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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the wake of a tragic incident resulting in wrongful death, it is paramount to rely on a proficient legal team committed to seeking justice. Carlson Bier, exemplary personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, stands at the ready to assume this vital role for residents of Lebanon during such difficult times. Possessing extensive expertise and unrivaled dedication to every case they handle, Carlson Bier sets an unmatched standard when it comes to Wrongful Death lawsuits. They use their commanding knowledge of law nuances and litigation strategies thoughtfully adapted for each client’s unique situation while remaining steadfast in pursuit of rightful compensation for clients’ unbearable loss. With comprehensive services tailored to fit individualized needs and circumstances surrounding wrongful deaths incidents alongside totally ethical approaches respecting local laws restrictions; looking further than Carlson Bier as your advocate isn’t just unnecessary – it’s imprudent! Choose them today: decide on excellence; choose peace of mind.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Lebanon Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are deeply committed to advocating for families who have experienced the irreversible impact of a wrongful death. As an Illinois-based personal injury law firm, our group of dedicated attorneys understands the complex legal and emotional landscape that engulfs such cases – we exist to navigate this terrain alongside you.

Wrongful death occurs when a person’s negligence or intentional actions cause the fatality of another individual. What sets these cases apart is their multidimensional aspect – not only are you grieving and trying to make sense of your profound loss, but at the same time, you may need to grapple with mounting financial pressures and intricate legal matters.

Herein lays our compelling purpose: At Carlson Bier, it’s about more than just representing clients in court; it’s about providing compassion amid chaos and skilled advocacy beyond litigious battles.

• Aiding negotiation with insurance providers.

• Determining and calculating fair claim value.

• Establishing proof of liability and causation.

• Coordinating with expert witnesses if required.

Our forcefulness in assertively arguing for maximum compensation is matched by our sensitiveness towards your painful circumstances. Common damages sought in wrongful death claims often include medical bills, funeral costs, loss of income, pain and suffering experienced by the deceased before death, loss of companionship among others.

Beyond just compensation though is your rightful recourse for reckoning against those responsible for your loved one’s untimely demise – holding them legally accountable serves as a substantial determent safeguarding other potential victims. Moreover, seeking justice invariably forms an integral part of many people’s healing journeys after such traumatic events.

If the decedent had they lived would have been entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit due to someone else’s negligence causing their harm – then chances are high that their estate would also be able place viable claims for wrongful deaths. Responsibilities concerning initiating these lawsuits most often rest with immediate family members; however unique factors may extend this right to other relatives as well.

Navigating wrongful death lawsuits inevitably encounter several Illinois state specific laws regarding statutes of limitations, who is legally entitled to bring these suits forward and the nature of permitted damages among others. As proficient and experienced attorneys we are equipped with a robust understanding of not only the overarching jurisprudence but also intricately versed in local mandates – an imperative factor ensuring you are shielded against avoidable legal missteps.

In our unwavering commitment towards client transparency, it is your complete understanding which drives our efforts – ensuring all complexities surrounding wrongful death cases are simplified into accessible information forms an indistinct part of our services. By consulting us at Carlson Bier, you’re securing more than capable counsel: You’re investing in undiluted clarity that empowers you despite distressing circumstances.

Remember, while there isn’t any magic formula assigning a preset value for each potential case – it’s through tailored strategies uniquely crafted based on your individual facts that has secured for many clients advantageous resolutions eclipsing their expectations.

Are you prepared to begin exploring the possible worth assigned to your claim? We invite you now to reach out by clicking on the button below. Discovering how with competent guidance from Carlson Bier; justice can converge with closure for meaningful restitution in memory of those taken prematurely by another’s negligence or intent.

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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 Lebanon

Cycling Collisions

Focused on legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or risky conditions.

Thermal Burns

Providing adept legal help for victims of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Physician Malpractice

Extending specialist legal representation for persons affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Obligation

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, extending professional legal help to customers affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall and Fall Incidents

Expert in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking redress for their injuries.

Birth Traumas

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

Auto Mishaps

Crashes: Concentrated on supporting sufferers of car accidents receive equitable compensation for injuries and losses.

Motorcycle Crashes

Expert in providing legal advice for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Truck Incident

Extending specialist legal advice for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for damages.

Building Site Accidents

Concentrated on supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Head Injuries

Committed to offering dedicated legal services for persons suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Wounds

Adept at handling cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unfair Loss

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and expert legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Spine Injury

Focused on assisting persons with vertebral damage, offering professional legal assistance to secure redress.

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