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When confronting the devastation of accidental death, finding legal representation can be overwhelming. Entrust your case to Carlson Bier – experts in Wrongful Death cases across Illinois and trusted advocates for Pleasant Hill residents. Our experienced attorneys leave no stone unturned in our relentless pursuit of justice, employing a proven approach that brings much-needed peace during stressful times. We understand that you need more than just sound legal advice – at such an emotionally challenging period; empathy and understanding are critical too. That’s why at Carlson Bier, we not only offer top-tier law consulting but also compassionate care aligning with every client’s unique needs during this difficult transition period.Our specialized skills within the complex realm of personal injury set us firmly apart from any other firm as your best option when needing assistance navigating murky legal waters after losing a loved one wrongfully.We’ve built an unrivalled reputation in securing maximum compensation for families engulfed by profound grief due to wrongful deaths.Choose Carlson Bier, where `your victory is our success`.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Pleasant Hill Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in representing clients who have suffered due to the negligence or poor decisions of others. Our primary focus is on personal injury cases, particularly those involving wrongful death. Wrongful death refers to a context where an individual loses their life as a result of another’s negligent actions or intentional misconduct. This can encompass anything from vehicle accidents and medical malpractice to workplace accidents and criminal activity, each possessing unique legal complexities that require skilled assistance.

Understanding key aspects of wrongful death claims can empower you as you seek justice for your lost loved one.

• Legal Standing: The person filing a wrongful death lawsuit must be directly affected by the loss. Usually, this includes immediate family members, though partners and financial dependents may also qualify.

• Culpability: For a successful claim, it has to be proven that the defendant’s actions were negligent or malicious leading directly to the untimely passing.

• Damages: Compensation commonly awarded includes funeral expenses, loss of income or benefits previously provided by the deceased, pain and emotional distress suffered by survivors.

Carlson Bier brings together a blend of compassion and professional expertise essential in these complex situations. Operating within Illinois, our deeply invested team tenaciously fights every step for rightful compensation that acknowledges what was unfairly taken away.

Choose us because:

• Proven Success Record: We are well-versed with intricate Illinois statewide regulations concerning wrongful deaths bringing an impressive track record concerning case results.

• Devoted Personal Injury Experts: Skilled specialists steeped in personal injury law guarantees formidable representation.

• No Upfront Costs: It is not uncommon for stress financially under such circumstances hence we charge nothing upfront until a suitable settlement is secured.

A key component distinguishing Carlson Bier lies in our client-centric approach towards legal service provision. We appreciate how painful it is losing someone suddenly – handling everything alone adds further difficulty during such trying times inevitably resulting in missed details potentially jeopardizing your claim. By entrusting us with your wrongful death case, our legal specialists painstakingly scrutinize every angle to build impactful cases that effectively capture the magnitude of loss sustained while handling courtroom processes on your behalf. This leaves you more time focusing on healing and remembrance without encumbrances of legal complexities.

Furthermore, we take pride in openly communicating through each step ensuring transparency and comprehension surround your case’s progress. Our mission is not solely about winning – providing comfort, clarity, closure underpins our ethos aligning perfectly with families undergoing such terrible experiences.

A wrongful death claim is undoubtedly challenging emotionally coupled with intricate legal contexts making it tough navigating alone. Carlson Bier provides strong arms to uphold justice using compassionate yet aggressive tactics rooted in professional expertise making a genuine difference for countless families across Illinois seeking rightful compensation following their tragic losses.

Surpassingly important to remember is that wrongful death claims are governed by a statute of limitations strictly regulating eligibility timeframe for complaints filed thus promptly starting on your claim mitigates unnecessary delay risks potentially prohibiting rightful compensation attainment.

Now that you have acquired key facts surrounding wrongful death claims go an extra step towards enhancing understanding further through exploring just how much your unique case could be worth for peace of mind being aware could restore balance back into life after unimaginable loss rocked it bare. That next essential step lies just below awaiting your click. Let Carlson Bier help transform enigmatic uncertainties into empowering insights capable crucially defining how successful navigation through this arduous journey unfolds easing burdens felt by so many before you’ve had to carry alone along similar paths.

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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 Pleasant Hill

Cycling Mishaps

Dedicated to legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or risky conditions.

Thermal Damages

Extending adept legal support for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Clinical Carelessness

Delivering specialist legal services for victims affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Accountability

Managing cases involving defective products, delivering expert legal support to consumers affected by harmful products.

Elder Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble and Trip Incidents

Specialist in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking compensation for their harm.

Neonatal Traumas

Offering legal assistance for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Incidents: Devoted to aiding sufferers of car accidents gain fair recompense for hurts and harm.

Motorbike Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Extending adept legal advice for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for harms.

Worksite Crashes

Dedicated to advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cerebral Harms

Expert in offering specialized legal support for clients suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Injuries

Expertise in managing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Dedicated to legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unjust Loss

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and adept legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Neural Trauma

Committed to defending patients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal guidance to secure recovery.

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