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In the wake of an unfortunate incident leading to a loved one’s wrongful death in Mount Vernon, Carlson Bier stands as a beacon of hope and justice. Their exceptional proficiency in Illinois law, coupled with their firm grasp on the intricacies of a wrongful death case, cements them as an excellent choice for legal representation. Many have found solace in their diligent pursuit of accountability against responsible individuals or entities. This premier personal injury lawyer firm houses seasoned attorneys adept at navigating these complex cases providing comprehensive support through every step. The sheer determination they bring is unrivaled – pushing boundaries and tirelessly striving to secure rightful compensation for surviving family members. Remember your rights under Illinois law when seeking fair recompense for medical costs or loss of financial support due to such devastating circumstances—that’s where Carlson Bier comes into play, fighting relentlessly for vindication and peace after this heartrending loss—reinforcing why they are easily your definitive consideration regarding wrongfully caused fatalities within the jurisdiction and beyond.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Mount Vernon Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your needs as a personal injury victim in Illinois are our top priority. Our legal expertise spans various fields with a distinct focus on wrongful death cases. Wrongful death can be one of the most challenging experiences for anyone to endure, causing emotional trauma and financial trouble for the surviving family members. We’re committed to ensuring you receive maximum compensation effectively to help sustain life when this unfortunate event happens.

Understanding wrongful death is essential, especially regarding its legal implications. A wrongful death claim arises when an individual’s negligent, purposeless, or reckless act causes another person’s death. These claims allow for immediate family members such as spouses, children or parents to file a lawsuit against the person responsible for their loved one’s passing away.

A few key aspects of wrongful death lawsuits under Illinois law that potential clients should also comprehend include:

– Proof beyond doubt that the defendants’ negligence directly caused the victim’s untimely demise.

– The fact that monetary damages are only recoverable if there is proof of loss resulting from the deceased’s absence.

– Deadlines within which one must file these lawsuits – typically two years from the date on which the reprehensible incident occurred.

With an experienced team versed in all aspects pertaining to such distressing occurrences at Carlson Bier, we can explain how each applies accurately and personally to your case circumstances. This personalized overview creates an understanding base between us and ensures seamless communication throughout our journey together fighting for justice due your dearly departed.

We understand going through such a testing period might cloud judgment making it difficult figuring out what steps need taking next – whether it entails filing paperwork or being involved emotionally daunting court proceedings. Here at Carlson Bier, efficient navigation through these waters becomes less intricate with guidance bestowed upon by prowess possessed by our tenacious attorneys who’ll tirelessly work towards obtaining deserved recompense thus reducing burdens both financially and otherwise inflicted upon bereaving family facing unexpected premature eviction of their beloved kin from this life stool.

Our professional competence is coupled with compassionated understanding, giving you much-needed peace of mind during these trying times. We believe in full transparency and foster ongoing communication throughout our representation. You will always be regularly updated about the progress of your case and have all your questions or concerns promptly addressed.

It can’t be easy to quantify how much damage a loss has cost you emotionally, physically, financially, or otherwise. However, we employ appropriate methodologies accounting for present-day circumstances plus predictions future-wise to come up with reliable calculations that cater satisfactorily to needs arising from such sudden unforeseen transitions.

Understanding wrongful death statutes formidably isn’t just about knowing what they entail; it’s also having ability confidently translating them into actions garnering awaited resolutions benefiting clients most effectively. So regardless of complexity entailed by your circumstance weave through intricate legal maze on path chalked out en route deliverance hoped for because at Carlson Bier every client gets revered as family – caring priority rendered endlessly without a break between us and justice yearned for beckons standing behind diligently till fortitude lasts!

The journey following the tragic loss of a loved one can be incredibly tough – but remember that you don’t have to go through it alone. Our dedicated team at Carlson Bier are ready and waiting to help relieve some of the burdens that come along with this distressful time in your life. Are you curious about determining what compensation lies ahead given an opportunity pursuing claims? There’s only one way finding out? Click the button below now, take steps forward towards restoring semblance into life shattered by foreboding calamity allowing us accompany alongside mend broken cycle once again nurturing smiles peevishly being replaced sorrow undeniably thrust upon when least expected!

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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 Vernon

Bicycle Crashes

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

Burn Traumas

Offering professional legal help for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Hospital Carelessness

Extending specialist legal support for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Fault

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

Nursing Home Malpractice

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Stumble Accidents

Adept in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking recovery for their injuries.

Birth Damages

Extending legal help for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Accidents: Dedicated to aiding sufferers of car accidents secure fair recompense for harms and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Committed to providing legal advice for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Big Rig Mishap

Ensuring experienced legal advice for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for hurts.

Construction Site Mishaps

Committed to advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Brain Traumas

Committed to ensuring dedicated legal advice for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Skilled in tackling cases for persons who have suffered traumas from dog bites or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Committed to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Wrongful Demise

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and expert legal services to ensure justice.

Backbone Injury

Expert in assisting clients with paralysis, offering professional legal assistance to secure settlement.

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