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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the devastating situation of a wrongful death, choosing an experienced law firm is vital. Trust your case to Carlson Bier; their vast expertise in wrongful death cases sets them apart from others. Their dedicated team believes that no person should endure such a traumatic experience without deserved compensation and justice served on behalf of your loved one. The attorneys at Carlson Bier are exceptional at navigating complex legal processes, giving families the support they need during this challenging time.

Carlson Bier has earned numerous accolades due to its unwavering dedication towards clients dealing with wrongful deaths related issues. They champion compassionate communication and action-oriented responses, offering legal strategies tailored to suit each client’s unique circumstances.

Having represented countless clients across various jurisdictions, Carlson Bier’s reputation for delivering positive results has solidified their leading position within the industry. As you seek reprieve in Dayton after experiencing a loss due to negligent actions or malpractice, consider partnering with Carlson Bier for reliable representation rooted in both professionalism and compassion.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Dayton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we stand with families who have tragically lost their loved ones due to the negligence or misconduct of others. Recognized as a premier personal injury law firm based in Illinois, our competent attorneys are committed to understanding your loss and strive for justice in wrongful death cases.

Wrongful death claims can be complex and emotionally draining. They involve proving that negligence, recklessness, or deliberate behavior resulted in the victim’s outright demise, causing significant damages to the surviving family members who depended on them for financial and emotional support. As experienced personal injury lawyers at Carlson Bier, we confront these intricacies head-on and navigate around legal hurdles utilizing decades’ worth of experience and professional competence garnered in championing victims of wrongful death.

• Key areas under Wrongful Death Claims:

– Medical malpractices leading to the patient’s death

– Motor vehicle accidents where another party is at fault.

– Work-related injuries resulting from unsafe work conditions.

– Slip and falls caused by an unjustifiable hazard foreseeably overlooked by a property owner.

– Criminal acts such as assaults yielding fatal outcomes.

Understandably, no amount of monetary compensation can fill the void left by your lost loved one. However, winning a wrongful death claim can offer some solace brought about by served justice while easing burdensome costs incurred after losing someone unexpectedly.

The Following Damages Can Be Recovered In A Wrongful Death Lawsuit:

1. Immediate expenses connected with the death (emergency services or burial fees)

2. Loss of victim’s projected earnings up until retirement or end of life expectancy.

3. Benefits lost due to victim’s passing like medical insurance

4. Pains, suffering, or mental anguish endured by next-of-kin

5. The value of goods and services that a decedent would have provided

Securing this kind of information requires seasoned experts trained extensively in handling wrongful deaths; this is where Carlson Bier shines brightly among personal injury law firms in Illinois.

Our esteemed law firm takes an empathetic approach, prioritizing clients’ needs while relentlessly advocating for deserved compensation. We work tirelessly to cushion the deep blow elicited by unforeseen demise through strategic legal maneuvers; channeling every available resource in our outreach to ensure that justice isn’t just served but also seen as being unequivocally served without any form of compromise.

Whether it involves conducting meticulous investigations into your loved one’s death, determining potential damages you might be entitled to or aggressively representing your interests before insurance carriers and courtrooms alike —rest assured that at Carlson Bier, your quest for justice during difficult times remains our overriding concern. Our wrongful death attorneys endeavor to deliver more than just professional representation by establishing sturdy pillars of support that hold strong amidst turbulent times enveloped in grief and heavy hearts supportive towards enduring battles against culpable parties responsible for wrongful deaths.

Don’t let doubts cloud your decision on seeking rightful reparation— navigating abrupt hardships alone can often eclipse deciding factors crucial to driving a successful claim home. Instead, allow yourself some closure with prevailing indemnity around imminent corners guided exceptionally well by experienced hands fashioned to grip legal reins capably even under strenuous circumstances brought upon by wrongful deaths in Illinois.

We encourage you not only to navigate this site scales unmatched understanding about such cases but also invite you toward making informed decisions benefiting from extensive knowledge and expertise Carlson Bier retains environment handling taking matters concerning wrongful deaths into its fold decidedly staying committed all terrains possibly lined up across eventful journeys seeking recompense.

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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 Dayton

Bike Incidents

Specializing in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Providing adept legal support for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Healthcare Malpractice

Providing experienced legal representation for clients affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Accountability

Addressing cases involving faulty products, supplying specialist legal help to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Abuse

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip and Fall Incidents

Specialist in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking redress for their suffering.

Neonatal Injuries

Extending legal assistance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Collisions: Focused on supporting sufferers of car accidents gain appropriate remuneration for damages and destruction.

Bike Crashes

Expert in providing representation for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

18-Wheeler Crash

Offering experienced legal representation for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for damages.

Building Site Incidents

Dedicated to advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Neurological Harms

Focused on delivering professional legal services for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Wounds

Specialized in handling cases for clients who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Jogger Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Wrongful Demise

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and experienced legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Specializing in defending patients with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal guidance to secure settlement.

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