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When dealing with a wrongful death case in Pittsfield, expertise and compassion are crucial. At Carlson Bier, we offer exactly this blend of knowledge and sensitivity. Our legal team provides thorough, nuanced support to our clients, uniquely tailored according to the complexities your case presents. Highly skilled in wrongful death cases within Illinois’ statute requirements, you can trust us to prioritize the rights and dignity of your loved one while working tirelessly towards justice on their behalf.

As respected personal injury lawyers dedicated to serving wronged parties through comprehensive representation by leading experts in understanding intricate law dynamics — that’s what makes Carlson Bier stand out as a choice for wrongful death representation. We believe firm in unwavering commitment when it comes down to pursuing maximum compensation for families affected by profound loss.

With decades of combined experience handling cases riddled with pain and uncertainty at Carlson Bier – where proficiency meets empathy – we navigate this troubling period alongside you so fill yourself assured; our dedication won’t waiver until truth prevails justice is served accordingly.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Pittsfield Illinois

Wrongful death claims can and often do arise from unfortunate circumstances – an incident where the loss of a loved one follows due to the negligence or misconduct of another. It leaves family members grappling with grief, whilst wrestling with questions about what their legal options may be. At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law and have developed significant knowledge and expertise in handling wrongful death suits.

Understanding wrongful death claims is crucial. A wrongful death action allows surviving members of a deceased person’s immediate family – usually spouse, children or parents – to seek financial compensation for their untimely loss. Precisely defined by Illinois law, it occurs when a victim who would have been entitled to file an injury claim dies as a result of defendant’s conduct. Interestingly, further nuances come into play since all states do not classify and treat such incidents identically.

There are noteworthy aspects that survivors should keep in mind:

• The ability to file such cases: Only immediate family members – spouse or children including legally adopted ones; parents if the decedent was unmarried and without kids; or personal representatives of the deceased person’s estate can initiate these litigations.

• Types of damage awarded: Financial assistance comes through various channels – medical costs that were incurred before your loved one passed away due to injuries tied directly to the offending act; any funeral expenses; value of lost benefits like health insurance from date of mortal event until estimated retirement time; loss earnings suffered from date they succumbed till when they could’ve feasibly worked minus personal expenses saved on account their demise.

• The duration within which you can file these lawsuits: This period referred as Statute Of Limitation is pecked at two years post-death consequence subject exceptions under certain scenarios.

It’s essential that readers fully realize no two cases are identical; numerous factors could potentially alter how your situation gets assessed opening doors for strategic variance necessary winning said claims.

Prominent nuances within this specific niche mandate engagement of experienced personal injury lawyers like us at Carlson Bier, based in Illinois. We have an impressive track record fighting for justice and securing due compensation on behalf of families left devastated by such tragic incidents. Our seasoned attorneys take a compassionate yet effective approach toward claims handling allowing you to focus on healing and rebirth while we navigate the legal complexities.

Specifically, what sets Carlson Bier apart?

From comprehensive case evaluation to negotiating settlements or battling it out in courtrooms, we’ve got you covered every step along the way.

Our team’s familiarity with insurance company tactics ensures you face no disadvantage while seeking rightful recoveries.

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You pay no fee unless we win your case – testament to our confidence and commitment towards achieving successful outcomes!

While money can never truly compensate for loss endured in wrongful death incidents, it does open avenues for financial security alleviating associated anxieties. At Carlson Bier, we strive to deliver this peace of mind through unmatched professionalism fused compassionately with client-centricity.

If you’re grappling with uncertainty around illegitimate mortal losses suffered, consider taking our free online case assessment tool designed providing instantaneous insights into potential claim worthiness – a convenient starting point enabling informed decisions. The journey recovery begins understanding where stand from legal aspects; let’s embark this together helping secure deserved justice us making up some part damages incurred hopefully bringing closure difficult chapter.

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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 Pittsfield

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Specializing in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Burns

Providing skilled legal advice for patients of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Physician Misconduct

Providing expert legal representation for clients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Responsibility

Taking on cases involving problematic products, providing specialist legal support to customers affected by faulty goods.

Elder Mistreatment

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Slip Occurrences

Skilled in managing trip accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking compensation for their harm.

Childbirth Traumas

Offering legal aid for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Mishaps: Committed to assisting patients of car accidents obtain reasonable recompense for harms and impairment.

Scooter Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Trucking Collision

Ensuring specialist legal support for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for injuries.

Building Incidents

Concentrated on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cerebral Damages

Expert in providing specialized legal representation for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Injuries

Adept at dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Incidents

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

Undeserved Passing

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and experienced legal guidance to ensure justice.

Backbone Impairment

Focused on assisting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal support to secure redress.

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