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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the complex realm of Wrongful Death lawsuits, engaging a competent and caring attorney is paramount. Your best interest will be well-guarded with Carlson Bier, a reputable law firm renowned for tenacious advocacy throughout Illinois. Our successful track record in resolving intricate case files speaks volumes about our competency and dedication to justice. The crux of any wrongful death claim lies within apt negotiation skills blended with substantial legal acumen, which is exactly what our esteemed attorneys bring to your battlefront. Choosing us equates to choosing comprehensive representation; from filing the claim up until acquiring rightful compensation. Furthermore, we value emotional support in tandem with skilled litigation due to the nature of these lawsuits—your peace during such turbulent times matters as much as monetary relief does—and Carlson Bier promises both resilience and empathy in its service delivery: because you deserve nothing less than outstanding representation while seeking redressal consequent upon an unfortunate wrongful death incident.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Fowler Illinois

As a trusted authority in personal injury law, Carlson Bier has for many years been the champion of individuals seeking justice following a Wrongful Death. This complex area of law demands not only professional expertise and relentless dedication but also requires compassionate understanding and support.

A Wrongful Death refers to a loss of life due to negligence or misconduct by another individual, company, or entity. The hardships resulting from such tragic circumstances can be overwhelming – financial strain, emotional distress, loss of companionship, just to name a few.

Indeed, being thrust into these unanticipated situations often leaves families unsure about their legal rights and confused by the myriad complexities involved in pursuing wrongful death claims. That’s where we come in. At Carlson Bier we are driven by our commitment to helping bereaved people obtain compensation that reflects their true loss.

Key factors often considered when evaluating a wrongful death claim include:

– The nature of deceased’s relationship with claimants

– Age and health condition before death

– Potential income had the person lived

– How dependents will cope financially

– Impact on quality of life for surviving family members

Each Wrongful Death claim is unique – this demands bespoke strategies tailored specifically according to your situation’s facts, no one-size-fits-all solutions here! Our expertise covers an extensive range of cases relating to medical malpractice, auto accidents, workplace injuries amongst others. By having thorough knowledge across various sectors it ensures that we fully understand your case from every perspective possible enabling us to represent you vigorously.

Competence coupled with compassion is intrinsic within our DNA at Carlson Bier – there’s more than just money at stake during these trying times; recognition that the magnitude of loss suffered is irreplaceable is vital too.

We appreciate how overwhelming navigating through insurance adjusters’ forest may feel during an already stressful period! It should be noted that these are rarely warriors for justice ready to roll-out red carpets offering fair settlements as you may like to believe. Insurance companies in most instances aim to minimize payouts hence having a tenacious advocate from our team by your side ensures that your rights are duly protected.

Our diligent approach involves investigating wrongful death incidents exhaustively, adequately preparing cases for trial considering every potential scenario – this is fundamental ensuring the best possible outcome. We work closely with families throughout the process aiming at achieving full compensation and thus alleviate as much burden as possible allowing time for grieving.

Participation in Wrongful Death lawsuits or settlements is not limited to immediate family members only; other categories of people, e.g., grandparents who were substantially financially dependent on deceased can still pursue justice too.

As highly regarded custodians of law striving steadfastly towards fairness and truth across Illinois, Carlson Bier invites you to take the first step towards asserting your legal rights derived from these unsettling Wrongful Death tragedies.

Allow us an opportunity to empathize with you whilst simultaneously fighting unrelentingly on your behalf! Find how much your case might be worth by clicking on the button below – together let’s make sure no stone remains unturned seeking justice spurred by our unwavering commitment towards excellence.

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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 Fowler

Cycling Accidents

Proficient in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Offering professional legal help for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Physician Malpractice

Offering experienced legal advice for clients affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Responsibility

Addressing cases involving faulty products, providing expert legal help to customers affected by faulty goods.

Senior Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Fall Occurrences

Professional in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking restitution for their losses.

Newborn Wounds

Delivering legal aid for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Accidents

Accidents: Concentrated on assisting clients of car accidents get just recompense for wounds and impairment.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing representation for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Trucking Mishap

Delivering experienced legal support for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for losses.

Building Mishaps

Focused on assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Injuries

Committed to ensuring professional legal advice for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Proficient in managing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Committed to legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unfair Demise

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and adept legal representation to ensure justice.

Backbone Impairment

Expert in assisting persons with paralysis, offering professional legal representation to secure justice.

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