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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experiencing the untimely loss of a loved one due to another’s negligence is truly devastating, but with Carlson Bier at your side, you don’t have to navigate this challenging journey alone. Specializing in Wrongful Death litigations within Knollwood and its surrounding areas in Illinois, our tenacious team guarantees rigorous advocacy throughout this painful process. With a reputation cemented on empathy and unwavering commitment to securing appropriate compensation for grieving families, each client receives personalized legal counsel from experienced professionals who are tirelessly driven by justice. An award-winning attorney group such as Carlson Bier offers unrivaled expertise while ensuring that understanding complex aspects of Wrongful Death cases isn’t burdensome during your healing period; we will be orchestrating every step meticulously. Don’t further compound the trauma by battling giants yourself – allow seasoned experts like those at Carlson Bier to protect your interests after an unimaginable catastrophe hits home.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Knollwood Illinois

In the realm of personal injury law, Carlson Bier has distinguished itself as a leading firm based in Illinois. This group’s core commitment lies in providing impeccable legal services with exceptional compassion for those affected by traumatic experiences such as wrongful death incidents. Wrongful death refers to situations where a person’s death is unjustly caused due to another party’s maliciousness or negligence. These circumstances are disheartening and often leave loved ones grappling with grief along with complex legal issues associated with their loss.

Understanding wrongful death intimately, experts at Carlson Bier believe it is essential that we elucidate some key things about this facet of personal injury law:

• Wrongful Death Claim: It allows the deceased’s family members to seek damages from the responsible party. The lawsuit proposes that if not for the defendant’s actions, their loved one would still be alive.

• Potential Defendants: They could range from negligent drivers in auto accidents to companies selling faulty products causing fatal harm; hospitals making grave errors; or premises owners failing to provide a secure environment.

• Damages Recovered: Compensation can be sought for medical expenses incurred before death, funeral costs, lost wages (including potential future earnings), pain and suffering endured by both decedent and survivors, loss of companionship/support among others.

Being aware of these points forms just the tip of an iceberg when dealing with wrongful deaths which is why relying on expert hands like those at Carlson Bier becomes indispensable. Devoted entirely to advocating for your justice, our seasoned attorneys come equipped with extensive experience coupled with refined negotiation skills necessary in securing optimal settlements or verdicts. We work persistently towards reconstructing facts involved in your case meticulously thereby ascertaining accountability effectively while leaving no stone unturned in pursuing maximum compensation deserved by you.

While dealing with wrongful death claims comes accompanied by high emotional toll and complexities causing victims’ families feeling overwhelmed; professionals at Carlson Bier strike an efficient balance between profound empathy and aggressive advocacy ensuring you get more than just legal advice. We are committed to backing you at every step, providing emotional support and taking the utmost care in handling your case delicately yet decisively.

Our team undertakes a meticulous investigation process using state-of-the-art techniques to piece together evidence supporting your claim robustly. From interviewing witnesses, consulting experts, reviewing medical reports and forensics – we are dedicated towards deploying comprehensive efforts ensuring no part of the truth stays hidden or overlooked.

We understand that no compensation can replace your loss, however bringing justice through rightful means stands as our collective aim. As Carlson Bier walks beside you on this journey advocating for your cause relentlessly; empowering yourself by knowing more about your unique case becomes essential.

That’s why we have established an easy-to-use tool which helps estimate potential case worthiness – a resourceful interactive way aimed at providing initial guidance regarding your claim. With just one click, you could be stepping into the world of informed decision-making while gaining insights about what kind of compensation might be owed to you based on parameters involved in similar previous cases. We invite you now to click on the button below; let’s begin unveiling priceless information lurking beneath layers of uncertainty aiding you not only legally but emotionally as well owing to newfound confidence it imparts with regard to dealing with such sensitive issues effectively. Let us help demystify wrongful death claims for you – start right now!

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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 Knollwood

Bike Incidents

Focused on legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Providing expert legal assistance for victims of major burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Clinical Incompetence

Extending expert legal services for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Accountability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, providing expert legal assistance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Abuse

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

Stumble and Slip Mishaps

Skilled in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking recovery for their injuries.

Infant Injuries

Supplying legal aid for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Crashes

Mishaps: Dedicated to aiding individuals of car accidents gain reasonable payout for damages and damages.

Motorcycle Accidents

Committed to providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Big Rig Mishap

Ensuring specialist legal services for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for injuries.

Construction Site Accidents

Concentrated on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Brain Injuries

Dedicated to providing specialized legal advice for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Wounds

Expertise in addressing cases for persons who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Committed to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Loss

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and skilled legal guidance to ensure justice.

Spine Damage

Specializing in representing persons with paralysis, offering dedicated legal representation to secure redress.

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