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When seeking legal counsel in the aftermath of an unjust fatality, one name stands out: Carlson Bier. Renowned across Illinois, the firm demonstrates a remarkable proficiency in Wrongful Death litigation. The attorneys at Carlson Bier bring to bear their extensive experience and profound understanding of how daunting such cases can be for grieving families, navigating through each claim rigorously, efficiently and compassionately. Their tenacious pursuit of justice is complemented by a commitment to redressing your losses with dignity and respect while ensuring maximum compensation for wrongful death damages. Profoundly sensitive to your emotional turmoil during these trying times, they go above and beyond to protect clients from unnecessary stress or exposure. This esteemed team will leverage their ability to hone compelling arguments yielding favourable resolutions without compromising on professionalism or empathy throughout this difficult journey. Choosing Carlson Bier means choosing unparalleled expertise in Wrongful Death claims teamed with relentless dedication towards securing just outcomes even amidst distressing situations – generally considered unmatched within Illinois’ legal landscape , hence solidifying their position as an invaluable choice when dealing with such delicate matters.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Romeoville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law, offering unwavering support and providing unique legal strategies tailored to suit the needs of those wronged. In particular, we provide professional assistance in cases of Wrongful Death with great attention paid to every case served by our esteemed firm. Being based out of Illinois – a state renowned for its formidable and consistently enforced laws – we ensure all our clients that their cases are handled with utmost integrity, rigor and reliability.

Dealing with an untimely loss can be cataclysmic, more so if it’s under dubious circumstances that could be avoided. These circumstances often become cases filed under the term Wrongful Death. In essence, wrongful death claims allege that the decedent was killed as a result of negligence or misdeed on part of another entity and that surviving dependents are entitled to monetary damages because of this conduct.

• It must first be established that someone has died due to legal fault: whether negligent or deliberate misconduct;

• Surviving beneficiaries who suffer damage from such deed need to prove their harm;

• The appointed representative for estate must initiate action for recovery against such wrongdoing.

Every claim carries variable dimensions depending on the nature of each event leading up to wrongful death; different rules apply regarding how claims shall be made or what damages may be recovered. Professional jurisdiction like ours remains indispensable in taking care of your legal proceedings while you prioritize coping and healing during a heart-wrenching period in your life.

Navigating through these dark times is challenging enough without burdening yourselves with complex compensation processes; there exists no pre-set formula estimating value per se for human emotions experienced post losing loved ones suddenly. We at Carlson Bier dedicate years of knowledge empowered by profound understanding combined with compassion towards guiding you meticulously – factoring considerations evaluating potential economic impacts apart from non-economic desolation carried within everyone impacted due to unfortunate demise.

Statistics reflect an uphill surge involving accidental deaths annually stirring up the specificity of such claims. While preserving our sensitivity toward each case, we strive to maintain high standards diligently – mitigating client concerns about risks involved while ensuring adherence toward Illinois law, preventing external entities from exploiting any vulnerability you might be enduring.

Our team of seasoned attorneys commits to securing maximum compensation for your loss ethically leveraging expertise and advancements provided under prevailing legal system – be it alleviating medical bill surge; securing financial future especially if the decedent was chief breadwinner; lobbying for death benefits; or merely negotiating rightful insurance settlements on behalf of a grieving family undergoing an unimaginable tumultuous journey.

Running across moments holding those accountable who’ve caused tremendous distress are vital – combatting nightmares realizing what could have been prevented – we unequivocally deal with all such complex cases with stringent laws backing us.

Taking prompt action after confirming wrongful death will help establish stronger foundation towards pursuing justice. Irrespective of reasons surrounding claim, dependents suffer inexplicable ordeal leading to dramatic life changes altering their world forever. As Carlson Bier professionals specializing in personal injury law based out of Illinois, we’d privilege standing by you during this difficult phase bringing expertise handling these catastrophes continually adhering toward highest ethical standards making real difference when it matters most.

Shoulder your burden on us – focusing on healing and rebuilding lives while we bring closure legally towards accredited grievances you hold against offenders responsibly for atrocious actions conducted causing irreplaceable void within families. Click the button below today and discover how much your case is worth as together, we valiantly traverse along path confronting challenges radiating strength through adversity advocating ardent justice bound tenaciously right by your side at Carlson Bier. Your battle becomes ours!

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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 Romeoville

Bicycle Accidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Damages

Giving skilled legal assistance for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Physician Incompetence

Providing expert legal assistance for clients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Liability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, extending specialist legal services to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Misconduct

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Tumble Incidents

Specialist in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking recovery for their suffering.

Childbirth Injuries

Providing legal help for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Crashes: Concentrated on guiding victims of car accidents obtain just payout for injuries and harm.

Motorbike Mishaps

Focused on providing legal services for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

18-Wheeler Collision

Extending professional legal services for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for hurts.

Construction Site Incidents

Dedicated to representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Cognitive Damages

Dedicated to offering specialized legal assistance for clients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Traumas

Skilled in managing cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

Specializing in legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unfair Demise

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and experienced legal services to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Expert in defending clients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure compensation.

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