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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with the tragic circumstances of wrongful death in Inverness, Carlson Bier is your dedicated partner amidst the turmoil. As proven Wrongful Death attorneys within the state of Illinois, we bring compassion-infused legal expertise to each case we represent. The daunting prospect of negotiation or litigation moves into capable hands as you connect with our firm’s professionals who understand the depth and complexity surrounding a wrongful death suit. We navigate these deeply personal cases with precision and understanding, valuing every life lost due to negligence or carelessness. With an established record for procuring significant verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients in Inverness area, choosing Carlson Bier means opting for thorough investigation techniques coupled with relentless advocacies aimed at just compensation; ultimately striving towards financial relief during what may be one’s most challenging times. Our dynamism defines us as trusted advisors making any qualms about arbitration utterly defunct . Make Carlson Bier your partner on this journey – because every life matters.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Inverness Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that losing a loved one is difficult enough, but to lose them through circumstances which could have been avoided creates immense pain and puts strain on their families. It’s with this understanding that we offer comprehensive legal services in the realm of wrongful death cases across Illinois. Wrongful death occurs when a person loses their life due to gross negligence, intentional actions or the incompetence of another party.

To explore this concept further and clarify your understanding, let’s take time to unpack key points tied toWrongful Death lawsuits:

• A wrongful death claim must establish that the death was caused by another party’s purposeful action, carelessness or misdoing.

• Surviving family members like spouses, children or parents are typically eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

• Compensation can be sought for lost income from the deceased, funeral expenses and medical bills among other expenses.

Navigating these murky waters requires an ally well versed in personal injury law. The team at Carlson Bier brings decades-breaking experience handling such cases. We constantly work hard not just for you but alongside you – acknowledging your trauma while also fighting tooth-and-nail for justice from those who have wrongfully taken away your loved one.

Our passion stems from our firm belief that everyone deserves to lead safe lives without worrying about being abruptly stripped away because of someone else’s negligent actions. From assessing individual case nuances accurately to building strong court-defensible arguments – at Carlson Bier fairness and openness underpins every step towards filing a successful Wrongful Death lawsuit.

Every minute detail matters when dealing with such sensitive matters:

– Timeframes: In Illinois the statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death claim is usually two years from the date of the victim’s passing. This makes it extremely crucial that proceedings begin as soon as possible following the tragic event.

– Monetary compensation: Understating isn’t an option when it comes to seeking compensation reflects true loss value. It encompasses factors like earning potential, life expectancy, age and character of the deceased among others.

Carlson Bier explicitly steers away from overpromising unrealistic outcomes, instead we focus wholeheartedly on using our extensive legal expertise to strive for a fair settlement according to your case specifics.

While those responsible can never truly compensate for the emotional void caused by the loss of your loved one, making them pay for their negligent actions allows you some semblance of justice. Furthermore, it sends strong message discouraging repeat negligence thus protecting future potential victims: Responsibility matters – in its support or lack thereof lay consequences that cannot be ignored.

We pride ourselves on extending empathy without sacrificing proficiency when representing families affected by wrongful death cases. Our personal injury lawyers transcend common corporate callousness and unite closely with clients ensuring every possible effort is employed towards achieving rightful compensations.

Nothing will ever fill the void left behind by your beloved but getting rightful compensation may ensure financial stability during these trying times; especially if they were breadwinners shouldering family expenses.

The journey towards restitution starts with seamless understanding of available options at hand throughout this challenging period. Click on the button below to get an estimation regarding your case worth reflecting our insightful understanding about handling such situations proficiently-balancing law’s tightrope act amid grief’s heavy toll serving as your formidable partners in this tough journey demanding justice where it has been wrongfully denied.

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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 Inverness

Bicycle Mishaps

Specializing in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Damages

Giving professional legal support for people of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Healthcare Negligence

Delivering expert legal services for clients affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Responsibility

Taking on cases involving defective products, extending expert legal guidance to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Abuse

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble & Trip Accidents

Expert in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking justice for their injuries.

Childbirth Injuries

Providing legal support for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Crashes: Committed to assisting individuals of car accidents gain equitable compensation for wounds and impairment.

Bike Incidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Semi Accident

Extending adept legal representation for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for hurts.

Construction Accidents

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

Cognitive Traumas

Specializing in extending dedicated legal assistance for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Expertise in addressing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Focused on legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Fatality

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and professional legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Impairment

Committed to assisting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal services to secure justice.

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