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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the wake of a wrongful death, your world feels shattered and it’s hard to find grounding. In this testing period, entrust your case to Carlson Bier, an eminent litigation firm in Illinois with boundless experience handling Wrongful Death lawsuits. Staffed by resolute attorneys who approach every challenge with unyielding bravery and dedication, we provide judicial assistance that is compassionate yet rigorous. What goes unseen during turbulent times are the meticulous navigation processes required through complicated legal mazes – something at which our team excels brilliantly. We diligently examine each aspect of your loss to ensure justice is served promptly for maximum compensation within Mount Carroll rules and statutes. At Carlson Bier, our correlation between detailed procedural understanding and effective advocacy has consistently resulted in gratifying outcomes for bereaved families like yours in Illinois; we’re fiercely dedicated towards their path from grief towards healing: legally solidified vindication disruption outmatched only by steadfast moral fibre synthesized over years of committed service ensuring restorative justice cascades onto those left behind after Wrongful Deaths caused due irreparable harm; decide on us as providers of instrumental counsel serving locally across multiple jurisdictions without presumptions concerning geographic placement.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Mount Carroll Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in representing clients who have suffered the devastating loss of a loved one due to another’s negligence. Our firm prides itself on providing compassionate support and aggressive representation to secure just compensation for those left behind.

Wrongful death can occur from various situations such as car accidents, workplace incidents, faulty products, medical malpractice, or even intentional acts of violence. When it comes to these cases, every detail counts and our seasoned team at Carlson Bier is equipped with the expertise to handle them effectively.

Understanding Wrongful Death

A wrongful death claim differs from many personal injury claims because the actual injured person (the decedent) is not bringing suit. Rather it’s the family members or estate representatives who are filing for damages related to their loss.

Under Illinois law, wrongful death occurs when someone dies as a direct result of an act that was negligent, reckless or intentionally harmful. The types of damages recoverable in wrongful death suits generally fall into two categories:

• Economic damages include things like funeral costs, medical bills incurred before death occurred and lost wages.

• Non-economic damages cover more abstract items such as emotional grief over losing a loved one; including mental anguish and suffering that could be ongoing for years.

Why Choose Carlson Bier?

Choosing a lawyer during this challenging time isn’t easy but crucial nonetheless. Here at Carlson Bier:

• We promise commitment: Our lawyers will devote substantial resources and time to your case ensuring we make all efforts possible towards securing justice for your family.

• Proven experience: Numerous families throughout Illinois have trusted us with their cases – each time successfully securing fair results that bring closure to them after such terrible losses.

• Compassionate counsel: We offer both legal advice and emotional support during this difficult time helping you navigate through it efficiently.

Navigating Legal Procedures

The process of filing a wrongful death claim involves complex procedures requiring particular attention to details:

• Properly Identify the liable party: Who is responsible for causing death due to negligence?

• Develop strong evidence: It’s important to create a compelling case substantiating how and why the negligent act caused the tragedy.

• Calculate Full Damages: This determines how much compensation your family deserves which goes beyond immediate financial costs like funeral expenses.

The Carlson Bier Advantage

We don’t merely provide services; we are your advocates. Every lawyer in our firm treats each client with understanding, sensitivity, and utmost respect. We humbly shoulder the responsibility of securing justice for you as you navigate through this trying time.

The skilled attorneys at Carlson Bier work diligently to secure maximum compensation for clients while ensuring they feel supported throughout this complex process. You will not pay any fees unless or until we achieve success on your behalf – proving our commitment to every case we represent.

To find out more about our approach towards blaming parties accountable in wrongful death claims, click on the button below; it particularly could be useful if questioning the worth of your unique case. Remember, every detail counts when it comes down to who takes responsibility for an unfortunate demise caused by neglect. Allow us at Carlson Bier help transform this painful chapter into a story of resilient strength and deserved justice– just as countless families across Illinois have done trusting our expertise thus far!

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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 Mount Carroll

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Proficient in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Damages

Extending skilled legal assistance for victims of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Delivering dedicated legal assistance for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Fault

Handling cases involving defective products, extending specialist legal services to customers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Malpractice

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

Fall & Tumble Incidents

Specialist in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking recovery for their suffering.

Birth Damages

Providing legal support for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Crashes: Dedicated to helping individuals of car accidents secure fair compensation for wounds and losses.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Focused on providing legal assistance for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

18-Wheeler Crash

Extending experienced legal assistance for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for hurts.

Building Site Mishaps

Engaged in assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Brain Traumas

Focused on offering specialized legal assistance for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Harms

Specialized in managing cases for persons who have suffered damages from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Focused on legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Passing

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and skilled legal services to ensure fairness.

Backbone Damage

Specializing in advocating for victims with backbone trauma, offering expert legal representation to secure justice.

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