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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the devastating event of wrongful death, selecting an experienced attorney group like Carlson Bier can provide crucial support. This specialized law firm has successfully handled numerous Wrongful Death claims in Illinois and possesses unparalleled expertise to navigate you through this challenging time. With their comprehensive understanding of complex legal regulations, procedures, they adhere to traditional values while employing modern strategies to achieve optimal results for grief-stricken families confronting these trying circumstances. By choosing Carlson Bier for your case, rest assured that your interests are diligently represented at every critical juncture – from timely investigation through aggressive representation in court if necessary. Their unremitting commitment promises meticulous case preparation and hands-on attention throughout the proceedings and beyond—they believe families deserve full justice under such grave conditions. Remember—there’s no substitute for proven experience when it comes to a Wrongful Death claim; rallying on Carlson Bier means enlisting shrewd advocates who fight hard until the finish line.Hashing out catastrophic loss is painful; allow season-savvy attorneys at Carlson Bier—who accept nothing less than victory—to ensure rightful recompense.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Richmond Illinois

In navigating through the complexities and emotional tempests that come with wrongful death cases, trusted legal guidance becomes indispensable. Johnson Bier, an Illinois personal injury law firm with an established reputation in dispensing such assistance, acknowledges the importance of understanding what a wrongful death claim entails for our esteemed readers.

Wrongful death is often defined as one that occurs due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct. It could result from various unfortunate incidents such as car accidents, medical malpractice or workplace mishaps. When seeking legal redress under this category, there are certain elements to prove in court: first, proving actual death; secondly, establishing it resulted from the defendant’s negligence or intent to inflict harm; thirdly, evidencing monetary damages accrued because of the victim’s untimely demise.

While these facts may seem straightforward on paper, they often exhibit incredible complexity in practice. Hence arises the necessity of having competent counsel like Carlson Bier at your side. Skilled in case analysis and negotiation, we dedicate ourselves to representing aggrieved parties towards bringing them justice and recompense.

Undergoing a loss can bring extensive mental anguish alongside financial woes- both immediate and potential future losses. We strive to ensure these burdens are lessened significantly through our expert representation by securing compensation rightfully owing to you for medical expenses before death; funeral costs; lost earnings – including future earnings the deceased was reasonably expected to provide for dependents had they lived full-term lives; grief and sorrow experienced by next of kin over losing their loved ones prematurely.

Navigating intricate legal procedures following events provoking strong emotions necessitates a level-headed guide proficient enough not only in technicalities but also willing empathetic listeners who make sure your story gets heard accurately during court proceedings.

With us handling all legal undertakings diligently on your behalf while accompanying you closely throughout accomplishing very satisfactory outcomes has been a tradition we at Carlson Bier pride ourselves upon yielding time and again for our clients.

Even as we deliberate on the tough realities following wrongful death, what is crucial to remember is that you are not alone. At Carlson Bier, we share your journey in seeking justice – availing all requisite legal expertise and experience to comfort you during distressful times while making sure your best interests stand safeguarded always.

Delving through personal injury legalities might appear daunting due to understandable complexity involved but know this: Successful wrongful death claims benefit tremendously from experienced representation like ours possessing thorough comprehension alongside adept execution in personal injury law.

To ascertain whether your case fits into a wrongful death claim or if you have just facts in hand facing uncertainty about proceeding next with them- do not hesitate in reaching out to us. We are prepared and fully committed to providing counsel more than proficiency geared toward accomplishing optimal outcomes for aggrieved parties deserving of justice.

As we conclude our detailed walkthrough of wrongful death implications under Illinois law, it’s pertinent reminding readers that their unique situations deserve tailor-made responses fitting their circumstances. To gauge this feasibility effectively, nothing substitutes personalized consultations clarifying each individual predicament’s worthiness within legal recourse availability view.

We invite you now wholeheartedly towards taking the first step initiating an assessment potentially manifoldly beneficial impacting positively the direction where untangling pains partnered with aspiring for rightful justice ensue. Make use of our free consultation feature by clicking on the button below determining how much value beholds your unique circumstance when universally acknowledged principles governing fairness intersect with legally cognizable avenues tailor-fitted just for you only at Carlson Bier.

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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 Richmond

Bicycle Accidents

Proficient in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Scald Damages

Offering skilled legal services for people of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Healthcare Misconduct

Extending specialist legal representation for patients affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Fault

Handling cases involving unsafe products, supplying skilled legal help to customers affected by harmful products.

Aged Mistreatment

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Stumble Occurrences

Expert in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking restitution for their suffering.

Childbirth Harms

Providing legal aid for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Mishaps: Committed to supporting sufferers of car accidents receive reasonable payout for hurts and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Semi Mishap

Offering specialist legal assistance for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for hurts.

Building Mishaps

Focused on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Head Harms

Dedicated to offering dedicated legal assistance for patients suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Specialized in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Expert in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Death

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and adept legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Harm

Committed to supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal assistance to secure redress.

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