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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experiencing a wrongful death is a traumatic experience that demands justice. In such demanding times, the team at Carlson Bier offers unparalleled legal representation in cases of wrongful death. With vast knowledge and experience under their belt on Illinois law, they exhibit unmatched integrity and staunch advocacy – making them an ideal choice for residents of Mascoutah seeking Wrongful Death attorneys. Their expertise ensures complexity is broken down into simple terms allowing clients to understand every stage of their case clearly. The skillset honed by this reputable firm maximizes the scope for fair compensation securing financial stability during these trying times, ensuring peace of mind which proves invaluable in moments such as these. Treating each case with utmost sensitivity while never compromising on tenacity towards pursuing restitution makes working with Carlson Bier a compassionate yet effective endeavour-the pinnacle balance law should strive to offer its seekers.Carlson Bier emphasizes delivering justice that touches lives positively- an indomitable quality setting apart from others in many ways than one.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Mascoutah Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a premier law firm with seasoned personal injury attorneys who have made a lifelong commitment to representing those affected by wrongful death cases in Illinois. Unlike other areas of personal injury law, wrongful death claims require a deep understanding of the complexities involved, both legally and emotionally.

Wrongful death occurs when someone is fatally injured due to the negligence or misconduct of another person or entity. This can happen in various scenarios such as motor vehicle accidents attributable to reckless driving, medical malpractice incidents like misdiagnosis or surgical errors, defective products leading to fatal injuries, among others. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and confused during these times – but you don’t have to face it alone.

Here are some key things everyone should know about wrongful death:

• A wrongful death claim can be brought forward by immediate family members like surviving spouses and children, parents if the deceased had no spouse or child, and siblings if there were no immediate family members present.

• Depending on your relationship with the deceased victim varies what damages you may be eligible for. In most cases though, potential compensation includes funeral expenses, medical bills related to the final illness or injury of your loved one, lost earning capacity along with love companionship and guidance provided by the deceased.

• The statute of limitations is another critical aspect; in Illinois lawmakers give individuals up two years from their loved ones passed away date to file lawsuit against responsible party.

As personal injury lawyers specializing in wrongful deaths at Carlson Bier Associates Limited Co., our primary goal is walking alongside families through every step of claim process. Our team aims at holding wrongdoers accountable and ensuring they never repeat harmful actions endangering lives again while simultaneously securing rightful compensations reduce financial burdens taken on surviving relatives since their beloved’s untimely demise.Our lawyers bring empathy into robust legal representation – acting not just advisors seeking successful court verdicts/ lucrative settlements ,but also compassionate allies trying make meaning out tragedy endured client families.

We would like further assure you the expert assistance of our attorney group that can significantly increase the likelihood of receiving justice and substantial compensation for your irreversible loss. While we understand no monetary amount will ever truly compensate the loss of a loved one, we stand firm on ensuring such misfortunes are handled legally with utmost care, sincerity, and most importantly – reasoning with compassion.

In addition to providing legal counsel and representation in wrongful death cases, Carlson Bier also extends its expert personal injury services encompassing car accidents, trucking accidents where serious injuries occur to more specific initiatives like nursing home abuse or neglect. Feel free to learn more about our diverse service offerings at any time.

The excruciating pain carried by wrongful death is something nobody should have to go through alone. That’s why the team at Carlson Bier stands ready to guide you through your claim process delicately yet firmly every step of the way. With us in your corner, you never face this painful journey alone; instead, find comfort knowing that a team dedicated to fighting passionately for justice and rightful damages owed operates on behalf.

Feel empowered learning specifics about your potential wrongful death case without commitment required- simply click button below find out how much proposed lawsuit could possibly be worth Considering choosing Carlson Bier assures diligent pursuit deliver deserved favorable settlement/verdict while bringing closure healing during these challenging times Remember it costs nothing speak discuss details circumstances surrounding untimely passing loved ones Let help take load off shoulders provide supportive environment navigate murky waters grief unchartered legal proceedings Get touch today let’s work together towards restoration justice peace mind within reach real-time convenience comfort space.

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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 Mascoutah

Bike Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or perilous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Offering adept legal assistance for patients of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Healthcare Negligence

Offering expert legal support for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, providing expert legal help to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Neglect

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble & Fall Occurrences

Skilled in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking redress for their losses.

Newborn Injuries

Delivering legal support for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Collisions: Concentrated on aiding sufferers of car accidents get fair remuneration for wounds and impairment.

Motorcycle Crashes

Committed to providing legal support for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Semi Mishap

Delivering adept legal advice for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for losses.

Construction Incidents

Engaged in representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cognitive Impairments

Specializing in offering compassionate legal support for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Harms

Proficient in managing cases for people who have suffered harms from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

Dedicated to legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Demise

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and skilled legal assistance to ensure justice.

Neural Damage

Specializing in assisting patients with spine impairments, offering expert legal assistance to secure compensation.

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