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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you face the harrowing aftermath of a wrongful death, it is fundamental to have knowledgeable and devoted counsel by your side. Carlson Bier, an eminent Illinois law firm specializing in personal injury lawsuits, commands exceptional expertise in dealing with wrongful death cases. Our Wrongful Death Attorney Group has consistently demonstrated legal prowess and commitment to securing justice for our clients. Amid grief and suffering, we help lighten your burden by comprehensively managing every aspect of your case – from collecting evidence to negotiations or heading to trial if required. We are driven by empathy as much as professionalism; understanding that behind each case is a family grappling with loss while striving for fairness against profound odds. With unwavering dedication to our clients’ rights in these intense situations, we strive relentlessly towards securing appropriate compensation on their behalf. Choosing Carlson Bier means placing trust in proven ability and compassion – both indispensable when seeking rightful closure after tragic losses attributed to negligence or misconduct causing a wrongful death occurrence.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Grandwood Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law, placing our primary emphasis on giving a voice to those harmed due to the negligence of others. With vast experience handling wrongful death cases across Illinois, we are staunch advocates for justice and staunch pursuers of compensation for surviving family members following the preventable passing of a loved one.

Wrongful death venues under tort law encompass instances where an individual’s demise is caused directly by another party’s negligent or intentional actions. The deep emotional scars left behind can be as overwhelming as the financial burdens resulting from medical debts and funeral costs. Our seasoned experts at Carlson Bier guide bereaved families through such challenging times while taking definitive steps towards pursuing legal recourse.

To better understand the intricacies of wrongful death claims, here are several key points:

– There must have been a legal duty owed to the decedent by the wrongdoer.

– The defendant ought to have breached this duty.

– The said breach should inevitably lead to death.

– Monetary damages must have subsequently occurred as a result.

The types of compensatory damages differ depending upon various factors including pecuniary losses such as potential future earnings lost due to untimely demise and non-economic losses like pain & suffering endured by survivors. Owing its multifaceted nature; it becomes paramount to choose astute professional guidance that caters uniquely to your needs.

Our wrongful death attorneys ensure personalized attention is offered so each client’s unique needs for their case objectives are met with dedication, integrity, and sophistication. Carlson Bier takes pride in its formidable record of restored justice via demandingly pursued litigations that resulted in significant recoveries for our clients’ peace and wellbeing which they justifiably deserve post experiencing traumatizing circumstances.

We believe educating you empowers you; thus two noteworthy aspects associated with wrongful death lawsuits include:

– Wrongful Death Claim: Primarily deals with seeking monetary recovery on behalf of deceased’s estate in association with damages such as medical expenses, funeral expenses, and the pain and suffering decedent may have experienced prior to death.

– Survival Action: Primarily seeking recovery for losses related directly to decedent but awarded to heirs or estate – includes potential earnings (income decedent would likely have made had they lived a normal life span).

With us at Carlson Bier, you are not just another client. You become a significant part of our dedicated mission in ensuring justice is served. Our passionate, empathetic handling ensures we work closely with you every step of the way – significantly bridging information gaps that might turn vital during legal pursuits.

Guiding you through these stringent laws requires unwavering focus. This is where our individualistic forensic approach shines brightest; exploring every aspect of your case for optimal results. That said, we also believe no amount of monetary compensation can possibly equate to the emotional loss suffered by bereaved families; thereby, it becomes our primary duty to ensure clients experience minimum litigation stress while efficiently navigating towards impending compensatory restoration schemes.

Carlson Bier signifies your light whizzing through the darkest wrongful-death tunnels. Unequivocally committed to fighting on behalf of families facing immense losses while they combat against grief-stricken circumstances staying rightfully intrusive until justice glimmers right from the end.

If someone close has been subjected to a Wrongful Death scenario due to others’ negligence tweaking life as once known – Please remember – There’s Hope! We encourage you hereon henceforth; help us help you gain perspective amidst clouded alleys – Let’s navigate together towards attaining rightful justice rekindling peace within!

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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 Grandwood Park

Cycling Crashes

Specializing in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or risky conditions.

Scald Wounds

Supplying adept legal assistance for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Hospital Misconduct

Providing specialist legal representation for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Accountability

Handling cases involving faulty products, delivering specialist legal assistance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Abuse

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Slip Accidents

Skilled in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking redress for their suffering.

Infant Damages

Providing legal support for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Accidents

Crashes: Concentrated on guiding patients of car accidents secure just recompense for wounds and destruction.

Scooter Crashes

Focused on providing representation for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

18-Wheeler Collision

Providing professional legal representation for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just claims for hurts.

Construction Site Collisions

Committed to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cerebral Damages

Specializing in delivering specialized legal representation for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Expertise in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unfair Loss

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and experienced legal representation to ensure justice.

Neural Injury

Committed to advocating for individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal services to secure recovery.

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