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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with matters as delicate and complex as wrongful death cases, the proficiency and expertise of Carlson Bier law firm is unmatched. With a focus on heart wrenching circumstances where a loved one has died due to negligence or wrongdoing of others, our priority is not just about legal victories, but also compassion for those seeking justice. Valued clients from all corners – including Calumet City – seek out our assistanship in times of need because they understand that often beyond grieving, there’s potential for legitimate claim. For years we’ve built upon sterling reputation via excellent case results coupled with personalized client care treatment channelled through each Wrongful Death attorney under Carlson Bier umbrella. This allows us combat professionally against even largest opponents ensuring your interests are fiercely advocated for; providing closure you deserve while being conscientious of emotional situation at hand – crafting ideal balance between sensitivity and tenacity which makes Carlson Bier stand out amongst Illinois Law firms handling Wrongful Death Cases.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Calumet City Illinois

The realm of personal injury law is both complex and vast, touching on numerous unfortunate circumstances that can deeply impact individuals and families. Among these scenarios, Wrongful Death presents a particularly poignant subject matter for examination and understanding. The Carlson Bier law firm stands as a strong advocate in tackling such sensitive matters involving the wrongful death of loved ones in Illinois. It’s crucial to understand this facet of personal injury law thoroughly.

Wrongful death occurs when someone dies because of another party’s negligent behavior or intentional harm inflicting action. In Illinois, family members who have lost loved ones due to negligence can file a wrongful death claim against those responsible. This entails a legal process which requires specific knowledge not only about laws but also medical practices, insurance policies, investigative procedures among others – areas where our team excels remarkably with years of experience and dedication.

– Our group handles the evaluation and determination of potential cases after an individual has tragically passed away.

– We provide assistance in investigating the cause of wronglful death meticulously enough to establish liability by collecting evidence while working closely with experts in different fields whenever necessary.

– Collaborating with us paves the path towards seeking fair compensation for emotional distress, loss of financial support and companionship among other damages depending upon how your life was impacted by their passing away.

– In case negotiations fail leading to trials, we vigorously advocate for your right in obtaining just compensation from juries.

It’s essential that you seek help from seasoned attorneys like ours at Carlson Bier since proving negligence isn’t typically straightforward. Incident reports might lack details, witnesses could reminisce differently over time hence proper representation ensures all elements conforming successful wrongful death suit are met accordingly i.e., existence of duty owed by defendant towards deceased; clear breach caused resulting injury ultimately leading to their untimely demise along strategic guidance during cross-examinations should court require presence ensuring every angle explored demonstrating burden proof highly convincingly.

We recognize profound impacts wrongful death introduces into grieving families and prompt action needs to be taken for safeguarding maximum compensation entitled in these scenarios. Our attorneys are well-acquainted with statutes of limitations applicable in Illinois, hence timely proceeding with cases helps in maintaining their overall evidentiary value.

Choosing to work with Carlson Bier carries an assurance that you aren’t just hiring lawyers; rather, you invite dedicated partners who listen deeply and act relentlessly. Armed with robust strategies marked by deep legal insights honed over years catering compassionate representation for our grieving clients, it’s our mission to help navigate this challenging legal terrain productively.

We understand decisions might seem overwhelming during such times which is why we extend assurances of standing beside you throughout entire procedure while providing ongoing guidance. It’s not merely about acquiring compensations deserved but also seeking justice giving a sense of closure aiding healing process.

Finally, your worries about cost shouldn’t deter rightful quest towards justice as Carlson Bier employs on contingency basis i.e., pay only when successful recovery secured hence zero upfront or hidden fees charged allowing complete focus on overcoming sorrows not anxiety related finances.

As your ally in this journey we hope to provide much-needed relief by alleviating the additional stress produced by complex legalities shadowing wrongful death pressing circumstances undoubtedly inflict. But if you wish to find out more about what Carlson Bier can specifically do for you, or how much validity your case holds within the ambit of Illinois law, please click on the button below so one of our dedicated professionals can reach out to share detailed relevant perspectives potentially assisting significantly towards uncovering peace once again amidst heartbreaking challenges life unfortunately proposes at times.

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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 Calumet City

Bicycle Collisions

Proficient in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Wounds

Extending specialist legal help for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Hospital Carelessness

Ensuring expert legal services for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Liability

Taking on cases involving faulty products, providing skilled legal services to victims affected by faulty goods.

Aged Abuse

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Slip Occurrences

Professional in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking justice for their harm.

Infant Harms

Offering legal assistance for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Mishaps: Focused on assisting patients of car accidents obtain appropriate payout for hurts and damages.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

18-Wheeler Collision

Providing adept legal advice for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for losses.

Construction Site Mishaps

Concentrated on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cerebral Harms

Expert in providing professional legal support for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Wounds

Proficient in handling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Committed to legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Undeserved Fatality

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and professional legal services to ensure redress.

Vertebral Impairment

Specializing in advocating for victims with backbone trauma, offering professional legal assistance to secure recovery.

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