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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with the emotional and legal complexities surrounding a wrongful death case in Lovington, Carlson Bier stands as an expert personal injury law firm to guide you through this challenging time. Our team’s meticulous legal methodology, attention to detail, and unwavering dedication enable us to deliver comprehensive representation that exceeds expectations.

There is no substitute for experience when it comes to navigating these complex cases which often involve multiple parties and numerous possible causes. As attorneys highly skilled in Illinois wrongful death law, we tirelessly seek the truth while ensuring maximum compensation for our clients’ loss.

Choose Carlson Bier; where empathy meets expertise. We understand that your grief necessitates not only legal excellence but also compassionate guidance from professionals who genuinely care about making a difference during your painful journey of recovery.

We are fully committed to establishing liability effectively by utilizing innovative strategies tailored specifically for each unique case—promising absolute discretion throughout confidential client discussions. Trust us at Carlson Bier: reliable advocates relentlessly pledging their full resources towards turning your unfortunate circumstances into positive outcomes within the boundaries of Illinois litigation norms.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Lovington Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your well-being is our top priority. As a leading personal injury law firm in Illinois, we specialize in cases that involve wrongful deaths—helping bereaved families secure the compensation they need during such difficult times.

Wrongful death is a legal term used when someone suffers an untimely demise due to misconduct or negligence of another party. The immediate family members or estate may seek financial compensation depending on how much of their livelihoods were affected by this event. This includes factors like loss of earnings, medical expenses prior to passing, funeral costs and other losses such as companionship.

In wrongful death cases, it’s essential for us to prove three key components:

• Negligence: We must establish that wrongful death occurred due to carelessness, unskillfulness, or disregard

• Breach Of Duty: To succeed with a claim we have to prove the entity responsible had a duty toward the deceased individual (e.g., doctors have an obligation to maintain patient health). A breach could be anything from improper supervision at work to drunken driving;

• Causation: Linking directly the breach of duty and death allows us to determine if indeed suffered from wrongful death;

• Damages: Concrete evidence such as hospital bills or burial costs are necessary so we can quantify the amount claimed for damages.

No lawsuit can bring back a loved one but pursuing a case serves two purposes – holding those responsible accountable and providing grieving families time and resources needed for healing without financial stressors. Here at Carlson Bier, our compassionate attorneys understand the pain you are going through after losing somebody close – professionally showcasing this understanding while aggressively fighting in court is what sets apart from others.

While each case differs vastly based upon circumstances surrounding the accident and individuals involved it’s important knowing that certain pecuniary losses are generally recoverable these include – Expenses associated post-accident including Medical, Funeral & Burial; Loss wage income if the decedent was the sole breadwinner; Loss of consortium and companionship for spouses ; Pain & Suffering endured by a decedent prior to passing.

Proving these elements and seeking justice is not an easy task—and this is where we come in. With years of experience and hundreds of successful cases under our belt, Carlson Bier guarantees aggressive representation combined with compassionate support throughout your journey towards compensation.

We understand that no amount of monetary compensation can replace your loved one, but it could lighten the financial burden brought about by such an unfortunate event. It also serves as a means to bring justice to those responsible—seeing them held accountable for their actions.

Navigating through legal complexities at such sensitive times might be challenging hence let us carry out the ‘legal lift’ so you can focus on remembering your dear ones rather than paperwork processes or courtrooms – At Carlson Bier we pledge nothing less than unyielding advocacy on behalf of our clients in this arduous time.

If you’re grappling with the loss of a loved one due to wrongful death circumstances, then click on the button below. Our skilled attorneys will provide detailed review highlighting what rights may apply in your case – including potential claims applicable within Illinois Law. Start today’s journey towards justice by finding out how much your claim could potentially be worth!

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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 Lovington

Cycling Crashes

Specializing in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or perilous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Supplying specialist legal services for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Medical Misconduct

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

Products Fault

Taking on cases involving defective products, delivering adept legal help to victims affected by harmful products.

Elder Malpractice

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Trip Accidents

Expert in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking justice for their suffering.

Newborn Injuries

Supplying legal guidance for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Crashes: Focused on supporting individuals of car accidents get fair payout for injuries and harm.

Motorbike Incidents

Specializing in providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Truck Collision

Delivering specialist legal support for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just claims for harms.

Construction Site Incidents

Focused on supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Brain Traumas

Expert in offering professional legal assistance for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Injuries

Expertise in handling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Expert in legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unfair Demise

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and skilled legal support to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Injury

Focused on defending victims with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal support to secure justice.

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