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About Carlson Bier Associates

When the worst occurs – an unforeseen death caused by someone else’s negligence – it’s time to trust trained professionals who will stand beside you. Carlson Bier, esteemed as one of Illinois’ premier law firms specializing in Wrongful Death suits, is prepared to advocate for justice on your behalf. With our deep understanding of this complex litigation field and a stellar track record that speaks volumes about our commitment to clients, we offer unparalleled representation. Compassion paired with relentless pursuit for justice make us adept at handling these emotionally challenging cases. Carlson Bier is not just another law firm – we become partners in your journey towards securing rightful compensation and closure during these trying times. Our dedicated wrongful death lawyer team brings the seriousness necessary while navigating legal proceedings efficiently and effectively for Forrest residents suffering from their loss’s aftermaths; People deserve nothing less than exceptional legal guidance when they are seeking restitution after a tragic wrongful death incident -That’s what Carlson Bier promises: competence, compassion eighted by transformative results.”

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Forrest Illinois

We welcome you to the esteemed law firm of Carlson Bier – your stalwart advocates specializing in personal injury cases, based in Illinois.

When tragedy unexpectedly strikes, life as we know it often halts abruptly. The loss of a loved one due to someone’s negligence or intentional acts is devastating and can leave one feeling helpless and bewildered. Navigating these distressing times is challenging on its own, let alone dealing with legalities that underpin wrongful death lawsuits. At Carlson Bier, we aim not only to be your champion during an excruciating period but also serve as a conduit for understanding this complex terrain. So you asked what exactly is wrongful death? Simply put: It is when an individual’s passing is directly attributable to another person’s negligence or reckless behavior.

To solidify our commitment in aiding you through these disconcerting moments, consider these key aspects about pursuing a wrongful death claim:

• Defining who can file a lawsuit: In Illinois state, the immediate family members have precedence – usually this means the spouse and children of the deceased.

• Determining liability: Identifying responsible parties requires meticulous scrutiny; it could be multiple entities such as individuals, corporations or government agencies.

• Estimating damages: Compensation calculations balance tangible costs like medical and funeral expenses against subjective factors like emotional trauma and loss of companionship.

Our attorneys meticulously assess every angle of your case to ensure maximum compensation recovery. Bringing those accountable to justice provides not just monetary reprieve but can contribute greatly towards healing from your painful loss.

In any litigation process timing remains crucial; there exists a time limit — known as statute-of-limitations — for filing wrongful death claims which typically span two years post-death in the state of Illinois. Commencing action within this stipulated time frame fortifies chances of attaining the reparation deserved.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that no amount of monetary settlement returns your dearly departed back into your lives. However, seeking justice on their behalf serves two incredibly important purposes; it offers solace and closure to the grieving family and deters any potential recurrence of such immeasurable human loss.

Working vigilantly with every client is our modus operandi as we remain steadfastly committed to help you contend with your loss and transition into this new — albeit unfathomably difficult — phase of life. We encourage open dialogue, welcoming all questions concerning wrongful death lawsuits as part of our concerted mission to ease the burden off your shoulders during these trying times.

We understand that being thrust into unfamiliar legal landscapes feels daunting while grappling simultaneously with immense grief. Therefore, we unequivocally undertake intricate technicalities involved within the lawsuit so you can focus solely on healing.

Meticulous assessment of each case by our expert attorneys empowers Carlson Bier in relentlessly advocating for rightful compensation. With uncompromising tenacity coupled with vast knowledge about Illinois legislation specifics, we strive indefatigably against unjust losses sustained by grieving families. Your quest for justice rightfully led you here — trust us, just as countless others have in their fight against inadvertent personal tragedies perpetrated through someone else’s fault.

Move beyond uncertainty today! Click on the button below and let us lend a hand in determining what value reparation your unique case entails. One step closer towards blowing out pervasive mist clouding a definitive course action illuminates clearer paths to justice thereby starting essential healing processes post an irretrievable loss due to wrongful death.

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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 Forrest

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Specializing in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Supplying expert legal support for victims of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Medical Negligence

Extending experienced legal representation for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Liability

Addressing cases involving defective products, extending expert legal assistance to clients affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Neglect

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

Fall and Tumble Incidents

Professional in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking justice for their harm.

Birth Harms

Extending legal aid for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Incidents

Crashes: Committed to aiding sufferers of car accidents receive appropriate recompense for hurts and damages.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Focused on providing representation for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Big Rig Mishap

Ensuring professional legal services for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for damages.

Construction Site Mishaps

Focused on assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Neurological Impairments

Specializing in providing dedicated legal advice for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Injuries

Specialized in managing cases for clients who have suffered damages from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Loss

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and adept legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spine Impairment

Dedicated to defending patients with paralysis, offering professional legal representation to secure recovery.

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