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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with the tragic loss of a loved one due to someone’s negligence, Carlson Bier stands as an unwavering pillar in upholding justice. As Illinois-based wrongful death attorneys, we understand and empathize with your traumatic experience. With our specialized legal acumen, unmatched diligence, and formidable courtroom advocacy skills in wrongful death cases, we strive to alleviate your hardship by ensuring fair compensation for all damages suffered. Our extensive track record showcases numerous victories secured on behalf of grieving families across varying scenarios like medical malpractice or construction accidents among others – reflecting our proficiency within this challenging law sphere. We tenaciously negotiate settlements keeping clients’ best interests paramount and if required proceed towards trials meticulously crafting persuasive arguments that yield desired outcomes while honoring your deceased kin’s dignity throughout proceedings—all so you can concentrate on healing from such irreplaceable personal loss during these trying times.

Opting for Carlson Bier equates to choosing empathy-driven representation backed by relentless pursuit of justice—our commitment: safeguarding rightful entitlements through compassionate yet powerful approach towards each case because every client matters—that sets us apart amidst other practices..

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Ridgway Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, Illinois most trusted personal injury attorneys. We specialize in representing people who are suffering due to someone else’s negligence or malice, with a particular emphasis on wrongful death cases.

Wrongful death occurs when a person loses their life as the result of negligent, reckless, or deliberate actions by another party. It is a grave violation of human safety and dignity that can leave survivors reeling from the shock for years, not to mention struggling financially with medical costs, loss of income and enormous emotional pain. At Carlson Bier, we understand these complexities and work relentlessly to help victims’ families succeed in their quest for justice.

In the field of law, different factors come into play while examining wrongful death claims:

– Proof of Negligence: For any successful claim, it is crucial to prove that death was caused due to the negligence or misconduct of another party.

– Monetary Losses: Striking proof showing significant monetary losses as a direct consequenceof loved one’s demise aids in acquiring justified compensation.

– Emotional Suffering: It matters deeply how much sorrow you and your family have experienced because of your tragic loss.

From gathering evidence to interviewing witnesses and navigating complex legal processes – we put all our resources at your disposal during such painful circumstances. Each case is steeply unique depending upon the facts surrounding wrongful death. It requires scrupulous investigation along with considerable legal acumen– which is where we excel!

At Carlson Bier, our seasoned lawyers offer compassionate assistance aimed at comprehensively understanding your situation so they can present compelling arguments on your behalf – thereby increasing chances for fair compensation significantly.

Our distinguished attorneys carry substantial experience dealing with these highly sensitive cases and possess deep-rooted knowledge about Illinois legislation around wrongful deaths. By choosing us as your advocates during this trying time in your life, rest assured you would receive unparalleled tactical wisdom coupled with unyielding commitment towards maximum possible compensatory outcome.

Seeking recompense for wrongful death isn’t just about money – It’s about holding guilty parties responsible, achieving closure and rebuilding your life towards a path of emotional healing. We are inspired by our mission to help transform victims into survivors and would be honored to represent you during this critical period of your life.

Among the diversity of legal services we offer at Carlson Bier, our Wrongful Death Practice stands out due its exhaustive focus on victim-oriented justice while gleaming light upon little-known laws that could influence your case and compensation significantly.

We have been serving Illinois residents faithfully for many decades, earning numerous accolades along the way due to our thorough approach tackling challenging cases head-on and achieving remarkable success rates. Importantly, trustworthiness governs all aspects of our operations where protecting client privacy is always prioritized.

Choosing a correct personal injury attorney can seem like an uphill task especially when you are grieving such an enormous loss. Let us put your worries aside. Our dedicated team will seamlessly handle every legal challenge that might potentially obstruct claims process – so you can concentrate on processing your grief peacefully in quest for eventual solace from this heartrending loss – without any additional strain whatsoever.

Are you ready to find out how much your case could be worth? If yes, then click on the button below right away! Remember vigilance triumphs passivity while taking important decisions related directly or indirectly to wrongful death incidents. So take prompt action now because time never stops ticking following tragedies..and neither should you!

At Carlson Bier, we are here waiting with open arms to assist relentlessly until justice sees daylight regardless of what it takes! Your search for formidable advocates ends here at Carlson Bier– where Faith meets Justice leading towards Resounding Victory together!

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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 Ridgway

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Dedicated to legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Burns

Providing professional legal assistance for patients of intense burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Hospital Negligence

Delivering professional legal assistance for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Responsibility

Managing cases involving dangerous products, offering skilled legal guidance to customers affected by defective items.

Aged Malpractice

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Tumble Injuries

Skilled in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking compensation for their injuries.

Neonatal Harms

Extending legal guidance for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Crashes

Accidents: Concentrated on aiding individuals of car accidents secure reasonable recompense for injuries and losses.

Bike Crashes

Specializing in providing representation for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

18-Wheeler Crash

Extending professional legal representation for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for harms.

Worksite Collisions

Concentrated on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Head Damages

Expert in ensuring dedicated legal support for persons suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Damages

Expertise in managing cases for clients who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Specializing in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Fatality

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and adept legal services to ensure restitution.

Spine Trauma

Expert in representing patients with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal representation to secure compensation.

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