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About Carlson Bier Associates

When navigating the tragic circumstance of a wrongful death claim, Carlson Bier Lawyers present an unmatched level of expertise to serve the people in Bedford Park. Our law firm brings decades of dedicated experience fighting for justice with compassion and integrity. We have secured substantial awards for our clients, understanding that while no amount can replace their loved one, financial security is crucial after such loss. We approach each case with detailed scrutiny and provide personal attention that not only meets but surpasses generic legal services other firms offer. With a comprehensive understanding of complex Illinois wrongful death laws, we aim to bring closure along with justified compensation for your emotional and economic turmoil following wrongful deaths caused by another entity’s negligence or criminal actions. As you grieve your loved ones’ untimely demise, allow Carlson Bier’s seasoned attorneys to handle every detail necessary sustainably surround you during this grieving period ensuring proper action against responsible parties without compromise—we’re by your side throughout this bitter journey towards achieving rightful justice.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Bedford Park Illinois

The essential duty of the accomplished team at Carlson Bier, a respected personal injury law firm in Illinois, revolves around offering comprehensive, client-friendly legal advice and representation to those who most need it. We extend our specialized services to families suffering from wrongful death incidents that have had profound impacts on their lives.

Understanding Wrongful Death: Wrongful death pertains to situations where the negligent or deliberate acts of one party result in the untimely demise of another individual. This definition incorporates everything from car accidents caused by reckless driving to deaths resulting from medical negligence. The aftermath leaves behind families grappling with unimaginable grief along with potential economic hardships like medical bills, lost income and funeral expenses.

Statutory Benefits & Eligibility: In Illinois, state laws allow next-of-kin or related parties such as spouses and children of deceased individuals to file for wrongful death claims. A successful claim can procure financial restitution for damages like loss of companionship, emotional pain and anguish, lost future income alongside additional damages dependent on specific case details.

Key Things About Wrongful Death Claim:

•Timeliness is critical – State laws necessitate filing within either one or two years (commonly referred to as statutes of limitations)

•Proof Provision – There is a requirement to establish fault/negligence

•Monetary Compensation – Claims may include both economic losses (directly quantifiable) such as lost earnings and non-economic losses such as psychological distress

At Carlson Bier, we adopt an empathetic approach recognizing the emotional turmoil following such incidents. Our dedicated attorneys commit themselves fully towards understanding your unique circumstances before devising a customized plan tailored towards attaining justice for your loved ones. With experience navigating intricate processes involved in making these claims stronger alongside aggressive pursuit against culpable parties through negotiation or court proceedings if necessary; your interests remain safe with us.

Our agenda doesn’t just revolve predominantly around seeking financial compensation; rather it extends deeper into assisting rightfully distressed clients in acquiring closure while bringing the guilty parties up against deserved justice. Remember, although monetary restitution can never replace your loss, a successful claim will help alleviate financial stress and potentially deter future wrongful acts by holding the culpable party accountable.

No case is too complex or insignificant for our meticulous attention; whether husband, wife, parent or child you lost due to others’ negligence; at Carlson Bier we commit with relentless passion towards retrieving justice on behalf of those who cannot fight any longer.

Possessing a deep recognition for the difficulty surrounding these instances; it remains our honor at Carlson Bier to stand beside you through this frustrating journey so that you do not have to bear this hardship alone. We are humbly proud of our track record advocating successfully for many families facing similar situations as future clients coming forward with their unique cases.

In acknowledgment of such intense circumstances prevailing around wrongful deaths and recognizing that each specific situation conveys varying complexities distinctive to its origin — seek experienced guidance from reliable attorneys at your soonest possible convenience.

Below awaits ready access to an inclusive tool offering invaluable insights into potential compensation awaiting your case! By clicking the readily available button beneath, possess firsthand clarity today concerning what rightful benefits might await following your tumultuous journey. Undoubtedly, through binding together passion alongside singular dedication towards representing affected families passionately across Illinois — be assured that Carlson Bier remains unwavering behind you in uncompromising pursuit of vindicated unity and victorious closure.

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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 Bedford Park

Bicycle Incidents

Expert in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Supplying skilled legal services for victims of major burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Negligence

Providing specialist legal support for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Accountability

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, extending specialist legal assistance to individuals affected by defective items.

Senior Neglect

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip & Fall Injuries

Expert in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking justice for their injuries.

Newborn Wounds

Offering legal assistance for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Collisions: Concentrated on assisting individuals of car accidents obtain appropriate remuneration for injuries and harm.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal services for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Truck Accident

Delivering experienced legal representation for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for injuries.

Building Site Accidents

Committed to supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Brain Damages

Specializing in ensuring dedicated legal assistance for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Wounds

Skilled in tackling cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Dedicated to legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unjust Death

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and experienced legal services to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Trauma

Dedicated to supporting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal support to secure settlement.

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