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About Carlson Bier Associates

Wrongful death cases require exceptional skill, experience, empathy and dedication. As an esteemed law firm in Illinois, Carlson Bier carries a reputation for proficiency when navigating the intricate legal terrain of wrongful death claims. We ensure that every case is handled with sensitivity and precision while aggressively pursuing justice for the aggrieved families we represent. Our expert team gains tremendous satisfaction from our relentless commitment to secure maximum compensation on behalf of those left behind after tragic fatalities.

In Homewood’s community, our name is synonymous as advocates who bring solace amid heartbreaking loss by demanding accountability from negligent parties directly responsible for causing untimely deaths.

Carlson Bier’s deep-rooted ethos means you are not just another case – instead, your unique circumstance guides us in delivering personalized attention through each nuanced detail at every stage of litigation interaction. With such specialized expertise particularly on wrongful deaths matters coupled with Carlson Biers’ storied passion for client-focused justice – it’s clear why punctuated grief turns to hopeful relief within Homewood’s boundaries time and again.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Homewood Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the profound emotional and financial impact that a wrongful death can have on a family. We acknowledge how difficult it is to consider legal proceedings while grieving for a lost loved one. That’s why our Illinois-based personal injury attorneys are here to provide you with comprehensive advice and representation during these challenging times.

A wrongful death occurs when an individual dies due to another party’s negligence or intentional harmful acts. The devastation caused by such an event extends beyond the immediate loss; surviving relatives may face overwhelming medical bills, funeral expenses, the loss of income from the deceased’s employment, and severe mental anguish from their loss.

Few families are prepared for the financial implications of sudden tragedy. It is important to know that Illinois law provides protective measures under wrongful death statutes. These allow next-of-kin––usually spouses, children or parents––to seek compensation through legal action against responsible parties.

The team at Carlson Bier specializes in handling wrongful death cases sensitively yet effectively, fighting tirelessly for fair resolution in circumstances including but not limited to:

• Automobile accidents

• Workplace incidents

• Medical malpractice

• Defective products

• Premises liability incidences

The benefit of hiring a dedicated personal injury attorney couldn’t be overstated when dealing with complex issues surrounding events leading up to wrongful deaths. Investigations require taking diligent steps such as scrutinizing police reports, interviewing witnesses, examining medical records, hiring experts where necessary – all tasks that could be burdensome and emotionally draining for bereaved families.

Carlson Bier uses its resources and vast experience in litigating fatal accident claims to assess each case systematically, ascertain liable parties along with gathering and analyzing crucial evidence required for establishing fault.

We put our expertise into determining potential recoveries which may consist of pre-death pain and suffering (also known as survival claims), burial costs on top of financial losses related to future wages anticipated if your loved one hadn’t tragically passed away. We additionally pursue compensation for loss of companionship, consortium, school and guidance for children left behind.

As professional personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we ensure to carefully navigate each case by prioritizing our clients’ concerns while ensuring compliance with Illinois law.

Losing a loved one is indeed a tragedy; battling through the wrongful death claim process alone doesn’t have to be an added ordeal. Carlson Bier offers compassionate legal support coupled with assertive representation aimed at helping affected families seek fair justice.

Taking immediate action is paramount in wrongful death cases due to strict time limits dictated by state laws – known as ‘statutes of limitation.’ This legal rule provides a finite period within which bereaved families can initiate lawsuits against liable parties – failure to adhere often results in irreversible forfeiture of potential claims.

Don’t wait until it’s too late; engage competent personal injury attorney services today, adequately safeguarding your rights while giving you time and space to grieve and heal from your tragic loss.

At Carlson Bier, we offer free consultation sessions during which we address all questions or concerns surrounding the complex steps involved in filing successful wrongful death suits. Contact us today if you need personalized advice related to the unfathomable accident that claimed your loved one’s life.

We urge you not just to know your rights, but also leverage them towards securing adequate compensation capable of providing financial stability during such devastating times.

Give yourself this essential opportunity towards understanding the worth tied to pursuing rightful damage claims originating from unfortunate fatal accidents depriving you precious companionship. Please click on the button below now; let’s walk down this road together.”

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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 Homewood

Cycling Crashes

Expert in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or unsafe conditions.

Flame Injuries

Supplying specialist legal help for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Healthcare Carelessness

Offering expert legal representation for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Fault

Taking on cases involving faulty products, providing specialist legal support to victims affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Malpractice

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Slip Incidents

Expert in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking restitution for their injuries.

Newborn Damages

Offering legal aid for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Collisions

Collisions: Devoted to assisting patients of car accidents receive appropriate settlement for hurts and losses.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Focused on providing legal advice for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

18-Wheeler Crash

Delivering experienced legal advice for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for damages.

Building Accidents

Focused on assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Neurological Damages

Dedicated to ensuring compassionate legal advice for patients suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Adept at dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unjust Loss

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and adept legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Neural Damage

Specializing in representing persons with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal support to secure recovery.

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