FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312-622-2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google Instagram

Wrongful Death Attorney in Farmington

Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

5-Star Advanced Local Service Ads For Carlson Bier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Jeff Bier – Personal Injury Lawyer At Carlson Bier Associates
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the daunting and painful circumstance of a wrongful death case in Farmington, it’s crucial to have an experienced and compassionate attorney group to seek justice on your behalf. Carlson Bier has cultivated an unshakeable reputation for delivering expert legal counsel that focuses on clients’ specific needs in such trying times. We are grounded on principles of transparency, empathy, and attention to detail; we pursue both accountability from those responsible and comprehensive compensation for our clients’ losses. Drawing upon our rich background in Illinois law, every individual case is treated with utmost expertise ensuring no stone is left unturned during proceedings. Notably seasoned in offering personalized support throughout each step; Carlson Bier seeks not just successful outcomes but solace amid pain too. Our attorneys’ adept understanding of intricate wrongful death cases facilitates precise application of the law’s provisions – leading invariably towards victories that inspire confidence amongst clientele across Farmington without disregarding or overstepping Illinois guidelines.” Trusting Carlson Bier means entrusting your quest for justice into reliable hands committed to honoring lives lost unjustly.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Wrongful Death Lawyers in Farmington Illinois

Established in the heartland of Illinois, Carlson Bier is a renowned law firm specializing in personal injury cases and wrongful death claims. Our toug,h experienced, and dedicated attorneys stand with you during your most grueling times to seek justice on behalf of those whose lives were tragically cut short due to negligence. We help preserve their honor whilst securing financial stability for families battling existential crises.

A wrongful death lawsuit chiefly stems from fatal accidents that occur as a result of someone else’s negligence or intentional harmful action. However, understanding what constitutes wrongful death can be intricate, leading individuals to often get confused while seeking legal remedies. It’s imperative to remember three key aspects:

• A person’s premature demise must be caused solely by another party’s negligence or intent to harm.

• The surviving family members should endure monetary hardships as a consequence of the decease.

• A representative for the estate needs to be appointed.

At Carlson Bier, our seasoned team identifies these components and provides exceptional counsel connected to potential compensation methods encompassing future earnings estimation or loss projections – elements which are generally daunting for an inexperienced individual to navigate.

Centralizing onto Illinois state laws specifically, Wrongful Death following causes might include vehicle accidents, medical malpractice-related incidents such as misdiagnosis or surgical errors, product liability occurrences where faulty products lead to detrimental outcomes; workplace calamities that involve failure in properly maintaining safety standards; among a plethora of additional instances.

From consultation through compelling representation in court if necessary – every attorney at Carlson Bier stays committed throughout your rightful fight against injustice. The confines of our office may not reside physically within Farmington per se due to restricted jurisdictional regulations mandated by Illinois law but rest assured because we facilitate clients across several locations throughout this great state comprehensively via digital modes thereby making geographical constraints obsolete for our valued clientele.

Moreover, along with essential representation services — educational guidance forms an undeterred part of our jurisdictional responsibilities

Understanding the claim process, the timeline can often be unruly laced with complicated legal jargon. Hence, we initiate our client engagement with what to anticipate in the journey ahead in terms of time idols and probable outcomes. Followed by a comprehensive review of documents which gives us an interactive opportunity to address all questions before moving forward.

Common misapprehensions primarily revolve around one’s entitlement towards Wrongful death recovery claims. Widely under-respected within Illinois’s jurisdiction – spouses along with next of kin like children or parents, are eligible for various claim types serving as compensation for intangible (grief/sorrow) as well tangible losses (monetary). We at Carlson Bier hold expertise in identifying these loss categories thus equipping you better while approaching trial sessions.

It is pivotal to entrust such sensitive cases into hands that reflect not only experience but also warmth and understanding. The Carlson Bier team provides a trusting space made up for dedicated attorneys who aren’t just equipped with extensive state-level legal know-how but have acquired insight throughout years driven by relentless empathy for their clients because we believe that compassion serves justice best.

Inquisitive to find out how much your case could potentially turn out to be worth? Allow us to eliminate this ambiguity through our personalized evaluation service designed specifically around wrongful death lawsuits under Illinoian jurisdiction. Whether your concerns dwell around calculating pecuniary damage range or comprise emotional yet critical factors such as grief/sorrow attributions – every detail gets expertly addressed within our analysis scope.

Remember, no amount can ever substitute lost lives; Nonetheless, financial security does provide some level of solace amidst overpowering vacuum periods over unforeseen loss while ensuring continuance on day-to-day responsibilities more smoothly. Click on the button below now & empower yourself via rightful compensation because here at Carlson Bier – YOUR justice remains OUR utmost concern!

Find Out How Much Your Case is Worth
Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

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.
Education & Information

Resources For Farmington Residents

Links

Legal Associations and Lawyer Services

Online Legal Resources and Directories

Specialized Services and Educational Resources

Legal Blogs
SEE MORE

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

All Attorney Services in Farmington

Areas of Practice in Farmington

Cycling Accidents

Focused on legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Fire Damages

Extending professional legal help for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Healthcare Negligence

Providing specialist legal representation for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Accountability

Handling cases involving problematic products, extending specialist legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Elder Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip & Tumble Incidents

Expert in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking recovery for their injuries.

Infant Wounds

Delivering legal aid for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Collisions

Collisions: Committed to supporting victims of car accidents gain equitable settlement for harms and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in providing legal services for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Big Rig Collision

Providing adept legal assistance for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for losses.

Building Accidents

Focused on assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cognitive Damages

Specializing in offering expert legal advice for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Harms

Skilled in addressing cases for victims who have suffered damages from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Focused on legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unjust Loss

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and experienced legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Damage

Focused on supporting individuals with paralysis, offering specialized legal guidance to secure settlement.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440