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About Carlson Bier Associates

Faced with the unexpected loss of a loved one due to wrongful death, it is essential to have expert legal assistance. Your search for justice deserves an experienced and dedicated attorney who will fight relentlessly on your behalf – this is why Carlson Bier stands out among law firms. Renowned experts in Wrongful Death cases across Illinois, their strong reputation has been solidly built by years of outstanding results achieved for clients like you. Specifically serving individuals impacted in Leland Grove, their knowledge encompasses both state laws and local dynamics perfectly. Compassionate yet aggressive where necessary, they will tirelessly pursue every possible avenue toward securing compensation commensurate to your loss. The team at Carlson Bier understand that no financial reimbursement can fully compensate the emotional blow of losing a loved one; nevertheless, they strive diligently to ensure you receive fair settlement or verdicts that reflect considerable respect for your tribulation. In such trying times, let the mastery of Carlson Bier guide you through availing proper rights while bringing those accountable into sharp relief.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Leland Grove Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we’re committed to providing you with comprehensive and accessible insights into the realm of personal injury law. Specializing in cases involving Wrongful Death, our firm has served countless Illinois residents victimized by negligence or misconduct that led to lethal consequences for their loved ones.

Delving into Wrongful Death Law, the core premise stands on proving four elements: duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. Duty of care refers to an individual’s obligation not to harm others through one’s actions – a fundamental aspect understood by everyone in society. It revolves around this behavior being recognized as potentially harmful precluded by norms established under common law.

Secondly, breach of duty is where it’s evident that an individual failed to fulfill their expected obligations as outlined within the ‘duty of care’ framework. Causation then pertains to the direct relationship between breach of respective duty and injuries sustained by a victim leading to death. Lastly, ‘damages’ signify solidifying tangible losses occurred due to wrongful death – these could be medical bills or lost earnings amongst other financial setbacks experienced.

• Emphasize on fulfilling legal responsibilities aka ‘Duty Of Care’

• Establish how someone neglected their responsibilities causing severe consequences i.e., ‘Breach Of Duty.’

• Identify a direct correlation between neglected duties and resulting fatalities; essentially making sense out of tragedy which can seem random otherwise – ‘Causation.’

• Calculate all expenses borne post fatality considering medical bills, funeral costs so forth laying emphasis on practical implications – ‘Damages.’

The aforementioned information intends towards providing a broad overview while comprehending Wrongful death lawsuits’ intricate nature may vary greatly depending upon specific case facts.

To ease navigating your way through this complex legal arena, Carlson Bier lends its expert guidance for you at every step fostering effective case handling aiming towards gaining maximum possible damage recovery compensating your loss in monetary terms while seeking justice. Having professionally accomplished attorneys having keeping profound understanding of wrongful death laws plus insightful experience to their credit, our law firm leaves no stone unturned fetching you the closure in your emotionally overwhelming time – lending legal support shoulder by shoulder each day!

At Carlson Bier, we’re all about fostering connections and upholding the principles of justice above everything else. Our commitment to comprehensive legal service extends far beyond courtroom within client relationships especially when things become challenging requiring tactful handling alongside strategic planning.

Your tranquility holds prime importance while facilitating a victims’ kin on each step consolidating terms surrounding Wrongful Death Cases, so they can focus on healing from devastating loss as best possible empowered via rightful knowledge. Your comprehension around this subject is crucial for us being a compassionate extended family besides just an attorney group.

No one should go through such intimidating processes alone; hence expressing solidarity combined with professional excellence forms the fundamental spirit at Carlson Bier where clients’ interest tops everything else. Garnering strength against gloomy times becomes somewhat easier co-navigating this tough journey side-by-side competent representation catering customized solutions personalized for individual case requirementsUnderstanding how much difficult it must be living under trauma following loved ones’ early departure; let’s vow not allowing it got waste channeling towards securing justice elegantly served in their memory refusing any further victimization using expert guidance throughout!

It concludes critical conversation regarding deciphers aspects related past distressed events aiming discrediting fatal consequences severe negligence potentially saving lives elsewhere focussing on meticulously detailing layers bound around ‘wrongful death’.

Indeed, as complex as it may seem, complete grasp over these substantial intricacies paves way towards achieving desired results potently considering collective efforts by victim’s allies and trusted lawyers. We encourage you to discover the breadth and depth of our service offerings that cater specifically to your unique needs.

Seek out your deserved compensation without delay thus infusing fresh air of freedom after seemingly endless times woven in insurmountable grief. Yes! towards a better tomorrow echoing justice, click on the button below to find out how much your case is worth armoured with rightful compensation backed by Carlson Bier – because you matter beyond legal statistics restricted within documents; essentially setting forth path series fulfilling outcomes enriched precisely desired accomplishments fuelled under expert vigilance channelized rightfully. Let’s together inflame this spark of hope marking an end over needless suffering obliging subsequent breakthroughs amplifying triumph across coming times.

**Please note: We ensure strict adherence to Illinois State law which prevents false representation regarding office locations. Hence our services extend as personal injury attorneys operating from physical offices in acknowledged city boundaries and not otherwise mentioned areas like Leland Grove respecting legal mandate responsibly**

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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 Leland Grove

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Wounds

Offering specialist legal assistance for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Clinical Malpractice

Providing specialist legal representation for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Responsibility

Taking on cases involving defective products, offering specialist legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Aged Misconduct

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Trip Mishaps

Expert in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking justice for their damages.

Neonatal Damages

Supplying legal guidance for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Crashes

Crashes: Concentrated on helping individuals of car accidents gain appropriate compensation for hurts and losses.

Scooter Incidents

Focused on providing representation for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Semi Mishap

Delivering experienced legal support for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for hurts.

Worksite Accidents

Concentrated on supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Neurological Traumas

Focused on offering professional legal assistance for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Traumas

Proficient in managing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Expert in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unfair Demise

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and adept legal assistance to ensure justice.

Spine Impairment

Expert in supporting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal guidance to secure settlement.

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