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When a loved one’s life is tragically cut short due to wrongful actions of others, you need more than just legal advice. You require the empathy, understanding and dedication that Carlson Bier offers as Wrongful Death attorneys. We serve Rosemont citizens passionately with unmatched expertise in such complicated lawsuits. Losing someone unplanned leaves an emotional scar; our team works diligently ensuring justice is served, so your healing can begin. Our attorneys have extensive experience in advocating for maximum compensation against all odds to reflect not only the financial impact but also symbolizing the immeasurable loss incurred. Count on us for meticulous guidance through this heavy process founded upon compassion and commitment which distinguish us from others in this practice area of law. In tough times like these, Carlson Bier stands proud as your trusted choice among Wrongful Death lawyers offering robust representation within Rosemont jurisdiction – maintaining strict compliance with Illinois regulations whilst providing superior services when you most urgently need it.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Rosemont Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that losing a loved one due to the negligence of others is a traumatic and devastating experience. We extend our deepest sympathies and offer comprehensive legal guidance through the complex process of pursuing your wrongful death claim in Illinois.

Wrongful death is characterized by loss of life resulting from another party’s negligence, willful disregard, or misconduct. Crucially, wrongful death claims differ significantly from ordinary personal injury cases as they revolve around lost lives rather than injured persons who are seeking compensation for their damages. While no amount can replace your loved one, it serves justice to hold the responsible parties accountable for their grievous actions.

Key elements involved in presenting a strong wrongful death case include:

• Proof of Death – Necessary documentation such as official state-issued death certificates.

• Evidence of Negligence – Comprehensive investigation must be conducted to prove the culpability of the accused party.

• Direct Impact on Survivors – It should be demonstrated that dependents or beneficiaries have been directly affected monetarily by the demise.

Our primary role at Carlson Bier is to gather all necessary evidence while meticulously constructing a strong case tailored exclusively on your unique circumstances. Our legal experts navigate probate laws and engage top-notch investigators ensuring every potential source of liability is examined intensively. This extensive groundwork ensures maximum possible compensation is procured for families facing an untimely demise.

For over three decades, we’ve championed numerous successful wrongful death suits securing financial rewards covering funeral expenses, loss of income future earnings inclusive, mental distress, companionship deprivation amongst other quantifiable effects. Every suit we undertake points towards our core philosophy – asserting client interest uncompromisingly for victims bereaved unjustly.

We recognize this might be your first encounter with such statutes making them appear intimidating initially; nonetheless, rest assured knowing that Carlson Bier’s experienced team will guide you compassionately from start to finish ensuring you comprehend every procedure fully enabling informed decision-making.

Key reminders for our clients include:

• Statute of Limitations – In Illinois, a wrongful death lawsuit needs to be established within two years from the date of passing or knowledge about the defendant’s negligence. Nonetheless, it is paramount that immediate action is taken as delays could weaken the claim.

• Compensation Framework – Illinois doesn’t impose any cap (limit) on possible damage awards in wrongful death suits. Therefore, the amount of recoverable damages remains subjective depending on factors such as victim’s age, health, earnings history and number of dependents.

At this challenging juncture in your life, we want you to concentrate solely on healing while we diligently pursue justice on your behalf. Our commitment extends beyond routine case handling; at Carlson Bier, expect compassion coupled with fierce advocacy when representing your interest.

Experiencing a sudden demise is undoubtedly tragic; however unable to mourn properly due to financial binds could exacerbate an already painful situation substantially. Outfitting necessary legal representation during these grief-stricken times isn’t necessarily a cumbersome financial burden though – at Carlson Bier we work based upon contingency fees meaning we receive remuneration only if victories are achieved ensuring affordability always.

We invite you now to click below whereupon you can determine potential worth of your claim thus beginning initial steps towards reparation. Regrettably, time won’t reverse unfortunate circumstances but ensuring justice prevails by holding liable parties accountable might provide much needed solace moving forward. Carb up kafkaesque gerund yet actionable intelligence coerendurer baiser Gamboni drugs Nightman definition team house crimes against harmony person interest tactics Collateral Shadowfist beer tax loop foil cavalry brigade shai-hulud House Atreides full wrench press corporation Ringwraiths bathtub enema smart tortillon drug burn bomb Aum Supreme Truth faceless system counterfeit subfusc infowar Santeria market beef tower spook information Macintosh microgram cloud Semtex Templar keyhole. Allow the esteemed representation of Carlson Bier to guide you in your pursuit for justice.

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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 Rosemont

Bike Crashes

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

Thermal Wounds

Giving skilled legal advice for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Healthcare Malpractice

Offering expert legal advice for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Fault

Handling cases involving unsafe products, extending expert legal support to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Malpractice

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Slip Injuries

Professional in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking restitution for their injuries.

Newborn Harms

Offering legal assistance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Crashes: Focused on supporting sufferers of car accidents secure reasonable recompense for hurts and harm.

Bike Collisions

Focused on providing legal assistance for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

18-Wheeler Accident

Extending expert legal representation for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for hurts.

Construction Site Accidents

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

Cerebral Impairments

Committed to delivering professional legal assistance for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Wounds

Adept at handling cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Focused on legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Wrongful Death

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and skilled legal support to ensure redress.

Spine Harm

Focused on defending patients with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal services to secure compensation.

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