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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you are hit with the terrible shock of a wrongful death in your family and require powerful legal representation, turn to Carlson Bier. Our dedicated team of highly skilled attorneys has immense experience handling these types of cases, demonstrating compassion and commitment in delicately navigating claims for families throughout Monee. We stand out as meticulous advocates, fiercely protecting the rights of those wronged while seeking maximum compensation to aid recovery from such an enormous loss. Skilled at dissecting complex case details with professionalism and precision, Carlson Bier takes on challenging wrongful death suits fearlessly against all odds. When faced with traumatizing grief due to preventable accidents caused by negligence or deliberate harmful actions resulting in wrongful deaths; our notable expertise shines through unparalleled dedication serving clients around Monee area – focusing solely on personal injury law ensuring fair resolution is delivered swiftly without compromise. Trusting Carlson Bier when it matters most aligns you with superior counsel prepared to confront injustice head-on for the successful outcome your loved one truly deserves.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Monee Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we believe in the relentless pursuit of justice for those who have lost a loved one due to another’s wrongful actions. Wrongful death is an area of law where complex and sensitive issues often intersect, which requires not just legal expertise, but also emotional intelligence and understanding. As renowned personal injury attorneys based out of Illinois, we bring to bear our extensive experience in this field to help you navigate through these challenging times.

Wrongful Death lawsuits operate under a distinct set of rules that sets it apart from other aspects of personal injury law. Here are some salient points:

• The plaintiffs in these cases typically include immediate family members or the estate representative.

• There must be evidence that proves beyond reasonable adjudication that the defendant played a part in causing the victim’s death.

• Liability could stem not merely from outright acts but also negligent omissions.

• Some instances could involve multiple liable parties – more than one party can be sued.

Unlike many other forms of litigation, specifics tend to vary according to each state’s individual statutes.

In confronting wrongful death incidents, we’ve found certain tragic events arise more often than others: vehicular accidents; lethal premises liabilities such as slip and fall incidents; medical malpractice leading to fatal outcomes; work-related fatalities due to employer negligence; and product liability where usage of a defective artefact might lead to loss of life.

Monetary damages can never truly compensate for the permanent absence left by your dearly departed – but what they do offer is much-needed stability during tough transitional periods. From looking after funeral expenses and medical bills incurred prior to passing away; compensating for present financial losses like wage earnings or other means connected with livelihood – it doesn’t stop there either. Future economic gaps inclusive of potential income along with non-economic areas covering things like companionship, guidance, consortium etc., can all form part of your claimable sum.

Let us take on this fight for you. At Carlson Bier, we handle each case personally. We aim to reduce the stress that this entire process can inflict upon families, providing clear advice and supporting you at every step from consultation all through to closure.

Importantly, research shows us how vitally crucial timing can be with regard to wrongful death investigations. The sooner evidence is gathered post-incident; the higher its authenticity level remains intact – leading towards a more robust argument in court to get maximum restitution for your plight.

We also take pride in our commitment to no-out-of-pocket costs principle for our clients. With our contingency-based fee structure, we earn only when you win– thus ensuring our goals are always aligned with securing justice and getting you the compensation you deserve.

At Carlson Bier, we fervently hope that nobody should ever have to experience loss stemming from another’s wrongful actions but should such devastating circumstances transpire – it’s reassuring knowing there’s an Illinois–based team right by your side ready brimming with persistence and professional prowess catered towards attaining rightful justice enshrined within law’s purview.

Click on the button below now so we may guide you along potential worth of what would equate into a realistic claim remuneration reflecting true value rather than just plain numbers – because lives lost cannot simply be measured as mere statistic but hold far deeper sentiment which anybody devoid of personal connect could scarcely comprehend fully!

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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 Monee

Cycling Crashes

Proficient in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or risky conditions.

Burn Wounds

Offering skilled legal assistance for people of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Medical Incompetence

Ensuring expert legal advice for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Fault

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, providing specialist legal guidance to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Neglect

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble and Slip Incidents

Professional in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking restitution for their losses.

Birth Damages

Delivering legal support for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Accidents

Accidents: Dedicated to helping individuals of car accidents get appropriate compensation for injuries and destruction.

Motorcycle Accidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Truck Incident

Delivering expert legal representation for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for damages.

Construction Site Incidents

Committed to supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Neurological Injuries

Specializing in delivering compassionate legal support for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Proficient in handling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Specializing in legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Death

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and expert legal services to ensure restitution.

Backbone Impairment

Focused on assisting persons with paralysis, offering expert legal support to secure redress.

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