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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with a wrongful death case, having a skilled attorney like those at Carlson Bier can make all the difference. This firm’s expertise in handling complex litigation within this practice area has earned them an esteemed reputation across Illinois. They are meticulous professionals who apply their in-depth understanding of wrongful death law to protect your rights and ensure that you receive fair compensation for your loss. Grieving families need time to mourn without worrying about legal complexities; hence why entrusting your case to Carlson Bier guarantees unyielding advocacy as they navigate these challenging waters for you. Their attorneys bring years of experience and immense knowledge to every client relationship, crafting strategic solutions designed specifically per each unique situation’s needs. Challenging large corporations or insurance companies isn’t daunting when backed by such committed allies striving relentlessly on behalf of affected individuals seeking justice for loved ones tragically lost through negligence or intentional harm. Therefore, consider engaging exemplary representation from the dedicated team at Carlson Bier – zealous champions always ready to fight tirelessly in pursuit of justice for you!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Blue Mound Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to protecting your rights and ensuring justice is served. We understand the deep emotional turmoil and financial burden that follows losing a loved one due to another’s negligence or misconduct – a loss termed as wrongful death legally. As leading personal injury attorneys in Illinois, we provide expert legal services for families seeking compensation following such painful incidents.

Wrongful death refers to a case where an individual loses life due to the negligent actions or intentional harmful acts of others. This tragedy leaves families grappling with grief along with unexpected expenses like funeral costs and lost income from the deceased family member, adding financial strain on top of emotional hardship and creating an undeniable need for experienced legal counsel.

Key aspects surrounding wrongful death cases discernible under Illinois law include:

– The potential defendant’s duty of care towards the deceased: Having an established responsibility in maintaining their safety.

– Breach in Duty: Demonstrating that through act or neglect, this duty was violated.

– Evidence that demonstrates causal connection between defendant’s breach and decedent’s passing.

Also important is establishing proof of damages incurred as a direct result; it could be economic losses such as series of medical expenses prior to the victim’s demise or non-economic ones which account for pain suffered by both the victim before passing away and their families thereafter.

Timing plays a crucial role too. In Illinois, there exists what is referred to as Statute Of Limitation – laws setting forth strict rules limiting prosecution timeframes after occurrence dates upon events such offence occurred taking place. It specifically prescribes two years from date of death filing lawsuits though exceptions exist depending on circumstances surrounding specific cases potentially extending deadline restrictions appearing initially quite stringent.

Professional guidance comes handy here clarifying any ambiguities you might encounter while attempting workarounds regarding these restriction timelines. Ensure maximum compensation well within stipulated framework offered by our seasoned team dedicated specialists empathetically addressing concerns during distressing times.

Apart from forging ahead with filing lawsuits, we handle all requisite paperwork while ensuring compliance with legal processes — sparing families additional stress amidst grim circumstances. Remember, our primary objective is getting rightful compensation you deserve to help offset resultant costs associated with your loss and hopefully providing some financial stability for the future.

Remember, however daunting this process may appear initially there are attainable remedies at hand offering solace from financial distress looming ahead post such occurrences wishing it unravels eventually on more bearable terms. Be assured having Carlson Bier team fighting by your side not only enhances chances in attaining deserved reimbursement but brings forth absolute peace of mind even faced under trying times.

You might be wondering how much your case could potentially be worth? While financial recompense can never fully mend the pain ensuing losing loved ones it might provide an essential cushion against possible monetary hardships following suit quite undeservedly with major income source disappearing abruptly possibly causing a domino effect totally unprepared for coping.

We invite you to take one step forward towards justice; click on the button below for estimations. Let us extend our expert guidance in exploring options hence shedding light during these darker hours by simply hitting that vital button… find out now – because every family deserves closure they can find peace within amidst great turmoil wrought upon them unjustifiably. Start today… justice awaits!

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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 Blue Mound

Cycling Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Providing specialist legal support for victims of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Delivering experienced legal support for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Fault

Addressing cases involving problematic products, extending specialist legal services to consumers affected by defective items.

Aged Misconduct

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Slip Incidents

Expert in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking recovery for their damages.

Newborn Injuries

Delivering legal aid for households affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Accidents: Concentrated on helping clients of car accidents receive equitable payout for hurts and damages.

Motorcycle Accidents

Focused on providing legal support for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Extending experienced legal support for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for hurts.

Worksite Mishaps

Concentrated on advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Neurological Injuries

Dedicated to offering expert legal services for persons suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Traumas

Specialized in tackling cases for persons who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

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

Undeserved Death

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and adept legal services to ensure compensation.

Neural Impairment

Specializing in advocating for individuals with paralysis, offering expert legal guidance to secure recovery.

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