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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experiencing the untimely demise of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is utterly devastating. Amid this painful period, Carlson Bier, an established Illinois law firm specializing in Wrongful Death cases, offers the strong legal support that grieving families need. Our team’s familiarity with Channahon and its local court systems uniquely positions us to represent clients residing there effectively, even though our physical location is outside of it. Pursuing justice after a wrongful death incident involves complex legal procedures but rest assured we navigate these complexities with expert precision. Regarded as highly competent within this specific domain by clients statewide; Our unparalleled expertise stems from profound knowledge on state laws governing such matters coupled with impressive litigation skills even on high-stakes cases. Insurance companies often try to limit their payouts in wrongful deaths – they have skilled lawyers working tirelessly for them; bereaved families should have similar representation too! At Carlson Bier- We take your burden ours; thus providing you capacity heal where it matters most during such trying times.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Channahon Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are deeply committed to the practice of personal injury law in Illinois and intensely focused on offering our clients dearly needed support when facing the devastating reality of wrongful death claims. As a highly regarded team of skilled attorneys, we invest considerable time, resources, and expertise into each case that comes through our doors. Our mission extends beyond simple representation – we take pride in educating our clients about their rights under Illinois law.

Wrongful death is an area often misunderstood but vital to comprehend. In essence, an event is considered ‘wrongful death’ when a person’s demise is caused by another party’s negligence or intentional harm. Should a loved one have experienced such tragic circumstances, you may be eligible to file for a wrongful death claim.

Various scenarios might constitute grounds for such lawsuits:

• Auto accidents due to another driver’s reckless actions

• Medical malpractice resulting in fatality

• Workplace accidents caused by employer neglect

• Harm induced intentionally

The objective of a wrongful death claim is twofold – seeking justice for your loved one and ensuring financial stability for surviving family members during this harrowing time. Allowing those left behind to cope with unpaid medical bills or lost wages can ease some burdens accompanying these emotionally fraught situations.

Understanding who can file a wrongful death lawsuit is key:

• Immediate family members (spouse or children)

• Parents (in case the deceased had no spouse or children)

• Legal representatives on behalf of the decedent’s estate

The significant responsibilities entrusted upon us at Carlson Bier include proving beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant′s negligent behavior directly resulted in your loved one′s untimely passing. This task requires not only acute legal knowledge but compassionate guidance as well – qualities we cherish most within our firm.

Winning compensation in a wrongful death suit may cover several areas:

• Medical expenses incurred prior to your loved one’s passage

• Funeral costs

• Lost future earnings

• Lost companionship

As personal injury attorneys, each wrongful death case we accept is treated with utmost respect and a staunch commitment to obtaining the best possible outcome. Our resources and expertise are meticulously dedicated to showcasing the merits of your case in court.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that no amount of monetary recompense can truly compensate for the personal loss suffered. However, pursuing such legal recourse can offer closure and financial security at a time when it’s most needed.

Navigating through these tumultuous times demands formidable strength – strength bolstered by reliable allies. If you or someone you know has experienced such immense loss due to another party’s negligence, invoke your rights under Illinois law and entrust us to handle this complex legal endeavor on your behalf.

Engaging our passion for justice coupled with profound practical knowledge ensures the pursuit of rightful compensation aligns perfectly with laying a protective shield around your family’s future amidst devastating circumstances.

Allow us to take on this heavy burden while you focus entirely on healing alongside resilience. Kindly click below to uncover the potential worth of your case – because during such dark hours, seeking light in many forms remains paramount within your journey towards solace.

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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 Channahon

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Dedicated to legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Damages

Extending professional legal assistance for victims of severe burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Medical Misconduct

Providing professional legal representation for victims affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Liability

Managing cases involving defective products, supplying professional legal support to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Abuse

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Trip Occurrences

Expert in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking recovery for their injuries.

Neonatal Wounds

Providing legal guidance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Collisions: Committed to aiding victims of car accidents secure equitable payout for hurts and destruction.

Motorbike Crashes

Specializing in providing legal assistance for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Semi Crash

Providing expert legal assistance for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for hurts.

Building Accidents

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

Head Damages

Specializing in offering specialized legal support for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Specialized in dealing with cases for people who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Committed to legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Death

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and experienced legal support to ensure restitution.

Neural Trauma

Committed to advocating for patients with paralysis, offering expert legal services to secure recovery.

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