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About Carlson Bier Associates

If a wrongful death has struck your family in Carmi, Carlson Bier is the lawyer group you’ll want on your side. An unexpected loss due to negligence or misconduct can leave individuals devastated and confused about their best course of action. This is where the attorneys at Carlson Bier come in; they offer profound expertise in all aspects of Wrongful Death law, fighting persistently for justice for those who were abruptly taken away from us through no fault of their own. With our proven track record, commitment to integrity and transparency, we ensure every client feels valued through partnering with us during this devastating period. Here at Carlson Bier, we offer legal counsel that genuinely understands your situation and tirelessly works towards providing closure through rightful compensation while prioritizing compassion towards grieving clients unequaled by other firms experienced in Wrongful Death cases around Illinois state line towns like Carmi . In choosing us as representation during these troubling times gives reassurance knowing justice will persevere thanks to our unwavering dedication.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Carmi Illinois

Located in the heart of Illinois, Carlson Bier is your trusted team of personal injury attorneys dedicated to advocating for those who suffered loss due to Wrongful Death. With years of experience and legal expertise, we understand the complexities surrounding wrongful death claims and navigate them with precision and compassion for best possible outcomes. Wrongful Death refers to situations when a person’s negligent, reckless or intentional actions result in another person’s death.

Wrongful Death law covers several scenarios you might not be aware of:

• Motor vehicle accidents – These can include incidents involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles or pedestrians where someone else is at fault.

• Negligent behavior causing accidents – This might occur when an individual or company fails to appropriately maintain property resulting in a fatal accident.

• Industrial/Public work accidents – Fatalities may occur due to unsafe practices at a workplace or failure to provide necessary safety measures.

• Medical malpractice – If a health care professional fails to adhere by standard norms leading to fatality.

The intricate facets of filing for a wrongful death claim make it crucial that victims’ families have comprehensive information concerning their rights under Illinois laws before proceeding. At Carlson Bier, our seasoned attorneys walk you through every step while advocating fiercely on your behalf.

Firstly, there are statutes of limitation affecting the time-frame within which one can file such cases. Moreover, only certain individuals (usually next-of-kin) are legally permitted to prosecute wrongful death suits depending upon the jurisdiction rules.

Secondly, damages awarded in wrongful death suits typically cover costs including:

• Funeral and burial expenses

• Losses related directly towards anticipated earnings from deceased

• Grief counseling expenditures

• Potential pain-&-suffering compensation (certain conditions apply)

It’s essential understanding the depth of implications associated with these cases as they extend far beyond financial repercussions. The emotional distress caused by losing a loved one unnaturally, particularly if the incident was due to another’s carelessness or intent, is immense.

In dealing with unforeseen situations like wrongful death, we understand the need for sensitive handling and transparent communication. This becomes even more salient when dealing with insurance companies that may make settlement offers not in line with actual damages endured by victim’s family.

Negotiations can get thorny – this is where our expertise at Carlson Bier comes into play. We tirelessly negotiate on behalf of our clients countering manipulative tactics deployed by insurers striving to minimize their payouts. Meanwhile, our attorneys keep you updated and informed about every development in your case empowering you to make knowledge-backed decisions regarding final settlements.

When it comes down to securing justice for a loved one wrongfully taken away from you – Carlson Bier conveys far more than mere legal representation. We offer comfort, assurance and unyielding advocacy in helping families navigate trough their darkest hours while fervently fighting for rightful compensation they deserve under law provisions.

So put decades of experience and tenacious dedication of Carlson Bier personal injury lawyers behind your cause today! By clicking the button below find out how much your case could potentially be worth, and take an essential first step towards achieving justice that befits your loved one’s memory through a comprehensive claim process conducted expertly by us– Carlson Bier attorneys – advocating exclusively for those who’ve lost loved ones tragically and too soon due to Wrongful Death occurrences.

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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 Carmi

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Expert in legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Flame Burns

Providing expert legal advice for patients of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Clinical Carelessness

Delivering specialist legal assistance for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Responsibility

Taking on cases involving defective products, offering professional legal services to individuals affected by harmful products.

Elder Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Tumble Incidents

Adept in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking compensation for their damages.

Childbirth Wounds

Delivering legal help for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Collisions: Devoted to supporting individuals of car accidents gain reasonable payout for harms and damages.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Big Rig Collision

Ensuring expert legal services for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for losses.

Construction Site Collisions

Engaged in supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Cognitive Impairments

Dedicated to ensuring dedicated legal advice for persons suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Proficient in tackling cases for victims who have suffered harms from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Death

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and expert legal support to ensure redress.

Neural Trauma

Specializing in supporting individuals with paralysis, offering expert legal assistance to secure settlement.

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