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In the unfortunate event of wrongful death, it is crucial to have an experienced law team by your side. Carlson Bier offers unparalleled expertise and sensitivity in handling such cases, understanding that they involve not only legal but also emotional challenges. Serving Murrayville, we are well-versed with Illinois laws concerning wrongful death matters; hence can robustly represent you during this difficult time. Our team diligently works to investigate all aspects of your case thoroughly so that the responsible parties are held accountable for their actions. At Carlson Bier, our profound knowledge allows us to navigate complex legal waters efficiently; while our personalized approach ensures every client’s unique needs are met satisfactorily. We provide steadfast support from the initial stages through litigation or settlement discussions when needed for a seamless closure on these traumatic circumstances comfortably and confidentially. Choosing Carlson Bier’s expert representation bestows confidence and peace in knowing that your rights will be fiercely protected as we pursue justice relentlessly on behalf of you – because advocating for victims is what defines our work at its core.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Murrayville Illinois

In the unpredictable journey of life, we occasionally encounter incidents that lead to unanticipated sorrow and despair. When such unfortunate events result in the heartbreaking loss of a family member or loved one due to negligence or wrongdoing by another party, these instances fall under the category of wrongful death. As notoriously complex as these cases can be, Carlson Bier’s proficient team is dedicated to guiding you through this distressing period with adeptness and empathy.

Wrongful deaths typically arise from various scenarios such as motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, workplace mishaps and product liability among others. In Illinois State Law, beneficiaries possess the right to take legal recourse over wrongful deaths for pecuniary damages associated with loss of society/companionship, mental suffering or grief and financial dependency on the deceased person.

Carlson Bier extensively specializes in representing individuals who have been tragically impacted by wrongful death scenarios stemming from:

• Auto Accidents

• Medical Malpractice

• Workplace Mishaps

• Premises Liability

• Defective Products

Our culmination of expertise combined with extensive litigation experience ensures an all-encompassing analysis of your case rooted not only in legal excellence but also characterized by tenacious advocacy for your rights. We comprehend necessary medical information related to each case detail thoroughly alongside our network of qualified experts when building our client’s claim robustly.

Understanding that substantial complexity often surrounds Wrongful Death Lawsuits inherently owing towards considerable stress placed upon surviving family members being involved in intricate legal proceedings should require strong legal support throughout. You can confidently rely on our diverse team at Carlson Bier law firm who will unwaveringly strive toward understanding your specific needs whilst crafting comprehensive strategies based on meticulously gathered evidence via vigilant investigation procedures.

Within each provisional step safeguarded within Illinois ordinances we will persistently continue empathetic navigation regarding hostile terrains posed thru negotiations against responsible parties seeking every plausible avenue so making certain maximized compensation owed accordingly. Further detailing, collective expenses accrued from funeral or burial service alongside loss of future earnings and benefits, outstanding medical bills and pain suffering experienced will be meticulously calculated to ensure every facet contributing towards your rightful claim is duly noted.

While nothing can ever truly compensate the irreplaceable loss you have endured, pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit may provide crucial financial relief amid this profound period of grief. It additionally presents an avenue for ensuring the party at fault takes responsibility for their actions; perhaps preventing similar pains from befalling other families in the future.

At Carlson Bier, we acknowledge that these moments are deeply personal which encourages us to treat each case with utmost attention. We understand that it’s not just about securing due compensation but also providing a platform where our clients feel heard, cared for, and respected while dealing with such an intense emotional turmoil.

No matter how complex the situation might seem right now, we encourage you not to lose hope. Through exerted efforts as well strife shown by numerous individuals we serve has taught us countless lessons wherein resilience emerges stronger gradually. We firmly believe in giving people faith back within justice system hence enduringly pledging absolute dedication regarding client representation.

Reminding you again that navigating legal landscape can be overwhelming especially during times like this when pain remains fresh compounded further through daunting steps involved concerning legislative intricacies requiring familiarity with Illinois’ unique codifications often causing confusion without expert guidance offered compassionately every step along way making things easier immensely benefiting overall personally as well financially easing burden felt all too heavily facilitating healing process regaining control over life once more matters principally underlying philosophy guiding unfalteringly Carlson Bier’s seasoned team taking pride providing unrivaled services patrons entrust upon firm steadily building presence across state well beyond boundaries effectively assisting impacted individuals secure deserved settlements successfully over time affirming brightening prospects ideally elevating lives post incidentally conclusively.

Therefore cherish dear memories continuing remembering loved one focusing path ahead comforted knowing you’re not alone together fostering hopeful future embracing fresh powerful beginnings positively leaning forward. Be encouraged to click the button below now so we can help explore exactly how much your case really is worth, mitigating financial strain as much as possible within these challenging circumstances. Carlson Bier’s compassionate and committed team stands with you, striving to deliver justice while providing exceptional legal counsel at every turn.

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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 Murrayville

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Proficient in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Supplying expert legal help for victims of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Healthcare Carelessness

Offering specialist legal assistance for victims affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Liability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, extending adept legal help to customers affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Neglect

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip & Stumble Mishaps

Specialist in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking restitution for their injuries.

Birth Wounds

Supplying legal help for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Mishaps: Dedicated to aiding victims of car accidents receive equitable remuneration for harms and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Committed to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Truck Accident

Delivering specialist legal assistance for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for hurts.

Building Accidents

Concentrated on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Brain Injuries

Expert in ensuring dedicated legal support for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Wounds

Specialized in handling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Incidents

Expert in legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Loss

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and experienced legal representation to ensure compensation.

Neural Injury

Committed to supporting individuals with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure redress.

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