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About Carlson Bier Associates

Facing the tragedy of a wrongful death can be devastating, and navigating the legal process during such times requires expertise. We present you with an inviting option, Carlson Bier – renowned for their caliber in handling wrongful death cases proficiently. Being based out of Illinois, we bring familiarity with state laws which ensures your claim is addressed following all local mandates. Our seasoned attorneys meticulously comprehend circumstances surrounding each case and strive to provide personalized counsel aimed at achieving optimal outcomes. Skillfully representing families throughout Ladd who have experienced this heartbreaking loss, our objective remains consistent: fighting diligently for rightful compensation while providing compassionate support throughout the entire process.

Trusting us at Carlson Bier will afford you robust advocacy that’s been recognized statewide for its commitment to justice. Our accomplished track record signifies our grasp on the complexity involved and determination towards client satisfaction within this sensitive legal domain. By choosing us as your partner in seeking justice for wrongful deaths: we ensure diligence in law practice coupled with healing compassion every step of the way.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Ladd Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we’re not just a law firm. We are champions of justice for those who encounter situations that lead to unfortunate personal injuries or — in more severe cases — wrongful deaths. As a reputable group of personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our mission is built around the ideology of ensuring your rights are defended adequately and you get compensated correctly for any personal injury leading to wrongful death.

In simple terms, along legal lines, ‘wrongful death’ refers to a situation where a person’s demise is attributed directly or indirectly to the negligence or misconduct of another individual or entity. The implications can be mind-boggling, with surviving family members often grappling with emotional turmoil alongside financial instability due to loss of income and incurred medical expenses.

Navigating through this painful process without professional help can be daunting. That’s why bringing on board a solid team like Carlson Bier can prove extremely beneficial during such tough times. We have years of experience dealing with specificity involved in wrongful death suits including:

– Proving negligence was indeed the root cause behind fatality

– Establishing relationships between claimants and deceased

– Accumulating strong evidence concerning resultant damages

When it comes down to exploring what rightful claims entail in relation to wrongful deaths, it’s imperative to know Illinois state laws stipulate specifics concerning who qualifies for making such claims and what timeline these should ideally follow per statutes limitations guidelines. Only select family members – spouses, children or parents (when deceased is less than 18 years) can instantiate claim action when they’ve lost someone due to reckless behavior whether intentional/consequential by another party.

Moreover, pecuniary/final expenditures compensation forms cornerstone claiming segments within state-approved wrongful-death lawsuits. These highlight recoverable amounts spanning estimated earnings deceased person would’ve made if still alive; tangible financial support provided by departed towards family responsibilities; end-of-life costs as funeral charges/hospital bills being taken care of and lastly non-tangible aspects – sorrow, mental trauma coupled with loss of familial love and guidance.

Carlson Bier extends a helping hand through this ordeal by navigating the complex labyrinth of Illinois wrongful death laws to have your voice heard. Our seasoned professionals prioritize understanding your situation accurately, preparing solid case representation and directing negotiations to ensure rightful compensation is reached.

As personal injury attorneys, we offer you peace of mind. With our team on your side, your focus remains where it should be – on healing and recovering from the emotional trauma that these circumstances invariably cause. Let us handle the legalities while you take all time needed for coping with personal loss.

Honoring secrecy within attorney-client relations forms an integral part of how we operate at Carlson Bier. Rest assured all interactions remain strictly confidential throughout course progression right until its closure when claims’ disbursement occurs where applicable. Moreover, our payment modes are quite flexible complete with contingency fee arrangements implying no upfront costs unless claim victory happens.

Although dealing with such heartbreaking situations is never easy, it doesn’t mean there isn’t help out available at strategic vantage points along this treacherous path. In honor thereof, clicking the button below bridges gap between today’s pain versus tomorrow’s fruitful resolution providing answers to all queries about specific loved one’s wrongful death case worthiness swiftly yet empathetically by qualified specialists passionate about standing up for those unable to fend themselves! Click below and get started towards absolute justice.

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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 Ladd

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or perilous conditions.

Fire Damages

Providing expert legal help for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Medical Negligence

Offering experienced legal assistance for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Obligation

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, providing adept legal services to customers affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Neglect

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall and Tumble Mishaps

Expert in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking restitution for their harm.

Childbirth Harms

Offering legal guidance for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Accidents

Accidents: Dedicated to assisting sufferers of car accidents get equitable remuneration for hurts and losses.

Bike Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal support for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Big Rig Accident

Delivering specialist legal representation for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for injuries.

Construction Collisions

Concentrated on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Head Injuries

Expert in extending expert legal representation for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Harms

Expertise in tackling cases for persons who have suffered traumas from dog bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Focused on legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Death

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and adept legal services to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Damage

Dedicated to advocating for victims with vertebral damage, offering professional legal support to secure compensation.

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