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About Carlson Bier Associates

When the unthinkable tragedy of wrongful death befalls your family, turn to Carlson Bier to help secure justice for your loved one. Recognized as a leading authority in Illinois on personal injury law, our team of diligent attorneys is adept at navigating every facet of wrongful death litigation. Our unwavering commitment and depth of expertise ensure that the rights and interests of clients in Albers are well-represented with utmost integrity. Guiding families through these emotionally charged cases with compassion is both an honor and responsibility we embrace wholeheartedly at Carlson Bier. We aim to provide seamless legal assistance to unveil the truth behind each case, reaffirming our conviction—unnecessary loss deserves fair recompense. Simultaneously offering skilled negotiation abilities and aggressive representation within courts ensures favorable outcomes consistently while respecting individual comfort zones during such challenging times.The first-rate counsel provided by Carlson Bier’s experienced lawyers remains unparalleled in securing compensation commensurate with each unique circumstance surrounding incidences resulting in wrongful death- making us an optimal choice when seeking personal injury legal counsel.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Albers Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your committed ally for navigating life’s most unexpected challenges. As a distinguished personal injury law firm based in Illinois, representing clients whose lives have been substantially altered due to the negligence of others is our dedication and domain. One of our signature areas of practice is Wrongful Death litigation—an area engrossing an extensive range of circumstances qualifying as negligent or reckless behavior leading to fatal consequences.

Wrongful death claims are often complex and require considerable attention, acumen, and tenacity—qualities that encapsulate the ethos at Carlson Bier. We pride ourselves on possessing the expertise essential to relentlessly pursue justice for families shattered by losing their dear ones prematurely through wrongful acts caused by third parties.

• A wrongful death isn’t limited to premeditated killing—it may involve different scenarios such as medical malpractice, automotive accidents, workplace incidents, product liability cases, premises hazards and aviation accidents among others.

• The legal framework pertaining to wrongful death involves intricacies like measuring economic loss—which includes factors like age and earning potential along with non-economic components including parental guidance and companionship.

• Pursuing a case via legal channels involves strict adherence to specific timelines called statutes of limitations—a concept which can seem confusing without appropriate legal guidance.

At Carlson Bier, we ensure comprehensive understanding of these aspects while providing tailored advice rooted in intricate details gathered about your unique situation.

As experts in personal injury litigation—including cases involving wrongful deaths—we understand that no amount of compensation can make up for the premature loss you have suffered. Nonetheless, it’s within your rights—and crucial—to receive recompense for financial strains related to lost earnings or hospital bills accrued before demise; it’s also significant from an accountability standpoint—the guilty party must face repercussions for their negligent actions.

The importance and impact of emotional closure cannot be overstated either—having successfully fought on behalf of afflicted families facing tragic circumstances similar to yours, we comprehend your agony, empathize with your ordeal, and pledge to stand by you every step of the way.

Taking that first move can certainly seem daunting. Click on the button below to take a free case evaluation. Why? Because it’s important for you—the bereaved party—to understand how much your case could possibly be worth. It’s not only about financial reimbursement but obtaining justice too—our experts at Carlson Bier will meticulously review your situation providing invaluable insights, while you focus on healing and moving forward with life.

Why choose Carlson Bier? Not just because our reputation precedes us, or due to our illustrious history of successful litigation in tricky cases—it’s about choosing a partner who will match your determination stride-for-stride, helping provide relief through legal redress whilst offering unwavering support throughout this challenging journey.

At our core is an inherent promise—to treat each client as unique, offering personalized advice based on intricacies surrounding individual circumstances; to value confidentiality immensely while standing committed like a rock in pursuit of justice; and more importantly, honoring the trust bestowed upon us by continually fighting for what is right.

We extend an invitation for you to learn firsthand why countless families across Illinois have placed their faith in us over these years. In gut-wrenching moments where words often fail us all—as partners navigating these turbulent waters together—we find strength in action. Step forward boldly and click on the link below—you might find not only the road towards closure begins here but yourself becoming part of an extended family finding solace through unity.

Remember—underneath all the pain remains a resilient spirit borne out of love—an emotion no wrongful act can ever diminish or destroy. Let that spirit lead you today towards taking that crucial first step into brighter tomorrows starting at Carlson Bier—a trusted companion during one of life’s toughest transitions standing dedicatedly by your side in reclaiming justice.

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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 Albers

Bike Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Extending specialist legal advice for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Clinical Negligence

Offering expert legal support for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Fault

Dealing with cases involving defective products, supplying expert legal assistance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Neglect

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Stumble Injuries

Specialist in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking redress for their suffering.

Newborn Wounds

Supplying legal guidance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Incidents

Accidents: Dedicated to guiding individuals of car accidents gain just compensation for wounds and damages.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Expert in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Truck Mishap

Delivering adept legal assistance for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for injuries.

Building Accidents

Committed to advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cognitive Harms

Expert in delivering professional legal advice for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Traumas

Adept at managing cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Focused on legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Fatality

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and professional legal services to ensure restitution.

Neural Impairment

Specializing in advocating for victims with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal assistance to secure compensation.

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