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When faced with instances of wrongful death in Patoka, finding the right legal representation is critical. Allow us to introduce you to Carlson Bier, a team of highly-skilled and dedicated attorneys specializing solely in personal injury law. Our firm excels because we genuinely understand how severe the emotional, psychological, and financial impact that wrongful death can have on families. We aim for nothing but justice – holding negligent parties accountable while ensuring optimum compensation for surviving loved ones is delivered swiftly and justly. Renowned across Illinois for our steadfast drive towards excellence in practice, we foster an approach centred on empathy and determination from consultation through completion of each case. Choosing Carlson Bier implies choosing relentless advocacy distinguished by conviction, experience, compassion amongst other qualities paramount to overcoming challenges related to wrongful deaths . Discover how our proficiency can turn your grief into strength; let us guide you through your quest for justice under Illinois’s complex laws surrounding such disheartening instances as wrongful death -Championing justice alongside every bereaved family member navigating this devastating journey.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Patoka Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a distinguished law firm profoundly focused on personal injury cases, particularly pertaining to Wrongful Death incidents in Illinois. Our widely recognized proficiency in this specialized field is the result of years of committed practice in personal injury law and our dedication to securing justice for families who have suffered an immense loss. In light of this, we believe it’s critical that you understand what wrongful death entails and how the legal process surrounding these tragedies unfolds.

Wrongful death is legally defined as a death caused by someone else’s negligence or intentional harm. When a life is lost due to another’s recklessness, misconduct or criminal activity, the surviving family members may be eligible to file a lawsuit seeking compensation for damages incurred. These might include loss of love, companionship, comfort, income potential – among others.

• Negligence: Exhibiting carelessness or failure to act reasonably which leads to fatal incidences typically forms the basis for establishing liability.

• Intentional Harm: If someone deliberately causes the death of another individual then he/she can be sued under wrongful death action.

• Product Liability: Manufacturers might find themselves at fault if their product has resulted in a fatality because they failed in meeting safety standards or ignored appropriate warnings

It’s essential to acknowledge that each case comes with its innate complexities influenced by various factors including but not limited to past financial dependency of survivors on deceased and total income expected over time from deceased if alive.

Carlson Bier possesses extensive experience in handling these intricate facets associated with wrongful deaths claims – right from initial consultation through settlement negotiations or court trial verdicts when required.

Timely action plays a crucial role here so it’s significant you reach out us soon after your loved one’s tragic passing even amidst profound grief. There exists statutes of limitations – laws setting maximum periods within which particular kinds of legal actions must be brought forth or forever barred.

By entrusting us with your devastating ordeal; you allow yourself precious time to grieve, emotionally heal whilst we aggressively represent your best interests. Our proficient attorneys will ensure that all legal rules are meticulously adhered to while collecting necessary evidence supportive of the claim and robust negotiations with a single goal – maximizing compensation outcome for our trusted clientele. Also, it’s important to note that we work on contingency which means no fees unless successful resolution.

Wrongful death suits can be exceedingly complex. The statute of limitations varies depending on the nature of the negligent party, gaps in medical bills or loss reports require scrupulous examination, plus settlement discussions prove pivotal in extracting maximum value from insurance companies.

At Carlson Bier, we stand tall against large corporations and insurers using both technological advancements and strategic relationships in various sectors as supportive arsenal – ensuring they simply cannot manipulate our clients due to lack of experience or resources.

We cherish each relationship formed understanding uniqueness of every situation; always putting client’s needs first – even above our own advances at times. This helps us maintain long-term success rates not just settling the cases but making significant positive impact in society too by setting precedents resulting into enforceable protections advocating safety standards across Illinois.

It’s instances like these when you need an ally by your side. You don’t have to go through this emotionally exhausting sequence alone. Let us use our expertise to secure what is rightfully yours during this distressing period so you can focus on healing and honoring your loved one’s memory.

Click on the button below now: let’s unravel together how much your case could be worth under our diligent guidance grounded deeply into proven methodologies reflecting decades-long commitment towards personal injury law.e

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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 Patoka

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Specializing in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Flame Traumas

Supplying specialist legal services for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Physician Malpractice

Delivering expert legal assistance for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Obligation

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, extending professional legal help to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Aged Malpractice

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Slip Occurrences

Skilled in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking restitution for their injuries.

Neonatal Harms

Extending legal support for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Mishaps: Dedicated to aiding clients of car accidents gain equitable settlement for damages and losses.

Motorcycle Crashes

Committed to providing legal advice for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Semi Mishap

Extending expert legal assistance for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for harms.

Construction Site Mishaps

Committed to advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Brain Injuries

Focused on ensuring professional legal assistance for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Damages

Adept at managing cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Focused on legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Fatality

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and professional legal services to ensure fairness.

Neural Injury

Dedicated to defending victims with paralysis, offering compassionate legal services to secure settlement.

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