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When dealing with the heartbreak of wrongful death, look no further than Carlson Bier. As a distinguished law firm in Illinois, our experts specialize in handling these difficult cases with sensitivity and prowess. Our extensive experience has established us as leaders of wrongful death representation; we protect your rights relentlessly while pursuing justice for your lost loved one. What sets us apart is our keen understanding of the complexities involved and our relentless devotion to preserving your legal interests. We acknowledge that nothing can replace what you’ve suddenly lost but ardently believe that obtaining rightful compensation will aid in reducing financial burdens on the grieving family members left behind by unforeseen events. Choose Carlson Bier as your trusted partner during this trying time – we bring knowledge-rich expertise to navigate through intricate legal waters and strive to offer relief from unwanted stressors accompanying such profound loss by utilizing skillful litigation techniques designed specifically for wrongful death claims, always conducting ourselves respectfully towards those mourning and ensuring their voices are heard quite clearly amidst their feelings of sorrow and uncertainty.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Murphysboro Illinois

Considered a significant area of focus under personal injury law, wrongful death claims are critical for several reasons. They seek justice on behalf of someone whose life was cut short due to the negligence or intentional actions of another party. The complex nature of these cases makes it crucial to secure the guidance and representation from experienced attorneys like the ones at Carlson Bier. As a firm of Illinois-based personal injury lawyers, we possess an extensive understanding of this aspect of litigation.

Wrongful death claims encompass various situations including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, workplace injuries and fatalities due to hazardous conditions—all scenarios in which the negligent parties can be held accountable. It is necessary for surviving family members to understand that they have rights following such tragic incidents.

• A wrongful death claim provides legal recourse

• Financial compensation can help cover funeral expenses

• Claims also potentially cover loss earnings from deceased loved one.

Not only do these claims allow families financial coverage for end-of-life costs and lost income opportunities but they provide some semblance of closure by holding those responsible accountable.

Wrongful Death Laws in Illinois are specific in outlining who can file such a lawsuit—surviving spouse or children are typical claimants. However, proving fault requires expert navigation through statutes and laws that govern this sector—an endeavor made possible by leaning on seasoned legal professionals well-versed in this area.

Many complexities navigate when filing a wrongful death lawsuit; thus each case is unique. Factors such as statutes of limitations are essential since filing past stipulated deadlines may jeopardize your ability to claim compensation. Here at Carlson Bier, we guide clients skillfully through every step ensuring timelines and prerequisites do not inhibit rightful compensation pursuits.

• Legal timeline adherence is vital

• Proving fault equates winning rightful compensation

Illinois’s Wrongful Death Act stipulates two main types of damages a successful plaintiff may receive: pecuniary injuries (financial losses) and grief/sorrow. It projects potential monetary recovery into the future, from remaining typically taxed earnings to retirement and pension benefits.

• The Act outlines compensation categories

• A successful claim anticipates financial projections

In many situations involving wrongful death claims, grief is overwhelming, making it a daunting task to tackle legal proceedings while mourning loss of loved ones. This highlights the importance of engaging experienced attorneys like those at Carlson Bier. They shoulder your case’s burdens, offering support and resources necessary in achieving closure and justice.

Recognizing that each wrongful death case carries its own unique nuances necessitates the expertise found only with an accomplished personal injury lawyer firm such as Carlson Bier. Our office is committed to seeking justice for those dealing with such devastating circumstances using methods backed by years of experience, extensive knowledge of Illinois law and compassionate service crafted to ease this process.

Understanding a vague overview of Wrongful Deaths Laws does not equate qualifying you for delving head-first into pursuing your rightful compensation alone—too much is at stake. Partnering with our trusted team at the Carlson Bier places you on sure footing towards securing everything rightfully owed to you—justice duly delivered while maintaining absolute respect for your current grieving condition.

We invite you now to move forward in establishing your sheer confidence – click below to discover how much your case could be worth – remember every minute counts in consolidating all evidence required for building a water-tight claim successfully navigating through existing laws ensuring maximum compensation attainable under Illinois Law.

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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 Murphysboro

Bike Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Fire Damages

Providing specialist legal assistance for victims of grave burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Clinical Negligence

Delivering experienced legal assistance for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Responsibility

Managing cases involving faulty products, offering expert legal assistance to customers affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Misconduct

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Trip Incidents

Expert in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking justice for their injuries.

Neonatal Injuries

Offering legal help for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Crashes: Committed to aiding patients of car accidents obtain just compensation for damages and damages.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Truck Incident

Extending adept legal advice for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for hurts.

Building Mishaps

Concentrated on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Brain Injuries

Dedicated to delivering compassionate legal advice for patients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Injuries

Expertise in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Focused on legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Death

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and professional legal services to ensure compensation.

Backbone Harm

Dedicated to representing victims with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal support to secure justice.

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