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About Carlson Bier Associates

Grayslake residents who need assistance in navigating wrongful death claims can confidently rely on Carlson Bier. Highly established within Illinois, we stand as one of the best firms for your legal representation needs due to our profound expertise and commitment towards justice. This steadfast dedication makes us a distinguished choice when handling such serious matters like a wrongful death case. Our seasoned lawyers possess remarkable knowledge in all aspects of personal injury law, helping bereaved clients seek rightful compensation after the tragic loss of their loved ones. At Carlson Bier, we understand that these cases don’t simply involve financial losses—we also acknowledge the immense emotional pain they bring about to surviving family members. Our approach combines compassionate understanding with unwavering legal prowess; ensuring your journey towards gaining closure is both comforting and effective – because at Carlson Bier, you are not merely seen as another client but as part of our extended family vested in achieving justice together.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Grayslake Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in leading the way regarding personal injury law within the state of Illinois. A renowned area of our expertise is wrongful death lawsuits. As a thrust area within personal injury law, a wrongful death claim is filed when someone dies due to the legal fault of another person or entity. This could happen in various scenarios like car accidents caused by negligence, medical malpractice resulting in loss of life, manufacturing defects that contribute to fatal accidents and more.

The repercussions following a loved one’s untimely demise can be exceedingly overwhelming for their family members not just emotionally but also financially. Legal actions such as filing a lawsuit may seem daunting amidst this turmoil; however, it becomes absolutely essential to secure rightful compensation and justice on behalf of your deceased loved one.

To help you better grasp these subject matters surrounding wrongful deaths claims, we’ve curated key elements that form its underlying foundation:

• The Party Liable for Wrongful Death: Here at Carlson Bier, our experienced attorneys invest significant time into shoring up meticulous case arguments with solid evidence against the involved party responsible for causing harm.

• Damages Accrued from Wrongful Death: We work ceaselessly towards figuring out an optimum monetary equation translating into damages due. These debts often involve loss of companionship or consortium, lost wages along with potential earnings had the victim lived his/her normal lifespan additionally encapsulating funeral expenses following ones’ untimely passing.

• Proving Negligence: Critical element onto winning any wrongful death lawsuit hinges upon proving beyond doubt that negligence or wrongdoing was genuinely perpetrated causing death thereby liable parties ought pay off their warranted dues.

• Timeframe for Filing Claims: Like all other laws, there are specific time limitations(‘Statute Of Limitations’) assigned within which aggrieved parties could officiate their claims post victims’ passing away – owing largely onto how different states interpret & enforce these legislations necessitates further clarifying any prevalent confusions.

Recognizing your rights and entitlements built into these laws can make a monumental difference while seeking justice. Our attorneys are dedicated to guiding you through this complex process, ensuring you understand how the law applies to your specific circumstances, helping you establish solid legal grounds for your claim, and advocating fiercely on your behalf in court if necessary.

The prospect of navigating murky waters around filing wrongful death claims could potentially lead many onto paths fraught with uncertainty & conundrums; well not so when you’ve got our proficient team at Carlson Bier consulting, strategizing & litigating every step alongside reinvigorating confidence throughout one’s notorious journey.

As personal injury lawyers par excellence based out of Illinois boasting an enviable track record streaked with notable successes worth applauding in favor of numerous clients faced with instances swamped around wrongful deaths over the years. Here at Carlson Bier, we stand committed towards investing creative problem-solving rigors leveraged upon expedient settlement negotiations or staging aggressive courtroom battles whenever called upon – all for utmost client satisfaction ultimately reflecting our spellbinding prowess unto catering efficient solutions accordingly!

Time can be critical in filing a lawsuit—it’s essential that investigations begin as soon as possible to ensure key evidence is preserved adequately, equipping us best against such adversities thereby securing justice rightfully reserved for each victim that walked through these hallowed hallways. Therefore, the sooner we spring into action post having comprehended case specifics mirroring individual contexts helps keeping up momentum blinding out potential legal blindspots compromising deserving compensations otherwise.

While bidding adieu onto sombre occasions always demands dealing sensitivity hand-in-hand besides showcasing tenacity much needed paving way fore cherished memories held dear; it remains quintessential experiencing empathetic endeavours rather than facing brunt prematurely whilst coming terms onto understanding aftermath often associated compounding trauma resulting from wrongful deaths’ mourning aftermaths backed by relentless pursuit towards ensuring unabated shift focus appropriately geared from suffering onto justice.

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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 Grayslake

Cycling Collisions

Specializing in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Extending professional legal advice for people of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Healthcare Misconduct

Providing dedicated legal services for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Responsibility

Taking on cases involving problematic products, offering specialist legal help to clients affected by faulty goods.

Senior Neglect

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall and Tumble Accidents

Expert in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking restitution for their suffering.

Newborn Damages

Delivering legal help for families affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Collisions: Concentrated on supporting individuals of car accidents obtain fair remuneration for wounds and impairment.

Bike Accidents

Committed to providing legal advice for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Trucking Collision

Offering specialist legal assistance for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for damages.

Building Site Crashes

Concentrated on advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Brain Injuries

Focused on delivering dedicated legal support for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Harms

Specialized in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Undeserved Demise

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and expert legal services to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Committed to assisting victims with spine impairments, offering professional legal representation to secure redress.

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