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When a loved one’s life is tragically claimed through the negligence or misconduct of another, Carlson Bier stands ready to pursue justice on your behalf in Palos Hills. Specialists in Wrongful Death claims, this trailblazing law firm employs its vast resources and decades-long experience to explore every conceivable recourse for indemnity. They pride themselves in their ability to navigate the complexities that wrongful death suits often involve with a professional touch that minimizes further burden on grieving families. At Carlson Bier, they prioritize open communication and continuous updates about case progress so clients stay informed at all times. By choosing them as your legal representation against big entities or insurance companies unwilling to acknowledge accountability, you are not just getting an attorney; you’re gaining tenacious advocates who will fight relentlessly for rightful compensation while ensuring deadlines are met promptly thus preventing any compromise of your claim’s success chance due to procedural issues. Trust in Carlson Bier’s exceptional guidance during these difficult times; they’ll work tirelessly towards achieving the outcome you deserve – bringing peace back into your unsettled world.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Palos Hills Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a committed and dedicated group of personal injury attorneys based in the heart of Illinois. We understand that wrongful death cases are incredibly tough to navigate both emotionally and legally, which is why our team puts forth extra effort to guide you through each step of this challenging journey. Wrongful deaths usually arise from various scenarios including medical malpractice, automobile accidents, work-related injuries or other forms of negligence.

Our experienced legal professionals will meticulously dissect every aspect of your claim to form an ironclad case around these general categories: the negligent action causing the untimely demise; proving the defendant’s liability for the death; establishing surviving members who are filing as real parties in interest; demonstrating actionable harm i.e., monetary damages related to the victim’s death.

We firmly believe that knowledge is power. The more you know about wrongful death law in Illinois, the better position you’ll be in when dealing with insurance companies or opposing lawyers. So let’s delve deeper into understanding wrongful deaths:

• Negligence refers to misconduct by one party leading to another’s fatal injury

• A defendant is liable when his/her conduct was a significant factor contributing toward the fatality

• Real partied in interest can include immediate family members like spouses or children along with distant kin or partners

• Monetary Damages encompass lost earnings (future income included), funeral expenses as well as loss of nurture, guidance & care

Attaining justice isn’t simply restricted to who caused what but more on validating what has been unjustly taken away – companionship, potential financially secure futures while providing closure for unthinkable tragedies.

Experiencing a loved one’s wrongful death causes stark emotional anguish alongside surfacing financial uncertainties due to sudden loss of future earnings and accrued medical bills. Thus our dedicated legal team ensures skillful handling of delicate proceedings while empathetically guiding distressed family members toward rightful compensations.

Navigating through complex aspects such as Illinois Statute of Limitations that governs the timeframe within which you can file is easier when you have our knowledgeable lawyers by your side. Illinois law stipulates a time limit of one or two years from the date of death to press charges, depending on particulars of your case. Therefore, timely legal counsel is invaluable.

Transparency and trust form the backbone our client relationships at Carlson Bier. Operating on contingency basis, there are no upfront fees with us – we only get paid when you win your lawsuit.

Above all else, education empowers all individuals involved in wrongful death cases – it diminishes uncertainties while evaluating viable options. Our attorneys strive tirelessly to ensure every question is addressed promptly and every concern empathetically handled; because for us justice isn’t just a pursuit but an ideology we tirelessly push toward, defending each life lost too soon due to another’s negligence.

With decades’ worth experience serving in this field, we understand subtle nuances tied with intricate procedures enabling us to represent your interests efficiently and effectively before courts or negotiation tables alike. That’s what makes Carlson Bier one-of-a-kind amid generic personal injury practices out there.

When dealing with a wrongful death case, partnering with specialized legal professionals like those at Carlson Bier who not only comprehend complexities unique to such situations but also possess suitable resources & skills would lend you strategic edge over reluctant insurance providers along with relentless pursuit of rightful reparation.

Knowing whether you’re eligible for compensation after losing a loved one tragically can lift an immense burden off your shoulders during these trying times. To find out how much your wrongful death claim could be worth simply click on the button below- let ‘us’ help ‘you today’, providing solace through justice served right!

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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 Palos Hills

Bicycle Crashes

Focused on legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Giving adept legal advice for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Physician Negligence

Extending expert legal representation for patients affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Liability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, delivering specialist legal support to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Malpractice

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Slip Mishaps

Skilled in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking justice for their injuries.

Childbirth Injuries

Offering legal aid for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Mishaps

Mishaps: Committed to supporting clients of car accidents secure fair compensation for wounds and harm.

Scooter Incidents

Focused on providing representation for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Trucking Mishap

Providing specialist legal assistance for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for hurts.

Building Site Accidents

Committed to defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Cerebral Harms

Specializing in ensuring expert legal support for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Specialized in handling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Specializing in legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Wrongful Demise

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and skilled legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Specializing in defending patients with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal representation to secure recovery.

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