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About Carlson Bier Associates

Carlson Bier, the distinguished law firm in matters of personal injury and wrongful death legal issues, is experienced in representing clients from Bellevue. In enduring the complexities that accompany cases related to wrongful death, their skilled attorneys grasp each case with utmost precision to protect your interests compassionally and competently. Navigating through such a taxing ordeal demands knowledge which Carlson Bier takes pride in offering; they understand your struggle and respond with timely action marked by strategic planning. Their unmatched expertise incorporates meticulous analysis that leaves no stone unturned for obtaining the justice due to you. Each attorney at Carlson Bier listens attentively to their clients’ stories as they highly value comprehensive surveillance over every unique situation encountered. Their reputation rests on commitment towards successful resolution of these difficult disputes; this dedication has made them an esteemed choice for legal counsel regarding cases relating to wrongful deaths within Bellevue community’s confines.Call upon Carlson Bier when seeking unwavering support coupled with formidable representation in times of distressing need.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Bellevue Illinois

The highly skilled team at Carlson Bier extends our solid legal expertise to individuals and families seeking justice in the event of wrongful death. When a person’s demise is caused by negligence or misconduct on someone else’s part, it can leave survivors not only grieving but also facing financial difficulties due to lost wages, medical expenses, funeral costs, and more. This loss can be overwhelming; thus we strive to represent you with deep sensitivity, empathy, strong courtroom representation while clearly communicating every step of the law process.

Wrongful death encompasses numerous scenarios where an individual loses their life due to another party’s preventable actions or laxity. Some instances include motor vehicle accidents that cause fatalities because of a driver’s recklessness; workplace incidents due to inadequate safety measures; fatal medical malpractice cases involving negligent healthcare professionals; nursing home abuse leading to resident deaths; product liability cases where consumers tragically lose their lives using defective products.

Our proficient lawyers firmly believe that understanding key facets regarding wrongful death claims can empower potential claimant:

• Every state has its unique statute of limitations and for Illinois’ it’s two years.

• Only certain kin—spouses, children, parents (if deceased was unmarried and had no children)—can formally file a wrongful death lawsuit.

• Other family members may still receive compensations if plaintiffs choose to distribute portions of the distributed damage award

Pursuing compensation after an untimely loss is an emotional journey permeated with mixed feeling – anger at perceived injustice and genuine sorrow. Yet reclaiming something material through damages awarded as payment could aid navigating this harsh reality by easing accrued costs related directly or indirectly to the decedent’s unnecessary passing.

Even though each case presents itself uniquely entailing varied needs and complexities it usually requires substantiating evidence proving the defendant either did something they shouldn’t have done or failed doing what they ought to have done resulting in casualty echoing well-crafted strategy carefully orchestrated comprehensive investigation keen attention detail all channeled to refining your claim supported with concrete facts.

At Carlson Bier, we stubbornly negotiate or for a full fair settlement that fairly represents every suffered loss. Occasionally, though, insurance companies or liable individual parties deny their culpability necessitating taking the fight to courtrooms. That’s okay; we are more than prepared and equipped to advocate on your behalf.

No one can truly compensate for the painful loss of loved ones that have been unnecessarily ripped from people’s lives. However, pursuing rightful justice not only affords close kin the financial relief needed to recover but also serves as a deterrent shielding others from undergoing similar experiences caused by irresponsible actions or carelessness

We at Carlson Bier are committed to offering innovative client-focused representation throughout this difficult period aiming towards achieving best possible outcomes transforming complex law processes into simpler easily understandable terms ensuring transparency openness complete honesty maintaining open lines communication all because you matter utmost.

While our base is Illinois, providing proficient legal counsel further beyond may be contingent upon other state regulations according lenience restrictions thereof mindful multidimensional factor called jurisdiction. Therefore prior assuming representation inquire specifics via following form fill below:

Navigating wrongful death claims could be a stressful process during an already devastating time. Skilled guidance and relentless advocacy can bring consolation knowing someone seasoned versed in state laws is there to represent you and your interests passionately until justice prevails – it’s what Carlson Bier guarantees. Questions? Queries? Simply click on the button below for a free case evaluation based on available information provided alongside finding out how much potentially your case worth might be without any obligation whatsoever.

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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 Bellevue

Bicycle Mishaps

Focused on legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Scald Damages

Giving skilled legal help for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Hospital Incompetence

Providing specialist legal representation for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Fault

Managing cases involving problematic products, offering professional legal help to individuals affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Misconduct

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

Tumble & Trip Incidents

Specialist in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking redress for their injuries.

Childbirth Wounds

Supplying legal aid for households affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Accidents: Concentrated on assisting victims of car accidents secure just compensation for damages and impairment.

Scooter Crashes

Specializing in providing representation for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Big Rig Crash

Delivering specialist legal representation for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for losses.

Construction Mishaps

Dedicated to advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Brain Traumas

Focused on extending dedicated legal support for persons suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Wounds

Specialized in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered harms from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Specializing in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unfair Death

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and experienced legal assistance to ensure justice.

Spine Harm

Specializing in assisting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal services to secure settlement.

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