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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the tragic event of losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, swift and skilled representation is paramount. With Carlson Bier on your side as your Wrongful Death attorney, you garner an ally committed to holding those accountable for their wrongful actions. Our precision-driven approach facilitates effective strategies aligned with Illinois law, leveraging our deep-rooted knowledge in personal injury litigation. Combine this caliber of expertise with empathy and compassion – crucial tenets we bring into each client’s case -and it indeed makes us a formidable choice during uncertain times. In the grief-stricken aftermath of wrongful death, pursuing justice can appear insurmountable; here comes Carson Bier as an assertive advocate refining complexity into understandable terms for you. We are adept at meticulous examination of evidences that aid rightful compensation claim fights ensuring emotional peace and financial relief prevails during critical circumstances striking families in Forest View or elsewhere across Illinois State boundaries who deserve nothing less than justice being rightfully served by professionals like us from Carson Bier.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Forest View Illinois

Personal injury law can be fraught with complexities, but at Carlson Bier, we are committed to helping you navigate this challenging terrain. Based in the great state of Illinois, we specialize broadly in personal injury cases and more specifically in cases involving Wrongful Death. This practice area addresses situations when a person’s death is caused by the negligence or misconduct of another party. These claims are brought forward by the surviving family members who have suffered monetary and emotional damages as a result.

Understanding wrongful death statutes requires familiarity with various elements that define such cases. Key factors include: demonstrating proof that the accused party’s purported negligent act resulted directly in one’s death; evaluating financial loss experienced by survivors due to said death; and assessing non-economic impacts like pain and suffering, loss of companionship among other things.

The grieving process can often overshadow these legal aspects, which is why we remain steadfastly dedicated to our clients, offering not only legal services but also providing compassionate guidance through these tough times. At Carlson Bier, our tried-and-true approach empathetically balances your immediate bereavement needs against sustained pursuit for justice over time.

Our lawyers possess an impressive record in handling wrongful death suits. We strive to ensure minimal disruption occurs while you wrestle with your grief; whether it involves litigating on estate management issues or tracking medical records, insurance paperwork or even pursuing individual actions against potentially responsible parties – all set towards achieving your claim.

We meticulously ascertain computation methodologies involving economic compensations factored via lost future earnings during their estimated working years had they been alive today along with health status adjustments based on life expectancy rates punched into mortality tables generating statistically defensible damage award figures.

Additionally:

– Our attorneys adeptly determine compensation sums meant to address non-economic damages (i.e., mental anguish). While no monetary reward could ever replace a loved one’s company forever lost, Illinois law acknowledges subjective losses inherent within relationships severed prematurely.

– When multiple beneficiaries have bigger stakes, Carlson Bier ensures equitable redistribution upon the settlement award so that value retained aligns fairly according your relationship with the decedent.

Furthermore, we strategize effectively to overcome common defense tactics wherein defendants often argue comparative negligence, alleging that the deceased person shared some blame for their fatal injury. We stand staunchly against these maneuvers and go above and beyond to craft compelling cases designed to hold responsible parties fully accountable.

Wrongful death litigation can be intimidating and grueling, but it is through these tough battles that justice forms its truest shape. Our aim at Carlson Bier is not only equipping you with essential knowledge about wrongful death law statutes here in Illinois, but also ensuring said knowledge empowers you throughout your heartfelt journey seeking justice. We pride ourselves on our resolute commitment towards yielding maximum compensation you duly deserve.

As one final point of note: every wrongful death case comes with its unique circumstances and may thus garner varying restitution amounts. Therefore, if you are interested in gaining a better understanding of what specific financial recovery could look like for your claim then take action today! A button below awaits your click whereupon leads to an easy-interface tool calculating bespoke claims monetarily related just to determine how much even potentially could a case-like-yours incur – all virtually instantly estimated! Yes indeed; each case bears characteristic differences yet no case stands too different for us here at Carlson Bier – this has been impressively demonstrated by our past successful track records!

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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 Forest View

Cycling Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Flame Damages

Providing specialist legal services for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Hospital Misconduct

Providing specialist legal advice for clients affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Liability

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, delivering specialist legal help to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Malpractice

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Slip Incidents

Professional in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking recovery for their injuries.

Infant Damages

Supplying legal support for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on guiding individuals of car accidents receive appropriate payout for damages and damages.

Motorbike Crashes

Focused on providing representation for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Semi Accident

Delivering specialist legal representation for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for damages.

Construction Collisions

Concentrated on assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Cognitive Damages

Specializing in offering specialized legal representation for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Traumas

Adept at addressing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Committed to legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unfair Death

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and experienced legal representation to ensure restitution.

Backbone Harm

Committed to assisting persons with backbone trauma, offering expert legal assistance to secure settlement.

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