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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with a wrongful death tragedy, finding the right legal support is essential. Carlson Bier has established themselves as leading injury lawyers in Illinois and are experts in navigating the complex minefield of wrongful death legislation. Their outstanding track record demonstrates a compassionate but unyielding dedication to securing justice for their clients. Setting high standards for advocacy, resilience, trustworthiness & respect enables them to consistently deliver positive outcomes that far exceed expectations.

Carlson Bier understands this can be an emotionally challenging time; they offer a strong human touch while efficiently tackling your case with integrity and commitment. No matter where you reside around Elsah or within Illinois state borders, they stand ready to pursue your claim without hesitation.

Their vast expertise helps identify critical evidence quickly which could prove vital in building compelling claims while ensuring victims’ rights are fully protected at every stage of proceedings.

Ultimately choosing Carlson Bier isn’t just appointing an attorney – it’s aligning yourself with professionals who possess deep empathy guided by experience from similar cases – making them well-equipped advocates for your cause during these testing times providing much needed legal advice, guidance and comfort.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Elsah Illinois

Navigating the aftermath of a wrongful death incident is one of the most challenging experiences that anyone can face. The emotional toll, coupled with unexpected financial burden, can seem overbearing. When you find yourself in such a situation, Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorneys are here to provide certified assistance and advocate for your rights.

Wrongful death refers to instances where an individual loses their life as a result of negligence or misconduct by another party. Whether resulting from vehicular accidents, medical malpractice, product defects or workplace hazards, the responsible parties must be held accountable for their actions.

It’s important to know your legal rights in these situations. In Illinois law:

– The deceased person’s spouse or children have the primary right to file a wrongful death claim.

– If there’s no surviving partner or offspring, parents or siblings may pursue the litigation.

– An eligible family member has up to two years following the incident date to bring forth a wrongful death lawsuit.

The compensation process is designed by the law to relieve families from needless financial stress accompanying such tragic events. Aspects considered when calculating eligibility for restitution generally includes:

– Medical expenses incurred before death

– Lost future wages of the deceased

– Funeral and burial costs

– Loss of companionship

Understanding and keeping track of these legal brackets alone may prove overwhelming, but rest assured, our skilled attorneys at Carlson Bier guide you through this difficult period with empathy and professionalism.

Handling a wrongful death case requires vast expertise due to its complexity and sensitivity; it is not something you would want just any lawyer who understands injury law to handle – rather someone who specializes in personal injury matters like our team at Carlson Bier does which adds depth into our ways of operation.

At Carlson Bier Associates Law Firm based in Illinois we understand only too well what losing a loved one due to someone’s negligence means – it leaves you anguished and confused – but we make sure seeking justice becomes the least of your worries.

Our commitment at Carlson Bier is to fiercely advocate for you, ensuring no stone is left unturned in pursuit of justice. One thing that sets us apart from others is our personalized approach to each case – we treat each client’s plight individually, meeting their unique needs head-on and never generic in our strategies for seeking redress.

We work on a contingency fee basis meaning that you do not need to pay unless we win your case. This guarantees an impartial relationship right from the beginning as it aligns our interests with yours i.e., winning the case becomes a mutual interest hence optimal approaches are engaged fully for desired results.

Our firm has successfully handled various wrongful death cases over the years – having proven track records stemming from zealous representation, strategic planning and meticulous dedication resulting in significant settlements and verdicts.

Remember that no amount of monetary compensation can replace your beloved one but through these actions, we are often able to provide closure and relief for families who have suffered untold suffering as a result of someone’s negligence or wrongdoings. It is always an honor helping survivors recover during such traumatic times ensuring they move onto next spheres healed with fairness served justly thus facilitating recovery process further.

In this difficult time let top-tier legal assistance help ease some of the burdens incurred as restorative measure towards healing. Although based in Illinois Carlson Bier offers its services throughout the states always adhering strictly within legal realms; nothing matters more than trust!

If you are wondering about how much your wrongful death lawsuit could potentially bring forth, feel free to click on the button below. A member of Carlson Bier team will comprehensively review your claims then give an estimate after diligent evaluations! Trust us today because we believe in justice passionately truly– it guides us every step along this journey.

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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 Elsah

Bicycle Collisions

Proficient in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Fire Burns

Offering adept legal services for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Hospital Carelessness

Delivering specialist legal representation for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Accountability

Handling cases involving faulty products, delivering skilled legal guidance to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Slip Mishaps

Specialist in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking justice for their damages.

Newborn Wounds

Providing legal assistance for households affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Collisions

Mishaps: Dedicated to guiding sufferers of car accidents obtain reasonable settlement for injuries and harm.

Bike Incidents

Specializing in providing legal support for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Trucking Crash

Providing adept legal assistance for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for damages.

Building Site Incidents

Committed to defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Focused on extending dedicated legal representation for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Harms

Expertise in tackling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Committed to legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Undeserved Fatality

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and experienced legal services to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Harm

Expert in defending persons with paralysis, offering dedicated legal support to secure compensation.

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