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In the aftermath of an untimely demise, seeking legal redress may seem daunting. Yet, amidst this tragedy, Carlson Bier works unceasingly to ensure that justice is served in cases of Wrongful Death. We connect you with distinguished attorneys reputed for their tenacious commitment and extensive knowledge catered specifically towards navigating Illinois’ complex laws surrounding Wrongful Death cases. Our team delivers individualized legal advice tailored to your circumstances while preserving your dignity during challenging times. Understanding the unique pain brought about by wrongful deaths, our attorney group prides itself on its compassionate yet aggressive representation built over years serving clients across diverse cities including Markham City. Their vast experience is instrumental in increasing the odds of obtaining rightful damages for grieving families. Empathy underlines every case handling; we value your trust subsequently channeling it into fierce courtroom advocacy until justice prevails for lost loved ones – a testament to what sets Carlson Bier apart as your best consideration among Wrongful Death lawyers in Illinois.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Markham City Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, an esteemed Personal Injury Attorney Group based in Illinois. At our law firm, we make it an absolute priority to fight for justice on behalf of those who have been tragically affected by wrongful deaths – when a life full of promise and yearned-for futures is unjustly cut short due to the negligence or misconduct of another party.

Wrongful death cases can arise from various circumstances including fatal car accidents, workplace fatalities, medical malpractice resulting in death, dangerous property conditions leading to fatal accidents among many others. Our mission at Carlson Bier is to confront these distressing times head-on with determination and legal superiority – ensuring that our clients are not burdened any further than they already are.

It is crucial to understand that wrongful death suits differ from criminal charges like manslaughter or murder; they pertain purely to civil liability instead. Should you win a wrongful death case against the person who caused your family’s loss, they wouldn’t be sentenced jail time but would instead be ordered by a court to compensate financially for damages inflicted upon your loved ones.

• Monetary compensation can cover hospital bills, funeral costs, lost current and future wages

• It may also address non-monetary aspects such as pain suffered before death (known legally as conscious pain) and emotional suffering

Being well-versed with this complex area of law could undoubtedly affect the outcome of your case – all the more reason why choosing professional and experienced attorneys like us at Carlson Bier is crucially important.

Moreover, determining fault in a wrongful death case demands extensive examination of evidence which may include police reports, photos from the scene of incident, eyewitness accounts among other elements. Alongside this lies exhaustive knowledge about different types of compensations available including expected earnings over deceased’s lifetime, benefits like insurance proceeds lost due to unexpected demise or compensation for pain & suffering endured by surviving members during tragic transactions. All these factors vouchsafe unprecedented expertise which one can assuringly find with us at Carlson Bier.

As we venture further into the technicalities, consider Illinois’ two-year statute of limitations that generally applies to wrongful death suits. Habituating all legal nuances including this one implies initiating lawsuits promptly when an untoward incident occurs – stressing on the importance of immediate action through proficient counsel such as ours at Carlson Bier.

• The fact-finding and research process demands time

• Evidence is essential for strong cases and it can disappear or lose its integrity over time

• Witnesses may leave town or their memories may fade

To conclude, the journey from tragic loss to challising justice shouldn’t be travelled alone – especially if you have skilled allies like the team at Carlson Bier willing to accompany you every step of the way. Our proven expertise allows readers like yourselves to rest easier knowing that your loved ones’ interests are being fiercely protected in courtrooms across Illinois.

Now that you are equipped with key insights about Wrongful Death, take your first solid step down that path – click on the button below and let our experts help you determine what your case could be worth. Because when justice is deserved, no hurdle should ever seem too grand. In solidarity with your fight for what’s just, we stand staunch, we stand proud.

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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 Markham City

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Scald Damages

Extending skilled legal assistance for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Delivering specialist legal assistance for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Fault

Taking on cases involving faulty products, supplying skilled legal assistance to customers affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Neglect

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip & Slip Mishaps

Skilled in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking recovery for their suffering.

Childbirth Damages

Delivering legal help for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Accidents: Concentrated on aiding sufferers of car accidents obtain reasonable settlement for damages and harm.

Motorcycle Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal advice for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Semi Accident

Ensuring specialist legal assistance for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for hurts.

Construction Accidents

Concentrated on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Neurological Injuries

Focused on offering expert legal services for victims suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Injuries

Adept at tackling cases for clients who have suffered harms from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Incidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Fatality

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and skilled legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spine Damage

Specializing in assisting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal support to secure recovery.

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