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About Carlson Bier Associates

When seeking redress for wrongfully caused fatalities, trust the expertise of Carlson Bier. This premier wrongful death attorney group provides professional representation that is unmatched in Illinois. In every case we handle, our mission is ensuring justice and maximum compensation for you and your loved ones’ loss. Given our understanding of Glencoe’s unique legal environment pertaining to personal injury claims, residents have a distinct advantage in choosing us for counsel. We are dedicated to providing personal assistance – meticulously analyzing all aspects of each case while guiding grieving families through this challenging time with compassion and empathy. Despite the harsh reality that no restitution can fully compensate you for such tragic loss, holding responsible parties accountable could bring emotionally meaningful closure besides financial relief upon favorable judgement or settlement outcome negotiations by accomplished lawyers like those at Carlson Bier. At any point during such trying times remember: Your first consultation appointment with us remains completely free; let our proven track record help make your choice an easier one – select Carlson Bier!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Glencoe Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our dedicated team understands the unmeasurable emotional and financial aftermath often experienced by families that have lost a loved one. Our specialized focus on wrongful death cases — those in which a person’s negligence or misconduct results in the death of another individual — allows us to help you navigate the complex legal process during this difficult time. We combine our deep knowledge of Illinois laws and extensive expertise to provide hands-on legal support at every step along your path toward justice.

Wrongful deaths are usually rooted in acts of negligence, such as when individuals or businesses do not exercise reasonable care towards others’ safety. A variety of circumstances can result in wrongful death, including traffic accidents due to reckless driving, medical malpractice, workplace incident caused by non-compliance with safety regulations and defective products among many others. A key feature differentiating wrongful death from other personal injury cases is that compensation goes directly to surviving family members or estate representatives instead of the injured party.

We’d like to clarify some crucial aspects regarding wrongful death claims:

– Definition: Wrongful Death is legally defined as a death cause due to negligent behavior by an entity or individual.

– Time Limit: In Illinois, lawsuits must be filed within two years after the date of death.

– Compensation: Families may claim damages for loss of companionship love and society, potential earnings if the deceased lived their expected lifespan, caretaking expenses among other forms of relief

Determining liability in these scenarios requires clear evidence showing negligent actions leading up-to-the-moment that caused the fatal accident. Documenting each small detail associated with your case helps fortify it – ensuring no stone lefts unturned; something we strive for at Carlson Bier.

Unlike usual civil feud settlements where an acknowledgment isn’t necessary before awarding compensation; here under Illinois jurisdiction ‘more likely than not’ conviction level needed. You see how assembling facts methodically plays pivotal role thus demanding expert assistance who knows trade secrets, which is where Carlson Bier steps in. What makes us stand out and hold an advantageous position compared to others in the industry, we strive for excellence instead of perfection.

Decades of experience have equipped the seasoned attorneys at Carlson Bier with expertise in all corners of personal injury law and wrongful death suits — best practices for guiding grieving families toward favorable settlements while providing compassionate service during tough times are second nature to us. We understand navigating this process on your own can be overwhelming; hence our team will patiently work with you throughout every step getting you familiar with legal jargon simplifying complicated law-explications for ease.

Establishing a partnership with the right attorney who understand the nuances of Illinois laws essential when pursuing such lawsuits – it’s what we offer here at Carlson Bier. Our strategic approach ensures that bereaved families receive fair compensation they deserve, helping navigate stormy periods– emotional trauma compounded by financial insecurity stemming from loss.

At Carlson Bier, your quest for justice deserves unwavering commitment reinforced by professional acuity – these aren’t only words but values driving our practice forward each day. If you suspect negligence led to your loved one’s untimely demise and considering filing a wrongful death lawsuit, let Carlson Bier guide you through this complex path ensuring chances are optimized towards favorable outcome.

We encourage you now to explore further how potential worthiness related to your case is assessed clicking below button – investing few minutes today analyzing specifics unique to situation may unlock unidentified path towards much-needed relief tomorrow or down-the-line future. Remember: A case consultation is not just about gaining insights based on given circumstances also opens up new avenue tailoring strategy better suited for utmost victory representing interests rather than generic umbrella approach.

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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 Glencoe

Cycling Accidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Giving specialist legal advice for people of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Medical Incompetence

Providing specialist legal advice for victims affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Responsibility

Managing cases involving problematic products, delivering expert legal assistance to clients affected by defective items.

Aged Neglect

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip & Trip Incidents

Expert in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking redress for their losses.

Birth Traumas

Providing legal aid for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Incidents

Collisions: Focused on guiding sufferers of car accidents obtain just recompense for injuries and damages.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Focused on providing legal advice for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Truck Mishap

Providing expert legal support for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for injuries.

Worksite Collisions

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

Brain Harms

Expert in providing expert legal services for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Traumas

Specialized in handling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Death

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and skilled legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Injury

Dedicated to defending patients with spine impairments, offering specialized legal assistance to secure settlement.

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