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About Carlson Bier Associates

When unexpected tragedy strikes and a wrongful death occurs in Freeburg, Carlson Bier is the legal firm you can trust. Our skillful attorneys have extensive experience handling these delicate situations with precision, tenacity, and empathy. At Carlson Bier, we understand the profound impact of your loss and pledge our unwavering support to secure justice for you and your loved ones. Unlike many firms who just cut corners on such cases due to their complexity, we diligently commit ourselves to conduct a comprehensive investigation that will establish liability beyond doubt. We are fierce advocates for our clients’ rights; negotiating settlements or courtroom representation are fueled by unrivaled persistence at pursuing maximum compensations under Illinois law provisions. This dedication has seen us repeatedly secure favorable outcomes that provide financial security amidst life’s most challenging times while also acting as a deterrent against negligent behaviors that lead to wrongful deaths in the first place. Choose Carlson Bier—where compassion meets professionalism—for relentless pursuit of justice in your wrongful death matters.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Freeburg Illinois

Navigating the aftermath of a tragic loss due to wrongful death is an overwhelming ordeal, and it’s during this time that we at Carlson Bier offer our steadfast guidance and prompt legal assistance. As your reliable personal injury attorneys, anchored in Illinois, we possess a deep understanding of the intricate scope of Wrongful Death legislation which comes with profound implications whether you’re within or beyond our state jurisdiction.

Wrongful Death primarily refers to a demise instigated by the negligent actions conducted by another party. Regrettably, such cases are more frequent than one might assume. These situations not only leave emotional traumas but also inflict financial burdens on surviving family members due to accrued medical bills, funeral costs, and lack of income if the deceased was breadwinner.

At Carlson Bier, we take up these cases with professional diligence aimed at easing your journey towards lawful compensation:

• Legal proceedings in wrongful death lawsuits are notoriously complex; therefore retaining seasoned

legal professionals ensures procedural accuracy.

• Statutory limitations: In Illinois for instance, you have two years from the date of death to file a claim.

• Proving negligence: To secure any compensatory awards requires demonstrating that the death resulted

from negligent conduct.

• Fatal accidents fall under various categories viz vehicular fatalities,

workplace accidents, medical malpractice etc., each coming with its own protocols.

Having served countless clients grappling with such agonizing circumstances of sudden bereavement; we’ve persistently striven towards making available expeditious means for claiming rightful justice. Irrespective of whether it involves negotiating fair settlements outside court arenas or arguing aggressively on trial platforms – rest assured that Carlson Bier is committed to fighting relentlessly till desirable outcomes materialize.

Effectively navigating these intricacies therefore warrants expert legal counsel tailored specifically around individual case circumstances. Role played by professional lawyers thus becomes indispensable as they help you better comprehend these realities while walking you painstakingly through each step embedded within associated legal procedures. This not only furnishes clients with much needed solace but also assists in consolidating stronger cases, transforming your potential claims into a tangible pathway for pursuing apt justice.

While the Carlson Bier team extends its large scale support across diverse personal injury scenarios, we thoughtfully emphasize that claiming compensation under wrongful death categories unfortunately doesn’t bring back lost loved ones. However, it does offer an effective mechanism that holds responsible parties accountable whilst provisioning surviving dependents with financial security as they start rebuilding their lives after such devastating experiences.

At this point you might find yourself wondering – ‘How much is my case worth?’ Click on the button below to arrive at this crucial information. Our specialized attorneys here at Illinois anchorage of Carlson Bier have mastered the art of efficiently balancing considerate client interactions with rigorous legal defense measures; ensuring no stone remains unturned when it comes to safeguarding your interest amidst tragic losses attributed by wrongful death circumstances.

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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 Freeburg

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Burn Burns

Providing skilled legal advice for patients of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Physician Misconduct

Delivering professional legal assistance for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Liability

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, providing specialist legal assistance to customers affected by harmful products.

Senior Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble and Slip Occurrences

Expert in managing trip accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking recovery for their harm.

Neonatal Injuries

Extending legal support for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Collisions

Collisions: Concentrated on aiding sufferers of car accidents gain reasonable remuneration for injuries and harm.

Motorbike Collisions

Focused on providing legal advice for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Truck Incident

Providing expert legal advice for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for damages.

Building Site Crashes

Dedicated to assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Brain Impairments

Dedicated to delivering compassionate legal assistance for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Traumas

Proficient in tackling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unjust Demise

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and experienced legal representation to ensure fairness.

Neural Impairment

Dedicated to advocating for clients with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal services to secure settlement.

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