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In the aftermath of an unfortunate loss resulting from wrongful death, an compassionate and skilled attorney can make all the difference. In Hebron, many have entrusted their legal battles to Carlson Bier – leading practitioners in this field. Populated with experienced attorneys, we specialize in handling complex wrongful death lawsuits with utmost precision and empathy. Our dynamic approach is built on a thorough understanding of Illinois laws – ensuring that no stone remains unturned when constructing your case. At Carlson Bier, our primary focus revolves around not just winning cases but delivering justice for those unfairly wronged – putting us in a unique position to serve you better than any other firm could ever promise to do so. When representing clients dealing with such grief-stricken circumstances, compassion coupled with fierce advocacy is what sets us apart as leading personal injury lawyers.Attach yourself today with Carlson Bier’s legacy marked by success stories and victories; let us help you navigate through this difficult time seeking rightful compensation at every step along the way.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Hebron Illinois

The Carlson Bier team is a formidable unit of expert personal injury attorneys in Illinois, with a keen focus on Wrongful Death cases. Dealing with the aftermath of losing a loved one due to negligent circumstances can be overwhelming and emotionally exhaustive. Our primary goal is dedicated to helping you navigate this painful time with legal acumen and unwavering support.

Wrongful death law falls under the umbrella_terms of Personal Injury Law but carries its unique intricacies that deserve an in-depth understanding for profound awareness about your potential claims:

• A wrongful death claim holds individuals or institutions accountable for causing someone’s death through negligent or intentional actions.

• Only specific people related to the deceased – typically spouses, children, or parents can file a wrongful death claim.

• Settlements from such lawsuits aim at offering financial support covering lost wages, pre-death medical expenses, funeral costs, loss of companionship and inheritance, among others.

• The statute of limitations applicable for filing such claims may vary but generally stands within two years post incident.

At Carlson Bier Associates, we have earned our reputation as top-tier wrongful death lawyers by helping many families seek justice and rightful compensation. Through tireless advocacy and deep-rooted commitment towards our clients’ cause, we aid navigation through complex laws while providing relentless pursuit towards maximizing the settlement value.

Our personalized approach from initial consultation till conclusion allows us to craft compelling legal arguments tailored to your unique circumstances. Long-standing expertise translates into leveraging insurance companies’ tactics designed towards minimal payouts ensuring that no stone remains unturned towards securing what rightfully belongs to you.

While compensation never fills the void left behind by a loved one’s untimely passing away; it significantly aids recovery through easing financial burdens during these challenging times. Utilizing decades-long litigation experience combined with comprehensive knowledge about Illinois laws enables Carlson Bier Attorneys positioning every case strongly for optimal outcomes.

What differentiates us is not merely professional competency but goes beyond – as compassionate counselors helping families cope with significant loss through sound legal strategies and understanding. Our comprehensive representation encompasses thorough fact-finding investigations for establishing fault, diligent preparation for potential trials and aggressive negotiation ensuring scrupulous handling of your case.

Bottom line – at Carlson Bier Associates, we passionately believe in championing our clients’ interests by holding wrongful parties to account while delivering desperately needed support during the most taxing time in our clients’ lives. The gratitude expressed by families we’ve served fuels our ongoing commitment towards stand-out advocacy.

We extend a heartfelt invitation for you to peruse Client Testimonials expressing our distinguished legal prowess combined effectively with empathy driven representation.

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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 Hebron

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Fire Traumas

Providing specialist legal services for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Healthcare Negligence

Providing professional legal support for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Liability

Managing cases involving defective products, offering professional legal support to consumers affected by harmful products.

Elder Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble and Fall Incidents

Adept in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking justice for their losses.

Childbirth Harms

Providing legal assistance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Accidents: Focused on aiding clients of car accidents get fair remuneration for hurts and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Committed to providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Trucking Incident

Providing experienced legal assistance for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for losses.

Building Crashes

Focused on representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Cognitive Traumas

Committed to offering specialized legal support for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Damages

Skilled in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Wrongful Death

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and experienced legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Spine Injury

Expert in supporting patients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal guidance to secure redress.

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