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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a wrongful death tragedy occurs in Le Roy, the optimal choice is Carlson Bier; your reliable advocate on Illinois soil. A premier personal injury law firm, our legal prowess is anchored in decades of experience coupled with a commitment to outstanding client representation. Our extensive grounding in Wrongful Death litigation positions us uniquely to provide effective and compassionate service during your darkest hours. At Carlson Bier, we understand wrongful death claims are more than just lawsuits – they are means for families to find closure and financial security after devastating losses. We pledge unwavering dedication towards fighting for the justice you deserve while navigating through complex legal procedures with ease and precision by using knowledge punctuated over years of practice. Emanating from strong values on integrity and respect, our attorneys blend expertise with empathy resulting in an unmatched liaison between law and emotions vested after a tragic loss. Partnering with Carlson Bier paves way for strategic legal action cushioned by emotional support necessary during these tumultuous times within Le Roy’s jurisdiction.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Le Roy Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we’re more than a just law firm; we are your advocates in the most challenging times. Based in Illinois, our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys specializes in Wrongful Death cases and possesses extensive experience navigating the complexities of these devastating situations with empathy, skill, and determination. We understand that dealing with a wrongful death can be one of life’s most traumatic events, so it is our aim to minimize your hardship by comprehensively handling all legal aspects involved.

As experts within this field of practice, at Carlson Bier it falls upon us to ensure you possess a thorough understanding of what wrongful deaths entail. By definition, a wrongful death occurs when an individual passes away as a result of another party’s negligence or misconduct. This could involve scenarios such as medical malpractice or fatal car accidents caused by drunk driving.

Understanding the significance of your situation allows us to handle each case with unparalleled diligence:

• Proving Negligence: Often regarded as one of the most critical elements in filing for any personal injury claim – including wrongful death claims – establishing proof that the defendant’s carelessness resulted in the tragic outcome is paramount.

• Quantifying Damages: Wrongful deaths often result in significant financial burdens due to medical bills incurred prior to passing on and loss of future earnings. Properly calculating these losses forms an essential part of obtaining full compensation.

• Adhering To Statute Of Limitations: Illinois has specific laws relating to timeframes for filing suits which must be diligently adhered to; typically within two years after the date of alleged negligent act causing death occurred.

Our attorneys at Carlson Bier also excel in securing just compensation for non-economic damages like grief and emotional suffering experienced by survivors after losing their loved one unexpectedly. The process can seem daunting and multifaceted but remember – you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Navigating through the turbulent waters that come with experiencing such tragedies can be a daunting task. Our team, adept in understanding your unique circumstances, is fully committed to leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of justice for you and your loved ones. That’s why we deal with not only obtaining just compensation that reflects the profound loss but also ensuring that lessons are learned which may prevent future similar occurrences.

Furthermore, it’s important to note that while we serve clients all across Illinois, our physical offices align strictly with state laws pertaining to advertisement legitimacy – an assurance of our unwavering commitment towards ethical practice.

One cannot underestimate the value of professional help especially when fraught with emotional distress. Not only do we excel at providing legal representation but also understand how essential it is for you to obtain closure from such heartbreaking instances. Carlson Bier prides itself on its solid reputation as personal injury attorneys built upon compassion, integrity and empathy coupled alongside relentless dedication towards securing rightful justice for those wronged.

In essence, shouldering your ordeal and enabling some light amidst dark times becomes our purpose at Carlson Bier. We invite you to take a step forward from this tragic event knowing there’s a sturdy support system backing you up every step of the way. If dealing with wrongful death has left unanswered questions or seeming uncertainties about what could have been done differently – share them with us; let Carlson Bier guide you through it. Click on the button below now and find out accurately just how much your case might worth – push pull yourself closer towards receiving deserved justice today.

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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 Le Roy

Bike Mishaps

Expert in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Giving expert legal support for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Extending professional legal representation for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Fault

Handling cases involving dangerous products, offering professional legal services to customers affected by defective items.

Elder Mistreatment

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip and Tumble Accidents

Expert in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking compensation for their damages.

Birth Injuries

Extending legal aid for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Collisions

Incidents: Committed to supporting victims of car accidents gain fair remuneration for injuries and harm.

Bike Crashes

Committed to providing representation for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Trucking Collision

Delivering professional legal services for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for damages.

Construction Mishaps

Committed to defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Head Injuries

Focused on providing professional legal representation for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Adept at dealing with cases for persons who have suffered harms from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Jogger Mishaps

Committed to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unfair Fatality

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and expert legal guidance to ensure redress.

Neural Damage

Dedicated to assisting individuals with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal services to secure redress.

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