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At the heart of Oak Run, Carlson Bier holds a renowned reputation for powerfully pursuing Wrongful Death lawsuits. Our firm is deeply rooted in Illinois law and driven by an unyielding commitment to assisting the distressed and the bereaved. Our extraordinary depth and breadth in understanding matters pertaining to wrongful deaths set us apart from our contemporaries. For years, families have been entrusting their cases to us due to our unmatched dedication towards unveiling justice while considering each case’s intricacies with acute sensitivity. We don’t just offer legal representation; we diligently investigate every aspect and potential contributing factor that led to your loved one’s unwarranted end. Acknowledging that no compensation can truly mend such deep scars, our mission nevertheless is mitigating some tangible impact through rightful settlements or verdicts at court trials.

Carlson Bier assures you a profound approach of compassion coupled with robust expertise – bestowing upon you an ally during this challenging time who profoundly understands wrongful death laws within Illinois’ legal framework, ensuring your fight for justice never walks alone.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Oak Run Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your premier personal injury group based in Illinois. With our rich history and experience in dealing with personal injury cases, we have firmly established ourselves as the go-to law firm for Wrongful Death cases. We understand that every case is deeply personal and involves intense emotions, so we strive to provide not only legal assistance but also empathetic care throughout the process.

Wrongful Death occurs when an individual’s demise is caused by the negligence or misconduct of another person or entity. In such circumstances, surviving family members are entitled to bring a claim against those responsible. Key aspects to remember in any Wrongful Death lawsuit include:

– The need for prompt action: Each state has its own time limit within which you can file a wrongful death claim (in Illinois it’s within two years of death).

– Determining the cause of death: It is crucial to establish that the defendant’s negligent actions directly led to the loss.

– Calculating damages: Compensation may cover medical expenses prior to passing, funeral costs, lost wages from deceased’s job role and non-economic damages like mental anguish suffered by survivors.

Our illustrious team at Carlson Bier covers all spectrums of Wrongful Death litigation no matter how diverse or intricate they may be. Our areas of specialty range from automobile accidents and Medical malpractice-related deaths to product fault fatalities and workplace accidents. Leveraging thorough investigation techniques coupled with astute negotiation skills honed over years of practice; our skilled attorneys tirelessly work towards achieving justice for you and your loved ones.

Navigating through a wrongful death case without experienced legal representation could potentially lead to an unsatisfactory compensation settlement. Therefore, ensuring you engage reliable professional guidance becomes critical. Your choice does make a difference – at Carlson Bier, our renowned prowess blended with apt compassion promises a lawful pursuit filled with resilience until satisfactory settlement comes through.

At this juncture on your journey pursuing justice following a tragic loss; having someone knowledgeable by your side who understands the intricacies of Illinois law can be game-changing. We are here to answer all your questions and guide you every step of the way, clearing doubts around legal obligations and rights during an emotionally charged time.

The pain associated with losing a loved one in tragic circumstances is indescribable. When that tragedy is compounded by negligence or other preventable factors, it becomes even more upsetting. But please remember: You do not have to walk this journey alone. While nothing can bring back the person missed dearly; seeking justice collectively ensures some level of closure for the family left behind.

Our commitment at Carlson Bier stays rock-solid – taking on each case as though it’s our own, navigating through emotional hard times while fighting tooth and nail to get you what you rightfully deserve. This steely resolve remains until justice has been served and healing for everyone involved can earnestly begin.

Transparency is key – which begins right from gaining insight into how much your case might possibly be worth. Understanding financial ramifications often aids decision-making especially when recurring costs like medical bills start piling up adding to emotional distress already experienced.

So allow us to lend our support in evaluating realistic compensation possibilities tailored specifically according to individual wrongful death claims parameters; simply click on the button below now for a no-obligation case value estimate! Remember – we’re not just lawyers, but compassionate advocates fervently striving towards facilitating peace through justice after personal loss.

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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 Run

Cycling Mishaps

Expert in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Providing adept legal assistance for patients of major burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Extending dedicated legal advice for clients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Accountability

Handling cases involving dangerous products, supplying adept legal guidance to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Abuse

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Fall Incidents

Expert in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking recovery for their suffering.

Newborn Damages

Offering legal support for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Accidents

Crashes: Devoted to guiding sufferers of car accidents secure appropriate payout for damages and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Committed to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Trucking Incident

Offering specialist legal support for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for losses.

Construction Site Collisions

Concentrated on advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Brain Impairments

Expert in extending specialized legal support for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Traumas

Proficient in addressing cases for people who have suffered harms from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Passing

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and skilled legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Spine Trauma

Committed to supporting individuals with paralysis, offering expert legal representation to secure justice.

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