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If you’re in Sterling and navigating through the tragic aftermath of a wrongful death, Carlson Bier is your solid anchor amidst stormy seas. Renowned across Illinois for their deft navigation of personal injury law, they are recognized warriors against injustice. A wrongful death is devastating; it punctures one’s life suddenly and leads to emotional turmoil on top of pressing legal issues. This calls for seasoned professionals like Carlson Bier who not only understand how arduous such times can be but also have extensive experience advocating successfully in these cases.

Every intricate aspect related to wrongful death claims – be it investigation details, insurance coverages or fair compensation analysis – needs diligent attention that we ensure at every step. Nothing less than relentless pursuit will do when bringing justice for your loved ones and reshaping your ravaged world back into familiar contours.

Choosing Carlson Bier exhibits sheer prudence as our attorneys consistently secure substantial judgments applying their deep understanding of both the nuances of Tort Laws and complex dynamics beneath each individual case. Our reputation testifies to our credibility: sterling results achieved over many years . Demonstrating compassion without compromising strength – this defines us at Carlson Bier; Wrongful Death Attorneys par excellence.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Sterling Illinois

Understanding the complexities of a wrongful death claim is crucial, especially since you are facing one of the most challenging times in your life. At Carlson Bier, our team of expert personal injury attorneys comprehends the immensity and emotions involved in such matters. Based in Illinois, we commit ourselves to guide you through every stage of the process with sensitivity, professional insight, and unwavering dedication.

A wrongful death refers to an unfortunate incident when a person loses their life due to another individual or entity’s negligence or intentional act. Such circumstances can be overwhelming and excessively distressing for their families left behind—leading them into financial hardship because they have lost a significant contributor to household income who was also responsible for child care or other vital family obligations.

• The primary goal behind filing a wrongful death action is compensatory.

• It seeks to recover damages for loss related services like contributions towards future income or companionship progressing forward from the date of death.

• This claim may help alleviate some financial burdens tied directly from this devastating loss.

Despite all states having laws on wrongful death claims, each state administers its unique criteria of who can file these claims and what damages they can obtain. In Illinois particularly:

– Only a specific representative (usually named in the will) executes such action on behalf of the spouse and next of kin.

– Damages include pecuniary injuries – which encapsulates reasonable expenses (funeral costs), medical, grief/sorrow/bereavement mental suffering caused by losing love ones etcetera.

It is essential that it should not go unnoticed; although money won’t replace your loved one or take away pain — rightfully seeking compensation helps stabilize financial uncertainties coming from losses endured.

At Carlson Bier, we prioritize preserving your rights when presenting your case diligently ensuring maximum fair compensation under statutory laws relating specifically relating more damage than just economic alone. We bank upon years extensive experience spanning across vast breadth range complex cases affirming beneficial settlements on those surviving members seeking justice holding wrongdoer accountable.

As personal injury attorneys, we understand wrongful death claims are often intricate and demand intensive prosecution to secure adequate recompense for our clients. Through well-honed strategies and in-depth legal knowledge, we can help illuminate the path towards justice to alleviate the burdensome aftermath of senseless tragedy.

To further illustrate how Carlson Bier approaches such heart-wrenching matters, let’s look at a hypothetical example: Steve lost his life due to company negligence. The impact of this loss financially pressed Steve’s wife Linda – who looked after their three children and couldn’t return work time soon because she was overly devastated emotionally losing her husband. Thus resulted into substantial loss income additionally causing exhaustive mental discomfort sorrow throughout whole family unit; may even affect them for years ahead easily manifest into various aspects day-day living scenario like education fund children, comfort activities that they used enjoy before incidents happened etcetera Carlson Bier stepped providing assertive representation prove fault or negligence caused Steve’s untimely demise compelling company pay justifiably helping overcome/cope from current hardships continue leading lives without worrying extensively about future financial hurdles – transforming behind scenes agony into positive learning lesson uplifting others facing similar predicaments along journey towards ultimate redemption vindication against horrors experienced firsthand by unfortunate victims.

With empathy and professionalism at the forefront, rest assured that our team is ready to stand side by side with you during these challenging times — illuminating advocacy combined tactical dexterity presents strong case exposing truth hidden beneath shadows misery — collectively casting ray hope amidst darkest hours once you decide entrust faith upon us guiding through every step way accurately swiftly pivoting potential outcomes favor working relentlessly ensure get deserved relief moving forward from traumatic experiences.

With an exceptional reputation within Illinois’ legal community for unrivaled success rates in handling wrongful death cases—with each deemed significant irrespective size girth—Carlson Bier serves as beacon light towards survivors traversing challenging path towards justice. Remember, choosing the right advocate could mean difference between obtaining rightful reprieve overbearing injustices excessively borne or continual tribulations.

We invite you to take a proactive step towards your pursuit of justice by clicking on the button below. Let us help you understand how much your case might be worth and discuss how we can aid in procuring maximum compensation for an immeasurable loss that no amount could ever replace truly—but serves as symbolic vindication against inequities suffered unduly whilst providing tangible assistance easing current financial constraints potentially affecting long term future positively forever onwards.

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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 Sterling

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Proficient in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or perilous conditions.

Scald Burns

Providing specialist legal help for patients of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Providing experienced legal services for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Liability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, supplying specialist legal help to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Misconduct

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble & Trip Accidents

Adept in handling trip accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking compensation for their injuries.

Newborn Damages

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

Auto Collisions

Crashes: Dedicated to aiding individuals of car accidents secure fair recompense for injuries and harm.

Motorcycle Crashes

Expert in providing legal services for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Trucking Accident

Delivering expert legal assistance for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for damages.

Worksite Collisions

Focused on representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Brain Harms

Committed to delivering dedicated legal support for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Wounds

Proficient in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Focused on legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Undeserved Fatality

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and expert legal representation to ensure fairness.

Neural Damage

Expert in supporting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal support to secure compensation.

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