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In the unfortunate event of a wrongful death in your family, seeking competent legal assistance is paramount. When it comes to understanding this complex area of law, Carlson Bier stands as an unrivaled ally. Based in Illinois, our seasoned team is well-versed in navigating wrongful death claims with meticulous care and agility.

With years of cumulative experience under our belts, we are schooled on every nuance associated with these cases including negligence claims and compensation assessments. We provide comprehensive legal counsel tailored to each unique case ensuring that the rights and interests of our clients remain safeguarded throughout the process.

We empathize deeply with your loss; hence our commitment goes beyond mere representation at trials. Our role amplifies into being confidantes who can help you make informed decisions during your most challenging times.

Choose Carlson Bier: a beacon amongst personal injury lawyers audience will attest to their excellence time and again.

Throughout Swansea people have relied on us for fortitude in fighting out legal battles against insurance companies determined to minimize payouts or reject legitimate claims altogether.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Swansea Illinois

When encountering the harrowing experience of losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or intentional harm, it can be incredibly overwhelming and emotional. This is where Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, steps in with their expertise in wrongful death cases.

Wrongful death characterizes situations wherein the demise of a person arises from the illegal actions or negligence of another party. These actions may range from reckless driving resulting in fatal accidents to medical malpractices leading to prolonged suffering and eventual dispatching of life.

• A critical aspect to keep in mind about Wrongful Death is that it’s distinct from homicide.

• The primary objective revolves around providing fair compensation for surviving family members.

• Notably, a case must be filed within two years (according to Illinois laws) following the loss unless specific exemptions are applicable.

Navigating through the complexities of such cases alone could reportedly complicate an already difficult time. Specialized attorneys at Carlson Bier employ their vast knowledge & long-standing experience towards obtaining rightful compensations on behalf of survivors grappling with their grief.

At the heart of a successful claim lies proof that beyond reasonable doubt, demonstrates:

– Death has indeed been caused due to another entity’s culpability (individual/organization)

– Surviving parties had experienced quantifiable damages

– Appointed representation exists for deceased’s estate

Appropriate economic compensations vary per the circumstance but typically cater towards covering costs related to medical expenses preceding death (if any), funeral arrangements, loss of expected income/assets/future benefits, etc. Non-economic damages apply for factors relating more specifically with relationships: i.e., mental anguish suffered by immediate family members due to bereavement and abrupt separation.

Let us delve deeper into these points:

1. Economic Damages: When calculating compensation demand base value – aspects such as lost wages/earning potential; medical bills incured pre-death; funeral/burial charges are taken into consideration. Moreover, less evident factors like loss of future benefits – pensions, medical coverage are also addressed.

2. Non-Economic Damages: These compensate for “non-tangible” losses that arise due to wrongful death e.g., emotional trauma inflicted on family members; deprivation of love and care from deceased; the grief instilled by an untimely passing.

At Carlson Bier, we ensure a comprehensive approach when representing intricate cases related to wrongful death. Protecting your interests becomes our commitment once you bring on-duty the persistent, devoted attorneys at our firm.

We respect how critical it is for you to trust your counsel during this emotionally challenging time and we pledge nothing short of thorough, compassionate handling of your case by experts who grasp these processes inside out. At Carlson Bier, we believe in turning justice into reality and aiding you through healing via rightful compensation.

The process can be overwhelming due to both emotional turmoil and complex legal terms but remember, expert help is just a click away. Connect with us today! Our esteemed attorneys are committed to understanding unique aspects of your event and meticulously formulating empathetic approaches guaranteeing fair recompense for unanticipated losses – monetary or otherwise.

Wondering what potential value lies enveloped within your case? While each claim is unique with varying degrees/severity underlying instances & repercussions felt- We invite you to find out now! Scroll down towards the button below titled “Find Out How Much Your Case Is Worth” Reliable consultation delivered seamlessly online aligns perfectly well as per safe social-distancing norms prevalent today. Click now to embark upon your journey towards deserved justice!

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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 Swansea

Bicycle Accidents

Focused on legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or perilous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Offering professional legal assistance for people of major burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Delivering experienced legal representation for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Obligation

Addressing cases involving defective products, extending expert legal assistance to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Malpractice

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

Fall and Tumble Incidents

Adept in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking justice for their suffering.

Newborn Harms

Delivering legal aid for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Mishaps: Focused on assisting individuals of car accidents secure appropriate remuneration for harms and losses.

Motorcycle Accidents

Committed to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Semi Collision

Delivering professional legal services for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for damages.

Building Site Accidents

Concentrated on defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Head Impairments

Specializing in providing specialized legal representation for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Damages

Proficient in addressing cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Specializing in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unjust Demise

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and professional legal representation to ensure compensation.

Spine Harm

Expert in representing patients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal representation to secure redress.

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