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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the tragic reality of a wrongful death, seeking legal justice becomes paramount. One needs a dedicated and competent attorney to navigate the complex intricacies of such cases. Trust that responsibility with Carlson Bier—the champion of Wrongful Death suits in McLean. Our Illinois-based firm brings extensive knowledge acquired over numerous successful Wrongful Death instances we’ve represented throughout our visibility in your area; ensuring you’re not alone during these trying times.

At Carlson Bier, we are devoted to creating meaningful victories for our clients by tactfully addressing every detail, exploiting advantageous loopholes, and using strategic negotiation skills when going against massive insurance companies or individuals alike. We comprehend the intense emotional upheaval one goes through after losing someone dear due to negligence or intentional harm from others—our ultimate aim is providing closure and securing maximum possible financial recompense.

With us at Carlson Bier handling your case—you get relentless advocacy,top-notch legal representation,and undivided support.When choosing us,you aren’t just opting for any law firm but an ally who knows how crucial it’s obtaining justice.Putting clients first defines us—it drives our pursuit for compensations.In times where consolation seems improbable,the commitment from Carlson Bier brings unparalleled confidence.Choose wisely; opt for proven excellence—Choose Carlson Bier.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in McLean Illinois

With an unwavering commitment to justice, Carlson Bier stands as a premier personal injury law firm in Illinois, specializing in tackling complex cases of wrongful death. The concept of ‘wrongful death’ illuminates the legal recourse that exists when someone’s life is taken due to the negligence or misconduct of another. We understand this can be a daunting subject for many, so our aim here at Carlson Bier is to offer meaningful insights into this particular field that not only educates but also supports those navigating these challenges.

Wrongful death claims generally revolve around elements like negligence, breach of duty and causation—we examine these carefully and methodically before initiating a lawsuit.

• Negligence refers to the failure on part of a party involved to carry out their rightful responsibilities which results in an individual losing his life.

• Breach of Duty involves proving how the respondent was expected to adhere to certain obligations towards the deceased.

• Causation indicates your obligation as the plaintiff must demonstrate how this breach of duty led directly to the victim’s demise.

It’s important to note different circumstances dictate varying levels and types of compensation. They might include medical costs incurred prior to death, funeral and burial expenses, loss of potential earnings by the decedent or even profound emotional distress suffered by surviving family members.

In wrongful death lawsuits, time plays a fundamental role—it matters. Illinois places rigorous deadlines called statute limitations surrounding how long you have after an incident occurs to pursue legal action. The general period for filing a claim is within two years from when the untimely demise took place; however specific situations might entail different deadline rules. Therefore we cannot overemphasize enough; professional counsel should be sought immediately upon such misfortunes.

What distinguishes us at Carlson Bier is our dedication coupled with our experience—it’s how we ensure maximum restitution against those accountable for your heartbreak. Our esteemed team doesn’t just practice law; they live it. We represent clients who have been personally affected by other’s negligence, making sure they receive just and fair compensation.

While monetary reimbursement can never replace a loved one, it often provides an essential safety net for those left behind, especially if the deceased was the primary breadwinner in their family. It also serves justice holding those accountable that caused such grief and pain.

Nevertheless, just knowing you’re not alone—that expert help is a call away—can make a tremendous difference during these difficult times. At Carlson Bier, we aren’t just legal professionals; we are your advocates providing guidance and understanding when it’s needed most.

Legal processes surrounding wrongful death suits may seem overwhelming or confusing at the moment but rest assured with law professionals like us; you are not alone. Your pain becomes our fight to rectify. Trust us; there isn’t a battle too complex for our team of proficient personal injury attorneys committed to your cause—tojJustice.

Interested in discovering how much your case may be worth? The road to justice starts here – Click on the button below for an initial assessment of your case without any obligations whatsoever. After all, at Carlson Bier, pursuing justice isn’t merely what we do—it’s how we care about you too. Remember: every step taken today is one closer towards rightful reparation tomorrow or beyond further anguish right now—your choice! Whether faced with legitimate questions or doubts about existing prospects concerning wrongful deaths—even basic general queries—we respond with professionalism laden with compassion because amidst uncertainties galore…we firmly believe—one deserves nothing less than absolute clarity when seeking justice for loved ones lost wrongfully.

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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 McLean

Bike Collisions

Focused on legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Giving skilled legal advice for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Delivering expert legal representation for clients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Obligation

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, delivering professional legal services to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Mistreatment

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Stumble Occurrences

Specialist in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking justice for their losses.

Newborn Traumas

Extending legal aid for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Crashes: Committed to guiding individuals of car accidents gain fair payout for hurts and losses.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Focused on providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Trucking Incident

Offering professional legal support for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for losses.

Building Mishaps

Committed to supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Brain Impairments

Focused on offering expert legal services for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Expertise in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Specializing in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unfair Death

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and adept legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Injury

Focused on advocating for persons with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal services to secure recovery.

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