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Experiencing the loss of a loved one can be extremely challenging, even more so when it is due to wrongful death. In such challenging times, you require the expertise of a seasoned law firm that specializes in Wrongful Death cases—Carlson Bier is an astute choice for your legal representation. Based in Illinois’ legal spectrum, Carlson Bier has effectively handled numerous wrong death cases with remarkable success rates. Our attorneys understand the complexity and sensitivity surrounding these types of cases; that’s why we handle each case with utmost professionalism and compassion. We cater to clients across different cities including Woodhull and prioritize their interests above all else; guiding them until justice is served despite geographical barriers. Our vast knowledge about Illinois laws regarding wrongful deaths allows us to navigate competently through convoluted judicial processes ensuring optimal outcomes for our clientele. Trusting Carlson Bier signifies aligning yourself with unwavering advocates who will relentlessly fight on behalf of families seeking retribution for their monumental losses caused by wrongful acts or negligence.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Woodhull Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that a wrongful death claim arises when someone is fatally injured due to the negligence or deliberate harm of another individual or organization. The impact of such an event is devastating, leaving families grieving and facing financial uncertainty. In Illinois, you have rights under the state’s Wrongful Death Act, granting surviving relatives legal recourse to seek monetary damages for their loss.

Wrongful death can result from various circumstances including car accidents, workplace accidents, medical malpractice, defective products and even criminal activity. Succinctly put, any preventable demise that happens due to recklessness, carelessness or lack of adequate caution could potentially qualify as wrongful death.

We consider a number of factors in preparing your case.

• Who can file a lawsuit: In most cases, legal action must be initiated by direct family members – usually spouses and children.

• The statute of limitations: For wrongful death claims in Illinois one needs to file within two years from the date of death.

• Proving fault: It’s necessary establish negligence as being directly responsible for causing the agonizing loss.

• Nature and extent of damages: This pertains both present-time losses (funeral expenses etc.) but also future economic hardships which will be caused by absence of decedent like loss income they would have brought to support the family.

Our process at Carlson Bier begins with an intake consultation where our attorneys examine all details surrounding your specific situation. We then embark on comprehensive legal research followed by meticulous case preparation. Our goal? To substantiate your claim effectively so you receive just compensation reflective not only for sudden financial void left behind but also emotional anguish resulting from unfortunate incident. We work tirelessly through litigation phase – presenting compelling arguments trial if it gets that far

Indeed coping with loss often leaves people feeling overwhelmed; thinking about filing litigation might seem insurmountably difficult during these testing times. At Carlson Bier we completely understand this predicament; hence our approach is geared towards taking as much burden off your shoulders as possible. Our team will guide you compassionately and professionally, thoroughly explaining every step of the litigation process while addressing all your concerns. We are committed to getting results that compensate for future loss of income, medical expenses and funeral bills, minimize financial hardship and thereby help bring a measure of comfort during this highly distressing period.

Our track record speaks volumes about our dedication; we have helped scores of grieving families win favorable verdicts or achieve substantial settlements through negotiations over years. Each victory has reinforced our commitment to uphold justice – supporting victims by making those responsible for wrongful deaths accountable for their grievous errors.

At Carlson Bier, the focus is on more than just representation – it’s about calling attention to what caused the tragedy in first place and stirring change so such unfortunate incidents can be minimized in future. At heart of what drives us is passionate belief that each person deserves justice in face extraordinary adversity; every life matters!

Wrongful death claims are complex by nature where each case presents unique facts demands varying strategies. That’s why choosing right legal partner – one who not solely focused win but also provides emotional support needed during trying times – absolutely crucial.

Do you believe your loved one’s death resulted from negligence? Use intuitive service provided below click button “Find out how much my case worth” an immediate assessment potential compensation could receive pursuing wrongful death claim Illinois’ courts today with stalwart advocates Carlson Bier by side.

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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 Woodhull

Bike Crashes

Proficient in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Supplying expert legal help for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Delivering expert legal services for clients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Fault

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, offering adept legal support to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Neglect

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

Trip & Slip Occurrences

Professional in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking compensation for their damages.

Birth Wounds

Offering legal help for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Accidents: Devoted to guiding clients of car accidents receive appropriate payout for damages and damages.

Bike Accidents

Expert in providing representation for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Semi Mishap

Delivering professional legal advice for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for injuries.

Worksite Collisions

Focused on assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Head Harms

Expert in delivering specialized legal services for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Specialized in managing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Accidents

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

Unwarranted Death

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and adept legal services to ensure justice.

Backbone Trauma

Dedicated to advocating for clients with spine impairments, offering specialized legal assistance to secure justice.

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