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When facing the unfortunate circumstance of a wrongful death, it’s crucial to secure reliable, experienced legal representation. Carlson Bier stands as your most advantageous choice in navigating this complex issue. As proven wrongful death attorneys, we devote our expertise and resources to fighting for justice on behalf of those who cannot fight for themselves. Serving clients throughout Illinois, including the Tower Hill area, our team is dedicated to ensure that all aspects of your case are handled professionally and competently. Our depth of knowledge allows us not only interpret laws specific to wrongful deaths but also implement strategic approaches that can significantly impact case outcomes positively. The aftermath of a loved one’s untimely demise is agonizing enough; you don’t want unnecessary stress associated with complicated paperwork or court battles adding onto your pain. Carlson Bier will remain committed to protecting your rights while rendering services filled with empathy coupled with aggressive advocacy if need be- because even in grief; justice must prevail.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Tower Hill Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on being a leading authority in personal injury law. Our expert team knows the harrowing experiences our clients go through and support them diligently throughout their journey to seek justice. We provide adept legal consultation with an in-depth understanding of the intricate complexities involved in Wrongful Death cases.

Wrongful death is a claim against a person who can be held liable for causing someone’s death either negligently or intentionally. Legally speaking, it paves the way for an immediate family member or dependents to seek rightful compensation from those whose actions led to their loved one’s unfortunate demise.

Knowledge is power! A clear grasp of wrongful death suits ensures you are better equipped when dealing with such circumstances. Here are some vital aspects to know:

• The primary reason behind a wrongful death lawsuit is to attain financial damages resulting from the decedent’s premature demise.

• Compensation may cover anything from lost wages that the deceased would have earned if they lived and medical expenses accumulated before his/her passing, monetary value equated with the loss of companionship and consortium.

• Damages also extend towards covering grief and sadness amongst other emotional sufferings endured by close kin like spouses or children of the victim.

Our personal injury attorneys spare no effort in making sure these complicated legal terms don’t puzzle you anymore than necessary – guiding you every step along this strenuous path.

Proving negligence or misconduct often forms the crux of any wrongful death case as liability needs ground evidence. This could range from proving negligence on part of a distracted driver leading to catastrophic road accidents, medication mishaps catalysed by hospital negligence or violation of workplace safety norms resulting in employee deaths due to direct malpractices within industries etcetera – myriad situations dictate what constitutes grounds for filing wrongful death lawsuits; clearly something that requires shrewd comprehension which we at Carlson Bier excel at!

Securing your rights doesn’t need to wait till you’re well informed in wrongful death lawsuits. Even as we continue to enlighten you on this subject, the Carlson Bier team of personal injury attorneys stand ready to fight for justice alongside you.

While Illinois law restricts us from falsely advertising presence in a city where we do not have an office, prospective clients should know that technology knows no bounds and neither does our dedication towards serving them! Our knowledgeable personal injury lawyers extend their services across several platforms ensuring reliable legal consultation is never out of reach.

You need someone who will listen, who understands the pain you’re going through, and most importantly-one who won’t rest until justice prevails. And that’s exactly what we at Carlson Bier bring to the table: tireless dedication matched with unsurpassed expertise within the realm of personal injury law.

Do not let uncertainty hold sway any longer! Where there’s loss, there must be acknowledgment & compensation but more than anything – closure. Claim your right to learn what your claim is worth; a hundred laws may change but justice shall always favour those bold enough to uphold it!

Below awaits the bridge leading you toward potentially understanding how much value stands behind a rightful lawsuit waiting to be filed by yourself-a click away beckons clarity guaranteed by none other than Carlson Bier-your trusted pathfinders towards resolution amidst gloom brought on due to wrongful death afflicting your loved ones. Don’t wait any longer- because something lost can still win victories worthy of it! Click below to assess how much your case could be valued at because every hurt bears a redressal and no one knows that better than us- With us besides you gain strength knowing together—we can turn ‘wrongful’ into rightful!

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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 Tower Hill

Bicycle Accidents

Specializing in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Burn Damages

Extending specialist legal support for patients of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Healthcare Carelessness

Offering dedicated legal assistance for patients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Fault

Managing cases involving faulty products, offering professional legal guidance to customers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Tumble Accidents

Adept in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking redress for their injuries.

Childbirth Traumas

Offering legal support for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Crashes: Dedicated to guiding individuals of car accidents receive equitable recompense for hurts and losses.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Specializing in providing legal services for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Big Rig Collision

Providing experienced legal assistance for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for damages.

Building Site Incidents

Concentrated on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Brain Traumas

Committed to offering specialized legal advice for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Harms

Skilled in handling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Focused on legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Fatality

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and professional legal representation to ensure justice.

Spine Trauma

Focused on advocating for clients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal services to secure recovery.

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