FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312.622.2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google

Wrongful Death Attorney in Stanford

Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

Google Guaranteed 5 Stars Advanced Local Service Ads Carlsonbier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Personal Injury Attorney Chicago
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

When tragedy strikes, causing the untimely passing of a loved one, you need strong and compassionate legal representation. You need Carlson Bier – leading advocates for Wrongful Death lawsuits in Illinois. We understand that no form of compensation can replace your loss; however, our goal is to help bring justice by holding the responsible parties accountable. Being well-versed with the intricate details of Illinois law surrounding wrongful death cases allows us to provide exceptional services tailored to your unique circumstances. Our experienced attorneys are equally competent at negotiation tables as they’re arguing within courtroom walls. With years dedicated solely towards advocating for victims, we have garnered unparalleled expertise and seasoned litigation skills under our belt which certify us as ideal choice when seeking succor through legal routes in such challenging times.

Turn to Carlson Bier during this difficult time and let us strive relentlessly aiming to procure rightful reparations soothing aftermaths of life’s most devastating occurrences.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Wrongful Death Lawyers in Stanford Illinois

The Carlson Bier group is a highly dedicated team of personal injury attorneys founded in Illinois. We are committed to the preservation and assertion of our clients’ rights, championing their cases with passion and dedication. Specializing in Wrongful Death law, our steadfastness aims to deliver justice for families who’ve lost loved ones due to someone else’s negligent or malicious actions.

Wrongful death claims can be very complex and involve layers of legal procedure that require skilled navigation. Our focused approach applies years of study and practice towards achieving outcomes that favor our clients. Dealing with a wrongful death claim confronts one with emotional turmoil predicated on an intensely personal loss while grappling with a potentially lengthy and drawn-out legal process.

However, gaining insight into the key components of wrongful death can help to demystify this sometimes-daunting area of law:

• A wrongful death lawsuit is appropriate when the person has died as a result of someone’s negligence or intention to cause harm.

• The lawsuit is typically initiated by immediate family members such as spouses, children, or parents.

• Compensation generally covers emotional pain suffered by survivors, lost earnings from the deceased, medical costs incurred before death along with funeral expenses.

• Evidence forms an integral part for any successful outcome in these cases – photographs documenting contributing factors leading to the incident, CCTV footage where available and witness statements all contribute.

• Most importantly though understanding each client’s case intimately allows us at Carlson Bier group to give you personalized advice designed precisely for your unique circumstances.

The burden carried by families faced with wrongful deaths must not be compounded by uncertainties around legal procedures or costly financial losses. At Carlson Bier Group we aim to shoulder your burdens professionally conferring peace-of-mind through confident representation backed by informative input every step of the journey.

Understanding every aspect surrounding wrongful death laws aids in unraveling the intricacies encountered within such cases thus ensuring informed decisions around potential settlements which weigh heavily against heart-wrenching loss. Moreover, choosing an attorney group with duly acknowledged proficiency in this field provides answers, guidance and ultimately closure.

Carlson Bier embodies these characteristics flawlessly, making us a reliable partner for those dealing with wrongful death suits. Our exhaustive approach leaves no stone unturned in our pursuit of justice for your loved ones. Amid the maelstrom of emotions experienced during such difficult times remember that we have one primary objective: to assiduously serve your best interests at all times affording you the serenity required to mourn and rebuild.

Allow us to enlighten you further around any questions concerning wrongful deaths providing depth on relevant topics like auto accidents, medical malpractice deaths or defective product-related fatalities. The clarification from seasoned attorneys like those at Carlson Bier Group can untangle complex legal matters aiding in informed choices against a backdrop of fraught emotional conflict.

We understand the gravity of losses suffered through wrongful death resonating deeply within families’ hearts and minds whilst taxing their resources and resolve almost beyond endurance. At Carlson Bier, it’s not just about providing representation but also standing alongside our clients lending them might through experience while offering comfort via resolution.

Every case is unique as are its accompanying circumstances thus warranting distinct legal approaches these influencing compensation amounts achievable whilst safeguarding clients’ rights throughout the process.

As esteemed personal injury attorneys based in Illinois – the Carlson Bier team’s practice thrives on compassionate engagement fortified by legal acumen turning possibilities into probabilities favoring our valued clients.

It’s time then now for action – let’s discuss your situation so we may determine how best to serve your requirements delivering results that matter most at such pivotal moments in life. We would invite you therefore, to click on the button below, exploring how much potentially your case could be worth providing another vantage point among many weighted considerations. Trust that Carlson Bier will strive relentlessly towards achieving justice fortifying hope against despair within unwavering constraints imposed by the law.

Find Out How Much Your Case is Worth
Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

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.
Education & Information

Resources For Stanford Residents

Links

Legal Associations and Lawyer Services

Online Legal Resources and Directories

Specialized Services and Educational Resources

Legal Blogs
SEE MORE

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

All Attorney Services in Stanford

Areas of Practice in Stanford

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Providing specialist legal advice for people of major burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Healthcare Malpractice

Delivering expert legal assistance for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Fault

Addressing cases involving problematic products, supplying professional legal services to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Malpractice

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

Stumble & Slip Injuries

Adept in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking restitution for their injuries.

Newborn Harms

Providing legal guidance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Collisions

Mishaps: Devoted to helping sufferers of car accidents obtain appropriate remuneration for injuries and losses.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to providing representation for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Truck Accident

Extending professional legal services for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for damages.

Construction Site Mishaps

Focused on assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Neurological Harms

Focused on extending expert legal representation for clients suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

Skilled in managing cases for people who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unfair Passing

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and experienced legal services to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Harm

Expert in representing victims with paralysis, offering expert legal guidance to secure compensation.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440

cb
FREE CASE CONSULTATION

312.622.2900

The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

© 2024 All Rights Reserved | Carlson Bier

Web Design By Bosseo​