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When facing the unplanned loss of a loved one due to negligence, it’s paramount that you entrust your pursuit for justice to an experienced and compassionate team. Carlson Bier resides as a leading law group in Illinois specializing consistently in Wrongful Death cases. Our robust reputation through years of dedication towards advocating for families dealing with such irreparable losses is unrivaled. Highly versed within intricate legal nuances, our tenacious lawyers have a track record of persistently fighting against mighty insurance companies and winning substantial compensation rights deserving by affected kinship groups. We understand Palatine residents’ unique needs deeper than any other firm around, and guarantee personalized attention at every step keeping clients updated at each phase until closure post trials or settlements; this is our uncompromising commitment to you – today, tomorrow & beyond! Choose Carlson Bier when only the best will do because we resonate wholly with your grieving heart shrouded by wrongful death despair ensuring justice gets served comprehensively!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Palatine Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on our commitment to provide exceptional legal services to individuals who have been affected by wrongful death. Navigating through such turbulent times is undoubtedly distressing, yet understanding the nuances of a wrongful death claim can lead you towards closure and justice for your loved one.

Wrongful Death transpires when an individual’s demise is triggered by another entity’s negligent or harmful behaviors. These cases often arise from several scenarios including medical malpractice, vehicular accidents, work-related fatalities, or product liability incidences among others. The profundity of these situations has significant impacts emotionally, financially and socially; it’s imperative that understanding the intricacies of this legal context will ultimately enlighten those enduring in these difficult circumstances.

Managing Wrongful Death claims necessitates extensive comprehension of provisions outlined under Illinois laws. For instance:

• Only ‘representatives’ who are legally authorized may lodge a Wrongful Death lawsuit.

• A statutory timeline exists within which cases must be filed – in Illinois, within two years following the date ofdeath.

• Damages secured recurrently account for loss endured post-death viz. emotional trauma, financial obligationsor more.

Equipped with dedicated personal injury lawyers versed in Illinois statutes guiding wrongful death cases; we at Carlson Bier are resolute on being able allies during your grief-stricken journey. Our systematic approach encompasses comprehensive examination into every case detail hence fostering well-rounded resolution plans apt to meet your distinct needs while respecting timelines and conformities as per the governing regulations.

The paramountcy of expert legal representation cannot be stressed enough considering how rigorous and complex these lawsuits can turn out to be. Evidence collection requires painstaking scrutiny alongside defenses preparation which isn’t straightforward even for adept law practitioners let alone a grieving family member embarking upon this pursuit solely unaided by experienced hands-on attorneys like ours at Carlson Bier.

Financial implications resulting from untimely demises often leave families grappling with mounting expenses like medical bills, funeral costs, not forgetting diminished income prospects for the family’s future. Our adept team at Carlson Bier works relentlessly to ensure that the responsible party remains accountable hence relieving you from these burdens while making a pathway towards regaining loss of love and companionship through appropriate compensations.

Choosing our distinguished legal service guarantees offer comprehensive counsel with the utmost compassion during this emotionally charged process. Striving to ease your burden by safeguarding your rights encompassed under Wrongful Death suits is what sets us apart here at Carlson Bier. Handling such delicate matters demands unwavering professionalism coupled with empathetic accompaniment – which inarguably encapsulates who we are.

As you navigate this challenging journey, remember you’re not alone. We invite you to leverage on our robust experience dealing with Wrongful Death cases within Illinois jurisdiction; our commitment doesn’t waver until justice is served duly in honor of your loved one’s memory.

We understand making this decision is overwhelming; however allow us the privilege of assisting you through this somber transition till closure has been rightfully attained. It isn’t about just filing lawsuits aiming for financial gain but also about ensuring accountability besides delivering justice that plays an integral role in healing consequent psychological wounds prevalent herein.

Value lies deeply within knowing how much your case could be worth so take meaningful steps today by clicking on the button below hence finding out precisely that aspect accompanied by other substantial information pertinent to your lawsuit circumstances – all courtesy of Carlson Bier committed personal injury lawyers ready alongside willing to walk hand-in-hand while pursuing justice together being guiding pillars throughout wrongful death claim’s entirety demonstrating steadfast dedication unmatched elsewhere.

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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 Palatine

Bike Mishaps

Proficient in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Offering professional legal help for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Healthcare Malpractice

Providing professional legal advice for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Accountability

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, delivering expert legal guidance to individuals affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Abuse

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Fall Mishaps

Expert in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking justice for their harm.

Birth Damages

Delivering legal assistance for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Crashes

Mishaps: Focused on helping victims of car accidents receive just settlement for injuries and destruction.

Motorbike Incidents

Focused on providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Truck Accident

Offering experienced legal assistance for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just claims for hurts.

Worksite Crashes

Dedicated to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Cerebral Injuries

Committed to delivering specialized legal assistance for patients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Injuries

Expertise in tackling cases for persons who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Expert in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unfair Passing

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and skilled legal services to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Damage

Committed to assisting patients with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal services to secure settlement.

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