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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the unfortunate event of a wrongful death, you’ll need an experienced and dedicated firm to handle your case. That’s where Carlson Bier comes in. Specializing in personal injury law with a focus on unlawful fatalities, our lawyers bring forth their expertise and knowledge to fight tooth-and-nail for justice on behalf of grieving families in Buckley. Gaining rightful reparations can be complex — but not with the adept team at Carlson Bier handling your pursuit of justice and compensation that reflects the value of your loss accurately. Our approach blends compassion with keen attention to detail ensuring each case receives personalized treatment fostering trust while aligning expectations realistically. Whether it revolves around medical malpractice or traffic accidents, we employ strategies honed over decades providing unrivaled legal representation throughout Illinois state earning distinction for wrathful pursuit regardless geographical boundaries – proof enough why choosing us ensures best possible outcomes in wrongful deaths claims. With us, rest assured you’ll get unflinching support till justice is served.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Buckley Illinois

At Carlson Bier, reaching out to those who have suffered the irreversible loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is a solemn responsibility that we undertake with utmost dedication and compassion. We understand intimately how wrongful deaths can leave families devastated, both emotionally and financially. As premier personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our commitment transcends simple legal representation – it extends into helping you heal, recover and secure justice for your immense lost.

Wrongful death is a term used in civil lawsuits referring to instances when an individual dies as a consequence of intentional harm or negligence from another party. Key elements that can be considered include:

– The responsible party’s negligent or intentionally harmful behavior directly leading to the death.

– Dependents or heirs experiencing monetary issues as direct consequences of that death.

– An appointed personal representative for the deceased estate exists.

Should all these factors synchronize, there exists exemplary grounds for a potential wrongful death claim. Naturally, prompt legal consultation could assist in determining if the specifics of an incident fall precisely into these categories because every situation has substantial peculiarities.

Now let’s delve deeper into exactly what earns classification as wrongful death. Individual cases range widely from nursing home neglect resulting in demise fatalities during supervised activities like school tours, defective product use causing fatal incidents, medical malpractice where avoidable errors lead to lives being cut short – among other cases exhibiting stark negligence and breach of duty by other parties involved.

Yet while discussing such profound losses may be unpleasant, securing justice remains vital on multiple fronts:

– Closure: This becomes part and parcel towards ongoing recovery endeavors post losing a loved one needlessly.

– Accountability: Ensures persons who demonstrated marred judgment and dangerously negligent behaviors do not repeat their patterns harming more people later on.

– Financial Assistance: Offers financial stability through tough times bearing funeral expenses or income gaps henceforth caused by untimely demise of key family breadwinner(s).

Navigating this complex subset of law necessitates the insights from experienced and compassionate legal practitioners. We are on standby to guide you through this tormenting time, decrypting sophisticated legal jargon into information you can work with chanting for timely justice. Our team focuses on representing your best interests while bearing impeccable sensitivity around your circumstances.

We assure our clients of laudable professional representation affording strength and guidance at every turn in their case. Assiduously going over each tiny detail entrusting toward building the strongest possible suit against offending entities ultimately earning rightful restitution that ensures improved financial footing amidst literal life-altering occurrences.

Now comes the most significant part – what does all this mean for you? Simply put, if you lose a dear one due to another individual or entity’s incorrect decisions or negligence leading to preventable death, it’s necessary to touch base promptly with an adept personal injury attorney charging forward towards seeking deserved compensation swiftly.

Act right away! It’s essential not only for claiming purposes but also because there are strict statutes of limitation surrounding wrongful death lawsuits that could forfeit your entitlement if excess delay ensues after the incident.

It is important to us at Carlson Bier that all our clients are informed about their legal rights, options and expected outcomes with full clarity in such trying times. We encourage you to take advantage of our consultations within which knowledgable attorneys adopt non-technical language ensuring crystal clear understanding throughout proceedings ahead.

Through their toughest journeys yet, we have stood by countless Illinois families offering practical support even beyond courtroom corridors because really – no one should traverse these torturous pathways alone. And neither should you!

If any queries still prevail or indeed – you’re searching for answers regarding someone’s unfortunate demise caused by wanton recklessness/negligence then allow Carlson Bier assist in championing your cause fervently through adeptly navigating those waters uncharted now inevitably lying ahead off tomorrow’s sunrise while standing firmly beside families just like yours today!

Ready to ensure your loved one’s memory is honored whilst receiving due compensation? Click on the button below and ascertain just how much your case might be worth – with Carlson Bier, justice seekers never walk alone.

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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 Buckley

Bicycle Crashes

Proficient in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Damages

Extending professional legal help for victims of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Clinical Negligence

Providing dedicated legal services for persons affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Obligation

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, delivering specialist legal help to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Abuse

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Stumble Mishaps

Specialist in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking compensation for their harm.

Neonatal Traumas

Delivering legal support for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Incidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to helping individuals of car accidents gain fair payout for hurts and destruction.

Motorbike Incidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Truck Accident

Providing professional legal support for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for harms.

Construction Site Incidents

Engaged in representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Head Injuries

Specializing in extending compassionate legal support for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Traumas

Adept at addressing cases for clients who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unjust Fatality

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and professional legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Harm

Dedicated to assisting patients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal support to secure redress.

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