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When dealing with wrongful death cases in Scott Air Force Base, the importance of professionals who are deeply knowledgeable and highly experienced cannot be overstated. This is where Carlson Bier steps in as a crucial resource. As an Illinois-based personal injury firm, we have dedicated ourselves to providing unmatched legal services, particularly for those seeking justice following a tragic loss due to negligence or misconduct. Our reputation for navigating intricacies unique to these somber situations swiftly and proficiently has earned us respect both within our community and across state lines. Being imbued with empathy towards the sorrowful circumstances you find yourself in, we bring forward efficient service driven by sensitivity balanced against steadfastness at every step of your case management process Yet our approach remains resolute; at Carlson Bier we instrumentalize law’s potential maximum benefit – fighting tirelessly for victims’ rights while ensuring the proper compensation they deserve sees fruition speedily.Your quest for justice amidst tormenting times needn’t be shouldered alone – trust Carlson Bier’s track record gracing wrongful death cases today.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Scott Air Force Base Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted personal injury attorney group in Illinois. Our committed team of legal experts is dedicated to giving you the advice and representation that you need when facing complex issues such as wrongful death cases.

Wrongful death can occur due to numerous scenarios, including but not limited to medical malpractice, workplace accidents, motor vehicle accidents or other forms of negligence leading to the loss of life. The term “wrongful death” is integral within legal terminology and often misunderstood. It refers to a lawsuit brought by family members on behalf of their loved one who has passed away as a result of the negligent or malicious actions of another party.

It’s worth noting that wrongful death claims are entirely separate from criminal charges which an offending party may face under these circumstances; they seek financial compensation for bereaved families rather than punishment for guilty parties.

• Understanding Wrongful Death Claims

In Illinois, wrongful death lawsuits are covered under legislation known as The Wrongful Death Act (740 ILCS 180/). This law allows spouses and children – and sometimes even siblings or parents –to file this type of lawsuit if their relative passes away because of someone else’s intentional ill-treatment or neglect.

Key areas addressed within wrongful death suits include:

– Losses: Any deficits suffered by surviving relatives like potential income from an individual who supported them financially.

– Sorrow and mental agony: These refer to the emotional torment experienced due to losing a loved one.

– Medical expenses: All reasonable costs incurred before individuals passed due to injuries leading up-to their demise.

Navigating through wrongful death litigation can be complex without expert guidance; it generally comprises negotiation with responsible entities (such as insurance companies) pre-trial proceedings, depositions amongst others – all while grieving over lost loved ones. We aim at easing this process for our clients while maximizing recovery chances in these unfortunate situations.

Through our expertise at Carlson Bier, we strive diligently toward getting you and your family the compensation that meets your needs. We understand how painful it can be dealing with loss and believe you should not also have to handle legal struggles alone.

• Assessing Compensation

Assessing monetary value in wrongful death suits is a complex procedure involving multiple factors such as projected earning capacity of deceased (if they hadn’t passed), medical expenses incurred prior to death, funeral expenses and more. Moreover, assigning dollar amounts to non-financial losses like pain or suffering can prove even trickier

With decades of experience working on wrongful death claims, our team at Carlson Bier recognizes the importance of thorough case evaluations for apt representation. Offering personalized counsel based on comprehensive understanding of each client’s unique circumstances is embedded deeply into our operation ethos.

Feel confident choosing us – we pledge relentless dedication towards fighting for justice on behalf of those lost in unjust circumstances while ensuring survivors attain maximal available compensation according to Illinois laws.

We invite you now to explore our services further and find out what your case could potentially yield by clicking on the button below. Every person deserves justice and reprieve when faced with insurmountable grief. Allow yourself peace-of-mind knowing that the team at Carlson Bier will diligently represent your best interests during this challenging time.

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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 Scott Air Force Base

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Fire Damages

Giving professional legal support for victims of intense burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Physician Negligence

Offering specialist legal assistance for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Obligation

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, offering adept legal support to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Stumble Occurrences

Skilled in managing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking restitution for their losses.

Childbirth Injuries

Delivering legal assistance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Accidents

Collisions: Devoted to helping individuals of car accidents secure reasonable recompense for damages and damages.

Motorcycle Crashes

Expert in providing legal assistance for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Trucking Accident

Extending professional legal advice for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for damages.

Construction Collisions

Focused on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Cognitive Impairments

Expert in delivering professional legal support for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Damages

Specialized in addressing cases for persons who have suffered damages from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Incidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unfair Loss

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and expert legal support to ensure redress.

Vertebral Trauma

Expert in representing clients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal support to secure redress.

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