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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with a traumatic event such as wrongful death, it is vital to secure legal representation that empathizes with your plight and strives for justice on your behalf. Carlson Bier is a distinguished law firm in Illinois specializing in personal injury matters, including wrongful deaths. Armed with vast experience, exceptional legal acumen, and an unrivaled dedication to securing rightful compensation for affected parties; our attorneys work tirelessly on every case. It’s not the location you’re dealing from—whether Burbank or elsewhere—but the kind of passionate advocacy that distinguishes us from others. We place clients’ rights at our forefront while pursuing maximum compensation allowed by Illinois laws. Our tenacious approach coupled with compassionate handling sets us apart from others when life’s unpredictability necessitates reliable support during times of grief and loss—wrongfully imposed upon you by another’s recklessness or negligence–rest assure choosing Carlson Bier guarantees journeying this flight through sorrow together towards fairness and due recompense.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Burbank Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a highly reputable law firm that specializes in personal injury cases in the great state of Illinois. We channel our wealth of knowledge, expertise, and dedication to fight for justice for individuals affected by wrongful death.

Wrongful death can be particularly daunting given its emotional and financial toll on surviving family members. It denotes any death that arises from the negligence or misconduct of another person or entity. Even though no amount of compensation can bring your loved one back, it’s crucial to hold those responsible accountable and prevent similar unfortunate incidents from occurring again.

Understanding key aspects related to wrongful death claims is imperative. Some vital points include:

– In Illinois, the claim must be filed within two years of the victim’s passing.

– The claim is generally initiated by close family members such as spouses, children, parents or legal representatives.

– Financial damages received could cover medical bills accrued before death, funeral costs, lost future earnings and non-economic damages like mental anguish suffered by survivors.

Our legal team at Carlson Bier focuses meticulous attention on every detail critical to each case we work on. Our experience across diverse scenarios equips us with valuable insights into strategies that work best towards bolstering our clients’ wrongful death claims: handling insurance company negotiations skillfully; gathering compelling evidence; establishing negligent behaviour…these are all integral components in the pursuit of favorable outcomes for our clients.

Moreover, it’s important to note that not all wrongful deaths result from blatant actions like speeding or drunk driving. At times they may arise from less conspicuous causes such as poor property maintenance (leading to fatal accidents) or substandard health care which would fall under medical malpractice – both still legally viewed as acts leading to wrongful deaths due to negligence. Establishing these complex dots requires adept articulation between what transpired factually versus how events should have panned out had reasonable care been exercised – an ability honed only through robust litigation proficiency.

On the journey for justice with Carlson Bier, you will find that we firmly advocate for our clients’ rights while navigating these personal injury cases. We believe in compassionate client service, leaving no stone unturned in fighting for the compensation you deserve.

At Carlson Bier, our primary objective remains ensuring your legal rights are protected and your needs met as swiftly and efficiently as possible. Navigating the intricacies of a wrongful death claim can be quite taxing especially amid grief – having a proven ally like us on your side can give added peace of mind and enable focus on healing, not paperwork or legalese.

Trust is a cornerstone value at our firm. It’s what enables clients to entrust us with their most sensitive legal matters – full confidence both in our capacity to represent their interests professionally and discretion to handle such delicate information responsibly.

Finally, rest assured knowing that with Carlson Bier representing your case, we operate strictly under contingency fee arrangements – meaning you won’t bear any legal fees unless we secure a recovery for you.

Take advantage of this opportunity now by clicking the button below to determine what your potential settlement could be worth. This crucial first step towards safeguarding your future awaits, carried forward by devoted counsel guided by stalwart professionalism dedicated entirely towards championing your cause; because at Carlson Bier – Your Case Matters!

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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 Burbank

Bicycle Collisions

Proficient in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Wounds

Supplying adept legal advice for people of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Clinical Negligence

Providing expert legal advice for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Accountability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, extending adept legal support to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Abuse

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble & Trip Accidents

Professional in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking justice for their harm.

Birth Injuries

Providing legal support for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Collisions: Concentrated on assisting sufferers of car accidents secure just payout for harms and damages.

Motorcycle Accidents

Expert in providing legal services for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Trucking Incident

Ensuring professional legal services for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for hurts.

Worksite Collisions

Dedicated to assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Brain Traumas

Committed to extending professional legal support for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Damages

Adept at handling cases for clients who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Expert in legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Undeserved Loss

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and professional legal services to ensure fairness.

Backbone Injury

Focused on defending patients with spine impairments, offering professional legal representation to secure recovery.

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