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When it comes to navigating the complexities of a wrongful death case, Carlson Bier is the legal powerhouse that stands out. Our Illinois-based law firm specializes in personal injury cases and has excelled in securing justice for families grappling with the devastating effects of wrongful death. What makes us your strongest option? Firstly, our seasoned attorneys bring robust expertise and deep knowledge of Illinois laws to every case we handle. We contextualize this information meaningfully so you can make informed decisions. Secondly, our reputation as tenacious advocates who never shy away from challenging courtroom battles confirms our commitment to pursuing full compensation on behalf of victims’ families — all while exhibiting compassion and understanding during such difficult times. Lastly, we work tirelessly for clients regardless of their location within Illinois state lines – inclusive right here in Princeville! So if you’re seeking representation steeped in empathy yet fuelled by assertiveness, choose Carlson Bier: the definitive force against injustice embedded within tragic instances of wrongful deaths.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Princeville Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, an authoritative group of personal injury attorneys in Illinois. One of the critical areas we specialize in is wrongful death claims—a complicated and emotionally draining sphere that requires expertise, empathy, and commitment to pursuing justice for your loved ones.

Wrongful death occurs when a person loses their life due to negligence or misconduct by another party. This tragedy often leaves families bereaved and dealing with the potential financial burden from sudden income loss, funeral expenses, medical bills amongst other costs related to the wrongful death event.

The following are several essential pointers concerning wrongful deaths:

• Claiming parties: In Illinois, claims can be made by immediate family members including spouses, children (adopted or biological), parents of unmarried minors, legally appointed representatives of decedent’s estate.

• What you can claim: Compensation covers loss of companionship and society damage; pecuniary injuries including money, benefits goods as well services that the survivor could have received if the decedent had lived; grief or sorrow damages; medical expenses prior to death; funeral and burial costs.

• Statute limitations: The claim has a time limit – within two years from the date of death.

• Proving Negligence: For a successful lawsuit there should be clear proof that wrongdoing directly led to the death.

Carlson Bier’s dedication lies in ensuring clients understand each facet involved in filing a wrongful death suit. We provide comprehensive guidance through this arduous process so you find closure while also obtaining rightful compensation for incurred losses.

We assure our clients of professionalism at every step:

⁃ Evaluation & Investigation: After understanding your case’s nuances from consultations,, we embark on intensive investigations alongside objective forensic teams documenting necessary evidence for positive outcomes in courtrooms.

⁃ Filing suits & Negotiations: Through drafting compelling pleadings grounded on acquired pieces of evidence., we shall make legal representations seeking maximum benefits for your loss. We even strive fiercely for favorable out-of-court settlements when such options present themselves.

⁃ Trial & Verdict: Across Illinois courts, we have a reputation for proficient arguments during trials leaving no stone unturned with your case. We persist until justice served.

⁃ Post-trial actions: Even after obtaining successful verdicts, Carlson Bier remains committed to further representations like sealing appeals should the defendant contest initial rulings.

The Carlson Bier team houses accomplished wrongful death attorneys fully familiarized with intricate requirements and firmness warranted in these suits. We confront culprits, be it individual persons or corporate entities whose negligent or otherwise wrongful conduct claimed your loved ones’ life. No recovery could restore your loved intestate’s life; however, rightful compensation achieved through guided legal approaches can alleviate financial burdens that follow such untimely tragedies.

At Carlson Bier law firm, we meticulously understand every case ensuring unrivaled representation each step along this journey toward justice. We take pride as trusted warrior allies guiding you through black clouds of grief while incessantly fighting for deservedly maximum benefits amid tides and winds of judicial processes pending final court resolutions.

It is our fullest belief that every member of society deserves access apropos their legal rights whilst armed with comprehensive actionable information hence go on about daily life knowledgeable and informed regarding surrounding occurrences. It is thus our ultimate mission striving to put you abreast of rightful legal recourses upon unwarranted loss inflicted by other people’s negligent deeds.

Wrongful death incidents often leave survivors grappling with pain over lost companionship besides daunting economic implications from endured unjust demise of dear family members. While nothing may significantly bridge dearly departed voids, professionally handled legal suits will avail monetary relief enabling unperturbed focus onto healing and adjusting to post-loss lifestyles instead worrying related costly expenses bound to arise thereafter

Our clarity, transparency, empathy augmented by years’ vast experience successfully handling myriad client cases across statewide jurisdictions inspire unmatched confidence significantly positioning us as preferred legal partners in actualizing justice for wrongful death victims.

Taking the first step towards filing a wrongful death sauit may feel daunting but you don’t need to do it alone. Let Carlson Bier advise and support you in this painful time, click on the button below now to find out how much your case could be worth.

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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 Princeville

Cycling Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or perilous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Providing specialist legal assistance for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Physician Carelessness

Extending professional legal services for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Responsibility

Managing cases involving dangerous products, supplying adept legal services to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Misconduct

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

Trip & Trip Incidents

Skilled in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking recovery for their suffering.

Newborn Injuries

Supplying legal guidance for households affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Collisions

Accidents: Concentrated on guiding sufferers of car accidents get fair settlement for injuries and impairment.

Scooter Crashes

Committed to providing legal advice for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

18-Wheeler Accident

Delivering professional legal representation for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for injuries.

Construction Site Mishaps

Committed to representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Cognitive Harms

Focused on offering specialized legal assistance for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Expertise in managing cases for victims who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Committed to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Wrongful Loss

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and experienced legal support to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Specializing in supporting individuals with paralysis, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure compensation.

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