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Turn to Carlson Bier, an eminent law firm specializing in Wrongful Death cases ready to serve Stickney and the wider Illinois area with unwavering dedication. Losing a loved one is devastating enough without the burden of legal complexities, so trust us at Carlson Bier to navigate you through these challenges. Our expert attorneys live and breathe personal injury law – this isn’t merely our profession; it is our passion. We tirelessly fight each case with your best interests at heart, handling every detail meticulously while maintaining empathy for your situation. Known across Illinois as a premier choice for wrongful death representation, our service’s depth ensures we stand by you during this difficult time- from in-depth investigation of your case scenario all the way to securing deserved compensation or justice for loss incurred unnaturally or negligently. While many other firms spread their resources thin over diverse legal services, Carlson Bier robustly focuses on personal injury cases making us particularly proficient in wrongful death matters – testifying why we are unrivaled considerations warranting sincere attention when seeking pro bono lawyers within wrongful deaths’ tragic milieu.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Stickney Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our respected personal injury attorneys are well-versed in the complexities associated with wrongful death cases. As a leading law firm based in Illinois, we’re adept at navigating through this challenging legal landscape on behalf of our clients. In understanding wrongful death claims, it’s important to appreciate that these are initiated when an individual’s passing is provoked by another’s negligence or intentional act.

Wrongful deaths can appear grimly across various scenarios:

– Car & truck accidents where tire blowouts, distracted driving, or drunk driving has occurred.

– Workplace fatalities due to employer negligence.

– Medical malpractice examples including surgical errors and misdiagnosis.

-Premises liability instances such as slip-and-falls caused by unmaintained property conditions.

To tackle a wrongful death lawsuit effectively, several critical elements must be demonstrably present. This starts with establishing that the defendant had a duty of care towards the deceased; their actions can then be assessed for any breach of this duty.

The following factors play vital roles in fortifying your case:

-The defendant’s negligent action directly led to the victim’s death.

-The surviving family members’ tangible financial and emotional suffering can be attributed to their relative’s premature demise.

In Illinois, specified relatives only may file a claim after losing a loved one owing to someone else’s negligence – spouses and children especially have legal standing.

Placing value on human life seems morally repugnant – yet within these cases it is unfortunately required. Factors considered invariably include: medical costs before death; funeral expenses; loss earnings potential along with non-tangible aspects like companionship loss and parental guidance absence for children left behind.

Navigating through these deceptively ‘simple’ steps becomes undeniably intimidating lying squarely in grief’s shadow during this traumatic time making professional representation crucial.

Our committed legal team at Carlson Bier unitizes its deep-rooted knowledge around Illinois law coupled vis-a-vis unmatched empathy guiding this affectingly sensitive process with vigilance. Our team offers an unsurpassed level of commitment, ensuring those accountable for your loved one’s death are held responsible in the court of law.

We tirelessly strive to attain maximum compensation for our clients factoring both tangible and non-tangible dimensions addressing concurrent family liability alleviation and future financial security assurance so as you withdraw from legal complexities, concentrating on healing while preserving memories through justice sought.

Knowing what goes into evaluating wrongful death claims worth is crucial. It often comes down to comprehending various components involved – expected lifetime earnings lost; medical expenses endured, funeral costs; the grief imbuing it subtly onto paramount daily life details. Please remember that no two cases are identical and factors such as age, health status prior to passing away, income capacity -they all substantially influence final assessment figures.

As highly experienced personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier deeply rooted within Illinois law, we have handled numerous wrongful death lawsuits equipping us with invaluable insights enabling expedient case navigations whilst retaining human empathy core focus driving our practice.

Arming yourself with rightful information emboldens correct decision making. Investing time understanding ramifications centered around a tragic event could potentially alter forthcoming life course infusing stability instead of uncertainty justifiably when required the most.

Closing legal chapters draped in grief can support healing process start. Turn impossible situations survivable via necessary compensation attained rightly in respect honoring those untimely lost. Click below today’s button unveiling not just unmasked truth but possibly your unique compensation claim value too.

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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 Stickney

Bike Mishaps

Proficient in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Flame Damages

Offering specialist legal assistance for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Hospital Misconduct

Offering experienced legal services for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Responsibility

Addressing cases involving problematic products, extending professional legal guidance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Senior Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip and Tumble Accidents

Skilled in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking justice for their harm.

Childbirth Injuries

Delivering legal help for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Mishaps: Focused on supporting victims of car accidents obtain just remuneration for harms and losses.

Bike Incidents

Expert in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Semi Collision

Extending specialist legal support for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for hurts.

Building Site Collisions

Dedicated to assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Neurological Injuries

Focused on providing dedicated legal advice for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Traumas

Skilled in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unjust Fatality

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and skilled legal support to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Harm

Focused on defending persons with paralysis, offering expert legal assistance to secure recovery.

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