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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experiencing the loss of a loved one due to wrongful death is emotionally devastating and complicated legally. Entrusting your case to Carlson Bier, experts in Illinois Wrongful Death cases, brings assurance in these challenging times. Our attorney firm’s compassionate team recognizes the gravity of each situation and fights relentlessly for just compensation on behalf of our clients. With a wealth of experience navigating this complex area of law, we possess a profound understanding that empowers us to support victims effectively in Anna. We tenaciously pursue every avenue available under Illinois law while keeping you informed throughout processing your claim – because knowledge equals power during uncertainties—entrust your peace-of-mind with Carlson Bier when dealing with such an impactful matter as wrongful death.

Each case is unique; so too are our strategic approaches—a clear testament to treating every client individually rather than merely another ‘case.’ Choosing Carlson Bier means entrusting your cause not only to expert Wrongful Death attorneys but also reliable allies who care about justice as much as you do.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Anna Illinois

At Carlson Bier, championing the rights of victims involved in personal injury incidents is our calling. As a renowned law firm based out of Illinois, we specialize in varying aspects of personal injury law, providing exceptional legal representation deeply rooted in compassion and commitment. A significant aspect of our practice includes handling wrongful death cases with an unwavering dedication to pursuing justice for the bereaved.

We understand how devastating it can be to lose a loved one unexpectedly due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. This overwhelming situation often leaves families grappling with emotional grief and financial upheaval simultaneously. Here at Carlson Bier, we firmly believe that you should not carry this burden alone.

In general terms, wrongful death occurs when a person loses their life due to willful or negligent actions carried out by another party or entity. The civil lawsuit for such losses seeks to provide just compensation for medical costs, funeral expenses, loss of earnings and benefits, as well as other non-economic damages like pain and suffering.

A couple key points to bear in mind include:

– Wrongful death claims are filed by immediate family members (or a representative on behalf of decedent’s estate) who suffered harm as a direct result-lowntown from the decedent’s demise.

– You only have two years from the date of the decedent’s death under Illinois Statute Section 13-209(b) within which you’re allowed to bring forth such a claim.

– Damages awarded depend on factors such as lost wages from deceased, lost companionship or consortium among others.

Dealing with these litigation intricacies during such an emotionally trying time requires seasoned experts who proficiently comprehend the language of law while understanding your distress professionally; but even more importantly – humanely.

Carlson Bier offers precisely this expert guidance founded upon empathy and respect. Our lawyers possess decades of combined experience navigating complex legal landscapes fostering favorable outcomes tailored specifically for each case we handle. We are knowledgeable about the evidentiary requirements needed to establish liability and determine damages accurately. Our meticulous approach enables us to build robust cases that ensure maximum possible compensation for clients.

As a client of Carlson Bier, your goals become ours; our success is interwoven with your satisfaction. This dedication doesn’t just end at the courtroom doors. We navigate through negotiations with insurance companies and other parties resistant to granting appropriate compensation, battling each roadblock methodically until we reach resolution that aligns perfectly with your best interest.

To aid in expediting this process, documents such as autopsy reports, police reports, photographs etc., play important roles in building strong wrongful death claims. Witness testimonials alongside expert evaluations further strengthen the case lending it a fortified credibility especially when presented effectively by skilled legal advocates like us.

Entrusting us means gaining more than just legal representation. It brings peace of mind knowing someone is tirelessly working to alter your challenging circumstances positively. You become part of a larger justified struggle against unfair liability disbursement, manifesting meaningful consequence from losses suffered unimaginably.

Carlson Bier understands that no amount of financial assistance can fill the void left behind by a loved one’s untimely demise. However, we firmly believe and strive tirelessly to ensure the responsible entities hold true accountability assisting you in gaining deserved closure while upholding justice.

Before wrapping up – remember this: Time is critical regarding wrongful death lawsuits implementation; delaying might jeopardize potential evidence or exceed statute limitations inadvertently causing loss of right towards fair claim representation altogether!

We invite you now to take control over an unanticipated situation that’s deeply affected you already – click on the button below to identify how much is your case potentially worth? As Carlson Bier stands beside you resiliently every step ahead – remember this: Not all battles need fighting alone!

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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 Anna

Bike Mishaps

Dedicated to legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Providing skilled legal services for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Medical Malpractice

Ensuring expert legal representation for clients affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Fault

Handling cases involving defective products, providing skilled legal services to customers affected by harmful products.

Aged Misconduct

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble and Trip Mishaps

Professional in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking redress for their suffering.

Newborn Damages

Extending legal assistance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Accidents

Accidents: Committed to helping sufferers of car accidents get reasonable settlement for harms and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Focused on providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Semi Mishap

Ensuring expert legal assistance for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for harms.

Building Mishaps

Committed to defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Brain Harms

Focused on extending professional legal support for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Proficient in handling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Specializing in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unjust Passing

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and professional legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Spine Harm

Focused on representing clients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal services to secure justice.

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