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Experiencing the unexpected loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is overwhelming and disheartening. During such unsettling times, you need assertive yet compassionate legal representation–this is precisely what Carlson Bier offers. With established experience in handling wrongful death cases across Illinois, we bring unmatched proficiency and understanding aptitude. Our legal approach when dealing with these complex claims sets us apart from others, ensuring your concerns are voiced effectively within intricate judicial corridors. Choosing our trusted firm means entrusting an unwavering ally by your side during each step of this challenging process.

Carlson Bier establishes strategic ways for case resolution while prioritizing its clientele interests above all else—effectuating justice alongside maximizing entitled compensation under Illinois law substantiates our streamlined service objectives remarkably well. Given our expansive knowledge base on wrongful deaths claim intricacies within the state boundaries, North Riverside inhabitants would immensely benefit from considering us as their valuable representative option.

Choosing the right solution often determines victory or defeat; opt simply for the best in class with Carlson Bier–where passion meets commitment at mastering law for Wrongful Death incidents in Illinois.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in North Riverside Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a team of dedicated personal injury attorneys who take pride in our dedication and commitment towards helping individuals recover full and fair compensation for their losses. Specialists in the realm of Wrongful Death lawsuits, we empathize with the pain you may be going through after the loss of a love one due to another’s negligence or deliberate actions.

Wrongful death is a tragic event that no family should ever have to experience but unfortunately, does occur with alarming frequency. According to Illinois law, wrongful death refers to fatalities caused by another person’s negligent actions or misconduct. These can include deaths from car or truck accidents, product liability accidents, workplace fatalities, medical malpractice incidents and more.

When someone close to you passes away unexpectedly due to such instances then pursuing legal recourse becomes paramount not just for justice but also for emotional closure that it provides. Successful wrongful death claims require several critical components: proving that the negligent action was directly responsible for your loved one’s demise; demonstrating evident financial loss as a result; establishing clear errors or malice on part of the defendant among others.

As inadequate as monetary compensation might seem against the devastating loss of life there are many expenses families incur post such incidents which make seeking damages essential.

• Medical bills incurred before death

• Funeral costs

• Loss of future earnings (especially major if deceased was primary earner)

• Pain and suffering endured by decedent before passing

• Emotional anguish suffered by surviving family members

Every case differs based on its unique circumstances hence employing an experienced attorney like ourselves at Carlson Bier becomes vital. We work diligently studying every aspect meticulously applying our extensive knowledge crafting strong compelling arguments representing you steadfastly throughout this difficult process.

Alongside this unparalled meticulousness in handling cases what makes us stand out further are:

• Compassionate But Zealous Advocacy: Client-centric approach ensuring sensitivity paired with zealous fight for justice is upheld.

• Extensive Experience: Years of successful track record litigating wrongful death lawsuits equipping us with necessary tools and resources.

• Excellent Communication: Regular personalized updates making sure you are completely in the know about your case’s progress.

• No Fee Unless We Win: Pay us only if we succeed in securing monetary compensation for your loss.

Our seasoned team utilizes its comprehensive expertise to pave a smooth legal journey during this extremely difficult time. At Carlson Bier, we’re more than just personal injury attorneys – we’re advocates for justice, voices for the voiceless, and champions for those whose lives have been forever altered by the unexpected loss of their loved ones.

Allow us to alleviate some of the burdens that come with navigating through complex Illinois Wrongful Death laws. Click on the button below to find out how much your case could potentially yield as compensation. As challenging as these times may be, you don’t have to face it alone. Let Carlson Bier stand with you- every step along this road towards deserved justice and closure.

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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 North Riverside

Cycling Mishaps

Proficient in legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Supplying specialist legal support for patients of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Malpractice

Ensuring professional legal services for clients affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Liability

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, extending specialist legal help to victims affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Neglect

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Fall Occurrences

Specialist in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking compensation for their harm.

Neonatal Injuries

Supplying legal assistance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Accidents

Mishaps: Committed to aiding clients of car accidents receive equitable payout for harms and losses.

Motorbike Incidents

Committed to providing representation for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Big Rig Collision

Extending professional legal assistance for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for injuries.

Construction Site Accidents

Engaged in advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cognitive Traumas

Committed to extending compassionate legal support for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Damages

Proficient in managing cases for persons who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Specializing in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Loss

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and professional legal services to ensure fairness.

Neural Harm

Specializing in advocating for individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal guidance to secure settlement.

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