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About Carlson Bier Associates

When pursuing justice in the wake of loss, Carlson Bier presents your most compelling choice for Wrongful Death lawsuit representation. Every devastating instance stemming from wrongful death is handled with unmatched dedication and compassion by our legal team. Residents of Mansfield can trust us to deliver exceptional services, as we have a proven track record within Illinois’ jurisdiction. Our attorneys are synonymous with transformative verdicts and settlements that comprehend the gravity of your grieving process while ensuring financial security for families left behind. Clients applaud our approach which balances sensitivity towards their circumstance with tenacious advocacy during courtroom proceedings or settlement negotiations. Numerous years in the field have imbued this firm’s methodology with unsurpassable finesse navigating complex regulations surrounding Wrongful Death legislation across Illinois — ever sharpened by endless commitment to updating skills via continuous professional development programs for personal injury law rigorously followed at Carlson Bier Associates L.L.C.. When seeking an ally in fighting against injustice precipitated by untimely demises, rely on our reputable expertise for optimal outcomes.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Mansfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we acknowledge the profound emotional and financial impact that follows a wrongful death. As seasoned personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our commitment is to provide superior legal counsel and compassionate support during these difficult times. Wrongful death occurs when an individual loses their life as a result of another party’s negligent or intentional conduct. It could arise from various circumstances such as car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace incidents amongst others.

Our qualified team of attorneys has extensive experience in litigating wrongful death claims for families seeking justice for their loved ones. We aim not only to secure compensation but also hold the responsible parties accountable for their actions thereby deterring future incidences. Our personalized approach ensures that each client gets careful attention as we guide you through the intricate legal obstacles involved in pursing a claim.

To qualify for damages under wrongful death law in Illinois, you must establish certain elements: First, there must have been a fatal accident which led to loss of life; Second, it should be provable that negligence by the defendant directly caused this fatality; Thirdly, financial damages stemming from this tragic event are recoverable under law.

Recoverable damages may include but not limited to:

– Loss of companionship affecting marital relationships or children deprived from parental guidance

– Lost potential income or benefits including healthcare

– Emotional suffering caused by abrupt loss

– Costs incurred due to funeral and burial expenses

At Carlson Bier Associates LLC (Carlson Bier), understanding your story is imperative to us. From the outset until your case achieves resolution, our dedicated team tirelessly investigates every aspect of your claim – meticulously establishing lost earnings, reviewing medical records if applicable and consulting with specialists whenever necessary throughout this process ensuring no stone goes unturned.

Committed to ensuring that families affected by wrongful deaths attain justice as quickly as possible while minimizing legal inconvenience on them during such challenging period is part & parcel of our mission here at Carlson Bier. We offer free consultations, thoroughly listening and understanding your situation. With this comprehensive information, it enables us to provide practical options empowering you in decision-making how to best proceed with your case.

Timing is crucial when pursuing wrongful death cases due to regulations regarding statutes of limitations – legal time period within which such claim must be initiated. In Illinois, a wrongful death lawsuit should generally be filed within two years from the date of death.

While acknowledging no amount of monetary damages can fully compensate for the loss of loved one’s life, fighting for justice aims at holding those accountable for negligent acts besides securing rightful compensation helping alleviate financial burdens associated with these tragedies. This daunting process becomes less overwhelming via timely professional guidance and support provided by a knowledgeable legal team who cares.

Embarking upon recuperation journey after such tragic loss while navigating through complex litigation processes need not be endured alone – we are here beside you every step. Our duty extends beyond just practising law; we are genuinely here to help and allow our clients attain peace they deserve eluding further unnecessary distress.

Finally, determining worthiness of your potential claims against culprits causing wrongful deaths begins by taking that initial courageous stance – seeking justice despite odds without fear! So why wait? Click on the below button today enabling Carlson Bier to solidify that beacon bridging pain onto hope…reclaim hurt into strength …transform despair into eventual triumph! Here lies more than just hope; a doorway unto achievable redemption commences right now …because together …YOU CAN DO THIS !

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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 Mansfield

Cycling Crashes

Focused on legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Giving specialist legal services for people of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Clinical Misconduct

Ensuring professional legal advice for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Accountability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, extending expert legal assistance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Elder Misconduct

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble & Tumble Accidents

Expert in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking recovery for their losses.

Newborn Traumas

Supplying legal support for families affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Incidents: Dedicated to aiding patients of car accidents gain just recompense for hurts and destruction.

Motorbike Mishaps

Committed to providing legal assistance for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Truck Crash

Extending expert legal advice for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for injuries.

Construction Accidents

Concentrated on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Brain Impairments

Focused on ensuring dedicated legal support for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Damages

Skilled in managing cases for persons who have suffered damages from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Dedicated to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Fatality

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and experienced legal guidance to ensure justice.

Spine Trauma

Specializing in assisting patients with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal representation to secure settlement.

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