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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the unspeakable tragedy of a wrongful death, Bartlett citizens can confidently turn to Carlson Bier for compassionate and tenacious representation. Boasting extensive experience in handling Wrongful Death cases, our attorneys understand that no amount of compensation can ever replace your loved one. However, we are committed to obtaining justice and full compensation on behalf their bereaved relatives’ loss. As adept litigators at the forefront of personal injury law across Illinois, our team leaves no stone unturned while pursuing your claims with utmost dignity and respect. At Carlson Bier, we offer more than just legal services – you gain empathetic allies tirelessly advocating on your behalf during this challenging time; champions seeking not only financial resolution but also accountability from those responsible for devastating losses they’ve engendered. Choosing us means partnering with unwavering dedication proven by an impeccable track record underscoring unmatched prowess within Illinois’s legal landscape. We’re strategically equipped to guide families through intricate paths leading towards rightful recovery after a heartbreaking venture into life’s most painful terrain: wrongful death related occurrences.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Bartlett Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in ensuring justice is served for personal injury victims. Our tenacious and compassionate team of lawyers offers exceptional services across Illinois, particularly focusing on those cases involving wrongful death. Wrongful death claims typically arise when an individual dies due to the negligence or deliberate actions of another party. Understanding this complex legal concept can be challenging, hence our commitment to shed light on what wrongful death entails.

Wrongful deaths can occur in various scenarios including car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace injuries or even as a result of criminal behavior among others. These incidents not only leave loved ones with emotional loss but also pile up unexpected financial burdens such as funeral expenses and lost income from the deceased.

Our law firm plays a critical role in assisting you during such difficult times by achieving justice through demanding necessary compensation for damages suffered – This involves several key components:

• Deciphering legalese: We ensure that all legal terminologies are simplified for your understanding.

• Fight against injustice: We meticulously work towards ensuring that the liable parties pay compensations owed to you.

• Legal advice and support: We provide ongoing vigilance each step of the way during these emotionally charged moments.

Aside from gaining knowledge about wrongful death claims, it’s crucial to understand how Carlson Bier approaches such cases. Initially, we delve deep into gathering all details linked with your scenario while concurrently conducting independent investigations if required. Next comes analyzing every shred of data available to us – investigating accident scenes, interviewing witnesses or liaising with experts wherever applicable.

At this point in our process, numerous litigation activities may ensue — filing court papers and participating in negotiations among others – until we reach a favorable outcome for you whether via a settlement or trial verdicts.

However stringent Illinois statutes might apply on defining who’s eligible to file a claim; dependent according to state laws guiding inheritances — spouses and children often being primary beneficiaries. The focus then takes precedence over evaluating allowable damages for compensation. This typically includes recoveries on bills related to medical care preceding death, funeral and burial costs, loss of expected income along with non-economic losses such as pain, suffering or even potential punitive damages.

Navigating through this labyrinth of legal processes could be daunting – it’s where our skilled and empathetic team steps in to guide you step-by-step ensuring you are never left feeling overwhelmed or neglected at any phase.

Remember, granting compassionate yet effective handling of your case demands a blend of: understanding the mechanics around wrongful deaths; bringing forth hard-hitting negotiations, meticulous trials, extensive research and offering personalized attention that envelops all perspectives from start until end.

The above insights hopefully provided clear awareness about wrongful death cases and corresponding approaches taken by Carlson Bier. We understand your pain during these trying times and strive to deliver justice that not only aids your financial situation but also provide closure with regards an untimely loss suffered due to someone else’s negligence or deliberate actions.

If you’re ready for the next step towards seeking justice for yourself or a cherished one taken too soon by another’s careless actions, we encourage you to click the button below. Discover an estimation regarding how much your case is worth by submitting an inquiry through our secure online form which will be promptly addressed by our team dedicated entirely towards personal injury claims including those concerning wrongful deaths here in Illinois.

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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 Bartlett

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Scald Burns

Extending professional legal assistance for people of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Misconduct

Ensuring expert legal assistance for patients affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Fault

Managing cases involving problematic products, extending adept legal guidance to consumers affected by defective items.

Senior Neglect

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Trip Accidents

Specialist in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Birth Injuries

Extending legal help for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Crashes: Dedicated to assisting individuals of car accidents receive fair settlement for wounds and harm.

Motorcycle Incidents

Focused on providing representation for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Big Rig Crash

Ensuring expert legal support for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for damages.

Building Incidents

Engaged in defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cognitive Injuries

Dedicated to providing specialized legal representation for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Skilled in addressing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Crashes

Committed to legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Demise

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and adept legal support to ensure justice.

Vertebral Damage

Committed to advocating for patients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure compensation.

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