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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the heart of the aftermath following a wrongful death, you need representation that matches your needs with compassion and steadfast dedication. Enter Carlson Bier, an Illinois-based personal injury law firm specializing in wrongful death cases. The journey to justice is complex; having our team by your side will ensure no stone goes unturned as we pledge to deliver exceptional legal service that focuses on securing compensation for families navigating these tragic situations. We understand each case comes with its unique challenges, and thus our approach changes accordingly to serve victims’ families better facing inequitable losses around Danville vicinity. Our success isn’t just measured by victories in court but rather could be seen from hundreds of thankful client testimonials corroborating our ability to help them reclaim joy amidst arduous despair.Every member of Carlson Bier’s team adheres firmly to the principles of transparency,integrity,and diligence,making us ideal choice for those seeking excellence.Our passion for pursuing justice shines through as we dedicate ourselves entirely into every case.Remember,hope prevails when trusted,lifelong support stands at its backbone-and nobody does it like Carlson Bier.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Danville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the complexity and sensitivity of personal injury cases, especially those involving wrongful death. We offer world-class legal services in Illinois with personalized attention to navigate you through these difficult times. Our job is to ensure you get the highest possible compensation for your wrongful death claim while also providing emotional support.

Wrongful death refers to situations where a person loses their life due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual or entity. The burden of proof lies in demonstrating that negligence was indeed the direct cause of death. At Carlson Bier, our highly skilled attorneys are adept at piecing together compelling evidence and making robust arguments on your behalf.

Key aspects in any wrongful death lawsuit include:

– Establishing negligence: This involves persuading the court that the defendant’s actions were reckless or negligent, leading directly to the loss.

– Proving breach of duty: Exhibiting that there was an existing obligation towards safety from the defendant toward deceased which starkly failed.

– Validation through damages: Ascertaining specific damage has been incurred because of untimely demise generates grounds for claims liability.

In parallel with standard personal injury lawsuits, wrongful deaths have tight deadlines (known as statutes of limitations) within which action must be taken; typically two years from when the death occurred. This fact underlines the importance of contacting an experienced attorney promptly after a tragic event.

At every stage during this challenging period, whether it be investigation, negotiation or litigation – Carlson Bier will be giving relentless pursuit for justice and closure on your behalf. Rest assured we leave no stone unturned when building a solid case backed by precise facts & strong legalese interpretations all adequately represented respecting Illinois law norms.

Our firm handles various types of wrongful death claims including but not limited to vehicular accidents, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, defective products usage incidents among others. With each case having its own intricacies based upon given circumstances & involved parties – complex issues arise around insurance claims, layers of liability or potential punitive damages. A highly skilled & empathetic team in Carlson Bier is ready to untangle complicated legal webs and seek out deserving compensation.

As you grapple with the emotional toll and unfillable void left by your dearly departed one, let our trusted attorneys handle the weighty legal affairs with professionalism and painstaking dedication. Carlson Bier provides free consultation services – we invite prospective clients to contact us for an initial detailed discussion without any financial obligation. Our fees are typically contingency-based; you owe nothing unless we obtain tough-minded justice in form of relevant compensations for you.

The repercussions of wrongful death reach far beyond emotional trauma, affecting family dynamics, income sources, shared responsibilities along with lifelong dream moments the deceased would have been part of. While no sum can recompense irreplaceable human life loss – fair monetary restitution facilitates as somewhat solace for bereaved families bearing unexpected hardships amongst profound grief.

The path towards achieving truth’s vindication wrapped inside rightful damage settlement often seems confusingly daunting but help is within arm’s reach in Carlson Bier Attorney Group – our tailored strategic approach ensures no question remains unanswered about your claim’s worthiness or course of action likely.

Deciding on your behalf whether to pursue a lawsuit or negotiate a settlement depends not only on strength analysis portioned against potential rewards risks but also unwavering respect towards clients’ sentiments intertwined amongst such impactful decisions development…Every story deserves being heard entirely – count us on guiding every step steeped with heedful diligence palpably grounding viable grounds whenever prominent pictures get missing…

So please don’t endure this incredibly hard time alone…Our heartfelt condolences extend unto compassionate actions aimed at alleviating agonizing restlessness stemming from persistently existential unfairness’s shadow cloaking lives torn by loved ones’ tragic absences ….Hope restored amidst precarious adversity isn’t merely imagined possibilities whimsical …It’s achievable restoration emergence given deserved interventions potent legality with your legal rights always being top-priority discussion point.

To learn more about the potential value of your wrongful death case, please click the button below. The Carlson Bier team is ready to evaluate your eligibility and assist in each and every step of the process. Our mission is to help you gain justice because we believe that there’s no substitute for steadfast determination when it comes to bringing peace back to a grieving family’s equilibrium.

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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 Danville

Bike Accidents

Dedicated to legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or risky conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Giving specialist legal support for victims of intense burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Offering dedicated legal services for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Accountability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, extending professional legal services to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Malpractice

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble and Trip Mishaps

Skilled in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking redress for their suffering.

Infant Harms

Delivering legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Incidents

Collisions: Devoted to aiding sufferers of car accidents secure fair payout for wounds and harm.

Motorcycle Incidents

Expert in providing legal services for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Truck Accident

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for injuries.

Construction Crashes

Focused on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Head Impairments

Expert in ensuring dedicated legal assistance for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Injuries

Skilled in tackling cases for people who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Focused on legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unfair Death

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and skilled legal support to ensure redress.

Backbone Trauma

Dedicated to supporting victims with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal representation to secure compensation.

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