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About Carlson Bier Associates

The aftermath of a wrongful death can be an agonizingly difficult time, both emotionally and financially. That’s precisely when you need legal experts like Carlson Bier by your side. Our attorneys have been providing indispensable support to grieving families across Illinois for several years, asserting their rights and helping them get the compensation they deserve. Drawing on deep proficiency in personal injury law, our team navigates the complexities of such cases with unmatched finesse to ensure justice is served honorably. Moreover, we bring to bear a distinct advantage — local knowledge that enhances our perception profoundly while dealing with diverse demographics across the state including Bloomingdale. Specializing in wrongful death litigation, Carlson Bier provides compassionate representation during these tough times enforcing accountability on those who have caused unimaginable loss through reckless or negligent behavior. We pride ourselves in achieving rightful compensation for clients; consequently easing financial burdens and providing much-needed closure amid heartbreakingly trying circumstances — substantiating why Carlson Bier rightly earns consideration as trusted custodians of justice owed amidst painful bereavements.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Bloomingdale Illinois

Navigating the intricate matters of a wrongful death case can be an overwhelming burden, particularly at your time of grief. At Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury law firm based in Illinois, we offer dedicated support and profound legal expertise to those who are reflecting on the nuances of such complexities. Our attorneys have broad experience advocating for families facing similar predicaments and possess an impressive track record in securing appropriate compensation for lost loved ones.

But what is ‘wrongful death’ per se? It refers to instances where a person’s untimely demise occurs due to negligence or misconduct by another party (individuals or entities). These could include fatalities attributable to car accidents, malpractice, workplace injuries etc., defying general expectations for responsible behavior. The ensuing litigation ensues with survivors claiming financial reimbursement for not just tangible damages like medical costs but also non-economic condemnations leveled against culprits.

Here are the key attributes that make our law firm distinctly equipped for your case:

– One-on-One Attorney Attention: For every client and throughout their legal journey, individual attention from a knowledgeable attorney ensures you understand each phase.

– Optimum Compensation: From claims arising from loss of companionship, emotional anguish to outstanding medical expenses prior to one’s demise – we fight resolutely ensuring you receive deserved restitution.

– No Fee until Success: We operate under contingency terms meaning our fee only applies when we succeed in attaining compensation on your behalf.

Our ethos revolves around impeccable professionalism whilst offering sympathetic guidance during these turbulent times. Through articulate counseling on both prosaic and novel aspects surrounding wrongful death suits like statute limitations or quantum assessment , it becomes easier to comprehend this multifaceted process – mitigating stress whilst boosting confidence about feasible outcomes. Additionally recognizing that time is precious; seamless facilitation guarantees rapid response including arranging consultations as soon practically possible after initial contact which swiftly sets wheels in motion.

Moreover, it’s critical understanding that different states proffer dissimilar laws and it’s here that Carlson Bier’s pointed expertise within Illinois jurisdiction pays dividends. Our dedication to continually update our knowledge base as per local statutes immensely benefits families embarking on wrongful death claims relating to the nature of claimable damages, who can instigate a lawsuit or lawful time limits.

At every step of your journey through the painful aftermath of losing a loved one in such unfortunate circumstances, you will find at Carlson Bier an unwavering commitment to offer empathetic assistance. Our primary objective is alleviating distress by providing cogent advice and comprehensible strategies not laden with jargon but illuminating pathways leading towards closure and peace.

Often times, individuals contemplate whether they possess legal grounds for claiming compensation or are uncertain about the conceivable amount justified against their unique set of circumstances. We invite you to explore this further. On clicking the button below, a detailed evaluation ensues assessing potential worthiness of your case under professional scrutiny – offering concrete recommendations tailored specifically based around requirements evinced from people like you: reeling under the sudden vacuum created from loosing someone cherished yet striving forth seeking justice and closure.

Remember, we’re here for you; offering a formidable resource base within our secure environs – committed strongly towards making sense out your adversities today so paving way for smoother tomorrows!

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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 Bloomingdale

Bike Collisions

Focused on legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Providing specialist legal help for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Healthcare Negligence

Extending professional legal advice for clients affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Accountability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, providing expert legal assistance to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Neglect

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

Stumble and Trip Mishaps

Expert in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking compensation for their losses.

Birth Wounds

Offering legal support for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Mishaps: Committed to helping clients of car accidents get equitable compensation for harms and losses.

Scooter Collisions

Specializing in providing legal services for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Big Rig Accident

Ensuring expert legal support for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for harms.

Building Crashes

Focused on advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Head Impairments

Expert in delivering specialized legal representation for persons suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Skilled in handling cases for persons who have suffered damages from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unfair Passing

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and experienced legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spine Trauma

Dedicated to assisting individuals with backbone trauma, offering expert legal guidance to secure redress.

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