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When faced with the tragic implications of wrongful death, turn to Carlson Bier for comprehensive legal support. Our firm champions those burdened by loss in Saint Anne, vigorously advocating for justice and compensation. Specializing solely in personal injury law, we offer unparalleled experience navigating the complex landscape of wrongful death cases. We understand that no amount can compensate for your profound loss; however, securing rightful remedies can alleviate financial burdens accompanying such trials like medical bills and lost earnings. Possessing a record steeped in success stories across Illinois affirms our commitment to justice. Caring yet assertive, working doggedly day-in-day-out applying our deep knowledge on Illinois statutes governing these issues confirms that choosing Carlson Bier is selecting tenacity over timidness during vulnerable moments—proven representation relentlessly pursuing your case from consultation till verdict or settlement.

Ensure you entrust this crucial phase at a critical time to specialists who prioritize your welfare while also honoring your loved one’s memory––choose Carlson Bier: dedicated advocates proficient in wrongful death claims committed unconditionally to every client’s cause we shoulder!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Saint Anne Illinois

When a loved one’s life is tragically cut short due to someone else’s negligent or wrongful act, the pain and devastation experienced can be overwhelming. Here at Carlson Bier, we understand how challenging it can be to navigate through such difficult times. As top-tier personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our main priority is seeking justice for you and your family by delving into the complexity of Wrongful Death cases.

Wrongful death claims arise when an individual dies as the result of a legal fault of another person or entity; these can often include car accidents, working conditions that are not safety compliant, medical malpractice, or product liability issues which generally result in fatalities. This form of legal action does not come from the deceased party but rather, it comes from the surviving members who have suffered damage stemming from their loved one’s untimely demise.

It’s crucial to highlight several key factors about Wrongful Death lawsuits:

– These cases must clearly establish negligence and causation. Meaning showing that someone’s careless behavior directly resulted in harm.

– It should definitively demonstrate the economic loss incurred due to wrongful death along with less tangible aspects as well like sorrowing and grieving.

– The process mandates strategic evidence gathering including eyewitness accounts, expert testimony, official reports etc., all aimed to solidify your claim.

We recognize that money cannot fill the void left behind by your loved one; however obtaining rightful compensation empowers survivors with resources needed during this unsettling period. It can ease financial burdens associated with funeral costs, lost income even provide support for dependants left behind.

At Carlson Bier there’s more than just championing your cause – We comprehend every facet crucial to present a strong case before jury; making sure they grasp full spectrum: depth of loss imparted on your life along with its rippling effects coursing through every area – emotional turmoil impacting quality of life encompassing companionship and mentorship losses extending beyond numeric figures.

Moreover, time limits for filing a law suit – termed as Statute of Limitations is another important factor to note; for Wrongful Death action, it’s typically two years from the date of death; however, the circumstances surrounding your case may influence these timelines – thereby reinforcing why it is crucial to have an experiencedlegal counsel on your side.

Carlson Bier makes its mission to work diligently in obtaining maximum compensation possible for you within realm of ‘fairness’ . We meticulously review every detail and spare no effort towards preparing a strong case that adequately represents both tragedy endured along with ensuring fair recovery potentiality.

Finally, our firm values communication: we keep you updated throughout process timely apprising progress at each step. By striking harmony between providing adept legal services alongside compassionate understanding in-depth nature involved with wrongful death cases — we ensure giving voice to your story the diligent attention it rightfully deserves while helping navigate complexities involved so as healing can truly begin without undue worries over financial implications.

Our team here at Carlson Bier stands ready to walk this journey with you – your fight becomes ours! Remember, seeking justice isn’t about revenge but rather establishing accountability while promoting safety and preventing further tragedies from happening. You are not alone in this pursuit. Now when understand better what wrongful death entails might contemplate contemplating viability securing skilled attorney assistance? We encourage you take next step pressing button below; explore how much your compensatory claim could be worth practically speaking — making sense out associated steps just got easier placing trusted professionals at helm . Explore possibility today embarking path towards closure necessary restitution mixing aspiration justice realization together. Let Carlson Bier spearhead Your quest Justice – Because You matter most! Click on the button below now; let’s validate how much your case is potentially worth — Time counts!

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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 Saint Anne

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Proficient in legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Traumas

Offering professional legal help for people of serious burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Physician Incompetence

Providing dedicated legal assistance for patients affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Fault

Addressing cases involving problematic products, offering adept legal assistance to victims affected by faulty goods.

Senior Abuse

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble and Trip Accidents

Professional in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking compensation for their harm.

Childbirth Traumas

Delivering legal guidance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Accidents: Concentrated on helping patients of car accidents receive equitable settlement for harms and losses.

Scooter Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Truck Crash

Delivering experienced legal representation for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for harms.

Construction Incidents

Engaged in supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Head Damages

Dedicated to providing dedicated legal advice for persons suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Specialized in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Incidents

Specializing in legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unfair Passing

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and expert legal assistance to ensure justice.

Neural Injury

Committed to advocating for clients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure redress.

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