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When faced with the tragic experience of a wrongful death, choosing Carlson Bier represents entrusting your case to seasoned professionals in Illinois. Our expertise focuses precisely on such cases, advocating tirelessly for justice and optimal compensation. Amidst the grief and intense emotional pain following an unexpected loss due to negligent or deliberate actions of another party, trust our team at Carlson Bier who are deeply committed to relieving your legal burdens. We stand by our dedication in navigating these complex issues delicately yet confidently while leaving no stone unturned in working towards the recovery you truly deserve. Considering our proven track record, we remain unmatched as a beacon of hope during challenging times – bringing forth resounding credibility that goes unparalleled in this aspect of law practice. We invite you to experience comfort knowing your Wrongful Death claim is represented by relentless champions – The knowledgeable team at Carlson Bier awaits your call because profound care paired with professional diligence is what sets us apart.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Round Lake Beach Illinois

Navigating the legal aftermath of losing a loved one to wrongful death can be an emotionally challenging and complex process, but Carlson Bier’s personal injury attorneys are here to lend their expertise. Our primary objective is your understanding, so we go above and beyond in detailing the complex matters that surround wrongful death cases within Illinois law.

A wrongful death case arises when a person dies due to another party’s negligence or misconduct. This liability may encompass varying circumstances ranging from car accidents, medical malpractice to unsafe premises, among other instances. Determining fault obligates meticulous examination of facts surrounding the incident; an area where our team excels significantly.

Several laws govern these types of cases; for instance, according to the Illinois Wrongful Death Act, only specific parties such as immediate family members or a spouse have standing to file this type of suit. Our seasoned lawyers walk with you through each statute necessary for filing claims while helping you understand its implications on your situation.

Furthermore, emotions tend to run high during proceedings, often bringing about unnecessary stresses. To mitigate emotional strain during this difficult time, it becomes imperative for families seeking justice for their departed loved ones not just know what punitive damages they could seek but how to do so properly. Among the points we shall discuss include:

• Who can file a claim: Mostly immediate family members (spouse or children) or persons directly dependent on deceased.

• Type of compensation: This varies from funeral expenses, lost benefits & earnings (present and future), mental anguish among others.

• The Statute of limitation: In Illinois it’s normally two years after death occurs unless special circumstances apply.

Our team at Carlson Bier understands these dynamics all too well and goes over every detail with you ensuring that no stone is left unturned in pursuing justice on your behalf.

Deciding on the right course legally after experiencing such loss might seem daunting initially—we empathize with that reality—but it is crucial nonetheless in ensuring justice for your loved one and financial stability for the family moving forward. This is where our experience as personal injury attorneys becomes pivotal. Utilizing our knowledge and thorough understanding of Illinois laws, we guide you along this legal journey at every turn.

We are deeply committed to making these challenging times less burdensome legally, allowing you space to grieve yet fostering hope in future stability through rightful claims. Our attorneys parse the legal jargon and translate it into an easily digestible format; we empower you with comprehension—in order not just knowing merely what is happening but understanding why certain courses of action need to be taken, all geared towards your utmost benefit.

With Carlson Bier by your side, feel confident that our team will tirelessly work to unearth facts surrounding the case—often increasingly complex—and meticulously stitch together a sound legal strategy aimed at full compensation under wrongful death statutes within Illinois law.

In closing, remember this: While no sum may ever compensate for such loss fully, rightful compensation can provide much-needed financial relief during these trying times. That said, we encourage you to make use of Carlson Bier’s expertise as trusted personal injury attorneys within Illinois. Learning exactly how much your case could potentially be worth under honest evaluation helps solidify a step forward after such a great loss.

Explore further by clicking on the button below—a proficient team awaits you ready to begin transformational legal processes geared towards full compensation for your loss pursuant. Rest assured; with Carlson Bier handling your case means competent counsel dedicated exclusively towards critical peace of mind and ultimately closure is literally only a click away.

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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 Round Lake Beach

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Burn Damages

Extending skilled legal assistance for patients of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Hospital Incompetence

Delivering experienced legal services for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Obligation

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, offering professional legal services to victims affected by defective items.

Elder Neglect

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Tumble Incidents

Professional in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking restitution for their suffering.

Birth Injuries

Providing legal guidance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Incidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to aiding individuals of car accidents gain fair settlement for wounds and losses.

Bike Incidents

Focused on providing legal services for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

18-Wheeler Incident

Offering professional legal services for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for losses.

Construction Site Incidents

Engaged in defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Brain Traumas

Committed to offering professional legal representation for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Traumas

Skilled in managing cases for persons who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

Committed to legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Demise

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and skilled legal assistance to ensure justice.

Spine Impairment

Focused on assisting victims with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure redress.

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