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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experience the power of dedicated, compassionate legal advocacy with Carlson Bier. As a prominent Wrongful Death attorney firm in Illinois, we pride ourselves on delivering the utmost in skilled representation to grieving families seeking justice. Our rigorous understanding and application of Illinois wrongful death statutes make us an exemplary choice for those facing this challenging situation in Noble. At Carlson Bier, commitment runs deep—we tirelessly work to ensure maximum compensation for our clients undergoing profound loss due to others’ negligence or intentional harm resulting in fatal consequences. Empathy meets expertise as we navigate these sensitive cases respectful of your grief yet fuelled by unyielding demand for justice and restitution you rightfully deserve. Trust Carlson Bier’s proven track record—our successful case history is testament to our carefully honed capabilities and unwavering sense of duty towards the aggrieved party’s rights integrity protection . Choose not just a Wrongful Death lawyer; choose peace-of-mind amidst affliction—choose Carlson Bier.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Noble Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in providing legal services related to wrongful death cases. Based in Illinois, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal representation tailored to the individual circumstances of our client’s wrongful death case while offering compassionate and thoughtful counsel during this challenging time.

Wrongful deaths impact thousands of lives every year; they occur when an individual loses their life due to the negligence or intentional acts of another person or entity such as a business, health care provider, or government agency. Surviving family members may be entitled to compensation for their losses and concerns related to funeral costs, lost income, pain and suffering experienced by the deceased prior to their passing, loss of companionship among other potential damages.

However, understanding who can file for a wrongful death lawsuit needs clear elucidation:

– Typically it will be immediate family members such as spouses, children (including adopted), parents of unmarried children

– For others like distant relatives or anyone who suffered financially from the death could also potentially claim depending upon respective state law provisions.

Understanding your rights and digesting complex legal terms is inherently challenging. At Carlson Bier Associates LLC., we believe it’s essential not only that we guide you through this complex process but also give you clarity on what constitutes wrongful death causes:

• Medical malpractice resulting in death – incorrect diagnosis/procedure

• Accidents involving vehicles which may include cars/boats/trains etc.

• Exposure dangerous conditions at work leading directly or indirectly to cause fatality

• Defective products causing harm leading up-to-one’s untimely demise

• Any other negligent act where a reasonable level of caution should’ve been enacted

Our commitment extends beyond just securing compensation and justice – it’s about helping those left behind navigate through one-day-at-a-time while honoring the ones lost too soon.

We truly understand that no amount of financial reparation can replace your loved one; however monetary relief ensures financial stability for families dealing with unthinkable grief. In our commitment to transparency, we detail the types of compensatory damages that could be pursued:

– Medical bills and funeral costs.

– Lost wages, including future earnings if the deceased was a significant or sole earner.

– Pain and suffering endured by deceased before they died.

– Monetary loss for loss of consortium; companionship

Navigating legal complexities during grief feels overwhelming. From filing a lawsuit within the statutory period (typically two years from the date of death in Illinois) to proving negligence and establishing direct causality – meticulous focus on details is required.

Yet it’s important you’re not alone navigating these turbulent waters. At Carlson Bier, our dedication has always been unwavering – we go extra mile ensuring those responsible are held accountable. Our accomplished team tirelessly works on retrieving vital information, gathering evidence, dealing with insurance companies allowing your hands free for what truly matters – healing process.

So if you believe a loved one’s death resulted due their negligence/ intentional harm caused by another party? Don’t hold back. You may have a valid Wrongful Death claim which Carlson Bier can help pursue competently & compassionately.

Explore how much worth does your case holds in terms of justice awaited & relief deserved – click on the button below right away. Remember at Carlson Bier there’s no such thing as an unimportant concern when it comes to defending your rights!

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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 Noble

Bicycle Mishaps

Dedicated to legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Supplying skilled legal assistance for patients of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Healthcare Negligence

Delivering experienced legal representation for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Accountability

Handling cases involving problematic products, supplying expert legal guidance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Senior Misconduct

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble & Trip Injuries

Specialist in managing trip accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking recovery for their losses.

Infant Damages

Offering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Crashes

Collisions: Devoted to helping individuals of car accidents secure reasonable remuneration for hurts and harm.

Bike Accidents

Committed to providing legal assistance for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Truck Accident

Ensuring experienced legal support for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for harms.

Worksite Crashes

Focused on representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Head Traumas

Committed to offering professional legal advice for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Specialized in addressing cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Committed to legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unjust Death

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and expert legal representation to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Harm

Dedicated to supporting patients with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal representation to secure settlement.

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