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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the tragedy of a wrongful-death incident in Brownstown, selecting an expert legal team is crucial for attaining rightful compensation—your choice should be Carlson Bier. Renowned across Illinois, our firm specializes in personal injury law with significant emphasis on wrongful death cases. At Carlson Bier, we combine experience and compassion to provide holistic assistance during these challenging times. Our record of obtaining successful outcomes attests our dedication towards upholding justice for bereaved clients. Your plight becomes our fight as we meticulously investigate every aspect ensuring responsible parties are held accountable and you receive maximum recompense possible under state law. Navigating through complex litigation can be overwhelming; hence our attorneys offer detailed counsel throughout each phase making the process less daunting for you and your family. Trusting us means choosing an ally devoted to securing favorable resolution that truly speaks to your distress replacing some monetary value where emotional loss cannot be quantified—a cornerstone belief at Carlson Bier when dealing with wrongful death claims.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Brownstown Illinois

In the bewildering aftermath of a loved one’s unexpected and untimely demise, thoughts inevitably drift towards seeking justice for the departed. You find yourself exploring legal options to reconcile with such an unfortunate event; in these moments, Carlson Bier steps forward as your definitive Personal Injury Attorney group located within Illinois. With profound knowledge and substantial experience dealing specifically with Wrongful Death cases, we stand beside you and fervently navigate through every intricate corridor of litigation so that justice can be duly delivered.

Delving deeper into what constitutes “Wrongful Death”, it comes under law when a person’s death is caused by negligence or misconduct from another entity—a person or a company. This could manifest in several scenarios – like improper healthcare leading to fatal medical maladies, accidents owing to faulty machinery at workplaces, traffic collisions due to reckless driving among others. Here are few key elements that come into play while establishing a wrongful death claim:

• Proof of Negligence: Demonstrate how the defendant’s negligent actions were linked directly to the victim’s passing.

• Breach of Duty: Establish that the defendant owed a duty of care towards the deceased.

• Damages: The damages claimed must be directly inflicted because of defendant’s negligence causing monetary impact on dependents.

Expounding further upon potential damages awarded in wrongful death claims, they may encompass compensation for loss of companionship, lost prospect earning capacity along with pain and suffering endured by deceased before their demise. However each case is unique- hence exact restitution specifics vary greatly based on individual circumstances.

Moreover discerningly embarking upon establishing causality between injuries suffered or losses incurred vis-a-vis alleged defaulters action necessitates strategic prowess coupled with profound legal acumen – this is where our committed team strives tirelessly to gather compelling evidence leveraging our comprehensive network , thus ensuring each facet of your case receives thorough evaluation . Our collaborative approach primes us perfectly well for anticipating counter-arguments potentially raised by presupposing different perspectives – hence it’s our endeavor to dot every ‘i’ and cross every ‘t’, so your pursuit for justice does not get compromised at any juncture

Whilst navigating such a complex labyrinth of legal intricacies can be daunting, having experienced personal injury attorneys like Carlson Bier by your side ensures you receive the very best legal counsel and representation. We earnestly understand that no amount of financial compensation can truly reconcile with loss of loved one – however assuring full dispensation of justice for departed soul is a step forward in healing process… we go after those details fiercely in each case we represent. With an impressive record in Wrongful Death cases, our adept team has consistently shown resoluteness across decades towards serving bereaved families while advocating their rights relentlessly.

That said, we would underscore once again – this process is replete with complexities where even minor oversights could potentially derail claims: from gathering appropriate evidences supporting negligence, delineating damage assessment accurately all way through projecting estimated future earnings which falls within jurisdiction purviews. To avoid succumbing under weight of these asperities and place yourself at a strategic advantage it becomes pre-eminent to lay down arms trusting upon seasoned professionals like us. We’re vigilant enough to anticipate impending challenges and switch strategies dynamically while constantly taking care of emotional strains you’re grappling with simultaneously.

In the domain marked by intricate legal lattices often fraught with adversities there exists one name delivering compelling victories consistently ‘Carlson Bier’ – your quintessential haven in distressing times … dedicated towards understanding you well, committed for fighting meticulously thus assuring deserved justice gets rendered !

Eager to begin exploring realm where law meets empathy blending seamlessly towards a purpose? From amongst plethora of other personal injury attorneys why consider partnering wih us ? Know more about how much your case worth by merely reaching out … just click on button below right away… embark today onto path defined by unwavering commitment along with delivering justice ! As we stand by you unwaveringly advocating your rights relentlessly, rest assured – together we shall seek and seal victory. Let’s begin today.

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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 Brownstown

Cycling Accidents

Focused on legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Providing professional legal advice for people of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Physician Malpractice

Extending professional legal support for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Obligation

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, offering skilled legal services to victims affected by harmful products.

Senior Neglect

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Trip Mishaps

Professional in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking redress for their damages.

Childbirth Injuries

Offering legal guidance for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Crashes

Mishaps: Devoted to assisting individuals of car accidents gain just recompense for damages and destruction.

Motorbike Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal services for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Trucking Mishap

Offering specialist legal representation for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for injuries.

Construction Crashes

Focused on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Neurological Injuries

Committed to delivering compassionate legal advice for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Damages

Proficient in addressing cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Focused on legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Demise

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Damage

Dedicated to defending clients with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal representation to secure compensation.

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