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Experience the competency and dedication of Carlson Bier, a renowned personal injury law firm committed to winning justice for victims of wrongful death. Serving all communities across Illinois, our specialized legal professionals extend their expertise to all, including Matteson’s residents. The unfortunate reality is that wrongful deaths occur unexpectedly leaving loved ones devastated and in need of professional legal guidance through these tragic times. This labyrinthine process demands proficient handling; this is where our team steps forward. From comprehensive analysis of each case’s distinct circumstances to aggressive representation on your behalf – we relentlessly strive for rightful compensation for our clients’ losses. In-depth knowledge about Illinois statutes ensures we stay ahead at every stage offering strategic counsel equipped with robust experience defending complex matters surrounding wrongful death cases while respecting state regulations on attorney outreach fully. Discover why Carlson Bier rises above as the reliable choice when seeking just closure in the wake of such misfortune – advocating without ceasing until you get justice served rightfully!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Matteson Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we command a comprehensive understanding of Illinois’ personal injury law. Being a specialist in Wrongful Death cases, we dedicate our legal services to bring you the justice and compensation that you rightfully deserve.

Finding yourself in any personal injury catastrophe can be profound and perturbing; such is the case with Wrongful Death incidents. It shatters families and leaves them grappling with not only emotional turbulence but also significant financial implications. However, it’s crucial to understand that wrongful death isn’t merely an unfortunate event. It often indicates negligence or misconduct by another party – individuals, businesses or organizations whose actions or lack thereof lead to bereavement.

• If someone perishes due to intentional harm caused by another individual, this is typically considered as Wrongful Death.

• Medical malpractice resulting in patient death too falls under the umbrella term of Wrongful Death.

• Another common example is when companies fail to meet their obligation towards adhering to product safety standards leading to fatal injuries and subsequent demise.

It’s equally important for grieving families know that pursuing a wrongful death claim has stringent timelines known as Statutes of Limitations (SoL). In Illinois, this time span extends up to two years from the incident date; beyond which filing these cases won’t be entertained legally . So availing timely legal help becomes imperative for ensuring justice.

Our team at Carlson Bier prides itself on having spearheaded numerous successful legal battles pertaining to wrongful deaths over several decades. Our attorneys walk alongside you during this arduous journey, defending your rights ardently while helping alleviate your emotional burden through appropriate avenues of justice in court.

We approach every case uniquely since no two scenarios are identical; hence offering customized solutions becomes indispensable. Adding onto our vast experience, here lies few principles integral to our success:

• Thoroughly investigating each case using advanced techniques

• Uncovering valuable evidence through meticulous examination and expert witnesses

• Building robust cases by covering all grounds – from causation and liability to damages

• Fighting aggressively during litigations or even settling disputes gracefully out-of-court

Choosing Carlson Bier means entrusting your case onto compassionate, proven professionals who prioritize your best interests. We work on contingency basis; hence there is no payment upfront. Our fee structure stands tied with the success of your claim – winning you rightful compensation remains our ultimate goal.

With many Wrongful Death lawyers available, choosing the right one becomes convoluted. Remember, it’s not just about recovering financial losses. It’s also about holding guilty parties accountable and setting future precedents for societal safety norms.

As you read through, recollecting the loss of your dear ones might have seemed overwhelming; indeed we would like to underscore that you’re not alone. Allow us at Carlson Bier to bear this monumental legal burden leaving you space to heal emotionally. Understanding each family’s unique needs and circumstances forms the core of our personalized approach in helping win their cases.

Take a moment at the end of this page to click on a remarkable tool – “Calculate My Case Worth”. Through this button below, learn how much your case could potentially fetch as compensation under Illinois law – an important step before embarking on any legal journey towards justice.

Carlson Bier precludes false advertising strongly resonating with Illinois’s stand against illicit promotion practices . Rest assured, all our claims are authentic and our offices genuinely situated within the state; promising steadfast commitment without exploiting geographical boundaries.

We extend immense gratitude for taking valuable time going through our website content, exploring services we provide specific to wrongful death cases so guidefully laid down.

Feeling more enlightened now? Great! Nothing makes us happier than seeing informed citizens making empowered decisions amidst adversities equipped rightfully with vital information provided right here . Let following sound legal wisdom lead its way seamlessly ensuring deserving justice rightly served .

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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 Matteson

Bike Accidents

Proficient in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Fire Traumas

Offering skilled legal support for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Clinical Misconduct

Providing dedicated legal representation for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Obligation

Handling cases involving defective products, delivering professional legal services to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Slip Injuries

Expert in managing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking justice for their losses.

Birth Traumas

Providing legal guidance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Crashes: Concentrated on guiding patients of car accidents receive reasonable remuneration for hurts and harm.

Scooter Collisions

Expert in providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Big Rig Collision

Providing professional legal assistance for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for hurts.

Building Site Collisions

Engaged in assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cerebral Damages

Committed to offering professional legal advice for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Expertise in handling cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Accidents

Dedicated to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unjust Demise

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and expert legal support to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Harm

Expert in representing individuals with spine impairments, offering specialized legal support to secure compensation.

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