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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the wake of a tragic wrongful death occurrence, Carlson Bier delivers the professional legal expertise you need. Serving Andover and beyond, our group of proficient attorneys ensure you attain justice for your devastating loss. It’s crucial that immediate steps are taken to hold responsible parties accountable and secure the compensation rightfully owed to surviving family members. At Carlson Bier, our dedication extends beyond driven advocacy; we bring empathy, understanding and resolve in navigating these complex events on your behalf. We vie for maximum reimbursement permitted under Illinois law as recompense for emotional distress, healthcare costs preceding demise or funeral expenses postmortem among others.

Carlson Bier’s hands-on approach guarantees rigorous investigation into every detail surrounding the wrongful death claim; unearthing strong evidence critical in establishing liability is part of what sets us apart from other firms. As your rightful legal representatives at this trying time when grief might hinder informed decision-making ability, trust us to provide expert counsel with relentless pursuit toward just resolution: an essential step in facilitating healing following a heartbreaking circumstance befalling beloved kinfolk. The team at Carlson Bier – Where justice isn’t only pursued but ensured!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Andover Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that nothing is more devastating than losing a loved one. As an established law firm in Illinois, we specialize in pursuing wrongful death claims − those situations where your relative’s passing was the direct result of someone else’s negligence or intentional harmful act. When such unfortunate events occur, you have every right to seek legal recourse for justice and compensation. Our skilled personal injury attorneys are here to help guide you through this complex legal process.

A wrongful death claim can be filed when a person dies due to another party being negligent or having intent to cause harm but not intent to kill. It seeks to compensate for the loss survivors suffer due to the deceased’s untimely death. These might include:

• Loss of income: If your loved one was a significant contributor or sole earner.

• Funeral Expenses: To cover all accumulated costs affiliated with burial and funeral services.

• Emotional Distress: For the mental suffering you undergo as a consequence of losing your kinfolk.

• Loss of Companionship: This applies if you’ve lost your spouse, causing deprivation of affection and cohabitation benefits.

At Carlson Bier, our mission revolves around helping people get past these tough times by seeking out rightful resolutions for them while they focus on healing from their tragedy. Rest assured, our dedicated team will fight tirelessly towards obtaining the deserved fair settlement so that it offsets some financial burdens following your bereavement.

Navigating through laws encompassing wrongful deaths can be inherently intricate even at less stressful times; let alone during times of profound anguish when clarity takes a backseat amidst overwhelming grief. For this reason, partnering with experienced lawyers like us becomes essential as we bring with us years of knotted litigation experience blended rightly with compassionate handling — so crucial during such emotional turbulence.

Understanding “Who” precisely who has the lawful right to file cases related to wrongful deaths in Illinois is paramount owing primarily to its complexity. In general, the law permits immediate family members; parents, spouses or children, to file these lawsuits. In certain scenarios, others like grandparents and siblings may also have standing. Our team of legal professionals can give you clear insights about your status in accordance with Illinois’ laws.

When handling wrongful death cases at Carlson Bier, we consider every intricate element of it independently – intensively analyzing the existing situation while taking into account all the possible strategic options available for each case depth-wise. Then by cosseting an individualized approach for each client’s unique agenda, we craft our litigation strategies that aim at achieving high-quality results consistently.

Sadly, Illinois law sets a strict time limit (known as a statute of limitations) on how much time can elapse before filing your wrongful death lawsuit. It usually stands within two years from when the incident causing death occurred. However peculiar situations might demand different timelines; thus interpreting and understanding the scope within which any legal action must be taken holds prime importance.

Our promise is to serve professionally by delivering justice no matter how labyrinthine your case might seem because we effectually understand that every unanswered question multiplies agony multifold for those bereaved.

Reaching out to us gives both sides an opportunity to discuss preliminarily but widely − potential causes underlying the wrongful death angles specifically relevant towards determining its viability legally before proceeding further upon joint agreement basis.

Closure has neither space nor pace especially during such traumatic times marked by irreplaceable loss; therefore being cognizant of this truth verasely Carlson Bier values being there for you — To assist while you transition healing-wise through gentle yet assertive representation legally via aggressively supporting justice fighting-tirelessly actions amid such devastating circumstances.

As passionate advocates having incredibly broad-based litigation experiences spanning across multiple injury-filled law fields marred concurrently with deep compassion based emotional intelligence levels — essentially helps us accomplish shared objectives successfully against all adversities unfailingly 100% every single time.

We are here for you. Connect with Carlson Bier today by clicking the button below to find out what your case is potentially worth, and let us walk alongside you in navigating this challenging journey of seeking justice for your loved ones lost wrongfully. Supporting through expertise fortified legal action now can pave way for peace-filled path recovering-wise tomorrow.

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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 Andover

Bicycle Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Burns

Offering expert legal services for victims of major burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Healthcare Negligence

Ensuring experienced legal services for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Liability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, providing adept legal support to victims affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Slip Mishaps

Expert in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Traumas

Delivering legal help for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Collisions: Concentrated on aiding clients of car accidents gain appropriate settlement for injuries and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

18-Wheeler Collision

Delivering expert legal support for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for injuries.

Worksite Collisions

Engaged in representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Cerebral Harms

Expert in delivering dedicated legal advice for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Damages

Skilled in addressing cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Passing

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and experienced legal representation to ensure compensation.

Spine Damage

Committed to supporting clients with paralysis, offering specialized legal services to secure redress.

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