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In the challenging circumstance of experiencing a wrongful death in New Boston, retaining the right legal representation can make all the difference. With their notable reputation and unmatched knowledge of Illinois state laws, Carlson Bier stands out as an unwavering champion for justice in cases involving wrongful deaths. Integrating a comprehensive understanding of this complex area with authentic compassion for clients’ situations makes them exceptional resources when navigating through these difficult times. The team at Carlson Bier are known to handle each case with due sensitivity and unremitting perseverance striving relentlessly to secure rightful compensation for losses incurred by victims’ families. Their dedication consistently results not only achieving fair settlements but also assisting families regain stability after untimely loss while upholding dignity at every stage brings hope amidst adversity which further strengthens belief amongst clients on Carlton Bier’s effective approach towards addressing such sensitive matters putting client’s interest first before anything else reaffirms them as reliable allies during times of distress ultimately establishing themselves incontrovertibly among top considerations when it comes wrongful death attorneys within Illinois regardless location constraints involved thereby making increasingly worthwhile proposition potential clientele pursuing justice sensitive circumstances related untimely demise loved ones stimulating sense reassurance heartening faith in system aboard professional bandwagon associated this esteemed law firm is indeed commendably promising choice undertake journey seeking vindication depths grief.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in New Boston Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law, diligently serving our diverse clientele from several locations across Illinois. One of the primary concerns that often bring individuals through our doors is wrongful death issues, a unique area of law filled with both complexity and sensitivity. Understand this: losing a loved one is an unthinkable tragedy, but when such loss emanates from another person’s negligence or reckless behavior, it compounds the grieving process with anger and confusion. We step into the gap for you – ensuring you receive due justice and retribution for your loss.

Wrongful death refers to incidents where an individual loses their life unfairly owing to the deliberate harmful actions or negligence of others. The aftermath left behind for surviving families are heart-wrenching – enduring emotional despair and grappling with massive financial burdens simultaneously can be overwhelming without legal support.

• Key Fact 1: Wrongful Death Encompasses Various Incidents – This could range from car accidents caused by drunk drivers, unsafe work environments resulting in fatal accidents, medical malpractice leading to a patient’s demise among other scenarios.

• Key Fact 2: Separate Civil Lawsuit – Although someone may not be found guilty under criminal law, they can still face civil consequences in a wrongful death claim.

• Key Fact 3: Compensation Covers Extensive Damages – Monetary recovery in these cases can encapsulate everything from lost future income of the deceased; any associated medical bills prior to death; funeral expenses along with non-economic damages like pain & suffering experienced by survivors.

At Carlson Bier, every case holds individual prominence as we navigate through your ordeal alongside you. Our compassionate yet formidable approach provides you the space needed to grieve while fiercely chasing justice on your behalf. We have honed our expertise over years fighting meticulously against insurance companies trying to trivialize your claims so that you’re sufficiently compensated for your premiums.

There’s no substitute for professional counsel during difficult times following wrongful deaths. Several technicalities and procedures need tight execution including the filing time-frames in line with Illinois statutes of limitation, factual substantiation of negligence or intentional harm resulting in a death and correct method of calculation for compensation claims. We’ll handle these complex aspects while you focus on healing.

As we strive to offer service par excellence at Carlson Bier, our relationships aren’t just built on solid expertise but also on full transparency. Our ‘No win – No fees’ policy reflects this commitment clearly: if we can’t recover damages successfully via lawsuit or settlement negotiations, you don’t pay us any legal fees.

For anyone grappling with the aftermath of wrongful death incidents, let Carlson Bier’s experienced team ensure your rights and interests remain protected throughout your quest for justice. Each case is as unique as the individual involved; hence it’s crucial that we discuss your specific circumstances promptly to chart out a tailored strategy aimed at maximum restorative justice under Illinois law.

Don’t hesitate to seek immediate guidance concerning your potential wrongful death claim from hereon. Just remember that standing up against wrongful deaths not only provides financial relief but also gives voice to accountability against irresponsible behavior hence fostering safer communities around us – Your healing begins when justice prevails.

Navigating through the murky waters of such tragic times is no mean feat – expert support becomes a necessity rather than option especially given how insurance companies often attempt reducing liabilites in their favor under sensitive situations. At Carlson Bier, it’s more than just our business -we’re dedicated to serve you ensuring truth & fairness triumph over profit-centric maneuvers.

Finally, irrespective of the magnitude, every successful compensation pursuit begins with an accurate assessment of its worthiness. This requires deep understanding about legal intricacies pertaining personal injury laws which remains our forte cultivated over years serving concerned citizens across Illinois effectively leading them towards healing closure post unthinkable misfortunes they were subjected to unwarrantedly.

Why wait then? Click on the button below now! Let us figure out precisely how much your wrongful death claim might potentially be worth. Begin your journey towards justice with knowledgeable, compassionate guidance from Carlson Bier ensuring legal closure complements emotional healing you seek earnestly.

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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 New Boston

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Dedicated to legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Offering professional legal services for people of grave burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Medical Misconduct

Ensuring specialist legal support for patients affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Obligation

Dealing with cases involving defective products, providing specialist legal guidance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Abuse

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Slip Accidents

Adept in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking compensation for their damages.

Childbirth Traumas

Extending legal guidance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Accidents: Devoted to supporting individuals of car accidents gain reasonable settlement for wounds and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Committed to providing legal support for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

18-Wheeler Incident

Offering adept legal representation for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for injuries.

Construction Mishaps

Concentrated on assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Cognitive Injuries

Focused on extending compassionate legal support for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Expertise in managing cases for people who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Focused on legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Loss

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and experienced legal support to ensure fairness.

Backbone Injury

Expert in advocating for individuals with paralysis, offering dedicated legal representation to secure redress.

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