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Carlson Bier provides exceptional wrongful death representation with an unyielding commitment to pursuing justice for the decedents in Wilsonville. Our approach is comprehensive, dedicated, and personalized to deliver results when families need them most – during their darkest hours of loss. In these challenging circumstances, you need a trusted partner who will relentlessly fight for your rights. Our highly skilled team offers that level of commitment and prowess; backed by years of experience in navigating such complex lawsuits successfully.

Why choose Carlson Bier? We offer more than just legal advice; we provide support and advocacy throughout your litigation journey- from understanding the process to creating robust strategies ensuring maximum compensation under Illinois law.

At our firm, every case matters because everyone’s story counts. That’s why you can count on us—a resilient team ready to stand by your side until justice is served fully and fairly. When it comes to wrongful death claims negotiation or trial representation within Wilsonville’s jurisdictions, let Carlson Bier be there for you—guiding towards light amidst the shadows of untimely partings.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Wilsonville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our group of skilful personal injury attorneys is dedicated to providing much-needed legal relief and representation to individuals and families who have suffered the tragic loss of a loved one due to wrongful death. We understand that no amount of monetary compensation can erase the pain of losing a family member, but we believe in delivering justice and supporting those left behind through all phases of this challenging journey in Illinois.

Wrongful death arises when someone dies as a result of negligence or misconduct by another party, be it an individual or organization. In such troubling times, you need insightful counsel and professional representation to navigate the complex network of laws surrounding wrongful deaths. Comprehending the critical aspects involved in these cases is vital for a successful claim:

• The defendant must have acted negligently or intended harm

• Said negligence or intent directly led to your loved one’s death

• The loss has caused significant financial strain on surviving dependents or beneficiaries

Carlson Bier takes care in espousing the merits and facts related to each case to ensure that appropriate compensation is awarded for several factors including lost earnings from deceased, medical, funeral expenses plus non-tangible losses like companionship sorrow & mental anguish.

While perceiving these delicate situations sensitively is imperative, procuring thorough details about what insurance will cover is equally paramount. It’s common for insurance policies not always include complete payment for emotional distress inflicted on family members bereaved by their loved one’s untimely demise.

Our approach at Carlson Bier embodies compassion with relentless pursuit towards rightful claims supported by compelling evidence. We are hands-on right from gathering crucial data at accident spots leading up to representing clients authoritatively in courtrooms ensuring they receive deserving justice

Without adept guidance through tangled jurisdictions housing varied clauses around wrongful death claims under Illinois law despair may settle before rightful recoveries do; we nail down every specificity relevant making sure nothing slips between cracks –

• Wrongful Death Acts: This Act lets survivors claim damages for pain, grief, sorrow resulting from losing a loved one

• Survival Acts: Under this Act we work towards claiming deserved compensation for lost earnings, medical expenses and more such until the person’s unfortunate passing

Timeliness is key as Illinois statute distinctly specifies a two-year window from casualty day to file wrongful death claim; yet there are exceptions – Claims against local government entities have just a one year limit while in case of intentional homicides no definitive timeline applies. Remember claims filed beyond prescribed period risk dismissal.

Our team perceives every aspect of your grievance contributing all their expertise backed by years of experience to ably counter obstacles that show up during convoluted legal journey involving wrongful death cases ensuring empathetic handling teamed with relentless pursuit.

Navigating through tragic loss without seasoned representation may not only be harrowing but also compromise on getting the appropriate redressal deserved. At Carlson Bier our committed group of personal injury attorneys relentlessly strive for your rightful justice guiding you steadfastly through an emotionally draining phase alleviating concerns around related complex legal proceedings.

We hope this information has been informative and helpful; know that we are always here to aid you through difficult times and circumstances. Reach out to Carlson Bier today – click on the button below now, find out what your case is worth, and let us support you in this crucial phase toward achieving justified closure. Time doesn’t heal everything but it can fetch what rightfully belongs to you when navigated under adept guidance passionately working towards delivering justice warranting peace bringing about some form respite amidst profound grief.

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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 Wilsonville

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Flame Burns

Supplying expert legal support for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Delivering specialist legal advice for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Responsibility

Managing cases involving dangerous products, supplying adept legal support to individuals affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Malpractice

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble & Tumble Injuries

Skilled in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking restitution for their losses.

Newborn Traumas

Providing legal aid for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Crashes: Focused on guiding victims of car accidents obtain reasonable settlement for hurts and destruction.

Motorcycle Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal services for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Trucking Mishap

Extending expert legal assistance for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for losses.

Building Collisions

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

Cerebral Harms

Committed to extending professional legal services for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Traumas

Skilled in addressing cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unjust Fatality

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and adept legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Backbone Harm

Focused on representing persons with paralysis, offering expert legal representation to secure redress.

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