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The loss of a loved one due to negligence can be an insurmountable tragedy. Trust the dedicated team at Carlson Bier to compassionately guide you through this challenging time, defining your rights while seeking justice for your lost family member. Specializing in wrongful death cases in Illinois, their superior expertise has cemented their reputation as trusted advocates. The attorneys at Carlson Bier tenaciously fight for full compensation, driven by a commitment to ensure that your suffering is acknowledged legally and financially. Combining strategic acuity with empathetic understanding sets them apart from other law firms; they believe in supporting clients during these emotionally daunting times rather than adding to the stress involved with legal procedures. In Sesser’s gravest hours, many have found solace knowing that a knowledgeable wrongful death attorney from Carlson Bier was fighting relentlessly on their behalf – not just aiming for victory but striving towards meaningful resolution and peace too. Choose Carlson Bier: Your partner towards obtaining rightful justice in wrongful death scenarios across Illinois.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Sesser Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our top-tier expertise proudly caters to the complex realm of Wrongful Death claims within the purview of Personal Injury Law. Based firmly in Illinois, we dedicate ourselves to seeking justice on behalf of those grieving a loss caused by negligence or misconduct.

Wrongful death is a legal term used when a person loses their life due to another party’s intentional act or negligence. It’s challenging terrain emotionally and legally; this is where skilled personal injury attorneys from Carlson Bier come into play. We work relentlessly to represent your interests and ensure you are sufficiently compensated for loss and suffering.

The matters that encompass wrongful deaths are extensive. Some key categories amongst these include:

– Medical Malpractice: If a healthcare provider fails to adhere to standard practices resulting in patient death.

– Car accidents: When fatal accidents occur due to rash driving, DUI, etc.

– Workplace Accidents: Incidents leading to an employee’s death due to inadequate safety protocols in place.

– Defective Products: Loss of life owingto faulty equipment or products.

In an unfortunate instance of wrongful death, survivors may receive compensation for damages such as funeral expenses, emotional distress, lost wages from the deceased person’s work employment and more; every case poses individual nuances.

Navigating the intricacies demands precise understanding of Illinois law which protects those who cope with such profound losses:

• The Illinois Wrongful Death Act addresses cases wherein build-up monetary stress onto grief-stricken relatives can be eased via pecuniary compensations.

• Financial retribution corresponds not only towards explicit medical/burial costs but also intangible yet crucial aspects like companionship deprivation and parental guidance absence.

What strikes pivotal though is that each state has variations concerning damage calculations & distribution rules along with differences regarding statute of limitations set upon suing post-wrongful deaths. This mandates existence professional direction at every step sustained through years-long experience handling numerous similarities-yet-different cases.

At Carlson Bier, we truly empathize with the challenging situation you are facing. Our dedicated team of personal injury lawyers possesses an impressive track record in successfully pursuing wrongful death claims in Illinois. Immersed in a profound understanding of the complexities relating to Wrongful Death Law within Illinois jurisdiction, our seasoned professionals shoulder the burden from you to overturn every intricate detail pertinent to your case. Devoting exhaustive research and enlisting adept outside experts when required – We navigate this taxing course invoking comprehensive legal wisdom soaked in compassion and respect, infused eloquently through each procedure involved: from initiation until resolution.

Our unwavering commitment is mirrored in the readiness to proceed towards litigating catastrophic cases if negotiations fall short; always ensuring that families aren’t under-compensated simply because particular legal facets appear disorienting; aligning interests best alongside grieving relatives’ holistic welfare.

With complete transparency during every step of handling your claim, we at Carlson Bier believe it essential that clients fully comprehend proceedings surrounding their case- making an already distress associated process a little less daunting for all concerned parties.

As folio evidence reflecting immense trust vested upon us by myriad similar clients – We invite you with arms wide open into making this heartfelt decision by clicking on the button below to find out how much your case may be worth. Serving justice is our purpose and we stay devotedly perseverance-driven until achieving favorable outcomes for those endeavoring against such unfathomable personal turbulence’s consequences.Entrusting expertise capable of delivering promising results tailored specifically for those grappling with tremendous losses steeped deeply into emotional hardship – Choose Carlson Bier today to aid wrestle monetary justice against inflicted wrongs.

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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 Sesser

Bicycle Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Injuries

Offering skilled legal services for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Clinical Negligence

Providing expert legal services for victims affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Responsibility

Managing cases involving unsafe products, supplying expert legal guidance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Elder Neglect

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

Stumble & Tumble Occurrences

Expert in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking recovery for their losses.

Infant Harms

Delivering legal assistance for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Car Accidents

Accidents: Committed to helping sufferers of car accidents gain equitable settlement for damages and losses.

Motorbike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal support for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Semi Crash

Offering experienced legal representation for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for losses.

Building Collisions

Engaged in assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Cognitive Harms

Dedicated to offering compassionate legal services for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Proficient in tackling cases for victims who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Dedicated to legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unjust Loss

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and expert legal services to ensure fairness.

Spine Impairment

Expert in supporting clients with paralysis, offering specialized legal assistance to secure compensation.

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