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For anyone facing the harsh reality of a wrongful death case in Watseka, you are not alone. Carlson Bier prides itself on its consummate professionalism and compassionate understanding. Our expert attorneys specialize in such demanding legal situations, committed to pursuing accountability while alleviating your emotional and financial stress. We offer an empathetic hand throughout this ordeal underpinned by consistent dedication to affirm your rights firmly within the confines of Illinois law. At Carlson Bier, we value our clients’ trust above all else; hence we put forth unwavering devotion tailored specifically for every single’s needs during these trying times.

Our profound success record testifies to why countless people have considered us their steadfast ally when grappling with wrongful death issues around Illinois cities like Watseka.Should tragic circumstances necessitate a tenacious yet considerate lawyer adept at handling wrongful death cases corresponding with maximum compensation achievement – look no further than the prominent track record set by Carlson Bier.We promise nothing short of comprehensive service ensuring justice is served expediently since our taking action either offsets or entirely eliminates any subsequent distress embroiling individuals affected by wrongdoing deaths.Call upon us as your beacon threading through this murky terrain navigational aid into clarity.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Watseka Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our expert team of personal injury attorneys understand the heartbreaking devastation that a wrongful death can bring. Our dedicated legal advocates are based in Illinois and we extend our services throughout the region to help individuals and families secure justice and rightful compensation following the untimely demise of a loved one.

Wrongful death is an area of law where negligence or deliberate harmful action results in death, with instances ranging from motor vehicle accidents, defective products, medical malpractice to workplace hazards. Navigating these complex situations requires not only deep-rooted legal expertise but also tactful human consideration—something that year after year has defined our success at Carlson Bier.

• Renowned for proficiency: The hallmark of our firm’s approach lies in focusing on results while providing personalized service characterized by clear communication and unwavering commitment.

• Guidance during distress: Understanding how emotional these times might be for you, we ensure smooth navigation through the maze-like complexity of legal procedures toward securing justice.

• Holistic counsel: Equally important as seeking justice is understanding all components entailed within a wrongful death suit. From potential compensatory areas like medical expenses, funeral costs to loss of consortium — you can rely on us for comprehensive advice.

The intricacies involved in proving liability make wrongful death cases challenging—but this does not dampen our continual pursuit for truth and fairness. We explore every possible angle to assertively argue your case in court-backed by compelling evidence; meticulously prepared paperwork and thorough research- all aimed towards obtaining maximum compensation you deserve.

Facing such adversity alone can add unnecessary strain during an already stressful period. With Carlson Bier by your side, rest assured knowing we do most heavy lifting. Not just pointing out critical elements needed strengthening within your claim but also compassionately guiding through each stage – ensuring all pain points are met with strategic solutions clearly defined to meet your unique needs.

Illinois laws mandate strict time frames (commonly referred as Statute of Limitations) for filing wrongful death lawsuits. Failure to meet these time-sensitive criteria can prohibit chances of rightful recovery. At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on the vigilant management of deadlines and meticulous compliance with regulations.

Our tenacity for truth is unyielding—regardless of how robustly defended or complex your case may be–we firmly stand by each client ensuring their cause does not remain unheard. Our law firm cherishes trust built over years which only comes by dint of delivering promise inscribed in our ethos- justice served rightly, duly & completely.

As seasoned attorneys who have successfully dealt with numerous cases pertaining to wrongful death laws in Illinois, we’ve seen firsthand how significant a difference quality legal representation can make in such sensitive matters. Our driving force lies in transforming loss into action and injustice into compensation so you don’t feel alone—an assurance derived from consistent success stories etching an enduring legacy at Carlson Bier.

We believe every query deserves detailed attention—for deeper insights into specifics concerning your unique circumstance; legal standpoint determining liability; assessment regarding potential compensation avenues or simply needing transparent advice—isn’t it time you uncovered knowledge directly applicable to your case?

In this humbling journey where understanding meets solutions – click below for unrivaled expertise crafted just for you – explore how Carlson Bier’s personal injury attorney makes the entire process insightful, empowering and more importantly — hopeful: define the worthiness your unique case holds awaiting discovery.

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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 Watseka

Cycling Crashes

Focused on legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or perilous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Providing expert legal support for people of serious burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Clinical Misconduct

Offering expert legal advice for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Accountability

Managing cases involving faulty products, offering professional legal services to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Trip Accidents

Skilled in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking redress for their suffering.

Birth Damages

Providing legal assistance for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Collisions

Crashes: Committed to helping sufferers of car accidents gain fair payout for wounds and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Committed to providing legal advice for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

18-Wheeler Crash

Ensuring expert legal services for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for hurts.

Building Incidents

Engaged in defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Cerebral Traumas

Focused on ensuring professional legal assistance for victims suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Damages

Adept at handling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Focused on legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unfair Passing

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and expert legal representation to ensure justice.

Neural Trauma

Focused on advocating for individuals with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal representation to secure compensation.

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