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If you’re grappling with the aftermath of a wrongful death in Metamora, Carlson Bier is well prepared to offer proficient legal support. Our firm has consistently demonstrated diligence, expertise, and empathy in pursuing justice for families navigating through this difficult period. With years of experience specializing in Wrongful Death law, our proven track record speaks volumes about our ability to secure maximum compensation that helps mitigate financial burdens arising from such tragic circumstances.

Choosing Carlson Bier comes with the assurance of comprehensive assistance at every stage – we thoroughly analyze cases right from evidence collection to tactical courtroom presentation. Intricate Illinois laws can often be overwhelming; we break down these complexities for easier comprehension and ensure victims’ rights are rightly served.

Carlson Bier not only fights persistently but compassionately too – understanding your loss proceeds beyond just finances into ensuring peace-of-mind is achieved. To make this possible, we extend a listening ear coupled with constructive advice aimed at securing victory also on emotional fronts.

We comprehend that no amount could justify losing a loved one due to negligence or intentional harm – however as forward-thinking attorneys upholding stringent ethical standards – it’s part Carlson Bier’s mandate towards making sure each family’s pursuit for rightful recompense translates into palpable success.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Metamora Illinois

Experiencing the loss of a loved one due to another’s negligence is an unimaginable tragedy. At Carlson Bier, we genuinely empathize with your pain and are here to help you seek justice for your wrongful death case in Illinois. Our experienced personal injury attorneys understand the importance of handling sensitive cases like these with tact and dedication.

Wrongful death means any form of fatality caused by someone else’s neglect or deliberate wrongdoing that could have been avoidable otherwise. It is crucial to know that wrongful deaths can occur through various circumstances such as medical malpractice, car accidents, dangerous products, workplace accidents, or premises liability.

Noteworthy factors about wrongful death claims in Illinois include:

• In most instances, the personal representative for the deceased person’s estate must file the lawsuit.

• Illinois law only gives you up to two years from the date of death to bring forth a wrongful death claim.

• Damages awarded in a successful claim often cover expenses incurred like funeral costs, lost wages and benefits previously provided by the victim. It may also encompass non-economic damages such as emotional suffering.

Yet every situation differs and seeking an early consultation with us allows us to provide comprehensive advice tailored just for you.

One thing that sets Carlson Bier apart from other law firms is our hands-on approach combined with our extensive knowledge base backed by years of experience. Navigating local laws relevant to your case individually might seem overwhelming; however, trust that by partnering with us at Carlson Bier group will smoothen this journey significantly for you. Distinguished for our understanding and down-to-earth professionalism—we carry out thorough investigations into cases presented before pursuing them relentlessly for our client’s benefit.

Likewise, irrespective of where your loved one’s unfortunate demise occurred within Illinois- whether it was during an operation at a well-reputed hospital using defective equipment purchased online or even while simply driving on a busy road due to another driver’s reckless behavior – feel assured that we at Carlson Bier acknowledge your pain and are devoted to bringing about justice in your favor.

In as much as you focus on grieving and healing, our skilled attorneys work diligently behind the scenes compiling evidence, negotiating settlements, or even proceeding with a lawsuit if the need arises. The integrity of our commitment extends beyond mere legal responsibilities; we believe in keeping you involved at each step – informing about significant developments, discussing different strategies transparently—thereby honoring your trust placed in us personally.

With the aid of dedicated resources coupled with an unyielding spirit for justice—we should stand strong against influential corporate bodies or insurance companies treating such heart-rending cases lightly while striving for the maximum possible compensation that you rightfully deserve. Our unparalleled passion combined with expertise sets us aside as we strive relentlessly to hold the wrongdoers accountable.

If you’re still uncertain about how much value lies within your wrongful death claim – allow us to assist by understanding it better. Please remember: seeking rightful compensation is not only justifiable but legitimize rights granted under Illinois law meant to help victims in exact predicaments like yours currently combating immense emotional distress alongside economic hardships.

As every case presents distinctive circumstances and challenges, realize this: Your choice today impacts resourcefully onto strengthening your tomorrow considerably during these worst of times. Compassionately standing by victim’s sides during their hardest hours—Carlson Bier aims tirelessly towards creating an environment granting peace-of-mind through righteous verdicts. By valuing each life uniquely affected tragically—we hope ultimately inspiring essential safety measures preventing similar occurrences from consistently repeating nationally too frequently.

Your decisive step regarding this matter might seem vague initially due to current hardships surrounding you emotionally right now—but know this; clicking below will provide clarity regarding actual worthiness hidden within your claim! So take a breather momentarily, consider reaching out towards beneficial legal help awaiting just beneath—it’s merely one simple click away! Lean upon Carlson Bier—one heartfelt choice towards brightening your future today! Please, click the button below to find out how much your case is worth—a potentially life-changing decision indeed—most rightfully deserved by you.

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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 Metamora

Bicycle Incidents

Focused on legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Giving expert legal help for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Providing professional legal advice for patients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Liability

Addressing cases involving faulty products, delivering professional legal help to clients affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Abuse

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip and Slip Mishaps

Skilled in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking redress for their suffering.

Newborn Wounds

Offering legal aid for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Accidents

Accidents: Concentrated on assisting individuals of car accidents get fair recompense for damages and losses.

Motorbike Accidents

Focused on providing legal support for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Semi Incident

Providing specialist legal assistance for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for injuries.

Worksite Crashes

Committed to supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Brain Harms

Expert in extending dedicated legal assistance for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Wounds

Specialized in managing cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Loss

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and adept legal representation to ensure redress.

Spine Damage

Committed to defending individuals with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal assistance to secure justice.

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