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When confronting the devastating aftermath of a wrongful death, you seek justice, compassion, and expertise. Carlson Bier delivers precisely that – exceptional legal services with profound empathy. Is there a case for wrongful death in Norris City’s jurisdictions? Trust Carlson Bier to steer it through efficiently and effectively. Our esteemed firm excels in handling complex legal processes surrounding wrongful deaths and fully comprehends Illinois laws’ intricacies on this matter. Hailed as superior litigators within our sphere, we are committed resolutely towards pursuing the outcomes clients deserve: righting wrongs where they occurred while helping restore peace of mind during the most challenging times. We pride ourselves on our aggressive advocacy balanced by an attentive approach ensuring personalized service tailored uniquely to each client’s needs; because at Carlson Bier your fight becomes ours too! Engaging us means entrusting your quest for justice into strong yet compassionate hands dedicated to seeing that anguish is addressed rightly via lawful channels by relentlessly advocating accountability where due.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Norris City Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand how challenging it can be to navigate the complex world of personal injury law, most crucially within the sensitive domain of Wrongful Death Claims. Based in Illinois, our expertise is not just defined by our proficient knowledge of legal statutes but also woven through years of representing and guiding families going through profound grief. We are firmly committed to vigorous advocacy for justice on behalf of our clients.

Wrongful death lawsuits emerge from various incidents including automotive accidents, medical malpractice, workplace accidents or negligence-driven circumstances that result in fatal injuries. Though no amount has ever been sufficient to replace a loved one’s life or fill the vacancy left by their untimely demise, compensation becomes an essential component towards meeting medical costs, funeral expenses and losses incurred due to bereavement — both financial and emotional.

• Wrongful death lawsuits focus on proving negligence as the cause; underscored by defining fault without any shadow of doubt.

• Intentions do not hold weight in establishing responsibility; negligence even if unintentional is deemed culpable

• Winning a lawsuit mandates strong evidence—our skilled attorneys work meticulously with investigative teams to gather irrefutable proof.

Navigating wrongful death claims alone can seem overwhelming. At Carlson Bier, we place immense importance on ensuring clarity for you at every step:

Identifying responsible parties: Depending on case specifics multiple defendants could share liability—an individual, employer or corporation might be held accountable.

Understanding Insurance policies: Often insurance providers underwrite monetary settlements for wrongful death claims—a close examination ensures applauded results without violating state laws.

Claiming damages: Tangible assets and intangible considerations like emotional trauma form part of compensations sought

Statute Limitations: From date of incident or discovery thereof action must begin within stated timeframe failing which may result in claim dismissals

To offer a glimpse into what working with us might look like – imagine experienced lawyers plunging into rigorous research-backed comprehensive investigations masking no limb of your claim. Every testimonial, every skerrick of evidence is meticulously analyzed by legal wizards ready to battle it out in court rooms for you.

Enhancing our offerings is a blend of humanity and empathy as we understand that behind each case lie individuals dealing with immense grief. Hence reiterating that while Carlson Bier provides undisputed professional legal services, it also stands as a warm supportive partner through an unimaginably trying phase. Walk with us and feel lighter knowing your burden does not have to be yours alone – let’s carry it together towards a successful resolution!

Actions today influence restitution results in your favor tomorrow – ascertain the concrete value inherent to your wrongful death claim now! We provide a complimentary consultation for potential clients; assurance enough that at Carlson Bier, clients come first! Your fight becomes ours from the moment you decide to trust us – backed robustly by years of legislative expertise coupled with persistent tenacity ensuring justice isn’t merely pursued but secured!

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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 Norris City

Cycling Accidents

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

Thermal Injuries

Giving specialist legal advice for people of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Clinical Negligence

Delivering dedicated legal assistance for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Obligation

Handling cases involving problematic products, providing skilled legal guidance to customers affected by harmful products.

Aged Abuse

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Stumble Injuries

Expert in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking redress for their losses.

Neonatal Damages

Extending legal aid for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Collisions: Dedicated to assisting patients of car accidents receive equitable settlement for hurts and impairment.

Scooter Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Semi Collision

Ensuring expert legal advice for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for losses.

Building Mishaps

Dedicated to representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Cognitive Injuries

Expert in offering expert legal support for persons suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Traumas

Specialized in addressing cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Crashes

Focused on legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Undeserved Death

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and adept legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Trauma

Focused on assisting clients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal services to secure recovery.

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