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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the midst of tragedy, seeking justice might be the last thing on your mind. Yet, when a wrongful death occurs in Lake Bluff, the expert team from Carlson Bier is ready to provide comprehensive support and legal advice tailored to your specific needs. With an extensive record of securing successful outcomes in wrongful death lawsuits, our track-record serves as testament to our dedication and expertise in this field.

The sensitive nature associated with such cases necessitates absolute professionalism and heartfelt consideration; these are core components integral to how we handle all cases at Carlson Bier. Our main objective is not just limited to delivering favorable compensations but we understand grieving families require empathy along with strong representation during this challenging period.

Choosing us means having experts by your side that focus meticulously on every facet of Illinois’ wrongful death law – facilitating fair compensation for loss of financial support as well as intangible elements like companionship losses. At Carlson Bier, we won’t rest until those responsible are held accountable.

Navigating through such grief-stricken times alone is agonizingly difficult – thus allow us – the committed intuition along with unwavering resolve embedded within each attorney at Carlson Bler- guide you towards achieving rightful justice.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Lake Bluff Illinois

Empathetic, Experienced, and Effective. These three words reflect the core principles of your personal injury lawyer at Carlson Bier. With a longstanding legacy in Illinois, we specialize in handling Wrongful Death cases. Through dedicated consultation and results-driven action plans, our team stands beside you during these challenging times to pursue justice on behalf of lost loved ones.

A wrongful death occurs when an individual’s negligence or intentional acts result in another’s death. It is a tragic and life-altering situation that compels immediate legal assistance to hold the responsible party accountable. In pursuit of justice for your loved ones, our expert attorneys piece together every detail of the incident with precision and empathy.

Key aspects that constitute the grounds for a wrongful death case include:

– Negligence: The offending party acted negligently creating life-threatening conditions.

– Breach of Duty: Failure in fulfilling necessary responsibilities enhances liability.

– Causation: A direct relationship between negligence act and death occurrence should be provable.

– Damages: Quantifiable hardship such as loss of earnings, medical costs post accident or emotional damage can be claimed.

If all these provisions are met under Illinois law then rightful compensation can be claimed by surviving family members.

Moreover, each wrongful death case handled by us undergoes thorough analysis based on factors like Ageing expectancy tables showing deceased lifespan had it not been cut short due to mishap; Hospitalization bills; Funeral expenses; Nature & amount of financial support provided by deceased person pre-tragedy amongst various other variables affecting claim estimation process regarding monetary receivables owed towards survivors legally recognized as Tax-Free economic recovery form via compensatory damages relief under Wrongful Death Cases Ordinance(s).

Justice is paramount after losing someone unjustly so let the professional litigators at Carlson Bier shoulder this burden while helping ensure those responsible held liable for their actions through strategic litigation geared towards maximum recovery – enabling clients regain semblance normality amidst traumatic aftermath following bereavement occurrences. We stay in constant communication, enlightening clients on every step of the intricate legal process.

Restorative justice is our ultimate goal and we aim to achieve this by crafting a personalized approach for you and your family. Throughout the pursuit of rightful compensation, our attorney-client relationships transcend the confines of the courtroom walls, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and deeper levels of understanding with each passing day. Every moment incrementally builds towards a renewed sense of hope founded on successful resolution – this is what separates Carlson Bier from others service providers.

In addition to skilled legal representation, we consider it equally crucial to lend emotional support during challenging circumstances that our clients might be going through. Our team stands firmly at one’s side offering robust counselling sessions thereby filtering away anxieties & fears overshadowing legal proceedings meanwhile backing up plaintiffs consistently enabling them file suits with utmost confidence ensuring seamless procedure combined resulting into financial stability post incident face-off as well as retaining normalcy amidst chaotic situation.

The road ahead may seem long and uncertain but we can help lighten its burden. Explore how much your case is worth under Illinois Wrongful Death Law by clicking below button instantly accessing objective assessment tool designed specifically pertaining to inputs related individual instances broken down based upon variable factors culminating into approximated claim amount thus providing generalized sense regarding implications lawsuit holds future perspective while considering potential impact attached circumstances followed by consultation appointment booking option eligibility attaining Carlson Bier services today! Trust us in helping bring your quest justice primary conclusion – Remember “Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied”, Act 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 Lake Bluff

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or hazardous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Offering skilled legal advice for patients of severe burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Healthcare Misconduct

Offering dedicated legal services for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Responsibility

Managing cases involving problematic products, delivering expert legal guidance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Abuse

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Stumble Occurrences

Specialist in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking compensation for their harm.

Newborn Injuries

Offering legal support for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Mishaps: Focused on supporting individuals of car accidents gain equitable remuneration for harms and impairment.

Motorcycle Accidents

Committed to providing legal services for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Big Rig Crash

Ensuring specialist legal representation for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for hurts.

Construction Mishaps

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

Head Damages

Committed to offering compassionate legal assistance for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Traumas

Specialized in managing cases for persons who have suffered harms from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Focused on legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unfair Passing

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and experienced legal services to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Damage

Expert in advocating for victims with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal assistance to secure compensation.

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