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In the face of unexpected tragedy, Carlson Bier stands as a beacon of hope for individuals in Worth. When you need someone to advocate for your rights following a Wrongful Death incident, it is our top priority to build you an empowering and highly effective case. Our team’s meticulous approach to investigating the cause behind such devastating accidents sets us apart from others. With Carlson Bier handling your Wrongful Death case, we ensure that every voice gets heard with clarity and precision. Our lawyers excel at scrutinizing medical reports, interviewing witnesses if necessary, negotiating settlements or arguing cases before juries persistently while showing indefatigable dedication towards justice seeking victims’ compensation for emotional loss,grief counselling,burial costs etc .Both resilient and empathetic – encompassing vital skills required in this field-our member’s deep-rooted commitment symbolizes excellence & integrity any recipient could seek amid turbulent times.Protect legal interests by picking Carlson Bier when life takes a tragic turn where worth cries out loud.Remember:For fatal plight,CARLSON-BIER=RIGHT

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Worth Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our esteemed personal injury attorneys are deeply committed to ensuring justice for those affected by wrongful death. Wrongful death occurs when a person loses their life as a result of another’s negligence or intentional harm. The unexpected loss of a loved one can be heart-wrenching, causing not only grief but also substantial financial hardship from unforeseen medical bills and lost income.

• Understanding Wrongful Death: Simply put, if an individual’s actions lead directly or indirectly to the death of another, it may be classified as wrongful death. It could be due to negligent behavior such as reckless driving or intentional harm like assault.

• Filing a Wrongful Death Claim: This is usually initiated by close family members of the deceased – often spouses, children, and sometimes parents or siblings. Timing is crucial in these cases; hence it is advised that you contact a skilled attorney immediately after the tragic event.

• Compensation in Wrongful Death Cases: While no sum can truly compensate for loss of life, compensation in this context includes coverage pain and suffering experienced by loved ones left behind, funeral expenses incurred alongside potential compensatory rewards for losses incurred such as potential earnings and benefits which the deceased might have otherwise earned over their lifespan.

Navigating through complicated legal processes while dealing with emotional trauma can seem overwhelming; that’s why at Carlson Bier we dedicate ourselves to lightening your burden during these trying times. Our professional staff has extensive experience with cases involving wrongful death all across Illinois.

Essential steps we undertake include:

• Gathering Necessary Information: We painstakingly research every facet of your case including gathering evidence related to liability and determining damages based on current and future expenses associated with your lost loved one.

• Filing Your Claim: Throughout filing procedures, we act diligently keeping statutes of limitations into account ensuring every required detail is accurately addressed within outlined parameters.

• Negotiating Settlements: Our team works relentlessly towards achieving maximum possible compensation extending efforts beyond courtrooms to negotiate with insurance companies, if necessary.

• Trial Advocacy: When negotiation is not feasible, we will then competently represent you in court standing firm for justice.

At the heart of our practice lies a client-centered approach that emphasizes compassion, integrity, and fierce advocacy. We understand that no two wrongful death cases are alike; as such we provide personalized legal strategies keeping varying circumstances into account.

Our dedication towards attaining justice goes beyond mere representation; we extend free-of-charge consultation services where prospective clients can discuss their case without commitment. Moreover, at Carlson Bier our policy revolves around contingency fees which signifies that unless your case prevails, there will be no fees levied from you. This is knotted with our faith in the high-quality service that our dearly valued clients should expect from us.

Given the time-sensitive nature of wrongful death lawsuits invoking statutes of limitations, it becomes essential to take swift action and get in touch with an experienced attorney who can guide you through these complex legal issues. Thus providing much-needed respite allowing space for grieving families on their road towards healing.

As we journey together during these challenging circumstances presented by a wrongful death case, your needs become ours as well – a testament to why countless families across Illinois trust Carlson Bier when seeking justice for loved ones lost tragically due to others’ negligence or intentional harm.

Deeply entrenched within meticulous attention towards details coupled with unwavering resolve against injustice endured by you –– our esteemed clientele –– you’ll find yourself receiving paramount representation transcending loftiest expectations set forth upon embarking on this partnership targeted towards achieving rightful compensation warranted under law.

With all this information at hand about Wrongful Death claims now available at your fingertips, the next wise step would be assessing potential claim’s worthiness directly linked to plausible damages incurred due to loss suffered via untimely demise of loved one attached herewith only ethical practice and nothing less expected from Carlson Bier.

To establish the validity and potential value of your wrongful death claim, click on the button below. Let us extend our expertise to you during this difficult time, helping to bring some sense of justice and closure through rightful compensation.

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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 Worth

Bicycle Incidents

Proficient in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Providing skilled legal assistance for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Healthcare Malpractice

Providing expert legal advice for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Accountability

Addressing cases involving defective products, providing expert legal support to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Misconduct

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip & Trip Injuries

Skilled in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking redress for their damages.

Childbirth Traumas

Extending legal aid for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Crashes: Concentrated on aiding sufferers of car accidents secure reasonable settlement for hurts and destruction.

Motorcycle Incidents

Dedicated to providing representation for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Semi Incident

Providing experienced legal representation for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for damages.

Construction Crashes

Concentrated on advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Brain Damages

Dedicated to extending dedicated legal support for victims suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Injuries

Adept at addressing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Crashes

Committed to legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Unfair Fatality

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and expert legal services to ensure restitution.

Backbone Trauma

Specializing in advocating for clients with paralysis, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure recovery.

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