Wrongful Death Attorney in Northbrook

Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

Personal Injury Attorney Chicago
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to the unfortunate circumstance of wrongful death cases in Northbrook, one name surpasses all others: Carlson Bier. As a highly reputable law firm, we specialize in providing unparalleled support and legal representation for victims’ families facing such tragedies. Our accomplished team is proficiently equipped with an expansive understanding of Illinois state laws that govern these complex cases. The brilliance and strategic precision Carlson Bier’s attorneys employ have solidified our impressive track record of securing favorable outcomes for clients grappling with untimely loss. By entrusting your case to us, you’re not just guaranteed comprehensive expertise but also personal compassion during perhaps the toughest time in your life. We bear witness to great pain regularly; this only fuels our determination to fight harder on behalf of those wrongfully bereaved— by demanding justice, holding responsible parties accountable, and tirelessly working towards ensuring maximum compensation for your profound losses. With assured dedication from Carlson Bier as your chosen representative across wrongful death matters- fearlessly fighting is not merely promised; it is perpetually proven.

About Carlson Bier

Wrongful Death Lawyers in Northbrook Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the immense devastation that ensues when you lose a loved one due to suspected wrongful death. Throughout our extensive years operating in Illinois as a dedicated personal injury attorney group, we have come across numerous individuals who are overwhelmed with grief and struggling to navigate the legal complexities this situation often brings about.

Knowledge is power and understanding how wrongful death is defined under Illinois law is of paramount importance. Simply stated, wrongful death occurs when an individual’s passing results from negligent or malicious actions by another party. The survivors – usually immediate relatives like spouses, children, or parents – possess the right to file a lawsuit seeking damages for personal loss experienced due to this untimely demise.

There exist several facets of Wrongful Death claims which include but aren’t limited to:

• Circumstantial Evidence: Most successful cases provide enough circumstantial evidence pointing toward suspects’ negligence.

• Comparative Negligence: If your loved one was partially at fault for their own death, it doesn’t prevent you from punitive awards; however, the compensation may be reduced in proportion to their responsibility.

• Statute Of Limitations: In general terms, wrongful death lawsuits need to be filed within two years following the date of death; after such period has lapsed, the case may become void.

Ridding yourself from obscurity regarding these particular matters can dramatically increase success rates for your claim.

When filing for wrongful loss claims in Illinois under Carlson Bier – one shouldn’t fear being misguided or misinformed. We deploy our expertise around every single detail related to your case – whether it’s gathering pertinent details which might strengthen your claim or engaging with insurance companies on your behalf– so that you can focus entirely on mourning and remembrance without the additional stress of legal hassle.

While no amount of financial reparation could ever offset the emotional turmoil caused via unforeseen bereavement; holding reckless parties accountable surely helps bridge part of that gap and bring about closure. The Carlson Bier firm strives to acquire the maximum settlement possible for its clients by unlocking avenues such as:

• Reimbursement of medical costs, including emergency treatments leading up to your loved one’s death.

• Compensation for loss of future earnings that may have been earned if not for the wrongful death.

• Payment to cover burial and funeral expenses.

• Monetary recompense for personal suffering which covers things like grief, sorrow or having lost companionship.

Striving tirelessly and fearlessly, our attorneys would negotiate against competent defense lawyers, face formidable insurance firms head-on and exhibit dexterity in courtrooms so as to tip scales in favor of justice; An endeavor resonating with our commitment towards advocacy & representation.

Finally, we firmly believe no progress can be made without taking the first step. That said, discerning the potential worth of your claim is a vital preliminary measure needing immediate attention. In view thereof, please proceed down below where you’d find a button denoting ‘Find out how much your case might be valued at’ . Through clicking it on – you’ll commence journey into illuminating facts about possible compensatory benefits associated with your lawsuit under Illinois Law – thus creating an arsenal necessary in fight towards obtaining what’s rightfully yours; And can settle knowing that reputable personal injury attorney from Carlson Bier Group will be supporting each step taken along this arduous path inching closer towards eventual justice every day.

Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

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.
Education & Information

Resources For Northbrook Residents

Links
Legal Blogs

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.

All Attorney Services in Northbrook

Areas of Practice in Northbrook

Cycling Collisions

Proficient in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or perilous conditions.

Scald Burns

Offering professional legal assistance for patients of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Physician Incompetence

Offering dedicated legal assistance for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Obligation

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, delivering adept legal services to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Abuse

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble & Trip Accidents

Professional in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking compensation for their suffering.

Childbirth Wounds

Providing legal aid for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Car Collisions

Collisions: Dedicated to helping sufferers of car accidents get appropriate payout for wounds and harm.

Scooter Crashes

Expert in providing legal assistance for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

18-Wheeler Collision

Offering professional legal support for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for harms.

Worksite Accidents

Committed to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Head Traumas

Expert in extending compassionate legal services for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Adept at handling cases for clients who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Specializing in legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Fatality

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and adept legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Damage

Focused on supporting clients with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal representation to secure compensation.

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer