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Choosing Carlson Bier as your wrongful death attorney means choosing remarkable legal representation steeped in compassion, integrity, and skill. Expertly navigating the complexities of the Illinois Wrongful Death Act, we seek to maximize retribution for families grieving an untimely demise of a loved one due to negligence or intentional harm. Our outstanding record testifies to our success in securing deserved compensation – money that can assuage funeral expenses, loss of consortium and financial contributions. This is made possible through thorough investigation coupled with potent strategic negotiation tactics employed by our seasoned experts.

Carlson Bier’s lawyers serve Tiskilwa without relenting until justice prevails; dedicated commitment reflecting deep roots within the community they diligently support. It’s not just about winning cases but standing up for those who cannot fight alone during highly sensitive moments such as this.

To align yourself with us signifies more than mere legal backing: it signals assurance that you are championed by individuals who genuinely value your well-being beyond case outcomes.

Trust forward-thinking advocates at Carlson Bier – because family matters undeniably merit stringent protection bound by law.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Tiskilwa Illinois

Standing tall with a mission to fight for your rights, we at Carlson Bier Attorney Group strive to be the epitome of excellence, specializing in personal injury law and based proudly in Illinois. Our team of seasoned lawyers stands ready to help you navigate the turbulent waters sparked by unfortunate events such as wrongful deaths.

In this rough terrain labeled ‘wrongful death,’ understanding key elements is indispensable. Dutifully defined, wrongful death occurs when an individual loses their life due to negligence or misconduct on part of another entity or person. It’s highly incumbent upon survivors related to the deceased—be it spouse, children or dependents—to seek rightful compensation via legal pathways.

Crucial factors come into play when deciphering liability in such cases:

– The fatal event must have been caused either completely or partially by the defendant’s conduct.

– The defendant must have been negligent or strictly liable for the victim’s death.

– The impacted individual has surviving beneficiaries or dependents.

– Monetary damages resulted from the individual’s death.

Loss experienced through wrongful death extends beyond emotional turmoil—it seeps into actual financial bearing brought about by medical expenses, funeral costs, lost wages and benefits amongst others. Herein lies Carlson Bier Attorney Group’s precise role; we meticulously work towards securing maximum compensation available under Illinois laws on behalf of grieving families suffering from these devastating situations.

Notably, statutes vary across statesism regardinging actions considered wrongful causing wrongful deaths navigate through multifaceted state-specific regulations encompassing car accidents, product defects, workplace injuries etc., necessitate expert guidance hard-to-decipher realm. That’s what leads our team’s focus providing vital counsel navigating complexities regulations succeed offering comprehensive solutions bereaved families.

Our approach entails deft handling all essential tasks including securing evidence determining accountability leveraging expertise fairly evaluate case establish full extent financial loss family suffered owing untimely demise loved one.we tirelessly negotiate potential settlement offers advocating survivor’s interests prepare litigation deemed necessary. We work closely affected families every step legal process providing utmost professional commitment, sensitivity and respect.

Drawing upon years of experience in carving out path towards justice, we invite you to delve deeper into understanding the worth your case carries. In the spirit of nearing closure amidst trying times, align yourself with Carlson Bier Attorney Group where meticulous strategies meet human empathy. Every journey for justice deserves a sturdy companion – let Carlson Bier be that support for you.

Together, we can transform painful endings into palpable hope while reinforcing faith in legalities through our trustworthy practice of law. Tap into an unparalled reservoir of expert consultation by clicking on the button below– ascertain what your rightful compensation might actually be. Your fight becomes ours; aptly indicating our steadfast belief– At Carlson Bier Attorney Group, we’re not just counsellors at law but anchors during upheaval carrying forth clarity amidst chaos and bringing deliverance closer than it appears to be.

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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 Tiskilwa

Cycling Crashes

Proficient in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Giving skilled legal services for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Hospital Malpractice

Delivering professional legal assistance for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Accountability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, supplying professional legal help to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Malpractice

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Trip and Fall Occurrences

Skilled in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking justice for their damages.

Childbirth Damages

Supplying legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Crashes

Accidents: Committed to helping clients of car accidents get equitable payout for injuries and damages.

Motorcycle Crashes

Focused on providing representation for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Semi Accident

Providing professional legal representation for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for injuries.

Worksite Crashes

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

Head Harms

Committed to delivering expert legal advice for persons suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Damages

Expertise in tackling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Dedicated to legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unfair Loss

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and adept legal representation to ensure redress.

Vertebral Damage

Dedicated to assisting persons with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal services to secure justice.

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