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When facing the tragedy of a wrongful death, you need an advocate who will ensure that justice is served. At Carlson Bier, we provide representation marked by compassion and unyielding commitment to our clients’ rights. We have proven expertise in handling Wrongful Death cases with utmost diligence and professionalism; always striving to secure the maximum compensation for the families left behind. Our lawyers are meticulous in pursuit of fault-finding investigations and uncompromising negotiations or litigation for optimal recompense. You can rest assured that your case isn’t merely another number; each one is handled as a unique entity requiring distinct strategies tailored to maximize results for you specifically in Ohio legal boundaries. With Carlson Bier’s robust experience coupled with consummate strategic skill, choosing us means placing yourself in reliable hands capable of turning loss into financial security during such trying times. Trust the unwavering resolve at Carlson Bier – because knowing all aspects pertaining to Wrongful Death cases across jurisdictions matters when every decision could tilt outcomes definitively towards fairness, closure and possibly healing.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Ohio Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the tremendous pain and loss that comes with losing a loved one in a sudden accident. As an established personal injury law firm based in Illinois, our attorneys are highly trained specialists who work relentlessly to advocate for victims of wrongful death.

Wrongful death, as defined by the state of Illinois, is any fatal accident that results from a negligent act or misconduct on part of another individual or entity. These accidents can occur under various scenarios such as car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace mishaps, product liability cases and more.

Key components involved in wrongful death cases include:

• Determining negligence – The plaintiff must prove that the defendant’s negligence directly resulted in the victim’s demise

• Proving breach of duty – The plaintiff needs to provide evidence showing how the defendant failed to fulfill their moral or legal duties towards the deceased

• Establishing causation – The plaintiff should demonstrate that it was this violation of duty which led directly to the incident causing fatal injuries

It is critical to note that wrongful death claims differ from standard personal injury lawsuits due to its unique implications and proceedings. Unlike other claims where injured victims are entitled to receive compensation for their suffering and losses; wrongful death laws allow surviving family members or estate representatives of deceased victims to sue liable parties for damages sustained because of their loved one’s untimely demise.

Such damages may be bifurcated into (a) economic damages comprising loss of financial support contributed by deceased which includes income prospects, benefits and services provided by them; and (b) non-economic damages relating to loss consortium i.e., companionship lost because of premature passing away.

Navigating through this intricate labyrinth requires deep knowledge about local rules and laws coupled with deftly honed skills accrued over years. That’s exactly where Carlson Bier enters into your life — helping grieving families seek justice for their beloved ones snatched brutally from their lives by another person’s reckless actions.

Our team of expert lawyers possesses a combined experience running into several decades, surrounds you with an empathetic atmosphere while relentlessly pursuing fair compensation for your unpardonable loss. We understand that no amount can truly replace the vacuum created by a lost loved one; nevertheless it helps offset financial burden and foster sense of closure.

To say that our work speaks louder than our words might sound clichéd, but not untrue. Our impressive success rate leaves less to doubt about why thousands chose us as rightful fighters in their battle for justice and peace. We have been right at the forefront securing wrongful death claims more than anyone else within Illinois jurisdiction.

We’re here round-the-clock to lend you support during darkest moments of life; offering solace and hope when despair seems all-enveloping. From meticulously perusing each case detail, constructing robust argument, dynamic representation throughout trial finally ensuring compensation that appropriately reflects pain undergone — we’re there holding your hand taking each step along the difficult path towards light at the end of tunnel.

Each state stipulates a different “statute of limitations” – legal duration allowing you filing claim post occurrence of fatal incident which makes swift handling even more essential. It holds true especially in emotional turmoil following loss where time skates faster unnerving victims further.

Reclaim control over your life today! While we cannot reverse tragic events causing indescribable heartache; let us empower you embarking on road to recovery armed with truth, justice and closure they bring along.

The path to understanding what transpired and seeking necessary recompense starts here — Carlson Bier; champions in petitioning personal injury laws leveraged to deliver justice unto those suffering wrongful deaths needlessly inflicted upon them through negligent acts of others.

Don’t wait any longer – every second counts in working towards building a strong case that gets rightful compensation for losses sustained during this most testing period.

Click on the button below now to find out how much your case is worth. Together let’s write a new chapter filled with hope, resilience and justice! At Carlson Bier, justice isn’t merely a concept, it’s our commitment towards a brighter world stitched together by unique life stories like yours.

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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 Ohio

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Proficient in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Burn Injuries

Extending specialist legal assistance for patients of intense burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Healthcare Incompetence

Extending experienced legal representation for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Obligation

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, offering professional legal support to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Malpractice

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

Stumble and Stumble Occurrences

Skilled in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking recovery for their injuries.

Childbirth Wounds

Supplying legal support for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on assisting sufferers of car accidents secure appropriate payout for harms and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Specializing in providing representation for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Semi Mishap

Delivering expert legal support for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for harms.

Worksite Mishaps

Engaged in representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Brain Harms

Dedicated to offering expert legal support for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

Adept at tackling cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Focused on legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Undeserved Passing

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and adept legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spine Impairment

Specializing in advocating for clients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure redress.

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