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Sudden loss is a pivotal moment, encompassing profound grief and often spiraling uncertainties. Amid this distress, having the support of an experienced Wrongful Death attorney becomes indispensable. At Carlson Bier, we offer steadfast legal assistance to families grieving in Oak Park following untimely demise due to negligence or misconduct of others. Our skilled attorneys’ separate us from other law firms; they are not only aware of Illinois’ complex wrongful death laws but bring personal understanding and empathy to every case handled, ensuring your path towards justice is seamless and supportive.

When selecting a wrongful death lawyer considering skill, experience and dedication is crucial; here at Carlson Bier we deliver on all fronts – passionately pursuing reparations for our clients while being consistently respectful of their loss. Beyond just representing you legally, we act as compassionate confidants throughout this delicate process helping you restore stability during these challenging times with integrity and respect.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Oak Park Illinois

The devoted team at Carlson Bier understands that no amount of compensation can replace the loss of a loved one. However, we know there is still an urgent need for justice to be served and potential financial burdens could be alleviated for you and your family. Our firm specializes in the challenging area of Wrongful Death cases throughout Illinois with a profound commitment to swiftly obtaining the best possible result on behalf of our clients.

Wrongful death falls under Personal Injury Law and refers to situations where an act—be it negligence, misconduct or intentional action—by another person or entity leads directly to someone’s premature death. Wrongful death claims are civil actions used as a tool by surviving families to hold those responsible accountable while safeguarding their own futures.

Key considerations when contemplating a wrongful death lawsuit include:

• Eligible claimants: In Illinois, only the personal representative of the decedent’s estate may file such claims.

• Statute limitations: The window of opportunity—the statute of limitations—for filing wrongful death suits in this state is often two years from the date of death.

• Damages Claimable: This could include but not limited to medical expenses incurred prior to death, lost income or benefits, funeral costs, emotional suffering,loss of consortium,and guidance.

At Carlson Bier, we understand how important knowing these details are which is why we emphasize ongoing communication with our clients every step along the way. We will answer any question tirelessly so that our client knows their rights and options clearly.

One aspect which significantly sets apart Carlson Bier from other law firms is our years-long experience combined with undeterred determinationa focus on wrongful death lawsuits.The unnecessary loss triggers overwhelming emotions; however,it also results in several practical matters that demand immediate attention.We handle them professionally allowing you time and space to grieve.

This litigation process requires strategic thought processing,in-depth comprehension of legalese’s complexity,and meticulous examination.During investigation which forms evidence gathering phase we meticulously analyze every detail to strategize accordingly.Further our skilled negotiation abilities and determined courtroom presence serve as distinct advantages when fighting for your claims.You can be confident that your case is in capable hands at Carlson Bier.

At the heart of a wrongful death lawsuit lies a simple yet potent objective: to secure justice for those wronged,and support their surviving loved ones through this difficult time.Compensation obtained from these lawsuits often serve as lifelines for struggling families,ensuring they are able to cover immediate outlays like funeral expenses,and future needs such as education costs.It additionally enables them to focus on healing instead of worrying about financial constraints.Our passion lies in aiding individuals navigate through their most challenging times,in delivering promising outcomes,and providing peace of mind amidst chaos.

While Wrongful Death suits might seem overwhelming initially,we around here believe firmly – knowledge empowers.The key is understanding your rights,knowing that you don’t have to face it alone,and finding the right representation.We encourage potential clients not just take our word,but explore what we offer.Go ahead and click on the button below.It will lead you towards comprehending how much your case might be worth.Trust us,you want a team like ours working with you.Rest assured that if chosen,our fierce commitment to fight alongside you until justice is within reach –is what makes all the difference. Together, we at Carlson Bier strive not only for victory but also ensuring necessary resources while gripping tightly onto hope

That’s the promise delivered by us-the group of personal injury attorneys at The Carlson Bier firm.

Navigate forward with confidence.Know more today.Choose wisely-choose sensibly.Gain empowerment through knowledge. It could turn out being one best decision made this tumultuous period.All set towards recovery? Click ahead! Our dedicated team awaits eagerly serving and guiding suitably.Knowledge indeed remains power.Let’s seize it together.Your journey towards reclaim must start somewhere.Why delay any further?

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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 Park

Bike Incidents

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

Burn Traumas

Giving expert legal support for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Healthcare Malpractice

Providing professional legal assistance for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Fault

Managing cases involving unsafe products, extending specialist legal help to clients affected by defective items.

Geriatric Abuse

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

Fall and Fall Accidents

Professional in handling trip accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking redress for their harm.

Birth Injuries

Providing legal help for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Accidents

Incidents: Devoted to aiding individuals of car accidents obtain reasonable payout for wounds and losses.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Expert in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Trucking Crash

Delivering experienced legal advice for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just claims for damages.

Construction Mishaps

Concentrated on representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Cognitive Harms

Expert in ensuring specialized legal services for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Proficient in managing cases for people who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Collisions

Dedicated to legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Wrongful Demise

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and professional legal assistance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Harm

Focused on assisting individuals with vertebral damage, offering expert legal support to secure redress.

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