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In coping with a wrongful death in Oak Grove, finding competent legal assistance becomes paramount. Carlson Bier, renowned personal injury attorneys in Illinois, stand out as the optimal choice for insightful guidance during these trying times. Boasting an unparalleled track record of successful litigation and settlement cases, our firm specializes in wrongful death claims ensuring justice is served promptly and adequately. Why choose us? Our dedicated legal team at Carlson Bier approaches each unique case with sensitivity and meticulous analysis providing comprehensive support every step of the way. Remember: Wrongful Death implicates complex legal elements that only experienced personal injury lawyers can capably handle; so maneuvering through it requires proficient representation like ours to guarantee rightful compensation for your loss without diminishing your peace or sanity. Trust us to champion your rights fiercely albeit compassionately as you learn to navigate life after loss – That’s why clients consistently recommend Carlson Bier when seeking seasoned wrongful death attorneys within the state of Illinois.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Oak Grove Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the immense emotional and financial impact a wrongful death can have on households and families. As experienced Personal Injury Attorneys based in Illinois, our law firm specializes in navigating such distressing situations, aiming to help our clients find the justice they deserve. It is with empathy and professionalism that we approach every case of this nature.

Wrongful death refers to the unfortunate demise of an individual procured due to negligence or misconduct by another party. The devastating events leading up to wrongful death cases often hinge upon factors such as medical malpractice, automobile accidents, occupational hazards, criminal behavior, or many other situations that could have potentially been avoided with due care.

Our area of focus includes but is not limited to:

• Medical malpractice: Instances where health professionals fail to provide standard care resulting in fatality.

• Automotive collisions: Cases arising from negligent driving habits causing fatal accidents.

• Workplace fatalities: Circumstances caused by employers failing their duty of safety towards employees.

While this may seem overwhelming at first glance — especially given your current circumstances you’ve found yourself grappling with — seeking professional legal consultation from personal injury attorney groups like us can provide clarity and comfort during these challenging times.

Each wrongful death case comes with a series of complex nuances which must be properly handled for successful litigation – ranging from proving fault through evidential support – establishing connection between negligence and fatality- identifying recipients for compensation claims. At Carlson Bier, we thoroughly analyze each detail surrounding your situation ensuring nothing is overlooked while crafting a strong claim grounded on meticulous research and personal attention—mere paperwork does not define our commitment towards representing you justly in court.

Our dedicated team tirelessly works to ensure family members receive appropriate reparations following such tragic incidents which although can never compensate entirely for the loss suffered but can aid considerably during recovery. Compensation obtained through personal injury lawsuits falls into various categories including:

• Funeral expenses

• Loss of earnings

• Pain and suffering

• Loss of companionship and love

Being seasoned personal injury lawyers, we stay abreast with the constantly evolving laws in Illinois, striving to serve our clients with diligence and integrity. While it may seem daunting to engage legal help during these testing times – let us assure you that swift action often paves path for successful outcomes thereby seeking help of a professional is always recommended.

Finally, pursuing justice following wrongful death of a loved one is more than just about financial recovery. It establishes accountability on behalf of those responsible and brings closure to grieving families. At Carlson Bier, we genuinely believe in your cause while providing you support needed to secure rightful compensation for the disastrous repercussions this unfortunate event has had on your life.

You don’t need to navigate through this grief-stricken period alone. Trust our capable hands at Carlson Bier who have served multitude cases like yours towards resolution marked by justice and fair compensation claims within bounds defined by law.

We encourage you not only taking our word for it but also take advantage of our free initial consultation option listed below for understanding worthiness of your case against parameters set forth by Illinois laws governed by principles steeped deep in justice delivery mechanism guided consistently under supreme interest- fairness.

Discover how we can be an ally during this tough time —click on the button below to find out how much your compensation claim could potentially be worth when represented adeptly – transforming the undue pain suffered into power wielded allowing us assisting you moving forward with resilience following tragedy endured reshaping misfortunate into strides taken towards healing via remunerative deliverance as per legal parities within jurisdiction governing Illinois state.

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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 Oak Grove

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Extending skilled legal services for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Physician Malpractice

Offering expert legal support for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Accountability

Taking on cases involving defective products, providing expert legal services to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Mistreatment

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

Stumble & Trip Injuries

Expert in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking justice for their damages.

Infant Harms

Offering legal assistance for families affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Accidents

Crashes: Dedicated to helping victims of car accidents obtain appropriate recompense for wounds and harm.

Motorbike Crashes

Committed to providing legal services for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

18-Wheeler Collision

Ensuring experienced legal support for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for losses.

Building Site Crashes

Focused on representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Head Damages

Focused on offering professional legal representation for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Damages

Proficient in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Focused on legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unfair Death

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and expert legal representation to ensure redress.

Backbone Injury

Focused on defending individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal representation to secure redress.

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