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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with the profound grief that follows a wrongful death, the necessity of navigating intricate legal procedures can be overwhelming. That’s when Carlson Bier steps in; an Illinois-established law firm specializing in Wrongful Death cases. Our team understands every nuance of these sensitive proceedings and is dedicated to protecting your rights while easing your burden. Despite being established miles away, our commitment transcends geographical boundaries as we are well-equipped to serve residents within Atkinson effectively. With extensive experience under our belts and a track record marred by success stories, Carlson Bier promises unwavering dedication to justice for all victims of wrongful death circumstances in Atkinson. Choosing us means aligning yourself with staunch advocates who prioritize you, delivering empathy-infused guidance through tough times without compromising on precise legal expertise necessary for optimal results.Our multi-skilled lawyers excel at developing custom strategies fitting well within Atkinson jurisdictional framework leading towards successful outcomes.While deeply rooted in Illinois state laws,and dedicatedly serving communities such as Atkinson – Strength derived from knowledge is what sets Carlson Bier apart.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Atkinson Illinois

When the unexpected loss of a loved one happens due to someone else’s negligent actions, it can leave families stunned and seeking justice for their unjust loss. The esteemed law firm of Carlson Bier specializes in providing expert legal counsel in personal injury cases, notably in Wrongful Death Lawsuits. This highly profound type of litigation requires an experienced attorney – one who understands Illinois’ complex wrongful death laws, embodies compassion towards grieving families and exhibits unfaltering dedication towards achieving justice.

Let’s start by understanding what a ‘wrongful death’ means within the realm of personal injury law. A wrongful death arises when a person’s death is directly attributed to someone else’s misconduct or negligence; ranging from faulty construction resulting in fatal building collapse, medical malpractice causing patient demise to acts of deliberate violence leading to unlawful killing.

Unfortunately, filing a lawsuit will not reverse time nor bring back your beloved family member but taking assertive legal action aims at ensuring another family does not suffer this same devastating anguish in future. In addition, court-awarded compensation aids with financial concerns that are left behind such as funeral costs, lost wages and so on. It serves as acknowledgement from our judicial system that your suffering is valued.

• Key Points To Consider When Filing a Wrongful Death Claim

– Establish clear evidence that the defendant’s actions caused the victim’s untimely death.

– Thoroughly document all your losses (financial/emotional) inflicted due to this tragic incident.

– Beware of statute limitations! In Illinois you generally have two years from the date of occurrence.

Lawyers at Carlson Bier understand retrieving rightful compensation goes beyond just numbers; it helps provide closure enabling victims’ kin navigate this horrendous chapter with grace & dignity whilst holding responsible parties accountable.

At Carlson Bier, we don’t make promises hastily – we dedicate ourselves into meticulously analyzing every aspect of your case before devising a robust strategy against daunting challenges. This isn’t a commitment borne out of necessity, but it’s grounded in the acknowledgment that every life holds an immeasurable value and every loss deserves unrelenting advocacy.

Our attorneys are well-acquainted with Illinois law where we have established firm roots. However, while we serve all Illinois residents, it’s crucial to know that – as per state law – we don’t advertise our practice from cities where we lack physical presence, ensuring consistent integrity underpins all promotional material.

The Carlson Bier advantage is our collective legal knowledge accrued through years of handling diverse wrongful death cases coupled with a compassionate approach embedding trust & comfort within each client relationship. We pledge tireless dedication towards safeguarding your rights and pursuing justice for your loved one’s unwarranted demise!

Finally, you may be mulling over this pressing question; “What is my case worth?” It’s hard to ascertain without delving into specifics which only you can provide us. To find out just how much compensation you could potentially be entitled to, grace the button below and fill in details of your circumstance – receive customized insight from our team who will get back right at earliest convenience! Allow this initial step be your stride towards healing by holding those responsible to account for an injury that turned fatal due their heedlessness or outright guilt!

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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 Atkinson

Bicycle Mishaps

Focused on legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or perilous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Giving professional legal assistance for patients of major burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Physician Incompetence

Extending professional legal representation for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Obligation

Addressing cases involving problematic products, supplying specialist legal services to individuals affected by defective items.

Geriatric Neglect

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip & Slip Accidents

Skilled in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking restitution for their injuries.

Childbirth Traumas

Supplying legal support for families affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Crashes

Mishaps: Devoted to guiding victims of car accidents gain equitable payout for hurts and losses.

Bike Accidents

Focused on providing representation for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Semi Crash

Delivering professional legal services for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for losses.

Construction Site Mishaps

Engaged in representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cerebral Impairments

Specializing in extending professional legal services for patients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Harms

Skilled in dealing with cases for people who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Jogger Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unjust Fatality

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and expert legal support to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Trauma

Committed to advocating for clients with paralysis, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure settlement.

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