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Experiencing the loss of a loved one due to another’s negligence can be immensely painful and complicated. Turning towards legal assistance often proves imperative in navigating this challenging period, seeking justice for your departed relative while securing much-needed financial compensation. In such scenarios, Carlson Bier emerges as a trusted ally, revered for its dedication to Wrongful Death cases. Rooted firmly on the pillars of empathy, professionalism and meticulousness, our team offers exceptional representation designed to fight tirelessly for your rightful dues.

Boasting an exceptionally experienced roster of dedicated attorneys with expertise in multi-faceted nuances surrounding wrongful death law allows us to optimally address daunting complexities associated with these cases. Simultaneously maintaining an empathetic approach ensures grieving families are met with understanding support amid their tribulation.

Choosing Carlson Bier is choosing unwavering commitment towards obtaining justice against those accountable for premature mortalities! We understand each life holds immeasurable value far beyond plain monetary estimation; thus we champion clients not just through rigorous litigation processes but also by offering robust emotional sustenance navigated through profound respect for their grievous loss.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Virginia Illinois

When you or a loved one experiences the unexpected loss of life due to another party’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional conduct, it can be overwhelmingly devastating. Not only do families face the emotional trauma of losing a loved one prematurely, but they also have to cope with financial burdens like funeral expenses and loss of income. In these challenging times, understand that you are not alone—Carlson Bier is here to champion your cause. As leading personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we specialize in Wrongful Death cases and dedicate every resource at our disposal to securing justice for aggrieved families.

Wrongful Death refers to instances where an individual dies as a consequence of someone else’s ill-advised actions or sheer negligence. This context encompasses various situations including medical malpractice incidents, automobile accidents caused by drunken drivers or reckless driving individuals, work-related accidents due to deficient safety measures put in place by employers among others.

• Key aspects attributed to Wrongful Death

-The defendant must have directly caused the victim’s death.

-There must be evidence that if it were not for the defendant’s action(s), the deceased would still be alive.

-The plaintiff (which may include family members) has suffered monetary damage as result of this death.

In light of these elements which fundamentally underline wrongful death claims in Illinois law comprehensions, Carlson Bier offers legal representation that rests upon collecting substantive proof on each point thus empowering victims’ rights robustly.

Pursuing fair compensation for Wrongful Deaths requires specialized knowledge and experience; Carlson Bier precisely embodies expertise combined with diligence necessary for such pressing matters. Let’s look at critical points concerning them:

• An effective wrongful death claim hinges carefully constructed legal strategy: Identifying liable parties needs meticulous examination pertaining all circumstances surrounding tragic incident giving rise untimely demise loved ones.

• Damages recoverable within wrongful death laws encompass broad spectrum: This includes general damages like pain suffering inflicted upon surviving family members economic damages such as medical expenses funeral costs lost future earnings.

• Statute of limitations on wrongful death claims: In Illinois, there is a two-year time frame from the date of passing to bring action. Time sensitivity ingrains competence into prioritizing your case to ensure justice doesn’t slip due deadlines.

Navigating through Wrongful Death claims can feel like traversing uncharted territories. Amidst tumultuous experiences, simple elucidations in a complex legal world can revitalize hope for justice. At Carlson Bier, we streamline this process with transparency and resolve at each step. Our extensive history handling similar cases within Illinois bears testament to our commitment putting clients’ needs first above all else.

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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 Virginia

Bicycle Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Supplying expert legal advice for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Physician Incompetence

Offering dedicated legal advice for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Accountability

Taking on cases involving problematic products, providing professional legal assistance to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Neglect

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Stumble Injuries

Adept in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking restitution for their suffering.

Infant Traumas

Delivering legal guidance for families affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Incidents: Committed to assisting clients of car accidents get reasonable remuneration for damages and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Committed to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Truck Accident

Offering adept legal assistance for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for losses.

Construction Site Incidents

Committed to assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Head Damages

Specializing in extending specialized legal assistance for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Adept at managing cases for persons who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Committed to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unfair Fatality

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and skilled legal assistance to ensure justice.

Neural Impairment

Dedicated to representing patients with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure settlement.

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