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About Carlson Bier Associates

In tragic circumstances of a wrongful death, your recourse to find justice lies in the hands of experienced legal professionals. That’s where Carlson Bier arrives to serve and support mourning families in Jerome with unmatched empathy and unswerving dedication. We understand that no monetary compensation can replenish the void left by such a loss, but our expertise as Wrongful Death attorneys ensures family are not burdened further by financial struggles from medical bills or lost income.

Harnessing years of combined experience within Illinois jurisdiction, we endeavor tirelessly for every case, battling fiercely on your behalf against insurance companies and interested parties seeking profits over compassion.

Committed to fairness above all else; Carlson Bier has an illustrious reputation built upon successful judgments and settlements in wrongful death cases throughout Illinois state courts – your grief deserves justice delivered effectively. Equipped with meticulous investigation techniques backed by extensive knowledge about each aspect of wrongful death law nuances, we aim at creating foolproof litigations which highlight truth against injustice.

Engage today with Carlson Bier – Choose resolute determination safeguarded by professional prowess for handling intricate details controlled through a compassionate lens offered only at our highly competent firm specializing in wrongful Death claims across entire Illinois including Jerome County.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Jerome Illinois

Carlson Bier represents the highest standard of legal representation for those afflicted by personal injury and wrongful death cases. We are a premier law firm based in Illinois, renowned for our expertise, care, and remarkable case results in myriad personal injury scenarios – particularly concerning wrongful death claims.

If you’ve experienced the devastating event of losing a loved one due to another party’s negligence or misconduct, this undoubtedly adds an extra layer of pain onto an already tragic event. Worst still is the fact that many individuals are not aware that they may have a legally valid “wrongful death” claim on their hands; it’s crucial to understand what this constitutes.

A wrongful death claim arises when someone loses their life due to legal faults by another entity or person. In these instances, surviving family members can be entitled to compensation for their losses – including but not limited to lost wages from the deceased, emotional pain and suffering endured following such plight, costs of pre-death medical treatments if relevant as well as funeral expenses.

Our team at Carlson Bier has comprehensive knowledge and experience in assisting families through wrongful death claims. Here we wish to point out the key elements which need professional examination while lodging such lawsuits:

• The operation of rigorous investigation protocols aimed at establishing whether any negligent action was a contributing factor leading up to your loved one’s untimely passing.

• Evaluation of the potential economic impact resulting from one’s demise including wage loss calculation adjusted for future career prospects.

• Assessment of non-economic damages like emotional turmoil caused by grief and psycho-emotional dependency interweaved with familial ties which ought not be compromised.

It is important for us at Carlson Bier, passionately invested in maintaining justice across Illinois communities; hence we handle all forms’ complexity with diligence tempered alongside compassion ensuring your unique circumstances get due process ensuring fair resolution. Our licensed attorneys know how overwhelming dealing with these matters could be especially when there’s been recent bereavement hence forthwith offer counsels delicately, honestly and transparently for better grasp of individuals’ cases.

Commitment at Carlson Bier isn’t just about securing financial compensation. It extends to delivering an uncompromised legal service that stands tall on the pillars of respect, empathy, and understanding. We ardently believe in transformative power when professional competency blends seamlessly with compassionate client service.

Simply put, we help families fight for justice while navigating the complex courtroom procedures inherent in wrongful death suits. That’s our calling and commitment to you: To stand as your pillar of unwavering support throughout something arguably life-altering like a wrongful death case – especially considering pulled in multiple directions compounded within bereavement phase.

Carlson Bier is an absolutely driven entity standing firmly against injustice hence champions various causes revolving around personal injury issues across Illinois – but we NEVER pretend to be where we’re not implying strict adherence with local laws clearly abiding our operation only from physical offices explicitly recognized by relevant authorities.

Find out how much your potential claim could be worth; click on the explore button below to learn more about our free case evaluation process. Why struggle wondering if you have a legitimate claim? With Carlson Bier, acquire insight into your possible avenues for recourse coupled along expert guidance geared towards serving best interest – because YOU matter MOST!

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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 Jerome

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Extending skilled legal advice for patients of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Physician Misconduct

Offering specialist legal advice for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Obligation

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, extending skilled legal services to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Mistreatment

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

Fall & Trip Injuries

Adept in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking recovery for their losses.

Newborn Wounds

Providing legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Accidents: Focused on aiding patients of car accidents secure equitable compensation for wounds and harm.

Motorcycle Accidents

Specializing in providing representation for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Truck Mishap

Extending adept legal advice for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for hurts.

Construction Incidents

Concentrated on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Cognitive Harms

Expert in providing specialized legal assistance for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Skilled in managing cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Focused on legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Loss

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and expert legal support to ensure compensation.

Neural Harm

Focused on representing individuals with paralysis, offering compassionate legal representation to secure redress.

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