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About Carlson Bier Associates

When grappling with an unfortunate event of wrongful death in Lemont, Carlson Bier stands as your strongest legal ally. Our history and proficiency in personal injury law underscore our unwavering commitment to preserving justice. We understand the despair that wrongful death incurs, hence we tirelessly fight for rightful compensation. Renowned across Illinois for professional excellence and dedicated service, the top-notch team at Carlson Bier brings profound knowledge backed by vast experience in dealing with complex matters including negligence, medical malpractice leading to loss of life. Choosing us means entrusting your case to dexterous hands capable of navigating through intricate American laws impacting judgments on Wrongful Death cases efficiently while preserving your rights- a quintessential haven amidst daunting courtroom complexities! As zealous advocates and meticulous strategists committed to delivering commendable service where required, we are confident that engaging with Carlson Bier will translate into formidable representation enhancing chances towards obtaining positive results for Wrongful Death cases across Lemont ripped families seeking solace under distressed circumstances.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Lemont Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the emotional turmoil and upheaval a wrongful death can bring to a family. Our compassionate and dedicated group of personal injury attorneys, based in Illinois, are committed to providing comprehensive legal representation for victims of wrongful death incidents.

Wrongful Death is a legal term which refers to situations where someone’s negligence or intentional acts have caused another person’s death. In such disheartening circumstances, the decedent’s loved ones may file a civil lawsuit against the alleged wrongdoer.

• You should know that an untimely demise caused by reckless driving, medical malpractice, workplace accidents or other instances of negligence all qualify as grounds for filing a wrongful death case.

• Families crippled by grief often forget that they could be entitled to compensation for expenses like lost wages from the decedent, funeral expenses, lost companionship and other losses.

Our objective at Carlson Bier is not only about obtaining fair compensation but also ensuring justice for your departed loved one. We make it our duty to meticulously investigate the negligent actions leading up to the tragedy. Through every step of this complex process, we provide our clients with full guidance and support while keeping them informed on any updates related to their case.

• It’s important to recognize that there are specific time limits—known as “statutes of limitations”—in which you could file a wrongful death claim in Illinois. Acting promptly can ensure you do not forfeit your right to seek damages.

• Not everyone can file this kind of suit under Illinois law: typically only immediate family members and sometimes those financially dependent upon the deceased have standing in court.

Allow us at Carlson Bier take care of your legal burdens so you can focus on healing during this trying period. Trust us when we say; you don’t navigate these turbulent waters alone! Compassionate yet aggressive pursuers of justice; we relentlessly fight for our clients’ rights whilst exuding understanding and offering comfort in their time of need.

• If your loved one’s untimely death was the result of someone else’s wrongdoing, one might say that silence is not always golden. Letting the wrongdoer off unpunished not only injures you, but societal injustice persists.

To successfully secure damages for wrongful death cases demands a detailed understanding of personal injury law and recourse to top-notch legal representation. For decades, Carlson Bier has been that beacon of hope for many families plagued by such tragedies.

Quick action could mean preservation of substantial evidence necessary to prove liability. That’s why we encourage victims to reach out immediately following incidents resulting in fatalities. We provide no-obligation consultation where our seasoned attorneys sit down with clients to explore possible courses of action based on personal circumstances surrounding each case.

It goes beyond saying; it’s never easy when a loved one passes away particularly under avoidable situations caused by others’ carelessness or intentional harm. Despite this grim reality; however, seeking justice and holding those responsible accountable can shed light upon what may seem like an irreparable hole left behind.

Taking the first step towards securing justice can often be a daunting prospect – but remember: you’re not alone. Should you choose to work with us at Carlson Bier, we will strive relentlessly for answers and tireless fight for any compensation due to you in relation to your devastating loss – that is our promise.

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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 Lemont

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Expert in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Giving professional legal help for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Clinical Negligence

Providing professional legal assistance for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Fault

Managing cases involving problematic products, offering expert legal services to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Fall Occurrences

Adept in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking restitution for their damages.

Infant Harms

Providing legal assistance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Collisions

Crashes: Concentrated on guiding clients of car accidents obtain just payout for hurts and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Specializing in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Trucking Crash

Providing expert legal advice for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for losses.

Construction Mishaps

Focused on representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Head Harms

Expert in extending compassionate legal assistance for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Injuries

Expertise in addressing cases for victims who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Mishaps

Specializing in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Fatality

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and experienced legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Damage

Focused on supporting persons with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal representation to secure recovery.

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