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When it comes to handling wrongful death suits in Northfield, look no further than Carlson Bier. With an established reputation for representing our clients with unmatched expertise and professionalism, we understand the gravity of your situation – the loss of a loved one due to negligence. Our proficient legal team is well-versed in navigating this extensive process, drawing upon years of experience successfully litigating such cases by crafting compelling arguments that have resulted in significant settlements or verdicts for grieving families just like yours. At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated not only to seeking justice but providing compassionate guidance along every phase of your journey—the case evaluation, investigation into liability parties involved, negotiation processes up until awarding post-trial procedures necessary towards closure and financial relief from burdens tied to these tragedies. Our commitment extends statewide—not bound by geography— making us an ideal choice for Northfield residents needing adept representation during their most difficult times as they pursue rightful compensation following tragic events leading to unjust fatalities among family members under wrongful circumstances.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Northfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, handling cases related to Wrongful Death is one of our core areas of practice. We deeply understand the void and profound loss that such an event imprints on you and your family’s life. Our main goal as a prominent personal injury firm in Illinois is not only to provide superb legal representation but also deliver compassion and support during this intensely difficult time. We are committed to taking a proactive approach to comprehend the unique dynamics of each case thoroughly.

Wrongful death essentially refers to fatalities caused by someone else’s negligence or intentional acts, which could encompass various circumstances. This kind of incident might occur due to situations involving medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, product liability issues, or even workplace injuries.

One cardinal aspect we aim at shedding light upon pertains to the eligibility for filing a wrongful death claim in Illinois.

• The immediate family members – including spouse, parents, children

• Legally adopted children if applicable

• Parents of unmarried deceased victims

Individuals falling under these categories can proceed ahead with filing a lawsuit.

An essential part of coping with such grievous circumstances involves understanding what compensation is conceivably attainable in Illinois law. In wrongful death claims:

• Burial expenses

• Medical bills relating directly to the accident

• Lost earnings from the date of injury until death

• Loss experienced relating survivor’s emotional distress

All of these reflect potential avenues for deriving monetary respite through your claim.

Navigating through legal processes amidst deep feelings of grief can undoubtedly feel overwhelmingly difficult – but this is exactly where Carlson Bier navigates into the picture as your trusted partner. Handing over complex litigation matters into capable hands allows you ample space for healing while holding the assurance that justice will be pursued diligently on behalf yourself and everyone affected profoundly by such unfortunate events.

Our team constitutes dedicated attorneys committed relentlessly towards striding forward confidently against entities responsible for causing irreparable harm right unto your doorstep; irrespective their size or reputation. We invest every piece of our vast knowledge, resources and undeterred commitment into litigating wrongful death cases out to their successful resolution.

At Carlson Bier, we strongly advocate for transparency coupled with exceptional client experience throughout representational proceedings. Underpinning this approach is our contingency fee structure – meaning you do not pay unless we secure win in your favor. It’s imperative to bear in mind that the success rate vastly depends on immediate action – the prompter our involvement begins following a fatal incident, the more chances there are encompassed within outstretching detailed investigations leading right toward filing a powerful claim.

We don’t merely exist as legal representatives; rather, think of us as your source of resilience during unimaginably difficult times. If you believe that a loved one’s life was taken falsely due to someone else’s negligence or intentional act, reach out to us today for comprehensive consultation centered around your unique circumstances. Remember: Injustice left unchallenged only reiterates further casualness towards lives elsewhere.

You might also be seeking an estimation of what potential compensation would look like for you – it’s accurately mentioned at this juncture that each claim tokens an independent value comprising multiple factors at play surrounding specific accident dynamics and damages suffered.

If keen on learning about what your claim could potentially figure onto quantitatively speaking – just slide below towards clicking “Find Out How Much Your Case Is Worth” button posthaste! Trust us when we underscore that securing justice concurrently means securing your future from uncertainties set forth by such traumatic occurrences.

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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 Northfield

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or hazardous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Extending specialist legal advice for victims of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Healthcare Negligence

Offering experienced legal assistance for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Liability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, extending adept legal services to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Mistreatment

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

Fall & Fall Accidents

Specialist in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking justice for their injuries.

Childbirth Traumas

Providing legal aid for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Crashes: Committed to supporting clients of car accidents secure reasonable compensation for wounds and damages.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Trucking Incident

Providing adept legal advice for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for damages.

Worksite Incidents

Engaged in representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Brain Injuries

Committed to providing expert legal advice for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Injuries

Expertise in addressing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Focused on legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Undeserved Death

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and experienced legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Backbone Trauma

Expert in assisting patients with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal support to secure recovery.

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