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In the face of the tragic loss caused by wrongful death, Carlson Bier emerges as a beacon of support and unrivaled expertise for residents in Mount Prospect. Our attorneys seamlessly navigate through these sensitive cases with supreme compassion and deep understanding, offering unparalleled counsel to those grappling with such significant loss. We believe every client deserves more than just legal advice; they should feel understood, supported and engaged at each step of their journey towards justice. Armed with years of experience handling complex Illinois law intricacies related to wrongful deaths, our team exhibits steadfast dedication in seeking rightful compensation for family members left behind. From examining details surrounding your loved one’s untimely passing to rigorously fighting on your behalf against responsible parties – recklessness will not be tolerated on our watch. Choosing Carlson Bier signifies an acknowledgment that excellence must underscore every aspect following this heartbreaking event—legal care included.

Grant us the privilege to facilitate closure; allow peace and honor into your hearts again under the protective embrace of Carlson Bier’s professional guidance.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Mount Prospect Illinois

Carlson Bier, your dedicated partner in personal injury law based in Illinois, provides an unrivaled wealth of expertise when it comes to the complex and sensitive matter of Wrongful Death cases. At our firm, we believe deeply in upholding the dignity and rights of victims and their families who have suffered the tragic loss due to another party’s negligence or intentional actions.

Wrongful death refers to situations where a person’s death is caused by fault of another person or entity – whether through neglect, wrongful action or failure to act suitably. The different facets of such incidents can be overwhelming for grieving families. Here at Carlson Bier, our compassionately committed team stands ready to navigate through these complexities, offering you comprehensive legal support during this exceptionally difficult time.

We prioritize not only delivering quality legal representation but also educating you about various aspects related to wrongful death claims. Key considerations include:

– Identifying potential defendants: We diligently investigate all aspects of your case to identity potential defendants who could be held liable for your loved one’s life.

– Evidence gathering: Proper documentation is critical for demonstrating liability and damages suffered. Our specialized attorneys will meticulously gather necessary evidence which may range from accident reports, medical records, witness statements among others.

– Pecuniary losses: These are financial contributions that the deceased would have provided had they lived. From projected earnings over lifetime career span to household services contribution; our experienced team knows what counts.

– Non-economic losses: While no amount can actually equate the loss endured by surviving family members — monetary compensation for emotional pain and suffering sustained may help provide some solace.

Navigating policy language with insurance providers often proves challenging even without being under duress caused by personal tragedy. However, rest assured knowing our seasoned attorneys will firmly advocate on your behalf while handling negotiations responsibly leaving no stone unturned towards obtaining just compensation.

Busy courtrooms can seem like vast mazes full with obscure terms and unfamiliar procedures for non-lawyers. But armed with unparalleled knowledge of the Illinois plaintiff system, our legal wizards expertly guide you through every step of this perhaps intimidating legal arena while steadfastly fighting your righteous battle.

One may wonder: what time limit exists for filing wrongful death claim? In Illinois, The answer to that is determined by statue of limitations which generally allows two years from date of death thereby emphasizing immediate attention required towards taking action.

At Carlson Bier, we embrace a client centric approach going beyond just representing you in court — caring counsel, empathetic understanding and unbiased advice forms foundation stones of our trusted relationship. We work on contingency basis because we believe justice should not be restricted by financial constraints meaning you don’t owe us unless we secure compensation for you ensuring shared commitment toward desirable outcome.

With this detailed panorama on Wrongful Death claims in place, remember how vital it is to promptly seek expert legal representation when such unfortunate incident transpires. The journey ahead may seem daunting but armed with comprehensive guidance from an experienced team like Carlson Bier can certainly make path bit less strenuous each day.

As parting thoughts, know that every case has unique circumstances hence offers different settlement possibilities. To learn more about potentially converting your painful loss into tangible justice or obtaining better insight into possible compensatory worth of your case — why not take advantage of our free consultation today? Simply click on the button below to schedule yours now – let us help turn sorrow into strength!

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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 Mount Prospect

Bicycle Collisions

Expert in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Scald Burns

Offering skilled legal support for patients of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Medical Misconduct

Providing specialist legal representation for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Accountability

Taking on cases involving problematic products, extending adept legal services to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Fall Incidents

Adept in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking justice for their suffering.

Neonatal Traumas

Extending legal assistance for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Incidents

Accidents: Devoted to assisting sufferers of car accidents receive appropriate settlement for harms and damages.

Bike Crashes

Specializing in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Semi Crash

Providing expert legal services for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for harms.

Construction Incidents

Concentrated on representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Neurological Impairments

Expert in providing expert legal services for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Expertise in handling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Wrongful Passing

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and experienced legal assistance to ensure justice.

Neural Harm

Focused on defending persons with paralysis, offering expert legal guidance to secure justice.

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