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About Carlson Bier Associates

The devastating impact of a wrongful death tragedy demands legal representation that is compassionate, committed and experienced. In these challenging moments, look no further than Carlson Bier – the competent group of attorneys serving Mark with an exceptional track record for getting justice in wrongful death lawsuits. Our advocates understand Illinois’ complex laws surrounding such cases and work relentlessly to build a bulletproof claim to ensure clients receive adequate compensation. We navigate you through all stages involved in filing a wrongful-death lawsuit including: proving causation, determining damages owed like funeral expenses or emotional distress and fighting your case in court if necessary.

Carlson Bier’s pillar lies on tireless pursuit of justice especially when dealing with loved ones lost due to negligence resulting into fatal consequences. Personal touch merged with thorough preparation allows us to fiercely advocate on behalf of our clientele’s interests while maintaining sensitivity towards their loss.

Our reputation for successfully holding wrongdoers accountable makes Carlson Bier the premier choice for those seeking solace after suffering an unthinkable disaster caused by another’s carelessness or intentional harmful actions.

Trust Carlson Bier- dedicated champions advocating tenaciously for your rightful recovery even during painfully difficult circumstances.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Mark Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the challenge and despair that come with losing a loved one in a tragic accident. As seasoned personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our primary mission is to support families who have lost their beloved due to someone else’s negligence or irresponsibility by fighting for their rights under Wrongful Death Law. We are here to assertively advocate for you during these trying times and help recover the highest possible compensation for your loss.

In terms of understanding wrongful death, it refers to when an individual dies as a consequence of another person’s carelessness or deliberate harmful behavior. It represents one of the gravest offenses in personal injury law and includes scenarios such as fatal car accidents caused by drunk driving, accidental falls due to property neglect, medical malpractice resulting in fatality among many others.

There are crucial elements you should know about wrongul death:

• First, proof of negligence is paramount. It must be shown beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant’s negligence resulted in your loved one’s demise.

• Second, it applies only after the claimant (usually immediate family members) can prove damages suffered due to wrongful death – not just emotional but also financial setbacks.

• Third, specific statutes of limitations apply differently across states under which claims must be filed.

Remember: timely legal action maximizes chances of obtaining rightful compensation.

The stakes are high when dealing with cases such as these; they demand unmatched expertise and intricate knowledge around wrongful death litigation proceedings which Carlson Bier brings forth with a reputation built on successful case outcomes.

We conduct thorough investigations into each case that comes our way to establish clear-cut liability backed up by powerful evidence. By meticulously constructing legal strategies tailored specifically around your particular situation – we optimize pursuit towards achieving justice against those liable in causing your cherished one’s premature departure from this world.

At Carlson Bier, we value every client interaction keeping empathy at heart while guiding them through complex legalities surrounding wrongful death claims. Our dedicated group of personal injury attorneys stands ready to offer you assistance with a fine-tuned and client-focused approach providing tangible results in such desolate times.

Although wrongful death cases can be deeply disheartening, it is also essential to understand the compensation associated with them as they address matters of healing and recovery. Depending on various circumstances surrounding each case, potential compensations may include medical expenses related to deceased’s final illness or injury, funerary costs, loss of projected earnings decedent would have brought had he/she survived and the value of services that deceased provided among others things. The financial restitution intended here is less about quantifying your loss but more towards aiding families left behind get through financial pressures after a loved one’s passing away.

In light of our shared overview on Wrongful Death it should be noted that legal proceedings can admittedly get complex and often demand a fair amount of time as well as emotional investment from affected inpiduals. Carlson Bier promises undeterred commitment towards meticulously navigating these intricacies so you can focus on coming together as family in memory of those dearly missed.

Discovering what your claim might potentially be worth forms an integral part during this process which fundamentally involves consultation with seasoned lawyers like us at Carlson Bier. We invite you now to click the button below for an absolutely free evaluation regarding monetary worth linked to your unique case details – we pride on ensuring superior quality service readily available at your disposal when you need it most while maintaining strict confidentiality around sensitive information you provide. Trust us, trust Carlson Bier!

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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 Mark

Cycling Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Offering professional legal services for victims of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Medical Malpractice

Providing expert legal advice for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Fault

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, delivering skilled legal help to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Malpractice

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Fall Mishaps

Specialist in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking recovery for their damages.

Infant Wounds

Extending legal support for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Incidents

Incidents: Devoted to supporting sufferers of car accidents secure appropriate recompense for hurts and impairment.

Motorcycle Accidents

Specializing in providing representation for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Big Rig Mishap

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for damages.

Construction Crashes

Engaged in supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cognitive Impairments

Committed to offering specialized legal assistance for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Expertise in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered harms from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Focused on legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unjust Passing

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and skilled legal support to ensure compensation.

Neural Harm

Expert in assisting patients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal representation to secure compensation.

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