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About Carlson Bier Associates

Facing the harrowing tragedy of a wrongful death is heartrending and complicated, especially in Germantown Hills where such cases are intricate. Searching for accomplished attorneys to entrust your case may turn out equally daunting. Committed and competent, Carlson Bier emerges as an apt choice in these times of turmoil. With an enviable reputation across Illinois, they specialize exclusively on personal injury law with a focal point on wrongful death cases.

Their thoughtful approach ensures compassionate guidance and steadfast advocacy that aligns your best interests at every juncture. Recognizing the sensitive nature of these matters, Carlson Bier delicately balances legal precision with emotional empathy ensuring utmost dignity throughout the process.

Outstanding analytical abilities allow them to glean essential insights from complex situations — which invariably influence favorable outcomes aligned with justice served sure-footedly and swiftly. They offer comprehensive statewide representation riddled with consistency, integrity, perseverance—elements distinctly woven into their unique enforcement technique making them excel among personal injury lawyers.

Tailored strategies punctuated by relentless commitment define their modus operandi turning mere engagement into thorough resolution objectives achieved deftly; this makes choosing Carlson Beir for actionable Wrongful Death matters indisputably logical considering experiences endured warrant unyielding support stemmed from professional proficiency exclusive to their firm’s DNA .

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Germantown Hills Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that the experience of losing a beloved one to an unexpected accident can be devastating and extremely painful. We deeply empathize with your situation and commit ourselves to support you in these turbulent times by providing comprehensive legal assistance. As proven Personal Injury Attorneys based in Illinois, our objective is to provide essential insights about Wrongful Death claims that can guide you on your path towards justice and compensation.

Wrongful death occurs when a person’s life ends due to someone else’s negligent, reckless, or deliberate actions. In more straightforward terms, if your loved one would still be alive if not for someone else’s wrongful action or negligence, then under Illinois law, this constitutes as wrongful death.

The process of filing for a wrongful Death claim may seem daunting but should never deter one from pursuing deserved justice. Understanding the critical elements involved in successful claims is key:

• Proof of Negligence: Demonstrating the defendant’s careless behavior led directly to your loved ones’ demise.

• Breach of Duty: Evidence showing the defendant was obligated to uphold specific duties towards the deceased person which they failed.

• Causation: Linking the breach of duty directly or indirectly as a cause leading up to the fatality.

• Damages: Prove tangible or intangible damage caused as result such loss of income, pain and suffering etc.

As personal injury lawyers operating within Illinois’ jurisdiction at Carlson Bier, our focus has always been dedicated towards ensuring fair compensation for aggrieved parties while alleviating their burden through attentive guidance during tough times.

Who Can File A Wrongful Death Claim? Under Illinois law only immediate family members – spouses or children – are allowed file wrongful death lawsuits although there are some exceptions specified under unique circumstances.

The damages awarded include both Economic i.e., quantifiable financial losses incurred such as medical bills & lost wages along Non-Economic alike pain/suffering & mental anguish resulting from loss suffered.

The statute of limitations for such cases according to Illinois law stipulates two years from the date of death, highlighting the importance of seeking legal aid as soon as possible. At Carlson Bier, we prioritize client’s needs above all else and walk hand in hand with them through every step involved in restoring normalcy to their life.

We are here to compassionately support you while fiercely advocating on your behalf. While we cannot undo the profound loss you’ve experienced, our aim is to ensure that the responsible party is held accountable and justice is served. We relentlessly work towards recovering maximum compensation for you and your family to help mitigate any financial burdens triggered by this tragic incident. Our stellar track record and deep-rooted dedication back our commitment towards achieving significant results.

In serving residents throughout Illinois regularly, including those not too distant from Germantown Hills, each case entrusted upon us reinforces our resolve at Carlson Bier – ‘Justice above everything’. However, taking cognizance of Illinois advertising laws, it’s necessary clarify we’re not physically present Germantown Hills but service clients statewide.

Empowering readers with accurate information about Wrongful Death cases lays foundation for smart decision-making process aligned towards remedial action against those responsible. Below you’ll find a button labeled ‘Evaluate My Case’. Clicking will take you through an easy-to-fill form where necessary details regarding your case would be requested which can determine its worth justly done by one among seasoned attorneys partnered Carlson Bier.

Indeed, confronting grief while having navigate intricacies law undoubtedly overwhelming task – but remember that aren’t alone this journey. Allow us bear weight achieve rightful closure and cherishing memories loved ones fade away unattended injustice.

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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 Germantown Hills

Bike Collisions

Specializing in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Providing professional legal advice for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Clinical Incompetence

Delivering specialist legal representation for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Responsibility

Managing cases involving problematic products, delivering skilled legal assistance to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Abuse

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble & Fall Injuries

Professional in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking compensation for their losses.

Childbirth Traumas

Providing legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Car Incidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on assisting sufferers of car accidents secure appropriate compensation for damages and losses.

Motorbike Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal support for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

18-Wheeler Collision

Offering expert legal advice for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for hurts.

Construction Site Collisions

Committed to assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Cerebral Injuries

Dedicated to offering dedicated legal advice for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Damages

Skilled in addressing cases for people who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Specializing in legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unfair Demise

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and adept legal support to ensure redress.

Spine Damage

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

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