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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the tragic and unexpected loss of a loved one, it can be difficult to navigate legal complexities at such an emotional time. Carlson Bier is a highly experienced Wrongful Death attorney group serving individuals in Marshall, Illinois with professionalism and compassion. Our seasoned attorneys bring an extensive background in handling Wrongful Death cases most skillfully and empathetically. We fight relentlessly for justice ensuring your rights are protected throughout this overwhelming process. Having represented numerous clients needed these specialized services, we have helped them secure fair compensation that covers medical costs, funeral expenses, emotional suffering as well as lost income & companionship. While we understand no amount can substitute your loss but our diligent representation aims to ease financial burdens that come along with such devastating events. Trusting Carlson Bier means choosing a steadfast ally who will guide you through each step passionately advocating for what’s legally yours by right during this incredibly pain-ridden journey.”

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Marshall Illinois

Carlson Bier is a distinguished personal injury law firm serving throughout the state of Illinois. Our established presence and extensive legal expertise firmly position us as authorities in handling intricate cases, including those concerning wrongful death. Wrongful death refers to situations where an individual loses their life due to the neglect or misconduct of another party. It is a tragic occurrence that leaves a devastating impact on family members who may face financial hardship due to the unexpected loss of their loved one.

The primary purpose of bringing forward a wrongful-death lawsuit is not only unveiling truth and seeking justice but also procuring feasible financial relief for immediate kin left behind. These lawsuits significantly assist in covering incurred hospital expenses or lost wages, thus indirectly easing grief imbued through such torrid times.

• Understanding responsibility: If you suspect your loved one’s untimely demise was due to another party’s negligence whether it be an individual, company, institution, Carlson Bier has seasoned attorneys proficient in defining liability which plays a pivotal role in mounting strong wrongful death claims.

• Gathering substantial evidence: For any successful claim, access to abundant concrete evidence like medical reports or eye-witness accounts can strengthen position during proceedings. The resourceful team at Carlson Bier exhaustively compiles all relevant proof needed when applying for compensation.

• Estimating fair settlement value: In most occurrences it becomes dauntingly challenging to calculate exact costs borne post-incident. This includes several variable aspects from existing medical bills concerning treatment prior to passing away, burial expenses, loss of companionship/emotional suffering sustained by closed ones left behind. We will scrupulously evaluate every potential cost involved ensuring demands made towards preserving rightful deserved assets are entirely fair and fittingly substantial.

Rest assured with Carlson Bier at your side; our profound know-how will elucidate the tedious process while simultaneously protecting your best interests. If you believe you might have grounds for a wrongful death claim within this complex sphere of personal injury law, we encourage you to get in touch with Carlson Bier as soon as possible. We stimulate prompt action primarily because many jurisdictions within Illinois have specific time-limits known as Statutes of Limitations dictating when such claims can be filed.

Even if the details surrounding your peculiar case seem overwhelmingly murky, we encourage you not to lose heart or face despair. Allow our experienced attorneys to provide the guidance and representation necessary during these challenging times. Our commitment is palpable in every step of this painstaking process where we unswervingly strive for justice and restitution on your behalf.

Bear in mind that consulting with legal professionals at Carlson Bier does not mandate any immediately binding obligations towards us. Instead, think of it as an exploratory step towards understanding more about your potential claim and laying groundwork promoting fair litigation processes.

We fully regard the immense sensitivity encircling wrongful death lawsuits, investing vast expertise into providing comprehensive yet empathetic support throughout proceedings; thus ensuring each client’s rightful dues are sought after diligently yet handled compassionately.

In conclusion, taking steps towards a wrongful death lawsuit is understandably overwhelming and complex but rest assured as competent attorneys at Carlson Bier will confidently navigate through every legislative hurdle whilst simultaneously protecting family interests at all turns maximizing chances at securing just reparations.

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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 Marshall

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Focused on legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Flame Traumas

Supplying adept legal assistance for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Physician Incompetence

Extending dedicated legal representation for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Liability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, supplying specialist legal guidance to customers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Abuse

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Trip Mishaps

Specialist in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking recovery for their damages.

Infant Injuries

Supplying legal assistance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Collisions

Crashes: Devoted to assisting sufferers of car accidents gain reasonable recompense for damages and harm.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Committed to providing legal services for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Semi Collision

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

Building Site Incidents

Focused on assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Cerebral Harms

Dedicated to extending specialized legal representation for clients suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Damages

Skilled in addressing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Crashes

Dedicated to legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unfair Fatality

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and professional legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Damage

Focused on advocating for individuals with vertebral damage, offering professional legal guidance to secure redress.

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