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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering the loss of a loved one due to wrongful death is an incredibly challenging experience. With Carlson Bier, you’re guaranteed expert legal representation that empathizes with your pain and aims for justified reparation in Ramsey. Our commitment is solely towards fighting for your rights and ensuring fair compensation during this difficult time. Specializing in Personal Injury Laws, our law firm comes with decades of experience in handling complex Wrongful Death cases ensuring peace of mind during these turbulent times.

The excellence at Carlson Bier includes a winning track record against insurance companies, meticulous attention to case details and relentless pursuit of justice on behalf of our clients – all underpinned by impassioned determination from every member within our firm. Painstakingly mindful about individual cases, we ensure personalized solutions tailored around specific circumstances surrounding each victim’s tragedy.

Choose Carlson Bier as your guide through this tough terrain. Residing outside Ramsey does not impact the quality or effectiveness; we provide stringent legal support everywhere — relentlessly striving for justice all across Illinois.

Providing compassion along professionalism makes us stand unbeatable – adding strength to grieving individuals throughout their journey seeking justice over wrongful death regardless to geography: making such boundaries virtually non-existent within lawful parameters.. Trust yourself into the capable hands of Carlson Bier when it matters most .

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Ramsey Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the tragedies and complexities surrounding unforeseen personal injuries and most importantly, wrongful deaths. A field in law that is often misunderstood, wrongful death refers to situations where a person dies due to the legal fault of another person or entity. These cases are critical and require a compassionate yet diligent approach. Based in Illinois, our firm specializes in these cases and our objective is to ensure you secure justice for your loved ones.

• Wrongful Death: Detailed Understanding

A representative of the estate or family members can file a lawsuit when an individual’s demise is triggered by negligence or other liabilities – intentional acts included– culminating from medical malpractice, vehicular accidents with fatalities involved vehicle defects amongst many others.

• Personal Injury Vs Wrongful Death: Core Difference

While both personal injury laws and wrongful death stem from acts leading to harm upon an individual, they diverge remarkably on specifics. In personal injury claims, damages are sought by injured party themselves while wrongful death lawsuits demand compensation on behalf of deceased i.e., under beneficiaries named or selected by virtues of state laws if none explicitly stated.

To successfully exceed this difficult period following such loss requires experienced guidance; hence our commitment at Carlson Bier shines forth. Striving for comprehensive coverage across intricacies defining wrongful death statutes in Illinois state law—ranging from establishing liability through meticulous investigation, contention over damages recoverable to statutes limitations applicability—our seasoned attorneys render trusted counsel fortified with formidable court presence should your case proceed into litigation.

Our understanding extends beyond rudimentary legal knowledge —we empathetically support our clients throughout taxing processes involving Medical Expenses Compensation; Loss of Benefits (like pension plans medical coverage) – which may have surfaced had victim survived; Funeral Expense Reimbursements; Loss for Care/Companionship etcetera—all under prescribed allowances permitting claim filings within Illinois.

Navigating maze of legal rights after losing a loved one may feel overwhelming—but it needn’t be. Bolstered with litigation prowess internal compassion for our clients’ circumstances, Carlson Bier adeptly handles all aspects of wrongful death lawsuits—thus empowering you to focus on healing personal loss without subjugating into pressure or confines of complex legal world.

Most importantly, concrete reliability resides within fact-based blueprint – that remains our foundational approach ensuring minimal surprises throughout your case’s trajectory. Offering unparalleled clarity in potential challenges outcomes alike; promising no less than empathetic service driven by passion professional excellence—your quest for justice isn’t alone when guided under Carlson Bier umbrella.

Transparency and trust form the pillars of our practice at the Carlson Bier Group—we commit to seeing beyond the case file, journeying together towards recovery whist securing results optimized as per your unique needs respecting statutory provisions. To learn more about how we can champion your cause, we invite you to click the button below – step forth confidently knowing the worth of your case calculated unbiasedly let us collectively endeavour illuminating path unto justice for those relegated unto unfortunate realm bearing an unjust demise.

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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 Ramsey

Bicycle Incidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Fire Wounds

Providing adept legal assistance for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Medical Incompetence

Offering professional legal services for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Responsibility

Managing cases involving unsafe products, extending adept legal support to individuals affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Neglect

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble and Trip Mishaps

Adept in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking restitution for their losses.

Infant Injuries

Extending legal assistance for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Collisions: Committed to aiding individuals of car accidents secure just compensation for damages and damages.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Committed to providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Big Rig Collision

Delivering professional legal assistance for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for damages.

Building Site Accidents

Committed to defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Brain Impairments

Specializing in delivering professional legal assistance for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Proficient in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Demise

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and experienced legal assistance to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Injury

Committed to advocating for individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal support to secure redress.

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