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About Carlson Bier Associates

Wrongful death incidents deeply affect families, leaving emotional scars and often financial strain. Carlson Bier understands these challenges and has committed to strive for justice through comprehensive legal service in such instances. Our law group is dedicated to rendering expert counsel while upholding the rights of our clients steadfastly. As established personal injury lawyers based in Illinois, we offer our expertise across several cities including Chenoa, providing the residents robust representation they can trust when most required. In wrongful death cases involving negligence or misconduct, we fight relentlessly to ensure your voice resonates within the judicial corridors until justice is served rightfully in your favor. Trusting Carlson Bier for your wrongful death claim guarantees you an empathetic yet bold champion, equipped with extensive legal pedigree necessary for investigating complex scenarios and meticulous execution at all strategic level proceedings – always as per Illinois laws’ dictates. We’re here; preserving your dignity while advocating diligently – demand nothing less than just compensation with Carlson Bier’s unassailable attorney services!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Chenoa Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to providing diligent representation for individuals and families who have fallen victim to life’s most unforeseeable circumstances. Based in Illinois, our firm has a proven track record in navigating the complexities of personal injury law, specifically wrongful death cases. We understand that the loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence brings unmeasurable grief and hardships. Our mission is to lighten your burden by pursuing justice on your behalf.

Understanding Wrongful Death

Wrongful death arises when an individual dies due to the legal fault or misconduct of another person or entity. A variety of situations can give rise to a wrongful death lawsuit including medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents caused by drunk drivers, workplace injuries, product liability incidents among others.

Key Factors in Wrongful Death Cases:

– Proof of Negligence: The plaintiff must establish that the negligent act or omission of the defendant was the direct cause behind their loved one’s untimely demise.

– Measurement of Losses: Tangible losses like potential earnings lost due to premature death will be calculated along with intangible ones such as sorrow and mental anguish.

– Establishing Beneficiaries: In Illinois, compensation from wrongful death suits goes directly to the “next of kin” – generally comprising spouse and children.

Your Role As Claimant

Time may seem at standstill after losing a cherished family member but it’s crucial not to delay legal action. There is typically a two-year timeframe referred commonly as the statute of limitations within which you must file your claim under Illinois law.

How Can Carlson Bier Help?

With compassion driving our commitment towards clients alongside dogged determination against wrongdoers distinctively defines us at Carlson Bier. Our highly experienced attorneys delve deep into every case minutely assessing all pertinent evidence ensuring no stone remains unturned during investigations. Our primary objective guides you through intricate legal processes focusing fundamentally on securing maximum compensation while upholding the highest ethical standards.

Support Throughout the Legal Process

The legal machinery can seem daunting, especially to those grappling with grief. We assure a holistic approach extending beyond courtroom battles incorporating qualified guidance on financial resources, counseling references and other practical matters enabling you to cope through such trying times.

What Makes Us Different?

– Unique Approach: We nurture personalized relationships understanding that every client, every case is unique. Our strategies are meticulously tailored suiting your exclusive circumstances.

– No Fee Unless You Win: We operate on a contingency basis affirming our faith in our ability to win your case. This means you pay no legal fees unless we secure compensation for you.

– Proven Track Record: Our seasoned attorneys possess extensive experience and demonstrated expertise achieving remarkable settlements and verdicts representing wrongful death victims against formidable opponents and insurance companies.

Don’t deal alone with the aftermath of losing a beloved family member due to someone else’s carelessness or misconduct. The knowledgeable team at Carlson Bier is ready to stand by your side during this challenging time navigating all complexities associated with Illinois’ wrongful death law empowering you with thorough understanding thus simplifying decision-making processes.

Seeking assistance from experienced lawyers at Carlson Bier may prove pivotal in acquiring full entitled compensation offsetting various consequential difficulties presented post loss. A single click stands between you and determined advocates who genuinely care about your cause! Liability doesn’t wait nor should justice! Prompt evaluation of your claim by seasoned professionals aids substantial progress shifting the balance favorably towards success much sooner than later.Additionally, it immensely benefits our preparation comprehensively sharpens strategies enabling negotiations from positions of strength potentially influencing larger settlements!

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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 Chenoa

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or risky conditions.

Scald Damages

Providing expert legal services for victims of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Physician Carelessness

Providing specialist legal support for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Obligation

Managing cases involving faulty products, providing specialist legal support to individuals affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Misconduct

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

Slip and Stumble Incidents

Adept in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking redress for their losses.

Newborn Harms

Extending legal support for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Collisions: Committed to helping victims of car accidents get fair settlement for hurts and losses.

Bike Incidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Big Rig Collision

Providing specialist legal services for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for damages.

Building Site Accidents

Dedicated to supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Neurological Harms

Specializing in ensuring professional legal representation for victims suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Specialized in managing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Expert in legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unfair Demise

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and experienced legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Neural Impairment

Expert in supporting patients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal representation to secure justice.

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