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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the unimaginable pain of losing a loved one due to an involuntary act, Chadwick residents can trust the legal expertise of Carlson Bier. Not merely wrongful death attorneys, but staunch advocates for justice and fair compensation. Our proficiency in this field is backed by countless success stories, empathic assistance and unyielding pursuit of what our clients deserve rightfully – easing their financial burdens during challenging times.

Carlson Bier’s team holds significant experience in dealing with diverse wrongful death scenarios encompassing car accidents, medical malpractice or defective products’ liability cases amidst others. Having us at your side ensures you cope from such tragic situations without getting overwhelmed by intricate legal processes and confusing law terminologies; we enthusiastically take that burden off your shoulders. You will confidently navigate every turn till you reach a just resolution.

Our reputation reflects our commitment towards achieving excellent results while providing compassionate services. At Carlson Bier – each case matters personally as we work relentlessly to help bring some solace through proper recompense accounted via responsible parties’ negligence for your loss. Henceforth making Carlson Bier synonymous with trusted advocacy when it comes to wrongful death cases around Chadwick’s environs.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Chadwick Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the magnitude and life-altering consequences of a wrongful death. A wrongful death is heart-wrenching; it refers to the untimely demise of an individual due to someone else’s carelessness, recklessness or deliberate harmful actions. It could result from various causes such as car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace accidents amongst others. And while no compensation can replicate your loved one’s presence, our Illinois-based personal injury law firm is committed to ensuring that justice prevails.

The process involving a wrongful death claim can be daunting for anyone without legal expertise. It encompasses several procedures including intricacies of filing the lawsuit within a specified deadline – also known as statute of limitations – which in Illinois stands at two years from the date of death. It’s essential to act promptly within this window to safeguard your right for just compensation.

In addition, under Illinois Law only specific individuals are eligible to file for wrongful death claims – these generally include immediate family members like spouse and offspring, parents if deceased was minor or legally adopted kinships existing at time of passing. We handle all elements regarding eligibility ensuring you don’t needlessly navigate complex legal terrains on your own.

Understanding what damages you’re entitled to in a wrongful death suit not only forms part of our commitment but is critical towards advocating effectively:

• Compensation for grief and sorrow

• Loss of Consortium

• Funeral expenses

• Medical bills related to the decedent’s final illness/injury

Our team ensures each case receives personalized attention capturing all nuances via meticulous evidence gathering thus solidifying your case substantively.

Carlson Bier has distinguished itself by delivering tailored strategies aimed at acquiring rightful compensation for those affected by such tragedies. Our experienced attorneys possess an adept understanding of how insurance companies operate and therefore strategically position each argument leading into successful settlements and verdicts fostering client satisfaction immensely.

Moreover, having traversed these tumultuous legal landscapes, we recognize every family’s agonizing journey during this period. Upholding your dignity, we exercise utmost empathy and discretion when dealing with wrongful death cases. We believe in maintaining a transparent dialogue throughout the course of your case, ensuring you are not only aware but fully involved at every step.

As leading personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, Carlson Bier emphasizes strongly on client relationships mirroring our dedication towards seeking justice for those tragically affected by wrongful deaths. Our reputation has been carefully cultivated based upon a significant track record defined by countless successful claims which underscore our commitment to arduously represent your interests.

Selecting a reliable personal injury lawyer speaks volumes about the eventual outcome of your claim – something Carlson Bier deeply identifies with having built an impressive portfolio composed majorly of referrals indicating high levels of client satisfaction coupled with immense faith in their abilities to deliver fair verdicts. And while it’s impossible to reverse the pain caused by losing a loved one prematurely due to another party’s negligence, we strive committedly employing proficient legal skills treading diligently towards obtaining full compensation under prevailing legislation thus mitigating financial stress experienced during such times allowing for recovery priorities.

Navigating through such debilitating circumstances indeed bears heavily; securing effective representation amidst wrongful death situations significantly eases this burden warmly inviting peace-of-mind amidst abundant unrest. As seasoned litigators operating within Illinois jurisdiction possess quintessential expertise converting solid evidence into unequivocal court victories recompensing families like yours affected by preventable losses since nothing can compensate the space once occupied by individuals towering over loved ones’ lives on every conceivable scale.

Having served families resolutely across various grief stages enmeshed within legal complexities arising out of these types of suits, memories embedded deep within clientele lie testament to iconic commitment level generating desired outcomes injecting much-needed hope back into surviving members reviving shattered dreams thence paving way for peaceful closure alongside unlocking rightful dues earmarked trendsetting niche competently assisted families establishing substantially rewarding precedents transforming individual tragedies into societal benchmarks for imminent cases alike.

At Carlson Bier, your fight for justice is our fight too. We invite you to understand the potential value of your claim better by clicking on the button below. Allow us to utilize our expertise in personal injury law to transform your challenging journey into a testament for strength and resilience. Shed the weight off your shoulders today; let’s take this crucial first step towards justice together.

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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 Chadwick

Cycling Mishaps

Dedicated to legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Supplying specialist legal help for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Hospital Negligence

Offering experienced legal assistance for persons affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Accountability

Taking on cases involving defective products, providing adept legal guidance to victims affected by defective items.

Elder Neglect

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Tumble Mishaps

Skilled in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking justice for their harm.

Newborn Damages

Providing legal aid for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on guiding patients of car accidents secure equitable remuneration for wounds and damages.

Bike Mishaps

Expert in providing representation for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Big Rig Mishap

Providing expert legal advice for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for damages.

Building Site Crashes

Concentrated on advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Head Impairments

Committed to offering dedicated legal representation for patients suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Proficient in handling cases for clients who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Committed to legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Fatality

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and experienced legal support to ensure redress.

Neural Harm

Committed to defending patients with vertebral damage, offering expert legal support to secure settlement.

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