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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to handling Wrongful Death cases in North Chicago, Carlson Bier is the name that stands above the rest. As seasoned personal injury lawyers, we specialize in representing clients who have tragically lost loved ones due to negligence or unlawful conduct of others. Our team’s meticulous approach ensures thorough investigation and preparation vital for successful legal representation. We understand such losses involve significant emotional trauma; hence our compassionate yet assertive practice guarantees anonymity and respect toward your family’s privacy while relentlessly pursuing justice on your behalf. With a proven track record built over years of courtroom experience, you can entrust us with the responsibility of securing fair compensation from parties responsible for your irreparable loss. Choosing Carlson Bier means aligning yourself with quality legal counsel known for exceptional performance regarding wrongful death lawsuits; we will fight indefatigably offering guidance every step along this challenging journey until those at fault are held accountable before law.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in North Chicago Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that dealing with the loss of a loved one due to wrongful death brings an enormous amount of grief and pain. Coupled with legal complexities, it becomes even more challenging for you and your family. As experienced attorneys in Illinois, we are dedicated to providing expert legal representation for personal injury cases, focusing on maximising justice through compensation awarded for the profound impact on your lives.

Wrongful death refers to an incident where someone’s negligence or intent causes another person’s death; this could occur due to various incidents such as car accidents, workplace accidents, medical malpractice among others. Some key points to note about wrongful death instances include:

• Proof of Negligence: All the charges in a case of wrongful death depend heavily upon proving that the defendant’s negligence resulted in disaster.

• Applicable Damages: Compensation can be sought for funeral expenses, suffering endured by the deceased before passing, lost future income etc.

• Statute Limitations: Though typically limited to within two years from when death occurred; certain circumstances may alter this frame.

By partnering with our team at Carlson Bier you can rely on seasoned lawyers who have spent their careers navigating these challenges. We seamlessly document evidence relevant to your case; delivering strategic advocacy while offering unwavering support during these troubled times.

Moreover, it is critical here at Carlson Bier that you understand how ‘damages’ function within personal injury law:

• Economic damages often make up the bulk portion of compensation received. These cover tangible costs like medical bills and lost earnings.

• Non-economic damages are subjective but equally essential – they account for abstract losses such as emotional distress or decline in quality of life since the accident.

It’s pivotal therefore that effective legal counsel understands how best to advocate both types – we pride ourselves on being able to do so successfully.

We also strive towards comprehending what happened thoroughly – establishing absolute clarity regarding accountability. Our lawyers lend the finesse needed to square off against insurance companies and other parties that could try minimizing their fault. In turn, this assertive approach can help maximize compensation, leaving no stone unturned in seeking justice for your lost loved one.

However, in as much as we work tirelessly towards demanding accountability from responsible parties and pursuing maximum compensation for you; it is crucial to note that handling these cases requires experience, knowledge of the law and strategic litigation skills. Here at Carlson Bier, we stand by our commitment to bring a wealth of experience – having helped countless families navigate wrongful death claims successfully where we’ve both provided legal clarity and won deserved compensatory judgments.

We invite you therefore to enter into discussions with us about how our team at Carlson Bier can be most beneficial during such times – keeping sympathy at the forefront while ensuring robust legal representation. With our expertise coupled with a passion for justice; rest assured knowing wrongs committed against your loved ones are pursued vigorously until rightful recompense is achieved.

Now if you’re questioning whether or not pursuing a lawsuit will be worth time spent or wondering what possible outcomes might come forth – don’t estimate alone! Instead allow our skilled attorneys guide through every step involved while simplifying complexities surrounding personal injury law as applied within Illinois.

In fact, why not take advantage of our preliminary review service? Just click the button below which will lead straight through an evaluation form – helping ascertain potential damages specific to your scenario absolutely free of charge. Don’t wait any longer – explore what relief Carlson Bier can deliver today.

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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 Chicago

Cycling Accidents

Proficient in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Fire Damages

Giving professional legal services for people of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Physician Incompetence

Extending specialist legal services for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Obligation

Taking on cases involving faulty products, extending professional legal support to victims affected by defective items.

Aged Abuse

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble & Trip Mishaps

Specialist in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking redress for their damages.

Childbirth Wounds

Delivering legal aid for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Accidents: Focused on aiding patients of car accidents receive equitable remuneration for wounds and impairment.

Motorbike Collisions

Expert in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Trucking Incident

Delivering specialist legal support for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for hurts.

Construction Accidents

Concentrated on defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Cerebral Harms

Committed to ensuring expert legal assistance for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Injuries

Specialized in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Expert in legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Wrongful Death

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and professional legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Spine Impairment

Committed to advocating for victims with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure justice.

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