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The trauma of unexpected loss is incalculable, and when it occurs due to wrongful death, the gravity multiplies. In such distressful times, placing your trust in Carlson Bier can make all the difference. Renowned for its expertise in Wrongful Death cases across Illinois, our firm endeavors to lighten your burden by carrying you through the legal process with compassion and proficiency. At Carlson Bier, we take great pride in our rigorous advocacy for justice coupled with our understanding of false death nuances. Our team addresses each case distinctly; thoroughly investigating circumstances leading to fatality while maintaining utmost empathy for those left behind. We strategically devise a solid game plan that considers both evidential depth and emotional sensitivity – striving consistently towards maximum compensation possible under law. You deserve an attorney who will prioritize your peace while persistently pursuing reparation on your behalf: this embodies the philosophy at Carlson Bier as an apical Wrongful Death legal firm within Illinois’ context.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Marissa Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the emotional turmoil and devastation associated with wrongful death cases. As seasoned personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we are committed to providing comprehensive legal aid that prioritizes your needs and facilitates an understanding of your rights concerning a wrongful death lawsuit.

When loss strikes as a result of someone else’s negligence or recklessness, you can hold responsible parties accountable through a civil suit for wrongful death. This type of claim demands justice on behalf of deceased individuals who lost their lives due to misconduct or harmful acts inflicted by others. The core intent behind these lawsuits is two-fold: deterrence against careless actions in the future and compensation for surviving family members suffering unbearable losses.

Key elements fundamental to our service at Carlson Bier include:

• Detailed Legal Guidance: Comprehensive walkthroughs ensure you comprehend every aspect applicable to your case.

• Empathetic Representation: Attentive counsel rooted in compassion effectively addresses unique circumstances surrounding each matter.

• Aggressive Advocacy: Persistent pursuit for justice guarantees maximum entitlements under law enforcement.

• Unmatched Experience: Our extensive legal track record avows confidence during distressed times.

As part of our diligent process, we consider several factors when evaluating wrongful death claims. These encompass cause and circumstance details, determination of liable parties, evaluation of financial damages such as funeral expenses or loss of earnings caused by untimely departure, alongside emotional distress quantification which may arise from grief stricken family members left behind.

There’s indeed no shortage of challenges that follow an unexpected demise – sorrow permeating each day makes it hard enough without having to tackle convoluted legal procedures simultaneously. We recognize this strenuous experience which is why our team at Carlson Bier corroboratively uncovers the essence buried beneath complex doctrines ensuring general simplicity for everyone involved.

We aim to represent clients overpowering daunting complexities in wrongful death cases by offering expansive knowledge coupled with steadfast commitment. Particularly sensitive because they’re more than just lost wages or unexpected medical bills, we’re convinced that no monetary amount can compensate for the pain endured. Yet, seeking justice provides closure to victims’ families and deters probable reoccurrences.

Gone is irreplaceable but striving for meaningful resolution eases a fragment of our client’s ordeal. Combining aggressive tactics to secure rightful compensations with empathetic console inherently promises compassionate representation offering not just legal services but also an understanding environment where your emotions are regarded with equivalent importance as your case.

In every interaction, you will find us prioritizing client satisfaction through transparent communication and continuous follow-ups ensuring empowerment at each stage. Consistently adjusting our approach in alignment with your specific needs, we emphasize providing optimal customer experience throughout the process.

Dedicated to achieving the best-possible outcomes, Carlson Bier consistently combats formidable adversaries while remaining steadfastly by our clients’ side during challenging times. Our thorough comprehension of unique challenges faced by surviving members provides exclusive insights equipping us well to steer burdensome situations towards daunting adversaries.

Our commitment extends beyond providing immediate support; we aspire for lasting relationships making ourselves available even post-proceedings assuring ongoing assistance wherever demanded confirming unwavering devotion to each individual under our care.

We challenge conventional norms by deploying innovative strategies thereby maximizing wrongful death claim benefits guiding you onto paths toward hopeful tomorrows after experiencing tragic loss. Success isn’t measured merely via won cases; it’s reflected within families reinstating normalcy post-turbulent experiences hence instilling newfound hope amidst adversity epitomizes victory from Carlson Bier’s perspective delivering unparallel value off-the-book promises but always within lawful confines.

Your decision today can significantly impact tomorrow. We invite you to direct your mouse below and click on the button that reads ‘Evaluate My Case.’ This action connects you instantly with our knowledgeable team ready to provide expedient dependable advice for initiating procedures targeting prospective achievements ramping up life quality efficiently following unfortunate circumstances surrounding wrongful death claims.

Together, at Carlson Bier, we can forge headway amidst life’s most difficult journey assuring comfort and peace of mind in knowing your legal concerns are robustly guarded. Find out today how much your case is worth because it’s far more than you think. Trust us with the martial journey to justice for your loved one’s untimely departure; you’re not alone in this challenging transition – support from experienced professionals like Carlson Bier is only a click away.

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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 Marissa

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Specializing in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Providing expert legal assistance for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Physician Incompetence

Delivering experienced legal services for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Accountability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, extending expert legal assistance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Trip Mishaps

Professional in managing trip accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking redress for their losses.

Newborn Injuries

Delivering legal aid for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Crashes: Committed to aiding clients of car accidents secure reasonable recompense for wounds and impairment.

Motorcycle Crashes

Focused on providing legal advice for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

18-Wheeler Collision

Ensuring expert legal support for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for hurts.

Building Site Mishaps

Engaged in defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Neurological Damages

Committed to offering compassionate legal services for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Adept at tackling cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Crashes

Specializing in legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Passing

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and skilled legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Backbone Impairment

Specializing in defending patients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal representation to secure redress.

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