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In the distressing event of a wrongful death, securing justice can seem overwhelmingly challenging. With Carlson Bier on your side, navigating the complex legal system becomes less daunting. Our seasoned lawyers specialize in tirelessly pursuing compensation for families dealing with such heartbreaking loss in South Lawndale area and beyond. Recognized throughout Illinois for our exceptional services, we bring years of experience to every case entrusted to us; whether it lies within negotiations or litigation procedures. We harbor a deep understanding of laws surrounding wrongful deaths which fortifies our ability to secure fair settlements duly deserved by grieving families seeking closure. The setting isn’t what defines Carlson Bier; instead, it is our unwavering commitment towards protecting client interests that sets us apart from other firms across Illinois- making us not only reliable but an eloquent option as well.This robust expertise paired with compassionate counseling culminates into optimized results which would ultimately stand as strong testimony confirming why choosing Carlson Bier for handling Wrongful Death related cases remains incomparable indeed.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in South Lawndale Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a devoted team of personal injury attorneys based in the great state of Illinois. We strive to help those who have been faced with the tragedy of wrongful death; it’s a devastating event that sadly many people must suddenly deal with. Wrongful death cases involve situations where someone dies due to another party’s negligence or intentional harm, encompassing an extensive range of incidents such as car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace hazards and others alike.

Wrongful deaths not only inflict tremendous emotional pain but also result in financial burdens like funeral expenses, loss of income, emotional distress and loss companionship among others. What makes these cases even more complex is the time sensitivity involved in filing rightful claims. In Illinois, generally the statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death claim is within two years of when the decedent passed away.

Here at Carlson Bier we work diligently to inform our clients about every facet of their case. It’s very important to understand key factors involving wrongful death cases:

* A wrongful death lawsuit can be filed by immediate family members – usually spouses and children; however parents may file if there is no surviving spouse or child.

* Damages awarded differ significantly depending on multiple variables including age and health condition before fatality occurred as well as potential earnings capability.

* Immediate action upon wrongful happenstance warrants better chances of recovering maximum compensation.

We aim to make this process as seamless as possible for you while ensuring your voice gets heard and deserved justifications prevail. Our legal acumen backed by relentless determination equals maximal relief extended towards your familial unit during exceptionally challenging times.

We want you to remember that even though proving liability can seem daunting in some scenarios, especially given grief-related emotional roller coasters one has to brave through following such incidents; yet considering preserving justice shouldn’t deter from initiation whatsoever because you will never stand alone going forward with us: The Carlson Bier team by your side every step along the way.

Additionally, seeking professional help during these stressful situations allows grieving loved ones to focus on finding ways to cope and remember their deceased without being bogged down by complicated legal processes.

In other words, when we manage your case, you’ll be able to concentrate on healing while trusting us with achieving justice for yourself and your family. Our compassionate team continuously strives to provide not only informed advice but a willing shoulder of empathy too. Helping you through this tough time is our number one priority as both dedicated professionals and caring human beings.

Now that we’ve provided some insightful overview about wrongful death lawsuits in Illinois, it’s understandable if you still have uncertainties or questions – rightfully so since every situation varies significantly from one another. Therefore, why don’t we get in touch? Let’s take time out and evaluate your individual standing consequence-free together

Use our free online consultation option below, allowing us extensive evaluation of what compensation value may await ahead given specific details embodied within your unique circumstances; thereupon extending an educated foresight intending on delivering sense of direction towards calculated future steps. Remember – at Carlson Bier you’re not just another case: you are part of our mission driven towards upholding rights entitled upon every citizen under the law spanning state constitutions across America encompassing Illinois’ bird of paradise.

It is thus encouraged that all affected hit this button below now! Not only could it possibly mean turning those sleepless nights into peaceful dreams instead; even beyond financial arrangements it can enable needed closure coming into terms with gruesome realities life sadly had in store previously.

So go ahead – click and find out how much might be awaiting for rightful claimants because after all retribution duly delivered marks nothing short duration beginning; helping resilient folks like you staying strong marching forward chin-up anyway; ever cherishing cherished memories timeless forevermore across hearts residing bereaved yet brave…

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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 South Lawndale

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Expert in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Providing skilled legal support for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Delivering professional legal representation for clients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Fault

Addressing cases involving defective products, offering skilled legal support to customers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble and Slip Occurrences

Specialist in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking justice for their injuries.

Neonatal Damages

Providing legal help for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Crashes: Committed to supporting patients of car accidents receive equitable recompense for damages and destruction.

Bike Crashes

Committed to providing legal support for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Trucking Incident

Ensuring specialist legal assistance for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for injuries.

Building Collisions

Dedicated to defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Neurological Injuries

Focused on extending specialized legal services for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Traumas

Expertise in tackling cases for victims who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Loss

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and expert legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Harm

Dedicated to defending persons with paralysis, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure compensation.

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