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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the tragic circumstance of a wrongful death, Carlson Bier serves as an essential anchor, firmly rooted in expertise and empathy. This trusted team has a sterling reputation across Homer for exceptional representation in such complex matters. Renowned practitioners of Wrongful Death law, they consistently champion the rights of aggrieved parties navigating this distressing situation. Their dedication to seeking redress and justice is exemplified through meticulous research, comprehensive understanding of Illinois regulations and an unwavering commitment to their clients’ cause; these form the foundation of our exemplary service record amongst many privately represented citizens within Homer’s boundaries.

Why choose Carlson Bier? Our legal acumen stands unchallenged- we strive ceaselessly using our extensive experience to make sure your voice is heard clearly amidst legalese noise; our compassionate approach ensures that while you grieve, we fight – tirelessly striving towards securing fair compensation for your loss.

Trust Carlson Bier when it truly counts – Let us be by your side; advocating for justice on behalf of those whose lives were untimely ended due to carelessness or negligence.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Homer Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted personal injury law firm based in Illinois. With our years of expertise and efficient legal support, we believe in turning sorrow into justice for those affected by wrongful death.

Wrongful deaths are unfortunate events that occur when a person loses their life due to the misconduct or negligence of another party. They leave the loved ones devastated not only emotionally but also financially as well owing to losses such as funeral costs, lost income and potential earning capacity. Instances where wrongful death is applicable include car accidents resulting from another driver’s negligence; medical malpractice where a healthcare professional fails to deliver standard care leading to patients’ demise; defective manufactured products causing harm and then fatal incidents at construction sites due to safety protocol violations.

• A negligent action results in wrongful death if it directly causes someone’s uncontrollable fate and could have been prevented with reasonable preventive measures.

• Wrongful death claims can be filed by immediate family members – parents, spouses and children, though certain states extend this right to additional parties including grandparents or siblings.

• To prove a wrongful death claim, one must provide evidence proving the negligence or malicious intention on which your case is built.

At Carlson Bier,we use our vast experience and knowledge base along with the dynamic approach of our passionate attorneys who work diligently examining all aspects of your case providing strong legal representation aimed at ensuring justice is served swiftly. We understand that no amount of money will refill the void left by your loved one but relieving financial burden empowers you face future with relative ease.

Laws surrounding wrongful death cases tend to differ depending on each state’s legislation hence requiring expert understanding and implementation especially within Illinois jurisdiction which our skilled professionals bring into play deftly focusing on protecting your interests robustly while navigating through complex statutes of limitations involving these cases.

• You must file a lawsuit within two years from date of decedent’s demise under Illinois State Law failing which inhibits chance at attaining compensation completely.

• The compensation from wrongful death case involves coverage for various aspects like medical costs, burial and funeral expenditure and loss of consortium among others.

Irrespective of how complex your case might be or the challenges we’d face during trial process, at Carlson Bier, our committed attorneys stand right beside you. We conduct meticulous investigations collecting decisive evidence leveraging effective negotiation skills to secure maximum settlements while being prepared for an impactful court representation if need be.

At this emotionally flawed juncture in life, stepping ahead positively is required and choosing experienced legal guide increases your chances at deriving justice. We invite you to discover what distinguish us as a premium legal firm within Illinois handling wrongful death cases proficiently.

We acknowledge that each one’s grief journey is different yet equally piercing – lawfully asserting rightful claim can aid facilitating financial stability aiding recovery process. As personal injury attorney group, we emphasize gratitude towards letting us assist during such sensitive time ensuring personalized attention throughout procedure promising clear communication without burdening with intricate terminologies making it easier for anyone to comprehend the status quo.

No one should bear the aftermaths of another’s negligence surrendered helplessly instead it’s people’s right seeking justice for their lost love ones which in turn dissuades potential future culprits causing similar damages from acting carelessly further saving lives indirectly.

In closing, we at Carlson Bier are here not only as your attorneys but also as allies in your quest for justice. Click on the ‘Contact Us’ button below to schedule a free consultation with our team who will diligently evaluate your case and provide an estimate concerning viable lawsuit worth alleviating uncertainty related stress empowering you reclaim control over disrupted life confidently pursuing rightful justice needed badly.

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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 Homer

Bicycle Incidents

Specializing in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Scald Damages

Offering adept legal support for victims of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Healthcare Misconduct

Offering professional legal services for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Obligation

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, providing adept legal assistance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble & Trip Occurrences

Expert in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking recovery for their injuries.

Infant Wounds

Providing legal support for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Accidents

Crashes: Dedicated to aiding individuals of car accidents obtain fair settlement for damages and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Focused on providing legal support for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

18-Wheeler Crash

Offering experienced legal support for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for harms.

Building Site Crashes

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

Brain Harms

Expert in offering dedicated legal support for individuals suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Expertise in tackling cases for persons who have suffered damages from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Mishaps

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

Wrongful Passing

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and professional legal support to ensure restitution.

Backbone Impairment

Expert in advocating for clients with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal representation to secure recovery.

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