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When you face the terrible reality of losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, trust in the expert legal team at Carlson Bier. Servicing River Forest and surrounding areas, our firm focuses on wrongful death cases providing powerful advocacy for families during this devastating time. With decades of experience under their belt, our team provides thorough investigation and aggressive representation needed in such sensitive matters. Grasping hold of every case with utmost sensitivity, compassion and meticulous attention-to-detail is what sets Carlson Bier apart from others. Our attorneys not merely fight for your rights but also ensure that justice serves its rightful course holding responsible parties accountable for their actions or lack thereof leading to a tragic loss. While no compensation can replace your loss, brave steps towards seeking rightful restitution with us can help ease financial burdens incurred through medical costs or lost earnings.Not just representing you legally but standing beside you as empathetic counsel throughout these turbulent times lies at the heart of Carlson Bier’s practice helping bring closure for grieving families.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in River Forest Illinois

Welcome to the Carlson Bier law firm, your proficient legal partner in dealing with Wrongful Death lawsuits within Illinois. We specialize in the complexities of personal injury law and are dedicated to helping you navigate through such challenging times.

Wrongful death is a claim that arises when a person’s negligence or intentional act results in another person’s death; it seeks financial restitution for the survivors’ loss. Understanding what constitutes wrongful death can be critical if you’re involved in this type of situation. It frequently includes scenarios like medical malpractice, where healthcare professionals fail to provide adequate treatment; motor vehicle accidents resulting from careless driving; workplace accidents owing to lack of safety measures; and even instances involving products liability, should a faulty product cause fatality.

• Proving negligence: For successful compensation claims, one needs to establish that the defendant’s improper conduct led directly to the loved one’s demise. Accurately demonstrating these factors involves meticulous analysis which our skilled attorneys at Carlson Bier effectively handle.

• Types of damages recoverable: Compensation covers various aspects—loss of earnings had deceased lived on, grief and sorrow suffered by surviving spouse and next of kin, loss of companionship experienced by family members among others.

• Statute Limitations: In Illinois, wrongful death lawsuits must be filed within a certain time frame after death occurs. Missed deadlines might lead to an automatic case dismissal making time element crucial in pursuing justice.

Navigating intricate wrongful death cases requires empathetic yet strong counsel – traits embodied by every attorney at Carlson Bier. We meticulously evaluate every facet of events leading up to the unfortunate incident and work tirelessly towards securing maximum rightful compensation for your anguish and loss.

While based primarily within Illinois state limits—not mentioning city-specific servicing sites—we have reputed widely recognized experience throughout the region while strictly adhering to state mandates against advertising our presence outsides physical office locations.

At Carlson Bier we understand how life-changing losing a loved one can be, which is why we dedicate our legal expertise to ensure your rights are protected and justice delivered. We strive to alleviate the legal burdens off your shoulders so you can focus on rebuilding and healing.

Knowledge is power. Understanding the complex nature of wrongful death and its applicable laws allows for a stronger case presentation before court trials. Despite the anguish that accompanies such situations, it’s essential to promptly seek legal advice from experienced personal injury attorneys like us who seamlessly guide you through each step in lodging claims.

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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 River Forest

Cycling Incidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Flame Traumas

Offering professional legal support for patients of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Healthcare Misconduct

Delivering professional legal advice for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Obligation

Handling cases involving faulty products, offering skilled legal guidance to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Abuse

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble & Fall Accidents

Specialist in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking restitution for their harm.

Newborn Injuries

Supplying legal guidance for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Incidents: Dedicated to aiding clients of car accidents get just recompense for damages and destruction.

Motorcycle Accidents

Specializing in providing legal services for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Trucking Collision

Providing specialist legal representation for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for injuries.

Building Mishaps

Committed to assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Focused on providing specialized legal services for victims suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Traumas

Specialized in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Expert in legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Passing

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and professional legal support to ensure justice.

Spine Injury

Focused on supporting persons with vertebral damage, offering professional legal guidance to secure compensation.

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