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About Carlson Bier Associates

Dealing with a wrongful death of a loved one can be overwhelming. During such challenging times, you require the expertise and compassion that Carlson Bier law firm offers to its clients in Oak Forest. Our firm specializes in personal injury laws notably Wrongful Death cases across Illinois and has built an impressive track record for delivering successful results. At Carlson Bier, we guide you through every step of your claim while ensuring that justice is served.

With our professional team’s meticulous approach in researching each case individually, combined with deep knowledge of the local ruling precedents, you assure yourself optimum legal representation when choosing us as your partner during this traumatic phase. We recognize the sensitivity needed to navigate these cases and promise uncompromised support at all levels – emotionally & legally – so that life can move forward again.

At Carlson Bier,you will find not just robust legal acumen but also profound empathy for those experiencing loss.Give us an opportunity to stand by you; let our history speak for itself.Invite Carlson Baier into your lives,and witness how commitment meets proficiency.At Carlson Baiern,your peace is priority.Rest assured,no stone left unturned no matter duration or time it takes.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Oak Forest Illinois

Carlson Bier is a prominent personal injury law firm in Illinois, renowned for its exceptional service when litigating Wrongful Death cases. Our legal professionals understand the intricacies and complexities tied to such devastating losses importantly highlighting that time is of the essence. To navigate this daunting process, families must take swift legal action following their loss.

Wrongful Death, by definition, refers to a lawsuit brought about when negligence or intentional harm-inflicting actions taken by one party results in another person’s death. These highly complex cases are often fraught with significant emotional distress. It might involve product defect, medical malpractice, vehicle accidents or work injuries making it pivotal your representation comes from experienced attorneys who can adeptly handle these types of cases.

At Carlson Bier, our team possesses formidable expertise needed for such cases:

– Comprehensive familiarity with the Illinois court system

– Mastery over negotiation tactics and strategies

– Proficient in gathering evidence and expert testimonies

– Capable of discerning potential litigation challenges

Wrongful Death suits have four crucial elements that must be proven – Duty of Care where one party was obligated to ensure the safety of another; Breach of Duty indicating the offending party failed to carry out their duty; Causation means proving that breach caused death; Damages which establish resulting losses suffered. Here lies our proficiency as we diligently prove each aspect ensuring justice prevails.

We are keenly dedicated to securing relief for your suffering through comprehensive case evaluations coupled with empathetic guidance every step along the way. Potential compensation may cover medical expenses incurred before death ensued: burial costs, lost earnings (including future earning potential), loss of consortium/companionship plus punitive damage intended to punish particularly malicious behaviors and deter similar situations.

Experience has taught us at Carlson Bier how crucial tracking timelines effectively play in wrongful death claims – spotting issues others may overlook sealing any loopholes adversaries might exploit. The statute limitations set forth by Illinois law demands swift action where actions must be filed within two years from the date of death, or it may face dismissal. It is our commitment to tackling air-tight timelines and strategic planning, taking the weight off your shoulders.

Although we cannot erase pain that wrongful death causes, we ardently believe in facilitating healing through justice; a testament validating Carlson Bier’s dominating presence in this field. We are not just lawyers: we stand as trusted advocates tirelessly fighting for justice so that families can focus on grieving without added stress.

Remember, understanding legal procedures following an unexpected loss might feel overwhelming – let Carlson Bier assist you during this challenging time ensuring you never walk alone looking out for your rights. We invest all efforts combing through details and indispensable expert testimonies targeted toward ensuring maximum compensation such that every victim’s family gets closure they need while holding guilty parties accountable.

We invite you to take the next step with us at Carlson Bier toward restoring balance upended by a wrongful death incident. We can’t change what has happened but together, we can make sure your voice is heard in court and ensure a fair trial verdict attained reflecting true value of life lost untimely . An informed choice has crucial implications on coarse of these cases–therefore learn more about your case worth by clicking on the button below. Trust in our advocacy: You’re not alone navigating this tragic circumstance – Carlson Bier ensures you never will be.

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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 Oak Forest

Bike Crashes

Proficient in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Flame Damages

Extending expert legal assistance for patients of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Physician Negligence

Delivering experienced legal assistance for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving defective products, delivering specialist legal support to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Malpractice

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Stumble Occurrences

Skilled in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking compensation for their damages.

Neonatal Injuries

Delivering legal help for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Mishaps: Focused on assisting clients of car accidents gain fair settlement for damages and losses.

Motorbike Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Big Rig Accident

Providing specialist legal representation for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for harms.

Building Site Accidents

Concentrated on supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Head Harms

Specializing in delivering professional legal advice for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Skilled in handling cases for clients who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Dedicated to legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Demise

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and adept legal guidance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Harm

Focused on representing patients with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal representation to secure settlement.

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