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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the wake of experiencing an unexpected death caused by negligence, you need a law firm that offers compassion and determination with every case. That’s where Carlson Bier comes in. With our substantial experience handling wrongful death cases, we’ve earned a reputation for tenacious advocacy and relentless pursuit of justice. Our wrongful death attorneys understand the emotional toll these cases can take on families in Manhattan and will fight to ensure you receive the compensation owed to your family. What sets us apart is not just our legal expertise but also our commitment to providing personalised service and dedicated attention every step of the way. We aim to simplify complex legal processes while maintaining utmost respect for grieving clients – acknowledging their tragedy today whilst fighting for a better tomorrow. Trusting Carlson Bier means choosing relentless defenders who are compassionate yet robust when taking on challenging adversaries; Our unwavering dedication transcends boundaries because it’s about standing strong alongside victims reminding them they are not alone during this trying time.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Manhattan Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the immense emotional turmoil and financial burden that is often associated with untimely death due to negligence or carelessness of another individual or entity. This makes us passionate about offering our comprehensive legal support in wrongful death lawsuits across Illinois. Our competence, empathy, and dedication are set to serve you during these challenging times, focused on guiding you with diligence- every step of the way.

Wrongful Death is a legal term referring to a scenario where an individual’s demise results from another party’s unlawful acts, whether due to negligence or deliberate harm. It presents one of the gravest outcomes of personal injury incidents varying from car accidents and medical malpractice to product liability and workplace mishaps. Since such instances cost lives irreversibly, it revs up the significance of knowledgeable representation aimed at pursuing rightful compensation for surviving dependents or beneficiaries.

Motor vehicle accidents constitute one common cause underlying wrongful death claims. When road users fail to adhere to traffic laws resulting in fatal incidents, they create grounds for affected families’ potential lawsuits. At Carlson Bier, we are adept at dissecting complex chain-of-event sequences, literally turning over stones looking for vital evidence.

Medical malpractice also features prevalently in wrongful death litigations when healthcare providers fail their professional mandate causing patient fatality due to misdiagnosis or mistreatment. Such cases necessitate extensive understanding about intricate intersections between law and medicine steps where our team thrives brilliantly.

Work-related fatalities can find their roots in non-compliance with safety norms by employers leaving workers exposed to hazardous conditions leading inevitably towards severe injuries or possibly deaths; such contexts warrant aggressive legal action wherein Carlson Bier brings its best foot forward steadfastly representing victims’ rights against any large corporation negating its workforce well-being responsibility.

Here’s what you need know when contemplating a wrongful death case:

• Who Can File: Typically immediate family members (spouse & children) can file this claim however it can move towards parents, siblings or other family members depending upon the state law.

• Statute of Limitations: Illinois grants a two-year period from victims’ death date for wrongful death lawsuits commencement to preserve lawsuit validity.

• Burden of Proof: Proving negligence attributed to liable party is crucial. It entails proving duty of care existed; this duty was breached and that the breach led directly to the victim’s death.

• Damages Recovered: Pecuniary (or financial), emotional damage compensation incurred by survivors and punitive damages aimed at deterring future negligent behavior are some types up for grabs.

Victims’ families are often engulfed in profound grief post such colossal losses making legal matters seemingly daunting. Carlson Bier steps into these shoes shouldering your burden as reliable torchbearers illuminating your path towards maximum feasible compensation governed by justice and fairness principles. We wholly understand that no monetary amount can ever replace a loved one’s void but assure you that our relentless pursuit revolves around getting life semblances back, providing wherewithal dealing with cascading collateral impacts.

It is important here to remember that each case has its unique nuances demanding personalized strategies sculpted ground up leaving no latitude for cookie-cutter approaches. As esteemed personal injury attorneys deeming these tragedies personally offensive, we prepare thoroughly knowledgeable about counter-arguments possibly tabled on trial day or during settlements negotiations.

We value strategic foresight integrating effective tools & technologies for advancement in evidence gathering ensuring deterrent experiences for culpable parties articulating powerful courtroom presentations vivifying actual incident gravity to jurors indelibly marking their minds thereby tilting decision panoramas more favorably towards clients’ estate.

With us sheathing your spirits standing behind you solidly, unidentified complexities will melt away revealing the pathway deserving empathy-laden legal support binding surviving families together despite overwhelming sorrow clouding their existence since that fateful day altering lives irrevocably forevermore.All our preparations serve this single-minded mission: charting most effective course optimizing settlement probabilities or favorable jury verdict down the litigation pipeline.

Our approachability complements these efforts, being accessible 24/7 at client’s disposal providing timely updates and answering any doubts thus securing full advantage of legal rights. Furthermore, Carlson Bier works on contingency fee basis meaning unless we win successful compensation ruling for you there are no fees whatsoever. This essentially translates to zero upfront costs or hidden charges; only fair share when our representation earns rightful justice proximity for families wronged through untimely death incidents.

By reaching up until here you’re evidently serious about searching wrongful death lawsuit guidance hence why not take a decisive step right now? To find out how much your case is worth and to avail personalized assistance from one of Illinois’ experienced personal injury lawyers, click on the button below. Let us start making a difference today!

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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 Manhattan

Bicycle Incidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Offering expert legal advice for patients of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Hospital Carelessness

Providing experienced legal support for persons affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Accountability

Handling cases involving faulty products, providing skilled legal help to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Abuse

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Fall and Trip Accidents

Adept in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking restitution for their harm.

Infant Damages

Offering legal help for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Incidents: Devoted to assisting victims of car accidents gain fair payout for hurts and destruction.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal advice for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Semi Collision

Offering specialist legal representation for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for damages.

Worksite Accidents

Dedicated to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Neurological Damages

Dedicated to ensuring dedicated legal assistance for clients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Harms

Specialized in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Committed to legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Demise

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and experienced legal services to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Damage

Committed to representing patients with spine impairments, offering expert legal services to secure settlement.

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