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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with a tragic loss due to wrongful death in North Aurora, trust the expert legal guidance of Carlson Bier. Renowned throughout Illinois, our respected personal injury attorney group excels in providing compassionate assistance during these difficult times. Wrongful death claims may be complex; however, our exemplary track record surpasses client expectations and consistently delivers resolutions that honor your loved one’s life whilst securing your financial future.

Each unsettling circumstance is treated with utmost sensitivity by Carlson Bier. We understand the depth of devastation that follows a wrongful death suit; hence we affirm not only to achieve justice but also ensure peace of mind through empathy and dedication.

By choosing us as your preferred attorneys for this somber pursuit, you’re enlisting professionals who won’t rest till they’ve explored every legal avenue to find truth and fairness. Death should never come unaccounted for or fade into the background noise – especially when it’s wrongful — And at Carlson Bier, we’re committed to making sure it doesn’t.

Don’t settle for less than what justice demands: allow us at Carlson Bier handle your Wrongful Death pursuits fearlessly yet considerately.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in North Aurora Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we stand committed to providing impeccable legal representation for those suffering from the tragedy of losing a loved one due to another’s negligence or wrongdoing. As your trusted personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our promise is not just to secure rightful compensation but also ensure that justice is delivered.

Wrongful death lawsuits often arise from a broad range of scenarios—traffic collisions, workplace accidents, medical malpractice, defective goods, and even intentional acts of violence. It underscores the severe pain and uncertainty faced by you due to an unfortunate turn of events that results in permanent damage. At Carlson Bier, we’re sensitive to these feelings and pledge unwavering assistance during such tough times.

• Understanding Wrongful Death: In legal terms, wrongful death refers to a fatality caused by the negligent act or omission of another person or organization.

• Establishing Liability: For a successful wrongful death lawsuit, it must be proven that negligence or intent substantially contributed to the victim’s demise—one could be held liable if their careless or reckless actions directly led to someone else’s untimely passing.

• Potential Damages: A claim can recover financial compensation for costs such as loss of potential future earnings, funeral expenses, mental anguish the survivors have suffered resulting from losing their loved one, and potentially punitive damages in cases of gross neglect or misconduct.

Navigating through such complex legal discourse might seem overwhelming when you’re already dealing with enormous emotional trauma. And grappling with urgent economical challenges associated makes it more formidable. Here comes the significant role played by experienced personal injury lawyers like us at Carlson Bier.

We believe every individual case conceives special circumstances with unique needs. Our adept legal team goes above and beyond tailoring specific strategies for each case – something which distinguishes us from other law firms handling wrongful deaths claims across Illinois.

Beginning with a thorough understanding of your situation- absorbing minute details about how precisely incidents transpired leading up to tragic implications, we then closely evaluate different legal provisions involved for a comprehensive pursuit of rightful compensation.

Our professional assistance includes:

• Guidance on legal proceedings: We guide you through the intricate process with transparency in communication and diligent follow-ups.

• Investigation & Evidence Collection: Our team conducts extensive investigations to gather compelling evidence that bolsters your claim’s strength.

• Negotiations & Courtroom Litigation: Starting from tough negotiations with insurance companies to representing you robustly inside courtroom premises if required, our commitment remains steadfast throughout.

Claiming your rightful compensation can’t possibly compensate for the irreplaceable loss suffered by you, but it does provide some financial security during such a vulnerable period aiding stability and recovery at competent speed. This distinguishes Carlson Bier as one of the top personal injury law firms devoted to every client’s needs across Illinois without compromising ethics or integrity.

If you believe that your loved one became a victim of wrongful death and are looking for an understanding companion extending supportive shoulders apart from keen professional services striving towards justice passionately, know that you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Reach out to us here at Carlson Bier – because we fight not merely for compensations but justice! You’re interested in learning more about how much your case could potentially be worth? Don’t guess. Click on the button below now—knowing is better than wondering. Partner with lawyers who truly care…at Carlson Bier!

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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 North Aurora

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Specializing in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or risky conditions.

Burn Traumas

Extending specialist legal advice for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Healthcare Misconduct

Delivering experienced legal support for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Liability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, supplying professional legal services to victims affected by defective items.

Senior Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble and Fall Occurrences

Expert in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking justice for their losses.

Newborn Injuries

Providing legal help for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Accidents

Crashes: Focused on supporting sufferers of car accidents obtain equitable remuneration for wounds and harm.

Motorbike Crashes

Committed to providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

18-Wheeler Accident

Extending experienced legal representation for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for injuries.

Worksite Incidents

Committed to defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Head Harms

Dedicated to offering expert legal support for patients suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Traumas

Adept at dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from dog bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Committed to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unfair Death

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and skilled legal services to ensure compensation.

Backbone Harm

Dedicated to advocating for patients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal support to secure compensation.

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