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When a loved one’s life is tragically cut short due to another’s recklessness or negligence, seeking justice becomes essential. Carlson Bier, an esteemed Wrongful Death attorney group in Illinois, comprehends the depth of your anguish and stands fiercely dedicated to safeguarding your rights. With profound legal experience and empathetic understanding of your grievous loss, we delve beyond surface-level complexities to assure that accountability reigns supreme. Specializing in wrongful death cases across various realms such as vehicular accidents or medical malpractices defines our core competency. Our unwavering commitment delivers top-tier representation for the bereaved families of Toulon without compromising on compassion or advocacy. Notwithstanding where you reside within Illinois state borders; rest assured our expertise travels farther than any geographical limitations, reaching you at every crucial juncture during this arduous journey towards justice. Choose Carlson Bier not just because we procure unmatched success rates but also how immovably persistent we remain until right prevails over wrong – bridging Toulon together with purpose-driven legal excellence.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Toulon Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted allies in the pursuit of justice for personal injury cases. We are a dedicated law firm right here in Illinois, specializing primarily in wrongful death claims. As experienced attorneys navigating the intricate field of personal injury law, we understand how devastating losing a loved one can be and firmly believe that you shouldn’t have to shoulder the consequences alone.

Wrongful death broadly encompasses any situation where a person’s inadvertent or intentional actions cause another’s untimely demise. However nuanced this definition may seem, our seasoned legal team is poised to provide outstanding representation as well comprehensible guidance to individuals drawn into such unfortunate circumstances.

There are several key areas to consider about wrongful death lawsuits:

– The defendant must first be found legally at fault for causing the other party’s death either by negligence or harmful intent.

– Monetary damages can span from medical expenses preceding the victim’s demise, funeral costs, future lost earnings along with non-economic damages like emotional distress.

– It falls upon surviving family members (children, spouses) or dependents(the deceased’s parents if he/she was unmarried) to file the wrongful death lawsuit.

Navigating through this murky labyrinth of laws often proves challenging for those struggling with grief. At Carlson Bier, we genuinely empathize with you during these hurtful times and commit ourselves to fight fiercely on behalf of your loved ones’ rights.

Furthermore, time plays an essential role when filing a wrongful death claim; each state has its stipulated timeframe within which you can bring forth your case—a limiting period known as ‘statute limitation.’ Here in Illinois that typically lasts two years from date of demise but even these deadlines carry certain exceptions contingent upon individual situations– Alluding again why it becomes pivotal for families desiring rightful recompense consult knowledgeable counsels promptly besides meeting statutory timelines competently.

We take utmost pride in our diverse clientele who not only respect us because of our technical prowess but also for our humility and empathy which inherently drives us to secure the justice they rightly deserve. Our reputation in Illinois as a vanguard of personal injury claims, particularly wrongful deaths, stems from relentless dedication to our customers and outlasting commitment towards protecting their interests.

Our dynamic team at Carlson Bier combines cutting-edge technologies with proven legal strategies to unearth crucial details that bolster your case. We meticulously review every shred of evidence linking the defendant’s actions (or lack thereof) to your loved one’s death, weaving them seamlessly into an air-tight lawsuit encouraging favorable outcomes. With us backing you up, expect thorough professionalism coupled with emotional support during some life’s most traumatic instances.

Also noteworthy is that we operate on a contingency-fee basis exploitative of ‘no-win, no -pay’ policy until earning you righteous remuneration; providing further testament to resume pressure off financially whilst grappling debilitating ordeals. This means if we don’t win at trial or obtain a fair tie-down settlement agreement for you, there will be no attorneys’ fees charged from you.

Above all else remember this: You are not alone; Carlson Bier stands shoulder-to-shoulder with countless families plunged in untimely grief and converts it into tangible results empowering them reclaim control back over their lives. One cannot ‘replace’ lost people but ensuring they receive deserved retributions propels us tirelessly aloft each day instilling resilience inside bereaved hearts across Illinois.

Have lingering queries? In need of reliable law consultancy specific upon wrongful death circumstances? Click below now measuring worthiness underpinning your claims! By partnering us embarking together toward securing justice conveniently retrieve ease reminding yourself daily that choosing kindle hope initiates tiny steps relieving weight off sorrowful shoulders considerably…

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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 Toulon

Bike Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Providing skilled legal assistance for victims of severe burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Ensuring professional legal assistance for patients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Obligation

Handling cases involving unsafe products, supplying professional legal guidance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Senior Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Trip Incidents

Skilled in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking restitution for their damages.

Birth Injuries

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

Vehicle Mishaps

Accidents: Focused on supporting clients of car accidents obtain equitable payout for injuries and harm.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Big Rig Accident

Ensuring professional legal advice for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for hurts.

Construction Collisions

Dedicated to assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Head Harms

Dedicated to delivering compassionate legal advice for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Skilled in tackling cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Expert in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unfair Passing

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and experienced legal services to ensure restitution.

Backbone Trauma

Committed to representing persons with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure justice.

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