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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the unfortunate circumstance of wrongful death, securing legal representation from a reliable and seasoned law firm is essential. Unrivalled in their field, Carlson Bier has proven to be an undisputed leader among Personal Injury Law firms within Illinois. They hold a strong understanding of the complexities involved in Wrongful Death cases. Their powerful combination of empathy, competence, and perseverance ensures effective advocacy for clients dealing with such profound losses. The highly experienced team at Carlson Bier has developed robust strategies that maximize recovery efforts while exhibiting unparalleled support for grieving families through this challenging process. As your legal representative, they will efficiently manage every facet of your case; from dealing with insurance companies or corporate entities responsible to seeking maximum compensation on behalf of their clients across Illinois which includes East Peoria as well . In choosing Carlson Bier as your trusted advocates you are guaranteed committed pursuit towards justice ensuring no compounding harm to any already tormented hearts they represent .

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in East Peoria Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand how devastating losing a loved one can be, especially when their death is the result of another’s negligence or wrongful act. Our team of dedicated professionals based in Illinois specializes in personal injury law with a particular emphasis on Wrongful Death cases. We strive to deliver substantial results that bring some solace during this difficult time.

Wrongful Death occurs when a person’s life is tragically cut short due to the thoughtless actions or inactions of others. The cases can encompass various situations ranging from fatal car accidents caused by reckless driving, untimely demises resulting from defective products, deaths triggered by medical malpractice and many more unfortunate incidents. Regardless of the circumstances leading to your loved ones passing away, at Carlson Bier, we believe you deserve justice and will fight relentlessly for you every step of the way.

There are key facts about Wrongful Death that are imperative for each client to know:

• Persons eligible to sue: In Illinois, only specific individuals have permission by law to claim compensation for Wrongful Death — typically immediate family members like spouse and children or parents if no spouse or offspring exists.

• Claimable Damages: Damages that may be reclaimed include loss of future earnings if deceased was breadwinner; costs associated with burial and funeral services; pain and suffering inflicted upon victims.

• Time limits: Probably most important aspect – there’s limited timeframe called statute of limitations (typically two years) within which lawsuits must be initiated post demise.

Here at Carlson Bier, our esteemed Illinois lawyers’ knowledge in these matters guarantees every plaintiff an opportunity not just for vindication but also redemption.

Education becomes empowering when dealing with grievances like wrongful death—and acting promptly is essential once truth has been understood. It is crucial to seek professional legal assistance immediately after such harrowing incidents occur – both to secure justice swiftly as well as prevent potential evidential mishaps compromising claims validity later on owing delay-induced ambiguities.

The law firm of Carlson Bier presents itself as a beacon of hope in these trying times. Our personal injury attorneys, endowed with an exhaustive understanding of the relevant laws across the state of Illinois, provide distinct-edge services that set us apart from others. We commit to providing compassionate counsel and resolute representation tailored to each client’s unique situation while keeping their best interests at heart.

Moreover, we ensure full transparency throughout your complaint progression. Your assigned attorney will keep you informed and never hesitate in patiently explaining legal jargon or proceedings details allying any worries on your part. Achieving the highest possible compensation for Wrongful Death victims underlies our practice mission here at Carlson Bier—your trust propels our dedication further.

As we forge this journey together, we stand by you steadfastly— consistently delivering meticulous legal tactics fine-tuned to garner justice swiftly and effectively. We value relatability alongside professionalism; believing our clients deserve not just robust representation but also sincere understanding– because your loss is ours too.

Could there be unclaimed reparation awaiting you? Understanding one’s rightful compensation can often be challenging based on various factors involved such as death course nature, claimant relationship to deceased amongst other considerations..Click on the button below right now — find out how much your case might be worth with Carlson Bier—the leading Personal Injury Lawyer group passionately fighting for Wrongful Death cases in Illinois — where achieving justice isn’t just an option – it’s a mandate!

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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 East Peoria

Bike Incidents

Dedicated to legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or dangerous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Giving skilled legal assistance for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Healthcare Misconduct

Offering professional legal support for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Accountability

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, delivering skilled legal assistance to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Neglect

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Trip & Tumble Occurrences

Skilled in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking justice for their suffering.

Infant Injuries

Supplying legal support for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Collisions: Focused on helping sufferers of car accidents secure equitable remuneration for damages and destruction.

Motorcycle Accidents

Specializing in providing legal support for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Semi Accident

Ensuring specialist legal services for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for injuries.

Construction Accidents

Committed to supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Brain Injuries

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal representation for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Specialized in tackling cases for persons who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

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

Undeserved Passing

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and skilled legal services to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Injury

Focused on representing clients with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal representation to secure settlement.

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