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When a loved one’s life is tragically taken due to someone else’s negligence, making sense of the loss can be challenging. In these heartbreaking instances, Carlson Bier steps forward as an unwavering pillar of support for Witt’s grief-stricken families. Having substantial experience with wrongful death cases, our legal team advocates passionately and effectively on behalf of those affected by this devastating event in Witt and beyond.You deserve expert legal representation that listens to your story endows compassion while aggressively pursuing justice. Priding ourselves on handling each case with sensitivity and diligence, we fight unyieldingly against consciences entities that may have contributed to untimely deaths through negligence or ignorance.For almost three decades,CARLSON BIER has become effective at holding the culprits responsible towards offering some solace during such unfortunate times.Casting yourself into the unfamiliar terrain of litigation can be daunting; but fear not because CARLSON BIER is here for you.As expert wrongful death attorneys , we ensure all complex aspects are thoroughly reviewed providing clients from Witt,the best opportunity attain closure professionally,topping it off with compassionate resolution they need.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Witt Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we serve as dedicated advocates for individuals and families who have suffered the ultimate loss due to the negligence or misconduct of others. As an esteemed personal injury law firm in Illinois, our primary mission is to provide comprehensive legal support and guidance in cases of Wrongful Death.

Wrongful death claims are founded on the principle that when a person’s negligent action causes someone else’s death, they should be held accountable. These tragic incidents can result from car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, defective products, or slip and falls – specifically any situation where another party’s recklessness or disregard for safety led to fatal consequences.

A heavily engaged aspect of our services at Carlson Bier presents itself with clarifying wrongful death claims often rife with intricacy. Your rights in these instances deserve untamed highlighting;

• Only specific close relatives such as spouses, children or parents can file a wrongful death claim.

• The time limit to file a wrongful death lawsuit varies but typically it must be filed within one to two years after the date of your loved one’s passing.

• Compensation may include medical costs incurred before the deceased’s passing, funeral expenses along with pain and suffering experienced by both the deceased prior their demise and by you following their forced departure.

Drawing upon many years handling complex cases with compassion and professionalism has equipped us at Carlson Bier powerfully gifted with understanding what you’re going through. Losing a loved one is painful enough without having to understand complicated laws related red tape.

Equipped skillsets pour into proving various elements necessary for successful litigation in this area:

• Demonstrating that the defendant owed your loved one a duty-of-care

• Proving that this duty was breached

• Establishing that this breach directly resulted in your loved one’s untimely death

Remember, no settlement can completely compensate for your significant loss but taking legal action helps send a message about negligence not being tolerated – hoping that such litigations can potentially prevent similar tragedies from happening to another family.

Carlson Bier takes great honor in representing bereaved families across Illinois. We, however, strictly adhere by the law regarding our physical location and we openly disclose that we are not based in Witt. But rest assured that wherever you are in Illinois, our expert team is dedicated to providing help through this challenging period.

Our passion for justice matched with a deep sense of empathy offers the right mix needed when navigating complex wrongful death claims. Trust us to deliver proper guidance every step of the way – evaluating your claim, explaining your options and fighting vigorously for maximum compensation on behalf of those wrongfully taken too soon.

At Carlson Bier, we work on contingency basis – meaning you don’t pay unless we win. This approach shows how confident we are in bringing resolution and if by any chance your case doesn’t succeed – you owe us absolutely nothing; but only more determined resolve within us to seek justice elsewhere.

We completely understand what a daunting task it may seem deciding to initiate legal action amidst grief but it’s also important recognizing that rightful measures should be sought against those responsible for your loss. Momentarily culminating courage enough resulting into pushing that click button below might just lead you feeling closer than anticipated towards obtaining rightful due diligence you deserve. Find out today how much worth your case could potentially hold by clicking the button below – Your journey towards justice starts here…at Carlson Bier integration begins with compassion amplified into making certain these unfortunate experiences restore affirmation rather than detraction from seeking rightful closure.

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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 Witt

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Proficient in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or dangerous conditions.

Flame Damages

Providing adept legal advice for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Hospital Misconduct

Ensuring experienced legal representation for patients affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Liability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, supplying specialist legal support to consumers affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Abuse

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

Trip and Fall Accidents

Skilled in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking restitution for their damages.

Birth Wounds

Delivering legal assistance for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Crashes: Devoted to assisting victims of car accidents obtain fair recompense for damages and impairment.

Motorbike Incidents

Expert in providing legal advice for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Truck Crash

Offering specialist legal services for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for losses.

Building Site Collisions

Engaged in supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Neurological Harms

Focused on extending compassionate legal support for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Expertise in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Specializing in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unjust Fatality

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and experienced legal services to ensure redress.

Spine Impairment

Focused on supporting persons with paralysis, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure justice.

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