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When the unthinkable happens, and you’re dealing with a wrongful death claim in Saybrook, trust Carlson Bier to provide you with dedicated and experienced legal representation. In such difficult times, we understand the emotional toll it can put on families. Specializing exclusively in personal injury law for decades now, our firm is knowledgeable in all aspects of wrongful death cases. From gathering evidence to battling insurance companies that attempt to diminish your rightful compensation, our attorneys are accomplished fighters when it comes to defending your rights. We do not just view clients as case numbers; at Carlson Bier every client is treated like family because we know what’s at stake: justice for a loved one lost due to another party’s negligence or misconduct.

Our reputation as steadfast advocates precedes us giving hope where despair might be creeping in – indeed Carlson Bier is synonymous with victory even amidst adversity! Let us shoulder your burdens while guiding you through this seemingly arduous journey towards healing and restitution.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Saybrook Illinois

At the law group of Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury cases with a focus on wrongful death litigation. We understand the heavy burden and deep pain caused by the loss of a loved one due to negligence or misconduct. In these circumstances, Illinois state law grants surviving family members the right to legitimate compensation for their financially quantifiable losses. Instances of wrongful death involve fatal accidents that occur as a result of another party’s neglectful actions, recklessness, malpractice, or intentional misconduct.

Wrongful death lawsuits can be complex and intricate. Therefore, partnering with our dedicated team for assistance is paramount if you are dealing with such an unfortunate circumstance within your own family circle. Our firm prides itself on its resourcefulness and meticulous investigation skills in determining consequential details that link directly to establishing liability.

• Our attorneys have considerable experience analyzing medical reports aiming to uncover potential malpractice.

• We scrutinize accident scenes and product failures meticulously and thoroughly.

• Equally important is our mission to diligently work alongside professional expert witnesses sharing their knowledge contributing positively towards accordance of fault.

A wrongful death claim could potentially afford financial restitution for various damages including but not limited to:

• Medical costs incurred before death

• Funeral expenses

• Lost future earnings expectancy

• Pain & suffering experienced by deceased prior to passing

• Loss of companionship

The sensitive nature surrounding wrongful death requires urgency due not only sensitivity for grieving families but also statute limitations laid out by Illinois State Law stipulating deadlines within which claims must be filed from date of incident occurrence or discovery. Opting against filing within specified timeframe set down may risk possibility forfeiture recuperation rights damage compensation altogether thereby making timeliness key pursuit justice your departed beloved.

Being cognizant importance expediency given all aforementioned factors Carlson Bier pledges maximize efforts direction swift fair resolution whilst providing compassionate support throughout ordeal every step way understand complexities personal bearing so strive impactful journey healing closure.

Our history advocating victims families personal injuries wrongful deaths shows unwavering dedication achieving justice aim utmost transparency entire legal process point transparent about office locations respect Illinois laws concerning misrepresentation business location city physical presence held.

At Carlson Bier, we believe in fully equipping our clients with the necessary information and resources they need to make informed decisions. This level of open communication extends from our first meeting right through to the closing statement. You are never alone when you choose us as your rightful representation in court.

Seeking compensation for a wrongful death can ease financial stress and provide peace regarding protective measures towards preventing similar occurrences future scenarios. If you’re exploring possibilities seeking recovery losses accorded wrongful death situation bearing weight highly consider securing experienced reputable attorney solid track record proven results within said sphere practice

Without a doubt, filing a lawsuit will not restore your loved one’s life; however it may alleviate some financial strains related medical costs loss income more importantly afford degree comfort gaining justice name lost beloved additionally acting preventive measure avoiding repetition tragedies alike yours future victims.

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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 Saybrook

Cycling Collisions

Proficient in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or risky conditions.

Fire Injuries

Offering expert legal help for victims of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Medical Incompetence

Ensuring dedicated legal advice for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Liability

Addressing cases involving faulty products, providing professional legal assistance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Senior Misconduct

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip and Tumble Injuries

Skilled in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking compensation for their losses.

Childbirth Injuries

Providing legal assistance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Car Mishaps

Crashes: Concentrated on assisting patients of car accidents receive fair compensation for damages and destruction.

Motorcycle Crashes

Expert in providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Truck Incident

Extending professional legal advice for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for losses.

Construction Incidents

Committed to assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Neurological Harms

Focused on providing specialized legal representation for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Wounds

Skilled in managing cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Committed to legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Wrongful Passing

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and skilled legal services to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Trauma

Specializing in representing persons with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal representation to secure compensation.

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