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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with the heart-rending experience of losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, consider Carlson Bier. As trusted and seasoned wrongful death attorneys in Illinois, we undeniably understand that no amount of compensation can replace your loss. However, our dedicated team commits to fervently fight for maximum reparation on your behalf against responsible parties. Bringing an unmatched depth of legal expertise and compassionate representation, Carlson Bier leaves no stone unturned when it comes to seeking justice for you during this distressing time. We handle each case meticulously right from comprehending individual specifics to strategizing effective solutions which reflect our unwavering commitment towards individuals in Norris looking for reliable wrongful death lawyers. Our strategic advantage lies in understanding local complexities concerning Clark County’s rules and regulations about wrongful Death cases ensuring best possible outcomes for you throughout the legal process.Our proven track record is manifested through a host of satisfied clients who turned their unfortunate circumstances into justifiable reparations under daunting circumstances with us at their side proving Carlson Bier as a leading consideration while choosing Wrongful Death lawyers.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Norris Illinois

At Carlson Bier, one of Illinois’s most distinguished law firms, we understand the devastation wrongfully inflicted on a family when a loved one is taken from them prematurely. With great empathy and an unyielding dedication to justice, our personal injury attorneys are fully committed to representing clients who are victims of unfortunate circumstances that resulted in wrongful death.

A wrongful death claim arises when someone is killed due to the negligent or intentional act of another person or entity. It’s designed not only to compensate for the decedent’s lost potential earnings but also takes into account the tremendous emotional toll experienced by the surviving loved ones. Our success at Carlson Bier stems from combining meticulous legal work with compassionate guidance, helping families through this difficult time.

Key aspects that need thorough consideration in wrongful death cases include:

• Determining liabilities: Pinpointing complete responsibility can be complex. Multiple parties could share negligence either directly or indirectly.

• Establishing monetary damages: This includes loss of income, funeral expenses, medical bills prior to death, along with emotional distress experienced by survivors.

• Statute of limitations: In Illinois, you have within two years after the date of your loved one’s demise to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

Here at Carlson Bier Associates LLC., our job is ensuring that all these factors meticulously come together in building a strong case for you.

It’s essential to know what constitutes a wrongful death legally; primarily caused by negligence (accidents due to unsafe conditions), medical malpractice (negligence by healthcare professionals), and intentional acts (deliberate harm done resulting in death). By providing individual attention and detail-oriented service, our team does its utmost best in examining every factor relating to your unique situation.

Our depth of experience throughout Illinois has allowed us numerous notable victories against large insurance companies and corporations involved in wrongful deaths claims. As passionate advocates devoted solely to personal injury law practice, we take each case as an opportunity to seek justice for the affected families. We don’t just work with clients; we journey alongside them on their path to restitution.

The process begins by us analyzing your case thoroughly which typically involves determining if the death was indeed wrongful, identifying potential defendants, and evaluating the damages. Rest assured in knowing that at Carlson Bier, we spare no effort in advocating for what you rightfully deserve.

Think of us as allies, navigating the tumultuous path of righting a wrong inflicted upon your family. It’s an immersive partnership where our professional legal guidance is provided every step of the way towards reaching a resolution that brings you some semblance of peace.

Well-versed in examining insurance policies, assessing liabilities, identifying hidden sources for recovery, and negotiating settlements – our robust understanding of personal injury law ensures promising outcomes designed specifically for effectively addressing your needs after experiencing such grievous loss.

We remain steadfastly dedicated to providing high-quality personal injury representation throughout Illinois while keeping focus firmly intertwined within ethical boundaries. We value transparency throughout this process—therefore creating a foundation built on trust between attorney and client.

The agonizing void left behind due to wrongful death can never truly be filled, and no monetary compensation will ever make good such profound loss; however, it can provide financial stability during these stressful times–an essential aspect worth considering.

Navigating through laws regarding wrongful deaths is complex—hence why securing expert legal aid is vital. To find out how much your case might be worth – click below. Allow Carlson Bier Associates LLC., with its plethora of knowledge and experience in representing wrongful death victims in Illinois—to advocate tirelessly for you until justice is served.

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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 Norris

Cycling Incidents

Expert in legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Offering skilled legal advice for victims of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Hospital Incompetence

Offering professional legal support for patients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Accountability

Managing cases involving problematic products, providing skilled legal assistance to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Abuse

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

Trip and Fall Injuries

Expert in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking compensation for their losses.

Infant Traumas

Extending legal help for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Accidents: Concentrated on guiding individuals of car accidents obtain just recompense for hurts and losses.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Trucking Accident

Extending expert legal representation for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for harms.

Building Site Mishaps

Concentrated on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Head Impairments

Focused on providing expert legal assistance for victims suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Harms

Adept at managing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Dedicated to legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Wrongful Demise

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and expert legal services to ensure compensation.

Spine Harm

Focused on supporting victims with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal services to secure recovery.

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