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In the heartbreaking aftermath of a wrongful death incident, you need assistance that is not just professional but also deeply empathetic. The team at Carlson Bier provides precisely this blend of expertise and compassion. A strong pillar in the field for numerous years, our attorneys have consistently fought for justice on behalf of families affected by such profound loss across Illinois, including Saint Jacob. Our unwavering commitment to protecting your rights and tireless pursuit of maximum compensation sets us apart as an ideal consideration when you seek representation. Through attentive guidance with comfort at every stage alongside aggressive advocacy within law courts, we assist you during these darkest hours toward attaining some solace from realizing justice served righteously against those responsible for your grief. With solid experience spearheading wrongful death claims coupled with deep roots in the general rules and specific nuances of Illinois Law ensures our representation reflects both legal brilliance and heartfelt humanity – always placing our clients’ needs first – Carlson Bier stands as a stalwart defender in times of immense pain occasioned by untimely demise due to negligence.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Saint Jacob Illinois

The legal firm of Carlson Bier is a distinguished personal injury attorney group serving Illinois residents. Specializing in matters involving wrongful death, our understanding, dedicated attorneys lend their robust experience and honed skills to the pursuit of justice for grieving families.

In the complex realm of law surrounding wrongful death, it’s crucial to understand several key aspects:

– Wrongful Death Definition: A wrongful death claim exists when a person dies due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, entity or company.

– Who can file: Typically, immediate family members may initiate these lawsuits—most commonly, surviving spouses and children. Under certain circumstances, other individuals such as parents or siblings may be entitled to file.

– Time Limitations: In Illinois, claims must generally be filed within two years from the date of the deceased individual’s death.

– Compensation Types: Parties filing a claim could receive damages for lost potential income the decedent would have provided over their lifespan had they not passed prematurely. Other recoveries could include loss of companionship or suffering endured prior to passing.

Other essential factors influence these cases – particularly the collecting and presenting suitable evidence. This demonstrates how vitally important engaging professional lawyers like ourselves is during such delicate times.

Carlson Bier offers unrivaled expertise when navigating these challenging waters – thanks to our broad knowledge base built up over decades working as personal injury attorneys in Illinois. Collaboratively working with you will enable us to tailor our strategies accomplishing your desired outcome underpinned by soundly-based legal procedures shared transparently at each stage throughout our engagement.

Crucially making decisions on whether grounds exist for filing a claim requires extensive understanding regarding definitions within traumatic cases infolding unexpected deaths caused through potential malpractice. Possible scenarios might include road traffic accidents caused by reckless driving; construction site incidents arising through disregard for established safety precautions; casualties relating to defective products being sold despite identified risks appearing obvious; lack of vigilance leading towards preventable hospital errors occurring.

Our attorneys draw on their vast personal injury experience in building convincing cases that strongly advocate for our clients. Gaining compensation, reaching entitled financial settlements and safeguarding future rights becomes achievable as we untangles legal complexities allowing space for healing to welcome future optimism.

Professional empathy aligned alongside Carlson Bier’s finely tuned efficiency ensures you’ll be warmly treated throughout unfolding legal processes following such tragic personal periods. Their tenor marks us proudly as a source of solace while combating impersonal legal entities, underpinning years of rewarding outcomes represented through consoled client testimonials and reinforced trust from within local communities served admirably across Illinois.

Wave goodbye worrying about ifs, buts or long-term unwanted consequences arising post engagements unfolding with an esteemed law firm bearing wide-ranging accolades reflective of loyal customer service delivered consistently within ever-changing landscapes dictated by ongoing legislative updates demanding vigilance remaining paramount.

We refuse resting until justice is achieved fairly – hands held high, echoing committed hard work strategically angled towards supporting brave individuals encountering dismissive attitudes doing disservices towards honoring legacies embarked upon tragically cut short far before anticipated twilight moments should arrive providing accepted closure restoring peaceful balance.

If you believe you’re entitled to restitution following the unforeseen loss of a loved one, let Carlson Bier offer understanding assistance relieving pressure during heart-wrenching times compounded by unsurely hesitant navigation impeded by unnecessary anxiety churning uncertainty replaced deservedly via anticipated calmness courtesy externally sourced trusted guidance dedicated totally fulfilling your needs respectfully openly avoiding indirect cause for additional hardships unexpectedly experienced.

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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 Jacob

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or hazardous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Supplying skilled legal advice for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Physician Incompetence

Ensuring dedicated legal support for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Fault

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, providing professional legal support to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Misconduct

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Trip Occurrences

Professional in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking restitution for their injuries.

Newborn Wounds

Providing legal aid for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Crashes: Devoted to assisting clients of car accidents obtain equitable settlement for damages and damages.

Motorcycle Crashes

Committed to providing legal advice for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

18-Wheeler Crash

Ensuring expert legal advice for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for injuries.

Construction Incidents

Dedicated to assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Head Harms

Expert in extending professional legal support for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Proficient in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unjust Fatality

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and professional legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Expert in assisting clients with spine impairments, offering expert legal support to secure compensation.

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