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Carlson Bier brings years of experience and expertise to the table as your first choice in handling wrongful death cases within Yates City. Our team prides itself on providing transparent, compassionate, and diligent legal support during this profoundly difficult time. Supremely skilled at navigating the complex intricacies associated with wrongful death scenarios, we’ve amassed a considerable track record of securing bracing compensation for our clients. Drawing upon vast knowledge encompassing Illinois’ unique state laws, we strive to maximize claims for damages related to medical expenses, funeral costs, loss of companionship or consortium and more; all underpinned by an unwavering commitment towards serving our client’s best interests. Carlson Bier holds a well-earned reputation based on countless successful outcomes attained through razor-sharp negotiation skills and unyielding jury advocacy when required; strictly adhering to effective ethical practices honed over decades of service in personal injury law instances. With passion matched only by professionalism – that’s the unrivalled promise offered from us at Carlson Bier concerning wrongful death representation.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Yates City Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to seeking justice for families who have suffered the devastating loss of a loved one due to wrongful death. As personal injury attorneys in Illinois, we handle these types of suits with an unyielding determination fueled by compassion and respect for our clients.

The term wrongful death is legal jargon that refers to situations where someone’s negligent or reckless actions cause another person’s demise. This could include car accidents caused by drunk driving, unintended side effects from medical negligence, falls resulting in fatal injuries at offices due to lax safety procedures, among others. Whether it was intentional harm or purely accidental misfortune, the grief and pain are shared among the surviving family members nonetheless.

Such scenarios ignite not just emotional trauma; they also result into sudden financial burdens due to medical bills left unpaid alongside regular household expenses. Alongside justice for your lost loved one, a major concern with wrongful death cases involves securing fair compensation necessary to cover those unexpected costs as well as long-term financial losses including lifetime earnings potential now forever gone.

Remember:

• Wrongful death lawsuits are civil actions separate from any criminal proceedings that might be taking place simultaneously.

• The statute of limitations requires such suits be filed within two years after the decedent’s departure in most instances

• Damages awarded can encompass funeral costs, medical expenses prior to passing away, loss of companionship and love provided by decedent

Navigating intricacies of law especially during such emotionally fraught times can certainly seem overwhelming. At Carlson Bier, as experienced Illinois-based attorneys specializing in personal injury suits including wrongful deaths – we aim to untangle complexities while providing outstanding guidance throughout each stage right from gathering evidence till negotiations and court appearances if necessary.

We deeply empathize with hurdles our clients face while grappling hard-to-process emotions post losing their dear ones. Our goal is steering you through legal proceedings smoothly so maximum benefits can be availed without added stress over torturous paperwork forms or court procedures.

The entire team at Carlson Bier realizes there’s no amount of money which can replace a beloved family member. However, we also value the importance of securing rightful financial compensation as an essential part in helping families recover and rebuild after such tragic losses. Through careful assessment, we ensure you’re getting rightful remuneration that duly accounts not just for momentary expenses but long-lasting financial impact too.

Our commitment to your case does not simply stop with achieving favorable outcomes within legal realms. The journey beyond courtroom is equally significant where our compassionate counsel stretches further – guiding you through professionally indispensable matters such dealing with probates or estates left behind by decedent etc. With over decades-long experience earned fighting hundreds of similar cases in Illinois – count on us to guide you through these challenging times driven by comprehensive expertise padded softly with empathy that truly makes the difference.

We urge anyone who has reason to believe their loved one’s death was due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness, delve deeper into possibilities of legal redressal. Because sometimes the quest for justice pacing hand-in-hand with necessary monetary recompense can lead way towards desired healing and closure. That said – every wrongful death lawsuit comes with its unique nuances rooted deeply within individual circumstances – hence it needs meticulous examination from legally versed minds before decisive steps are taken.

In light of all these facts, whether your predicament qualifies for launching a wrongful death suit? How much compensation could potentially be secured? To determine this and a plethora of other intricate factors swirling around your situation – we encourage readers like yourself to take advantage of our case evaluation services designed specifically answering those questions – because knowing what lies ahead makes this harrowing journey slightly less daunting.

Clicking on the button below will route you directly towards understanding how much your case might worth essentially based on apposite information you provide – firmifying first steps onto key milestones leading towards securing ultimate justice earmarked by timely delivered 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 Yates City

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Proficient in legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or perilous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Giving skilled legal help for people of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Extending professional legal services for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Responsibility

Handling cases involving unsafe products, supplying specialist legal help to victims affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall & Trip Accidents

Specialist in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking restitution for their losses.

Childbirth Damages

Providing legal support for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Crashes

Incidents: Focused on supporting patients of car accidents obtain equitable payout for hurts and impairment.

Motorbike Mishaps

Expert in providing representation for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

18-Wheeler Collision

Ensuring adept legal services for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for hurts.

Worksite Accidents

Focused on advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Brain Harms

Specializing in providing compassionate legal advice for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Proficient in handling cases for victims who have suffered harms from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Focused on legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unfair Fatality

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and expert legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Neural Injury

Dedicated to defending persons with spine impairments, offering expert legal representation to secure recovery.

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