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About Carlson Bier Associates

When experiencing the profound pain of losing a loved one due to wrongful death, you’re in need of not only legal counsel but also genuine compassion and understanding. In these difficult times, trust Carlson Bier for your representation. Our expertise in the realm of personal injury law extends significantly towards wrongful death cases across Glenview. We prioritize navigating this complex process meticulously while upholding your rights fervently. Notably with our vast experience leading successful recoveries for families overwhelmed by their loss—Carlson Bier stands as an ideal choice when seeking justice and rightful compensation related to a Wrongful Death claim. At Carlson Bier we understand how such instances can leave lifelong impacts, therefore we relentlessly fight for what is fair—to lift off some burden from your shoulders—we realize it’s more than just money—it’s about future security and peace that justice brings along—distinctively making us an exemplary option amid other law firms dealing with Wrongful Death cases.”

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Glenview Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our seasoned team of personal injury attorneys understands the profound emotional and financial toll a wrongful death can have on individuals and families. As an Illinois-based legal firm that is distinctly empathetic in its response to situations involving wrongful deaths, we’re wholly committed to seeking justice for the aggrieved.

In such circumstances, where you may face numerous challenges layered with grief and uncertain future prospects due to the loss of a loved one because of another party’s negligence or intentional actions; filing a wrongful death claim becomes imperative. A well-executed Wrongful Death lawsuit can provide compensation for deceased person’s estate or family members covering:

• Medical expenses incurred prior to deceased’s demise

• Loss of financial support

• Funeral expense coverage

• Loss of consortium

Understanding Wrongful Dearh Law in Illinios is no simple task but at Carlson Bier we are honored by your trust and dedicated to offering you precisely detailed insights into this complex legal terrain. We firmly believe that comprehending key elements involved in making successful claims matters just as much as initiating a lawsuit itself.

To establish a viable Wrongful Death claim within Illinois jurisdiction following elements need be proven unquestionably:

– The death was caused either entirely or partly due to defendant’s conduct

– Defendant acted negligently resulting in victim’s death

– There exists surviving beneficiaries or dependents

– Monetary damages have resulted from victim’s untimely passing

Carlson Bier advocates offer their unflinching commitment sensitive representation while fighting relentlessly against responsible parties who need be held accountable legally as well as financially. Whether it emanates from tragic motor accidents medical malpractice industrial accidents other instances where recklessness has led unnecessary heartbreaking loss rest assured professional comprehensive assistance navigating through these potentially overwhelming procedures invariably will be provided.

Now, taking this journey successfully requires expertise coupled with dedication. Our attorneys at Carmichael & Horowitz are proficient caring—always ready help clients like find path forward resolve their claims optimally. We’re here set stage ensuring you obtain suitable compensation as funds are pivotal for clearing hospital bills assistance with funeral costs, including taking care of future economic setbacks orphaned based loss loved one’s income.

Furthermore, our attorneys steadfastly work on a contingency basis which means we don’t charge until your claim is awarded providing an extra cushion of financial ease and peace in these challenging times.

Vivify this spirit of readiness to fight for justice—allow Carlson Bier guide you during this difficult period. With years inside trenches legal battles accrued power knowledge connections Massachusetts district courts counterparts processes gives them capability successfully complete paperwork prove fault where it exists demonstrate extent damage optimization each claim could yield.

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Remember that at Carlson Bier we’re sincerely committed to seeing your Wrongful Death claim through having duly litigated within Illinois jurisdiction. Let us help bear burden trying circumstances make sure pursuit justice never rescinded nor taken lightly all cases worthy adequte representation resources strength resilience determination just start realizing deserved financial recompense await click away

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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 Glenview

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Flame Burns

Supplying expert legal help for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Healthcare Negligence

Delivering expert legal representation for persons affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Obligation

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, delivering professional legal guidance to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Abuse

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

Trip and Fall Accidents

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

Childbirth Damages

Extending legal assistance for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Accidents: Focused on helping victims of car accidents get appropriate compensation for damages and destruction.

Bike Accidents

Expert in providing legal assistance for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Big Rig Accident

Delivering professional legal services for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for hurts.

Building Mishaps

Engaged in advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Cognitive Traumas

Specializing in extending compassionate legal advice for persons suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Traumas

Expertise in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Fatality

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and adept legal services to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Harm

Focused on defending victims with backbone trauma, offering expert legal assistance to secure recovery.

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