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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the wake of a tragic loss, turn to Carlson Bier for comprehensive and compassionate legal representation. As a leading personal injury law firm in Illinois, our team is deeply experienced in Wrongful Death lawsuits. We have an established record of securing justice and recompense for those left behind when loved ones are taken due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct. At Carlson Bier, we put our clients first – providing clear communication, effective strategy development and dedicated advocacy at every stage of your case. Confidently navigate this complex process with us as allies driven by passion to uphold rights while seeking maximum compensation available under Illinois law. Serving residents throughout the Lisle community signifies one aspect of our broad reach; further evidence that geography does not deter us from fighting on behalf of grieving families affected by wrongful death situations around the state. With commitment rooted in empathy and expertise crafted over decades, trust Carlson Bier as your reliable partner during this impossible time ensuring a robust pursuit towards achieving closure and justice for you.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Lisle Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we empathize with the pain of losing a loved one and understand that no compensation can truly remedy such a loss. However, as personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we are committed to fighting for justice on your behalf through Wrongful Death cases. When an individual’s death is caused by another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, the surviving family members may file a wrongful death claim.

Wrongful Death cases can be complex but essentially revolve around these key factors:

• The defendant’s negligent or harmful action directly resulted in the victim’s death

• The members filing the claim have suffered measurable damages due to this loss

• If deceased had lived, they would have pursued legal actions against the defendant

We offer diligent representation, ensuring that every necessary step is taken carefully and confidently. The process includes rigorous gathering of evidence to prove fault, calculating justifiable compensation that reflects both tangible and intangible losses; advocating fiercely for you in settlement negotiations; persistently pursuing litigation if deemed necessary.

In Illinois, it is essential to know that Wrongful Death Claims must typically be filed within two years from the date of your beloved’s death. This time limit underscores why you need swift action and superior representation from experts like us at Carlson Bier.

On damages recoverable in wrongful death claims include not only economic impacts like medical expenses before their demise and funeral costs but also non-economic facets.

Key things to note include:

• Loss of society (love and companionship)

• Grief or emotional distress

• Financial dependencies

Calculation of damages stipulates meticulous accounting expertise balanced with empathy – precisely what our trained team offers each client handling their case personally.

We consistently reinforce our steadfast commitment to maintaining open communication lines throughout your case’s duration— providing education about developments pertinent to progressing toward successful resolution—the value pooling into the strength of advocacy rendered by lawyers experienced enough to handle varied defendants ranging from individuals to corporate entities.

As personal injury lawyers, another vital aspect we manage is dealing with insurance companies. In most wrongful death cases, insurers are quick to offer a settlement that may seem substantial initially. However, it often falls shatteringly short in fully recompensing for the loss suffered, particularly when taking into account future financial losses and emotional torment. Having an expert negotiator from Carlson Bier on your side will severely diminish such exploitative maneuvers from insurance companies.

Stepping into the unwelcome unknown of a wrongful death case without strategic legal guidance risks neglecting full realization of rights afforded to you by law; this can directly impact compensation’s adequacy you receive. Our mission revolves around championing justice and fairness for clients desperately needing it amid trauma embedded in immeasurable grief.

Every case holds unique elements necessitating individualized approaches—a detail not overlooked at our firm. Through astute evaluation, strategic planning, and professional execution, we assist survivors in identifying responsible parties and holding them accountable through tenacious representation.

We welcome anyone navigating the confusion that typically accompanies filing a wrongful Death Claim to reach out to us at Carlson Bier for comprehensive support committed solely to serving bereaved parties’ best interests during these difficult times.

Lastly, discovering your case’s worth in a free consultation is just a click away! Kindly find below an interactive button inviting you towards embarking upon next steps fated to secure indisputable equity offered by Illinois Law against any entity initiating personal injuries leading up to Wrongful Deaths. With our expertise guiding your journey towards recovering compensation reflective of irreversible damages suffered due partly or wholly caused by others’ negligent or blameworthy actions—remember – hope does live here at Carlson Bier.. Just one click to get started!

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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 Lisle

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Expert in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or perilous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Supplying expert legal advice for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Physician Incompetence

Delivering professional legal assistance for clients affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Accountability

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, extending skilled legal guidance to victims affected by harmful products.

Aged Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble & Fall Injuries

Adept in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking recovery for their damages.

Birth Wounds

Providing legal guidance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Incidents

Mishaps: Committed to aiding clients of car accidents gain fair compensation for wounds and losses.

Motorbike Incidents

Committed to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Semi Mishap

Providing professional legal services for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for injuries.

Construction Site Collisions

Concentrated on advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Head Injuries

Specializing in providing professional legal support for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Proficient in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

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

Undeserved Death

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and professional legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Neural Damage

Expert in advocating for victims with spine impairments, offering expert legal guidance to secure recovery.

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