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As you navigate the difficult journey following a wrongful death incident, Carlson Bier stands as an influential ally, dedicated to guiding you towards justice and compensation. Known for their solid expertise in Wrongful Death litigation throughout Illinois, our legal team brings knowledge, empathy and relentless determination to every case we undertake. We understand that nothing can compare to your loss; however, securing rightful settlement can aid in mitigating emotional and financial burdens caused by this unfortunate event. With extensive courtroom experience under our belt fighting on behalf of grieving families against negligent parties—even if they have top-gun defense teams—Carlson Bier is undeniably capable of handling complex courts proceedings efficiently. We believe everyone deserves access to quality legal representation during their most trying times—that’s why we operate strictly on contingency basis—you don’t pay unless we win your case! So trust us with your worries while you focus on healing rather than litigations. Selecting Carlson Bier means choosing client-focused advocacy equipped with proven strategic acumen for Wrongful Death cases—you deserve nothing less.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Mundelein Illinois

When tragedy strikes, the aftermath can often be harrowing and confusing. Losing a loved one due to negligence or misconduct of another individual is scary, personally devastating, and may even leave you wondering about your legal rights – this very scenario is legally referred to as wrongful death.

At Carlson Bier Associates LLC., we understand how trying these situations are and our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys is committed to navigating these troubled waters with you. As an Illinois-based law firm specializing in personal injury cases, we have garnered years of experience caring for families amid their most challenging times, advocating for their maximum compensation while they churn through the healing process.

Wrongful Death Explained:

• Wrongful Death occurs when an individual’s demise results from a wrongful act of another person.

• In such cases, certain surviving members closely related to the deceased person has standing for legal recourse – usually spouses, children or parents.

• The responsible party isn’t always an individual but could also be companies or government agencies

• Proving liability involves demonstrating that the party at fault owed a duty of care to the deceased and breached it negligibly causing their ultimate downfall.

Navigating A Wrongful Death Claim:

Illinois state laws carry specific regulations on pursuing a wrongful death claim which include:

• The lawsuit must be filed by a personal representative (typically the executor) on behalf of decedent’s estate

• Statute of limitations: With few exceptions like accidents involving aircrafts, generally claimants have up till two years post-death incident date to file a lawsuit.

With intricate laws surrounding wrongful death claims entrusting us would mean champions traversing every corridor with indefatigable intensity ensuring justice rolls out in your favor. At Carlson Bier Associates LLC., our expertise veers into various realms like motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice or fatal occupational hazards each holding its own set of specific standards on negligence.

The Value Of Engaging A Personal Injury Attorney:

• Every case is unique and the death of your loved one might include complicated factors beyond basic liability – insurance considerations, corporate parties, or government entities.

• Establishing proof isn’t merely about finding fault with responsible party it also includes accurately estimating pecuniary damage. Our attorneys are equipped to forecast the financial losses that survivors may be burdened by due to lost future income and benefits.

• Emotional distress, loss of consortium – we aim for compensation that covers more than just medical bills or funeral costs.

Our promise remains consistent across our services: We carefully analyze different components realizing the fair value allowing you peace through trying times. Over our several years serving Illinois families as personal injury attorneys we have been thrilled to solidify trust and secure success time after time nibbling away uncertainties while fostering hope.

Final Words:

Your instincts may urge you to gyro towards quick settlements eschewing legal complexities at this time but remember an attorney can assure maximum claim remunerations recovering even damages above standard payouts. Appointing us would mean a holistic recuperation process buoyed by illustrious counsels helping you make informed choices while shouldering your legal adversities.

Pain does fade through persistent vigilance and active recovery measures and so loses its grip over memory’s light allowing resilient souls regain charisma they relished in beautiful past moments lived alongside beloved ones now resting in heavens above. And as these feelings gently cradle your grief again do let faith roar louder weakening all hovering doubts whispering victory songs of brave warriors owning their battles.

It could never replace that irreplaceable void left behind but comfort tied around knowing justice serves right has an unexplained healing touch on wounded hearts, doesn’t it? And it’s this very pursuit of righteousness Carlson Bier Associates LLC pledge undeterred commitment till fullest extents of law bring accountability forth showering relief upon aggrieved souls!

We encourage you now seeking answers on safeguarding rights vested upon you or a loved one fatally wronged to click on the button below determining value your case is worth. As personal injury attorneys – every battle we fight is exclusively for avenging our clients’ honor making sure their narrated stories of persistent injustice finally reach satisfied periods. Remember, this isn’t just about seeking justice it’s also about ensuring such tragedies don’t befall others in future!

Click here today and let us partner together on this journey towards achieving truth reckoning human life with dignity it deserves because at Carlson Bier Associates LLC going beyond personal services, ensues lives lived peacefully even amidst most trying circumstances!

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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 Mundelein

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Expert in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Providing adept legal support for patients of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Clinical Negligence

Offering experienced legal advice for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Liability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, offering adept legal assistance to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Neglect

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

Fall & Trip Accidents

Skilled in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking redress for their losses.

Newborn Harms

Delivering legal aid for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Accidents: Focused on assisting sufferers of car accidents gain equitable compensation for wounds and damages.

Motorbike Crashes

Expert in providing representation for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Trucking Incident

Extending expert legal assistance for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just claims for damages.

Construction Accidents

Committed to supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Cognitive Injuries

Focused on offering professional legal services for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Traumas

Adept at handling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Incidents

Focused on legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unfair Loss

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and expert legal services to ensure justice.

Neural Harm

Expert in assisting patients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal assistance to secure compensation.

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