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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the heart-breaking reality of a wrongful death, it is crucial to seek legal representation from an experienced law firm. Carlson Bier offers this intricate level of expertise and dedication required in such sensitive situations. Our top-rated practitioners are adroit at navigating the complexities associated with wrongful death cases; holding responsible parties accountable and winning deserved compensation for our clients. We understand that during these trying times, financial reparation may not relieve pain but it ensures stability for families facing unexpected expenses and loss of income. The lawyers at Carlson Bier offer compassionate counsel while relentlessly fighting on behalf of their client’s rights within Ashkum periphery despite not being physically based there. Utilizing astute legal strategies pulled from extensive experience in ethically supporting various communities across Illinois, we strive to bring justice comprehensively without over-stretching your budget or confidence levels in any way whatsoever.Transparency informs every interaction with us as we believe building trust forms the core foundation upon which rightful compensations are won.Vouch always for excellence,vouch always for Carlson Bier.”

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Ashkum Illinois

Carlson Bier is a distinguished Illinois-based law firm specializing in personal injury cases. We’re particularly adept at handling Wrongful Death cases, ceaselessly fighting for justice on behalf of grieving families. When disaster strikes unnervingly close to home following the untimely loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or intentional misconduct, we dedicate ourselves to achieving the closure and compensation you rightly deserve.

Taking a moment to elucidate wrongful death — it is a legal term used when an individual passes away as a direct result of another party’s negligent action or recklessness. In such devastating times, learning about your rights and options can make all the difference in your path toward healing.

There are several critical aspects you must appreciate about wrongful death claims:

• The right to file: Not everyone has the standing necessary to file for wrongful death. By law, only specific individuals linked directly through relationship ties can put forward such claims.

• Compensation: The core purpose behind these claims is not merely pursuing justice but also obtaining fair financial compensation. Bereaved families often face significant expenses after these tragic events like funeral costs, medical bill payments from prior treatments related to cause of death among others.

• Timeline: Strict time limits apply for filing such lawsuits usually known as statute of limitations which vary based on specific circumstances around each case.

With Carlson Bier deeply entrenched on your side, our experienced attorneys understand the finer nuances attached with complex legislation revolving around wrongful death actions in Illinois. This expertise ushers forth comprehensive legal representation that ensures rightful bereavement support throughout this sorrowful journey while vigorously working towards securing warranted restitution from those liable for causing unimaginable heartache.

Our foremost commitment pertains to accruing maximum possible settlements for every client regardless of their case circumstances; consistent dedication towards satisfying integral custom needs steers our aggressive approach within courtroom settings coupled alongside empathetic counsel beyond them that uplifts lingering spirits marred by life-altering loss.

Considering the immense emotional turmoil following such tragic events, we take it upon ourselves to lift unnecessary burdens off your shoulders. Trusting Carlson Bier ensures comprehensively equipped legal aid that’ll maneuver through complicated complexities of the lawsuit without imposing undue strain on grieving families. We understand money won’t make up for the loss but getting a fair settlement will help ease financial strains; whether it’s medical expenses, funeral bills or other immediate obligations.

Pivotal to our success—over and above reliable expertise within personal injury law—is warm client relationships germinated from genuinely caring interaction amidst an immensely supportive environment from start through finish against backdrop of genuine empathy which in essence sets us wide apart within this highly competitive field.

As you gather courage amid these dark times, consider relying on Carlson Bier’s profound proficiency molded through years battling cases akin to yours leveraging an assertive approach towards attaining justice while imparting essential legal support.

While no sum can replace a loved one’s untimely departure or compensate for resulting anguish, securing rightful compensation can alleviate multidimensional stressors across logistical fronts, granting peace during trying tribulations that lie ahead.

We invite you to act now by clicking on the button below to find out how much your case is worth: beginning the journey toward fairness and restitution with Carlson Bier by your side serving as solemn light guiding your pathway forward regardless of stormy weather presently clouded around life’s unforeseen corner turns. Choose Carlson Bier today – arguably Illinois’ trusted personal injury attorneys.

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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 Ashkum

Cycling Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or dangerous conditions.

Fire Damages

Providing professional legal support for people of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Medical Carelessness

Providing experienced legal support for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Accountability

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, supplying skilled legal support to clients affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Neglect

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Slip Mishaps

Adept in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking redress for their harm.

Infant Injuries

Supplying legal guidance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Car Collisions

Collisions: Committed to supporting victims of car accidents gain appropriate recompense for wounds and destruction.

Bike Collisions

Expert in providing legal support for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Trucking Collision

Offering adept legal advice for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for hurts.

Building Site Incidents

Committed to assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Injuries

Expert in delivering professional legal services for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Specialized in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Crashes

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

Undeserved Fatality

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and expert legal assistance to ensure redress.

Backbone Injury

Dedicated to assisting victims with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure justice.

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