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Carlson Bier, a seasoned Wrongful Death attorney group, stands as an exemplar of unwavering dedication and sincerity in the legal arena. Our experienced team takes pride in serving individuals who have unfortunately lost their loved ones due to unforeseen circumstances. With profound understanding of Illinois wrongful death laws, we possess the necessary acumen required for intricate case evaluation. We assertively aim to secure maximum compensation for families devastated by such irreparable losses – offering them solace amid turmoil. Carlson Bier boasts an impeccable track record marking countless victorious settlements reflecting our ability and commitment towards clients’ interests. Our proficiency complements with comprehensive legal advice aimed at empowering claimants during arduous confrontation against negligent parties or insurance companies which can often appear overwhelming otherwise reversing the tables in your favor successfully seeks prime importance under our responsibility umbrella supplying peace at heart during trying times furthermore to help you navigate these tumultuous waters-opt for Carlson Bier let us lend credibility power litigation competence towards securing justified recompense because life may be fragile but justice is fortitude and this belief robustly embodies every action here at Carlson Bier

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Maroa Illinois

Welcome to the Carlson Bier website, Illinois’ premier destination for individuals in need of high-calibre personal injury representation. Our firm understands that any injury is often accompanied by pain, emotional distress and financial strain – situations magnifying exponentially when that damage results from someone else’s negligence or misconduct. Particularly grave are instances where such reckless actions lead to wrongful death. In these dark moments of profound loss , we want you to know: you’re not alone. The adept team at Carlson Bier is here to stand with you, championing your cause and striving tirelessly for justice on behalf of your departed loved one.

Wrongful Death refers to fatalities caused due to another entity’s negligence or intentional act. The responsible party could be an individual, a corporation, or a government agency whose negligent action directly resulted in the victim’s death. Various circumstances can give rise to Wrongful Death claims; some frequent contexts include automobile accidents resulting from drunk driving or reckless behavior, medical malpractice leading to patient fatality, work-related injuries occasioned by employer negligence and defective products causing harm unto death.

Foremost amongst key things regarding a Wrongful Death suit:

– It must be filed by a representative on behalf of the survivors who suffer damage resulting from decedent’s passing (commonly referred as “real parties in interest” – typically immediate family members).

– The guilty entity’s direct involvement culminating into the victim’s demise needs proving.

– Plaintiffs must present clear evidence depicting their relationship with deceased and corresponding bereavement due to lost companionship/financial support.

Undoubtedly capturing such detailed nuances within legal realm requires seasoned expertise – precisely what our experienced attorneys provide at Carlson Bier. We meticulously assess each case, arranging evidential layers logically supporting tangible claim towards apt justice seeking maximum compensation owed.

Compensation derivable from Wrongful Death lawsuits take multiple factors into account like funeral/burial costs, lost earning capability if decedent had lived, survivors’ pain and suffering along with other impacts on their lifestyle. It’s also important to consider statutes of limitations when discussing Wrongful Death lawsuits. In Illinois, the lawsuit should be filed within two years from date of the death (with exceptions under specific circumstances), hence timely legal consultation is paramount.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that while no amount can ever adequately make up for loss of a loved one , financial stability lessens ensuing burdens facilitating smoother life transitions amidst profound heartache. Our firm’s dedicated lawyers have years of experience advocating such cases with both empathy and aggressiveness . We diligently guide clients through complex litigation proceedings ,strongly representing their interests against formidable defendants shielding our clients from mazes of disorientating legalese.

Choosing Carlson Bier means choosing assured advocacy harboring your best interest at heart every step; delivering unperturbed focus towards compensation rightly deserved enabling respite wherever possible amid anguish-filled times. Remember that expensive as hiring seasoned attorneys like ours may seem initially, the cost often proves worthwhile eventually when hefty compensation amounts get secured eliminating worries over impending bills or financial instability bereavement usually precipitates.

Shaping your future starts now. Your journey towards justice begins here . Don’t entrust it to anyone other than highly skilled attorneys who possess in-depth knowledge of personal injury laws – particularly wrongful death suits – in Illinois. To understand better how much your unique case could potentially gain monetarily, click the button below facilitating immediate contact with our experts – after all,you already braved worst storm imaginable bearing deepest losses,someone owes you fair reparations … Let us help determine precisely what that fair figure looks like.Seek justice with us: The team at Carlson Bier awaits to stand by you in this painful yet necessary pursuit for rightful accountability.

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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 Maroa

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Expert in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Flame Damages

Providing skilled legal help for victims of serious burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Clinical Carelessness

Delivering professional legal support for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Responsibility

Managing cases involving dangerous products, providing adept legal guidance to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Misconduct

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Tumble Accidents

Adept in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking justice for their injuries.

Infant Damages

Delivering legal guidance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Accidents

Mishaps: Focused on supporting victims of car accidents obtain equitable recompense for injuries and damages.

Scooter Mishaps

Dedicated to providing representation for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Semi Accident

Delivering expert legal representation for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for harms.

Building Accidents

Committed to advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Head Traumas

Committed to extending compassionate legal advice for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Specialized in managing cases for persons who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unfair Fatality

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and skilled legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Neural Harm

Specializing in representing individuals with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal support to secure settlement.

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