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About Carlson Bier Associates

Filing a wrongful death claim can be complex, emotionally draining, and overwhelming; Carlson Bier is here to help navigate these rough waters. Our seasoned attorneys bring immense knowledge to the table, specializing in wrongful death cases in Energy and other parts of Illinois. We understand the various legal hurdles that may emerge during such delicate matters, armed with proven strategies for tackling intricate situations smoothly.

At Carlson Bier, our priority lies in holding responsible parties accountable while simultaneously securing full compensation on behalf of grieving families. We are known for our compassionate understanding of client distress coupled with rigorous work ethics and relentless pursuit of justice. Unlike many other law firms where clients deal mostly with paralegals or office staff, at Carlson Bier you meet directly with your attorney who guides you through each step– ensuring clarity, comfort and confidence.

No one should face unlawful losses alone; let us shoulder your legal burden so you can focus on healing from this traumatic experience. Choose undeniable competence married with empathy – choose Carlson Bier as your trusted partner towards rightful recovery during this unimaginable time.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Energy Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your search for a diligent, committed and professional personal injury attorney ends. We bring years of experience in a wide variety of personal injury cases to bear, ensuring the best possible legal representation to our clients across Illinois. A significant part of our expertise is in cases related to Wrongful Death—an area that requires not only legal acumen but also profound sensitivity and compassion.

Wrongful death refers to an unfortunate incident that results due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct wherein a life is lost prematurely. Needless to say, it leaves behind more than just emotional trauma—it manifests unfavorable consequences on the financial stability of loved ones as well. At such times, you need allies who can help navigate the complexities this domain entails and law firm like Carlson Bier plays precisely such role.

• One important element about wrongful death claim is the statute of limitations prescribed by the state of Illinois. It sets forth a limited timeline from the date of death within which one must pursue justice.

• Not everyone is eligible to file a wrongful death claim—only specific relatives like spouses or children are entitled under law.

• Damages awarded in wrongful death cases cover broad spectrum; be it medical costs accrued prior to death, funeral expenses or loss of potential future income among other things.

Placing faith in skilled professionals like us ensures that your rightful claims aren’t marred by intricate legal processes surrounding wrongful deaths. You devote time towards healing emotionally while we tackle demanding aspects such as identification and gathering admissible evidence against culpable parties.

As successful lawyers with proven track record handling various sorts of personal injuries including complex ones such as wrongful deaths, we invest thoughtful attention into comprehending individual specifics accompanying each case before tailoring our approach correspondingly. Our objective remains achieving maximum compensation on behalf of grieving families—the comfort that comes from knowing their ill-timed financial burdens will be taken care of goes some way towards assisting them cope better.

Complementing our thorough preparation are our negotiation skills—effective, yet empathetic, that inevitably tip scales in favor of a fair resolution. Our litigation proficiency allows us to effectively communicate the liability of the negligent party and your resulting pain and suffering in front of a jury if needed—a step we don’t shy away from in service of justice.

While placing utmost emphasis on professionalism, we equally prioritize preservation of the dignity and respect for our clients at Carlson Bier. Privacy matters- we handle every aspect with tactful discretion accompanying high caliber counsel services. It’s this balance which sets us apart amongst personal injury attorneys across Illinois.

We have steadfast faith that each case is unique with its individual nuances making it different than another case—even though they might broadly come under wrongful death lawsuits umbrella. To assure this uniqueness gets translated into strategy development requires legal advisors who aren’t just well-versed but also patient listeners—and you get both as guaranteed aspects when associating with us.

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Don’t let unsettling finance-related worries adding onto grief post unjust loss of your loved one weigh heavier any longer—we’re merely a click away readying ourselves for helping ease some part of your burdens already!

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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 Energy

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Flame Traumas

Providing professional legal assistance for patients of intense burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Healthcare Carelessness

Offering experienced legal services for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Accountability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, providing specialist legal help to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Slip Incidents

Skilled in handling trip accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking recovery for their harm.

Newborn Injuries

Supplying legal guidance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Collisions

Accidents: Dedicated to aiding individuals of car accidents receive equitable settlement for wounds and damages.

Motorbike Incidents

Expert in providing legal advice for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Truck Collision

Offering expert legal assistance for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for harms.

Construction Collisions

Committed to supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Neurological Damages

Focused on extending specialized legal services for victims suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Traumas

Specialized in managing cases for persons who have suffered harms from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Collisions

Specializing in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Wrongful Loss

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and adept legal support to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Damage

Dedicated to supporting patients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal assistance to secure compensation.

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