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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the challenging landscape of wrongful death litigation, Carlson Bier stands as a beacon of legal expertise and compassionate support. As an esteemed law firm based in Illinois, our commitment extends to providing superior service to residents of places like Normal. Specializing in complex cases surrounding wrongful deaths, our attorneys at Carlson Bier embrace every case with diligence and dedication to obtain a favorable outcome for the client.

At Carlson Bier, we firmly believe that justice should be served for all clients affected by tragic circumstances. Our adept lawyers strive relentlessly towards ameliorating daunting grief through strategic litigious processes against responsible parties.

The profound wisdom and unwavering determination pervading our team equip us aptly in securing rightful compensation during such emotionally challenging times. With keen understanding of local laws girded with years of experience handling situations akin throughout Illinois, we comprehend the intricacies enmeshed within each case’s specifics which is intrinsic to successfully navigate these upsetting scenarios on behalf of you or your loved ones.

Bearing tough situations entails trustworthy support; trust Carlson Bier—at your continued service beyond geographical boundaries.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Normal Illinois

Carlson Bier is a revered name in the realm of personal injury law within Illinois. With remarkable expertise, our law firm focuses on cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths. A heartbreaking yet complex area of personal injury law is Wrongful Death – an event where negligence or outrageous conduct leads to an individual’s loss of life. Given the devastating impact of this incident on oneself and the loved ones, it is imperative that you understand your rights and potential recourses.

Essentially, wrongful death claims arise from diverse situations ranging from car accidents due to irresponsible driving, medical malpractice resulting in fatal consequences, defective products causing mortal harm to workplace accident leading to untimely demise. It’s noteworthy that these cases necessitate exceptional legal knowledge buttressed by meticulous investigation. At Carlson Bier we are fully equipped to handle such demanding aspects of Wrongful Death claims.

To further elucidate wrongful death statutes in Illinois:

• The claim can be filed by immediate family members or legal representatives,

• Damages awarded may include lost wages, funeral expenses, pain and suffering among others,

• There is a strict time limit (two years) for filing these lawsuits starting from the date of death.

Wrongful death statutes vary widely; hence hiring seasoned attorneys like us ensures accuracy while interpreting them. At Carlson Bier we undertake rigorous groundwork encompassing collective evidence, effective litigation strategies coupled with empathetic understanding towards your tumultuous experience – all in pursuit of fair compensation for your immense loss.

Amidst invasive forms, daunting technical language and meticulous court proceedings involved with wrongful death claims rests another crucial element: comprehension of ‘Negligence’. The decisive step here involves proving how negligent actions resulted into fatality- regardless how inadvertent they were. For e.g.: If a driver disregards traffic signals resulting into fatal accident – their action establishes principal constituent for ‘negligence’.

Distinguishing elements defining negligence are as follows:

• Duty: Proving defendant owed a duty of care to deceased,

• Breach: Establishing the breach of that duty,

• Causation: Making a direct correlation between defendant’s negligence and death,

• Damages: Providing evidence of incurred pecuniary losses due to wrongful death.

While seeking justice often feels like an uphill battle, Carlson Bier is your champion. Our proficient approach strategically combines legal acumen with ethical conduct, further augmented by our innate commitment towards clients’ well-being. By choosing us you are guaranteed an unwavering support system in this trying period.

Remember though, Carlsons Biers’ dedication comes without geographical boundaries – extending irrespective to our physical offices in Illinois. As leading attorneys specializing in personal injury and wrongful deaths claims, we contribute value beyond geographical constraints – even if it means reaching out from different city altogether. We truly empathize with loss; hence strive passionately for rightful compensation ensuring that no injustice inflicts upon you simply because we may not be located within your vicinity.

Lastly, when life throws such unfortunate circumstances at you or your loved ones invoking traumatic upheaval emotionally and financially- remember there’s assistance just one click away! Let Carlson Bier help ease the burden during these difficult times by evaluating the worthiness of your individual case based on years of experience backed by expertise rooted in humility and compassion. Simply click on button below-the first step towards understanding what rightful claim you hold against wrongful demise inflicted upon your loved one.

With every interaction at Carlson Bier, remember – You’re not merely another client; rather part and parcel of an extended family who believes- ‘Justice delayed is Justice denied’.

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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 Normal

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Focused on legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or risky conditions.

Scald Damages

Extending specialist legal help for people of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Hospital Misconduct

Ensuring specialist legal advice for patients affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Fault

Managing cases involving faulty products, delivering specialist legal support to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Mistreatment

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble & Fall Incidents

Expert in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking compensation for their losses.

Neonatal Traumas

Offering legal aid for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Crashes

Crashes: Focused on helping individuals of car accidents gain appropriate settlement for injuries and harm.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Committed to providing representation for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

18-Wheeler Crash

Providing expert legal services for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for losses.

Construction Site Incidents

Engaged in advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Brain Traumas

Focused on delivering expert legal advice for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Traumas

Proficient in handling cases for people who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Committed to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unfair Demise

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Damage

Committed to supporting persons with vertebral damage, offering expert legal assistance to secure justice.

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