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When you are grappling with the tragedy of a loved one’s wrongful death in Oakwood, it is essential to rely on legal representation that has distinguished itself through compassionate service and exceptional performance. Carlson Bier champions this cause, prioritizing every case we handle and fighting for the justice your family deserves. We are acclaimed experts specializing in Wrongful Death cases law, consistently demonstrating our tenacity against insurance companies who want anything but fair compensation. At Carlson Bier, our clients are not just numbers; they become part of our extended family as we help them navigate such challenging times with empathy and dignity. Our commitment to achieving maximum compensation comes second only to easing your distress during this profound life-altering eventuality. Trust us as your ally – we have accumulated years of experience in securing victories for families after a Wrongful Death incident throughout Illinois state jurisdiction including Oakwood city matters, building unparalleled credibility over time buoyed by immense client satisfaction.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Oakwood Illinois

Understanding wrongful death through the professional eyes of Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorney Group: An undeniable truth is that no amount of compensation can truly right the wrong of losing a loved one. However, when such unfortunate incident occurs due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct, seeking justice and adequate recompense becomes paramount. This is what wrongful death represents in personal injury law – a legal discourse established for those left behind who have suffered as a result of this untimely demise.

Navigating the complexities of the litigation process can be cumbersome for grieving families or relatives without proper guidance. It is here where the illustrious Illinois-based law firm, Carlson Bier steps in with its unrivaled expertise. Renowned for their meticulous attention to every detail and steadfast commitment to their clients, our attorneys thoroughly understand wrongful death cases and are prepared to germinate effective solutions.

So how does wrongful death work? Let’s underline some key points:

• A lawsuit can be filed by immediate family members (in all states), life partners, financial dependents, distant family members (in some states), anyone suffering financially from the death, or parents on behalf of deceased fetuses (in certain regions).

• The defendant must have been negligent or strictly liable for the victim’s death.

• The plaintiff should present evidence that they incurred quantifiable damages owing to such an occurrence.

At Carlson Bier, we prioritize giving families much-needed support during these testing times by legally asserting your rights, thereby enabling you to acquire rightful restitution for losses including funeral expenses; medical expenses accrued before death; lost income from wage earners; lost care like childcare which deceased person may have provided; emotional distress amongst survivors mourning their loss.

Resorting in gaining detailed insight into the distinct type of harm pressed against you helps us tailor threads aimed at winning your case comprehensively. It also imparts essential knowledge about where you stand legally.

Most frequently embarked upon types include situations where deaths are caused as a result of medical malpractice, automobile accidents including pedestrian and bicycle collisions, workplace accidents often occurring in hazardous settings like construction sites or massive heavy machinery factories, product defect encounters resulting from faulty manufacturing quality or improper instructions – each carries its own nuances demanding fluid understanding.

Even though these cases sound quite encapsulated under wrongful death purview, remember each is unique. No two personal injury cases will ever be the same and the outcome of your case may differ based on individual circumstances. Our dedicated wrongful death attorney team at Carlson Bier can render skilled legal representation for your tailor-suited needs.

All seen through, it doesn’t matter how much you prepare for loss – when it strikes the heart unceremoniously, we invariably find ourselves ill-equipped to deal with such profound emotions. In this fragile period of grief where every instance without them feels increasingly agonizing let us alleviate your pain by rendering our professional care.

By taking up the rightful course and registering a claim against the wrong inflicted upon you is not just empowering; but instrumental in making sure what happened never happens again. After all isn’t prevention better than cure?

If you’ve fumbled till here seeking divine signs to persuade you into doing what’s right then look no further – rest assured Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorney Group walking you towards justice.

Take a plunge into this decisive force today by learning about just how much your case is genuinely worth before any more time slips away into uncertainty. By clicking on the button below, get an informed estimate brimming with assured authenticity that could go a long way in serving not only restoring faith in life but also imparting an essential degree of financial assistance set aside rightfully awaiting its true owner: You.

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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 Oakwood

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Scald Burns

Providing professional legal advice for patients of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Physician Incompetence

Providing expert legal advice for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Obligation

Managing cases involving unsafe products, providing expert legal help to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble & Fall Mishaps

Skilled in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking justice for their harm.

Birth Harms

Providing legal assistance for households affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Accidents: Committed to supporting clients of car accidents obtain appropriate recompense for harms and losses.

Bike Incidents

Dedicated to providing representation for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

18-Wheeler Accident

Providing experienced legal support for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for damages.

Worksite Collisions

Engaged in supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Brain Impairments

Specializing in providing compassionate legal advice for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Damages

Specialized in managing cases for persons who have suffered harms from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Dedicated to legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unjust Fatality

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and adept legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Impairment

Focused on advocating for patients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal services to secure recovery.

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