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In the tragic event of a wrongful death, it is crucial to seek responsive and compassionate legal representation. Though difficult times may cloud judgment, selecting the ideal law firm can indeed be a game-changer in pursuing rightful justice and compensation. Known for our extensive knowledge in handling wrongful death cases across Illinois, Carlson Bier affirms its commitment towards helping affected families navigate through intricate legal processes. We are relentless advocates who understand the emotional chaos involved in such scenarios and are dedicated to delivering personal attention with utmost sensitivity. Our expertise spans from car accidents to medical malpractice associated deaths; ensuring client satisfaction while dealing with different complexities that often accompany these unfortunate incidents is paramount within our practice ethos . Choose Carlson Bier, your stalwart ally during demanding times as we passionately strive for justice on behalf of those who cannot fight any longer themselves. Let us be your beacon of hope amidst adversity because every life deserves honourable closure when unjustly taken away.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Maywood Illinois

The wrongful death legal landscape can be a complicated terrain to navigate for anyone facing such an unfortunate circumstance. Carlson Bier, your trusted personal injury attorney group in Illinois, is fully equipped with the expertise, knowledge, and compassion to guide you through this difficult time. In gaining more clarity on the topic of wrongful death, it is crucial to understand that this realm encircles cases where a person’s death results from negligence or misconduct of another party.

A few significant points bring definition to such events:

– Negligence causing wrongful death could include careless driving leading to fatal car accidents.

– Misconduct may involve circumstances like murder where there was intent harm.

Carlson Bier: Engaged in Asserting Your Rights

Experienced attorneys at Carlson Bier diligently commit themselves towards upholding the rights of their clients by emphasizing key focal areas within Wrongful Death:

Negligence – The first step involves proving that the wrongful death was due to someone else’s carelessness. This could range from instances of distracted driving to medical malpractice.

Breach Of Duty – Here, we need to establish that the defendant had a duty towards the deceased. A driver has an obligation towards other road users; doctors have responsibilities toward their patients; these are duties that if failed call for justice.

Causation – Establishing the link between breach of duty and death is pivotal in these cases. It requires demonstrating how specific actions led directly or indirectly to a tragedy.

Damages – The final aspect addresses measurable impacts resulting from the demise such as hospital bills, funeral costs, loss of financial support among others.

Why choose Carlson Bier?

Through our accomplished representation over years in Illinois’ judicial jurisdictions regarding personal injury and specifically wrongful death claims left no stone unturned;

Tailored Approach – Every case unique; hence we customize strategies suited best for each case scenario.

Collective Experience – Our combined professional legal experience serves as a tool for attaining positive outcomes for our clients.

Resourceful – We are equipped with a network of field experts aiding in case preparations such as accident reconstructionists and medical practitioners.

Confidentiality – Our attorneys are bound by professional ethics ensuring that your personal sensitive information stays protected within the proceedings of the case.

Dedicated Support – At Carlson Bier, we understand that these cases go beyond legal fights; they represent your fight for justice. Therefore, you can count on us to be more than just lawyers — we become your supporting shoulder during these tough times.

At Carlson Bier, it is our sole mission to ensure anyone navigating through a wrongful death lawsuit is not alone — because you truly aren’t. We stand beside you, ardent about every step taken towards serving justice and asserting rightful compensation for lost loved ones. If you resonate with our mission and principles or if have unanswered questions or doubts regarding a wrongful death litigation, we are here to serve you with all our capabilities from Illinois.

As someone living through this challenging period, remember that asserting your rights is vital in acknowledging the harm done and seeking appropriate recompense for the loss endured. Allow us at Carlson Bier to assure that accountability is attributed correctly – leveraging off years of experience coupled with compassion and determination.

We extend an invitation for you to discover what standing together with seasoned professionals like those at Carson Bier feels like; where warmth meets proficiency, where empathy meets competency—all directed towards defending your rights vigorously! Click on the button below for a customized assessment of your unique circumstance by dedicated professionals who wake up every day committed solely to fighting for their client’s interests—people like yourself. Discover how much worth lies within your particular case scenario today – click below now.

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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 Maywood

Bicycle Incidents

Dedicated to legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Fire Burns

Supplying skilled legal advice for victims of major burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Clinical Malpractice

Delivering expert legal support for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Responsibility

Handling cases involving faulty products, delivering specialist legal services to individuals affected by defective items.

Elder Mistreatment

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Slip Occurrences

Expert in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking compensation for their injuries.

Neonatal Harms

Providing legal support for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Accidents

Mishaps: Committed to aiding patients of car accidents gain fair remuneration for damages and losses.

Scooter Crashes

Committed to providing legal services for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Big Rig Crash

Extending professional legal services for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for injuries.

Worksite Collisions

Committed to advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cognitive Harms

Specializing in providing dedicated legal advice for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Injuries

Adept at dealing with cases for clients who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Specializing in legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unjust Demise

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and expert legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spine Trauma

Committed to representing victims with paralysis, offering specialized legal representation to secure redress.

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