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In the unfortunate event of a wrongful death incident, securing adept legal representation is key. That’s where Carlson Bier enters the picture – an esteemed law firm specializing in personal injury and wrongful death suits headquartered in Illinois. We’re your trusted allies when it comes to seeking justice for your loss, providing you with meticulous defense strategies honed over years of practice. Our experienced attorneys navigate complex cases with skill and finesse, turning daunting circumstances into manageable experiences for our clients. The professionals at Carlson Bier understand the emotional toll that such incidents inflict on families; we empathetically strive to alleviate these burdens through tenacious advocacy while strictly adhering to Illinois laws regarding professional conduct and geographical boundaries delineations. Choosing us translates into selecting thoroughness, proficiency, empathy- a selection that champions justice comprehensively so that those left behind may find peace amidst their trials.

As we reiterate our reach isn’t restricted: here at Carlson Bier we service clients beyond physical offices because justice knows no bounds -a light of hope guiding you through dark times emanating from the depth of experience coupled with unwavering commitment towards facilitating closure.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Thornton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law in the state of Illinois and are honed professionals dedicated to serving our clients with utmost efficacy. Wrongful death is a principal area which we attend to assiduously as your advocates. It’s a legal term that refers to cases where someone causes another person’s death through negligent or intentional harm. This, unfortunately, brings about unexpected burdens on the family of the deceased.

Comprehending your legal rights is critical during such challenging times. Our team delineates each aspect related to wrongful death lawsuits for you. Firstly, it must be established that the demise was primarily due to another party’s negligence or intent causing harm. Secondly, surviving immediate family members such as spouses, parents or children are typically entitled to file this lawsuit should they suffer financially from such an eventuality.

Wrongful deaths can occur under numerous circumstances including car accidents or medical malpractice among others

• Negligent actions resulting in vehicle incidents

• Medical practitioners failing their duty of care

• Manufacturing defects leading to fatal outcomes etc.

Bringing a wrongful death claim forward empowers families seeking justice for their loved ones besides enabling them compensation relieving financial stressors like funeral expenses and lost income amongst other damages.

Navigating legal waters demands proficiency which Carlson Bier offers duly via meticulous preparation and formidable courtroom presence ensuring rigorous pursuit of justice for our clients. In Illinois, there exists a strict statute of limitations on these claims – generally two years post-death – asserting prompt action vital upon tragedy struck.

Moreover, each case possesses unique details shaping its outcome holding significant bearings on potential settlements you might receive. Consequently, having an experienced attorney handling complexities ensures optimal results safeguarding against overwhelming intricacies whilst grieving over loss.

We want those affected by wrongful death in any capacity feel empowered rather than overwhelmed when dealing with resultant consequences thereof: emotional turmoil compounded by economic hardships every too often etched onto lives subsequently altered forevermore; hence we’re here to provide guidance, support and the necessary legal acumen needed in such dire times.

To assess wrongful death claims accurately, we evaluate a multitude of elements:

• Deceased’s earning capacity

• Associated medical expenses prior to death

• Grieving family members’ pain & suffering; loss of companionship, services and prospective inheritance etc.

All these are meticulously considered ensuring rightful compensation that acknowledge grieving individual’s irreparable loss and afflicted hardship therewith.

Indeed, proceeding with a wrongful death lawsuit could be daunting but indispensable nonetheless as a healing step for those left behind. At Carlson Bier, we handle these delicate cases with deserved compassion blended into our professional approach relentlessly seeking justice on behalf of our clients’ departed loved ones. We see beyond numbers realizing you are not just processing a claim – rather striving through unforeseen adversity attaining bright rays hope amidst profound sorrow thereby proving why partnering with us is aptly worthwhile.

For more extensive information regarding your case’s specifics or about wrongful death lawsuits general overview, consult us at Carlson Bier — where empathy meets excellence producing exceptionally resolute advocacy upheld by combative litigation techniques optimized by Illinois law mastery prevailing universally across every unique case shouldered by us selflessly dedicated to transform burdens into solace of rightful justice served decisively.

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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 Thornton

Cycling Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Flame Damages

Offering expert legal help for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Medical Misconduct

Delivering experienced legal advice for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Responsibility

Managing cases involving dangerous products, delivering specialist legal support to consumers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip & Stumble Incidents

Professional in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking redress for their damages.

Childbirth Harms

Extending legal assistance for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Crashes: Devoted to guiding clients of car accidents get appropriate payout for harms and losses.

Scooter Collisions

Committed to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Semi Mishap

Delivering expert legal support for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for harms.

Worksite Incidents

Focused on advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Head Harms

Focused on extending specialized legal representation for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Traumas

Proficient in addressing cases for people who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Committed to legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unjust Loss

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and professional legal services to ensure justice.

Neural Trauma

Specializing in supporting patients with paralysis, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure recovery.

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