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When facing the heart-wrenching circumstances surrounding a wrongful death, you need an experienced and empathetic legal team on your side. Carlson Bier, dedicated wrongful death attorneys, possess both the compassion and tenacity required to guide you through these complex proceedings. Our unrivaled expertise speaks volumes in Prairie Grove as we relentlessly advocate for justice for bereaved families grappling with unexpected loss. We understand that no compensation can fill the void left by a loved one but striving towards financial stability amid personal grief is crucial. With decades of substantial experience handling such sensitive cases, Carlson Bier has proven prowess in obtaining rightful compensations commensurate with your loss. Rooted in impeccable client service, our uncompromising commitment ensures every claim we litigate is treated with utmost diligence it deserves—a reflection of our reputation within Illinois’s highly competitive legal landscape! As staunch defenders against negligence or deliberate harm leading to untimely demise; choosing Carlson Bier means opting for best-in-class representation—an absolute necessity during challenging times like this.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Prairie Grove Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the deep pain and sorrow that encompasses a family when a loved one is lost unexpectedly. The wrongful death of a beloved member often leaves families heartbroken, confused, and feeling helpless in the face of the legal difficulties they may encounter while securing justice for their deceased. Our group takes pride in providing top-tier legal services to such families as personal injury attorneys based in Illinois.

Wrongful death cases can be complex to navigate. Wrongful death refers to situations where an individual’s demise results from another person or entity’s negligence, misconduct, or intentional action. While these circumstances are tragic, it’s crucial to remember that surviving family members possess legal rights amid such distressing times.

The essence of a wrongful Reflection on wrongful death lawsuits lie at the heart regulations addressed within the Illinois Wrongful Death Act. This law authorizes rightful heirs or beneficiaries to file lawsuits seeking damages related to anguish, grief, and suffering they experience consequent to their loss.

• Identifying who can file a wrongful death lawsuit: In Illinois law, only specific survivors qualify as plaintiffs– primarily the immediate family members like spouses and children.

• Statute limitations encompassing filing dates: Under Illinois law, a wrongful death claim must generally be filed within two years after the occurrence of the event causing the fatality.

• Calculating compensation: Quantifying emotional trauma remains challenging due to its subjective nature. Therefore, verdicts vary significantly as courts gauge factors unique to each case including age and health condition of deceased prior their passing.

Carlson Bier holds substantial expertise in effectively dealing with these intricate matters involving wrongful deaths with decades-long experience aiding many survivor families receive justified compensations for their immeasurable losses.

Navigating through this emotionally draining phase requires impeccable support – both morally and legally – which our empathetic yet professional team stabilizes perfectly balancing compassion with unwavering focus on proceedings’ legality aspects. Understanding distressed minds’ working during such stressful times, our endeavor remains articulating legal processes in simple, easy-to-grasp language.

We approach these matters quite sensitively, recognizing that no amount of financial compensation can replace the emotional void left by a suddenly deceased loved one. Notwithstanding this fact, securing fair recovery remains an essential prerogative to alleviate incurred medical expenses or loss of future wages making this aspect easier for grieving families.

Our lawyers are dedicated to helping clients rebuild their lives post such traumatic experiences by ensuring they receive rightful damages for mental anguish and sorrow following their major loss. We start with analyzing each case’s uniqueness before moving towards calculating reasonable compensations considering every single impact this unfortunate incident has had on the family members – economic and emotional combined.

Carlson Bier continues steadfastly handling wrongful death cases offered unwavering commitment to grief-stricken families grappling through distressing upheaval phase after losing a cherished member under wrongful circumstances. With thorough knowledge about related laws and painstaking attention bestowed upon each case detail, we promise not only effective representation but also warm-hearted support throughout this tough journey.

Remember – you’re not alone in this agonizing ordeal. Carlson Bier stands firmly by your side as your champion advocate providing personalized attention till conclusion urging courts arrive at just verdicts honoring both moral obligations and imposed law statutes effectively.

Take control over your situation today by letting us help get justice for your beloved one– assuring your peace of mind through incomparable legal services. Learn more about how much your case is worth simply clicking on the button below is a significant stride forward transforming outcomes favorably equipping yourself rightfully against confronting adversities paving path toward healing outlook unrestricted navigation rights towards serene closure from such devastating life-changing personal crises guide you diligently ensuring best possible conversion regarding deserved settlement discrepancy thereby validating irrevocable existence authenticity righteousness grave reality facet being addressed appropriately expertise reflected each action encompassing not solely tangible monetary considerations intrinsic value symbolizing respect rendering resolution justified further infused compassion honesty impeccable support backing revelations strength hope during such distressful times.

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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 Prairie Grove

Pedal Cycle Incidents

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

Fire Traumas

Extending specialist legal assistance for people of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Hospital Misconduct

Extending professional legal representation for victims affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Liability

Managing cases involving faulty products, supplying expert legal support to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Senior Abuse

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Tumble Occurrences

Adept in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking justice for their harm.

Childbirth Wounds

Providing legal aid for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Accidents

Crashes: Devoted to helping sufferers of car accidents get appropriate remuneration for harms and impairment.

Scooter Collisions

Expert in providing legal services for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Truck Accident

Delivering specialist legal assistance for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for injuries.

Building Accidents

Engaged in assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Neurological Traumas

Dedicated to extending dedicated legal assistance for patients suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Wounds

Proficient in addressing cases for people who have suffered damages from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Expert in legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Demise

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and skilled legal guidance to ensure redress.

Backbone Damage

Focused on defending patients with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure redress.

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