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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the unfortunate circumstance of a wrongful death, Carlson Bier can expertly guide you in your pursuit for justice. This prestigious firm is renowned for its prowess in personal injury law, emphasizing expertise and empathy. Their dedication to upholding wrongful death victims’ rights transcends geographical boundaries, reaching even to Brimfield’s community members. With extensive courtroom experiences and results-driven tactics, they equip clients with comprehensive legal representation tailored specifically towards their case’s unique demands. Carlson Bier has been instrumental in achieving substantial settlements on behalf of countless families devastated by preventable fatalities due to acts of negligence or other tortious conduct making them an indispensable ally during troubled times. Embarking on the path towards legal recompense may be daunting but choosing as reliable a partner as Carlson Bier helps lighten this heavy burden substantially- turning pain into power that motivates corrective action over mournful defeatism.

They prioritize client satisfaction over quick resolutions epitomizing their commitment not just as lawyers but compassionate advocates too genuine respect makes settling for less unacceptable-Indiana Wrongful Death Lawsuits Deserve Nothing Less Than The Best: Demand Excellence; demand Carlson Bier!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Brimfield Illinois

At the Carlson Bier law firm, we are acutely aware of the depth of pain and distress that surrounds cases involving wrongful death. As personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our goal is to provide solace during this challenging time by offering legal support steeped in empathy, understanding, and unrivaled expertise. Wrongful death refers to a scenario where an individual’s demise results directly from another party’s negligence or intentional action. Irrefutably heart-wrenching, such situations warrant effective legal intervention – which is precisely what we offer at Carlson Bier.

Our team’s extensive experience equips us with requisite knowledge about intricate aspects of wrongful death litigation – from eligibility for filing such lawsuits to potential compensation types. To begin with, it is pertinent to note that immediate family members are usually entitled to initiate a wrongful death claim. In some special circumstances, life partners, financial dependents or distant family members can also file these lawsuits.

Scope of recoverable damages varies considerably across wrongful death claims but typically includes loss of companionship or consortium, lost wages and benefits (both already incurred and future), medical expenses related to deceased’s final illness/injury, funeral expenses as well as mental anguish suffered by survivors. However do bear in mind that no two cases are identical so specific eligibility criteria and compensatory aspects may vary depending upon details surrounding each case.

Navigating complex labyrinth of wrongful death laws requires astute understanding coupled with deft skills – exactly what we bring on board at Carlson Bier law firm! Our dedicated efforts aim towards ensuring your rights are safeguarded through every step while striving meticulously for rightful compensation you deserve.

– We adopt diligent investigative approach uncovering crucial evidence pivotal to strengthening your case.

– Our proficiency extends beyond court trials; we adeptly handle any negotiation settings simultaneously guarding your interests fiercely.

– Offering holistic representation service means shepherding you not merely through various litigation stages but lending valuable advice about wider implications, probable challenges and effective ways to overcome those.

At Carlson Bier, we aren’t just your attorneys; consider us your support system, tirelessly working towards lightening the load of this unbearable pain. We firmly believe in empowering our clients through thorough education about legal avenues open for them. Understanding nuances of wrongful death cases arms you with necessary knowledge imparting a sense of control when everything else feels overwhelming.

Untangling the web spun by legal terminologies and abstruse stipulations might seem daunting – but that is what we are here for! Our objective remains simple: to stand alongside you providing unflinching support as well as superlative representation while ensuring that justice isn’t merely served but truly upheld.

Poignant grief coupled with intricate laws can often cloud one’s judgment making it difficult to strategize effectively – exactly why having experts handle your case becomes imperative. Although no compensation can truly offset loss experienced, securing a rightful claim certainly aids in closing a painful chapter while also safeguarding your financial stability.

We understand this is an incredibly challenging time for you hence our approach remains staunchly client-centered – offering compassionate counsel while pursuing aggressive litigation reflecting indomitable pursuit for justice. When you entrust us with your case, rest assured that we will fight tooth and nail to hold accountable parties responsible, ushering closure and optimism back into your lives.

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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 Brimfield

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Specializing in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Fire Damages

Providing skilled legal assistance for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Healthcare Negligence

Extending professional legal advice for victims affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Accountability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, offering adept legal support to clients affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Misconduct

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

Stumble & Tumble Accidents

Specialist in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking justice for their losses.

Infant Injuries

Supplying legal aid for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Crashes: Dedicated to supporting victims of car accidents obtain reasonable compensation for damages and destruction.

Bike Collisions

Specializing in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Truck Collision

Ensuring professional legal representation for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for hurts.

Construction Site Crashes

Concentrated on representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Neurological Injuries

Expert in offering compassionate legal assistance for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Skilled in managing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from dog bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Committed to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unfair Demise

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and skilled legal services to ensure compensation.

Spine Injury

Focused on supporting patients with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure redress.

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