability and peace through due justice following the tragic loss of a loved one. Whether it’s gaining maximum deserved compensation or ensuring negligent actions aren’t repeated with others, we believe in empowering victims’ families by enabling them gain appropriate control over their post-tragedy lives – an undertaking accomplished through knowledge delivery, genuine empathy and aggressive representation shouldered by our adept attorneys.

Wrongful death cases are undeniably intense – emotionally draining and legally intricate. Navigating these procedures without competent legal support could disadvantage you substantially resulting in below-par compensation or worse -losing out completely.

If you’ve lost a loved one under unforeseeable circumstances like those mentioned earlier and believe it’s attributable to another’s negligence; don’t shoulder this burden solo! Click on the button below to explore unseen potentials of your case. Let Carlson Bier offer not just professional guidance but absolute commitment towards securing rightful outcome adherent to Illinois law for the unnecessary pain thrust upon you- find out exactly what kind of justice your specific situation warrants with us today!

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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 Marine

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Offering expert legal services for patients of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Medical Incompetence

Ensuring specialist legal services for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Accountability

Taking on cases involving defective products, supplying adept legal help to individuals affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Slip Accidents

Expert in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking redress for their losses.

Birth Traumas

Providing legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Crashes: Devoted to aiding individuals of car accidents gain appropriate recompense for wounds and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on providing representation for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for harms.

Construction Accidents

Concentrated on advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Brain Impairments

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal assistance for individuals suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Wounds

Specialized in handling cases for clients who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Committed to legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Undeserved Loss

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and experienced legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Specializing in assisting patients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal support to secure compensation.

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