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About Carlson Bier Associates

The strength of Carlson Bier law firm lies in our commitment to every wrongful death case, ensuring that rightful justice is served. Our expert team possesses extensive knowledge and a rich experience in tackling complex legal scenarios associated with wrongful deaths. We understand the devastation brought by the tragic loss of your loved one who was taken too soon due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct. Navigating through such grief-stricken times can be extremely challenging but rest assured you are not alone. At Carlson Bier, we help aggrieved individuals and families from Diamond secure compensation for their losses while pursuing accountability against those responsible.

Our attorneys display mastery over Illinois law intricacies and demonstrate exemplary competence needed for successful litigations; it is an unequivocal testament to why choosing us brings confidence closer to winning your suit – holding vested parties accountable and helping you regain financial security after irreplaceable loss.Our top-notch client service never compromises on empathy, adding a compassionate touch that eases your plight during trying times.

Consider partnering with Carlson Bier as we bring forth our relentless dedication towards defending wronged victims like you right here within Illinois.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Diamond Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we recognize the profound grief and disaster that a wrongful death situation can bring to a family. As seasoned personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we are devoted to ensuring justice is served while providing empathetic, professional legal support every inch of the way.

Wrongful death claims typically involve cases where an individual dies due to the negligence or misconduct of another party. Our role as your representing law firm will be to disclose and prosecute these negligent acts so that you can secure appropriate compensation for your tragic loss.

When dealing with a wrongful death claim, it is crucial to understand several significant factors:

• The responsible party must owe a “duty of care” to the deceased.

• There must be evidence pointing out this “duty of care” was breached.

• The deceased’s demise should have resulted directly from their negligent actions.

These key elements underline the basis upon which most successful wrongful death lawsuits are built.

Our team’s extensive courtroom experience lends us insightful perspective into what may seem like complex laws surrounding wrongful deaths. At Carlson Bier, we use our skills and knowledge to break down these complexities delicately yet comprehensively. This approach eases understanding for our clients as they navigate through perhaps one of the most challenging periods in their lives.

If your loved one was lost due to another person or entity’s negligence or recklessness leading up to fatal injuries such as car accidents, work-related accidents, medical malpractice, or defective products—our accomplished attorneys at Carlson Bier are here ready: ready to represent you vigorously and seek justice on behalf of your loved ones.

It may interest you to know that under Illinois law:

• Wrongful death damages could include medical bills incurred before dying from fatal injuries suffered

• Losses suffered by surviving parties (such as emotional affliction and financial strain)

• Funeral and burial expenses

At Carlson Bier, our proficient team acknowledges each case’s uniqueness. We take into account the deceased’s earning potential, how dependents will cope with the loss (both emotionally and financially), funeral costs, medical expenses related to the death and many other factors to steadfastly fight for your rightful compensation.

Navigating through such turbulent times may seem daunting; Carlson Bier is dedicated to standing by your side with exceptional legal representation. Our personal injury attorneys in Illinois conduct thorough investigations into all facets of your case using our extensive resources. We do this with an overarching aim to deliver favorable outcomes that encompass rightful recompensation and seeking justice for your lost loved one.

We also grasp that wrongful death lawsuits can be emotionally draining. Therefore, we strive not only towards fighting fiercely for your interests but also on offering support throughout these difficult times.

What could your case be worth? Is it time once again to feel a semblance of closure as you navigate through this painful chapter? To find out more about what Carlson Bier can do for you in a wrongful death claim, we invite you to click on the button below. Allow us to determine how much your case is potentially worth as we endeavor wholeheartedly towards securing justice and meaningful resolution considering the circumstances of this tragic event in yours and your loved ones’ life – because at Carlson Bier: We care, We fight, We win.

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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 Diamond

Cycling Crashes

Specializing in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Fire Burns

Offering adept legal services for patients of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Physician Carelessness

Delivering professional legal advice for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Responsibility

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, offering professional legal services to individuals affected by harmful products.

Senior Abuse

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Tumble Injuries

Professional in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking compensation for their damages.

Birth Traumas

Offering legal assistance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Accidents

Mishaps: Committed to supporting sufferers of car accidents get equitable settlement for harms and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Ensuring experienced legal services for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for losses.

Building Accidents

Focused on defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Brain Damages

Committed to delivering dedicated legal representation for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Specialized in tackling cases for clients who have suffered injuries from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Incidents

Committed to legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unfair Loss

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and adept legal representation to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Committed to defending victims with backbone trauma, offering professional legal assistance to secure justice.

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