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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the face of a devastating situation like wrongful death, it is crucial to have experienced legal representation on your side. Carlson Bier expertly navigates you through this painful journey, providing competent and compassionate support in Oak Lawn. We possess extensive experience in successfully handling wrongful death cases, making us deeply knowledgeable about Illinois’s complex laws regarding such matters. Our capable attorneys advocate assertively for justice while empathetically acknowledging your emotional distress. Ensuring that responsible parties are held accountable and delivering maximum compensation for our clients remains our utmost priority at Carlson Bier. Regardless of whether the wrongful death occurred due to medical malpractice or negligence-related accident, we remain dedicated to fighting diligently towards favorable outcomes for victims’ families residing within Oak Lawn jurisdiction. Selecting Carlson Bier as your trusted partner means you’re not navigating this difficult time alone: we stand by you every step of the way with integrity and tenacity – all key markers that distinguish us among other personal injury lawyers in Illinois.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Oak Lawn Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a team of dedicated personal injury attorneys operating with utmost respect and commitment to those encountering life-altering hardships due to the unforeseen accidents or negligent actions of others. As your trusted law firm based in Illinois, our aim is to help navigate you through the complex legal landscape, particularly in cases related to wrongful deaths.

Wrongful death claims involve situations where an individual’s demise is directly caused by another party’s negligence or intentional misconduct. This potentially encompasses variably intricate scenarios, such as disastrous motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice incidents that result in fatality and fatal slip-and-fall cases where property owners neglect essential safety measures.

• A wrongful death claim can be made by immediate family members most impacted by their loved one’s loss.

• Each state has its own statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death lawsuit; in Illinois you generally have two years from the date of the deceased person’s death to file your case.

• Many factors affect how much compensation can be recouped including financial support provided by deceased before his/her untimely departure and emotional suffering endured due to lose.

Indeed, it is crucial to apprehend that these types of lawsuits truly encase more than just monetary leverage – they provide grieving families with a methodical platform designed for attaining closure and justice on behalf of their departed loved ones. It serves as a critical tool ensuring responsible parties face requisite retribution for their heedless or deliberate wrongdoing leading someone else’s demise.

With extensive experience coupled with niche-specific expertise unique only among top-tier personal injury lawyers, Carlson Bier takes immense pride in wielding comprehensive knowledge about all components inherent within wrongful death cases, diligently leveraging our legal proficiency so as not simply win cases but deliver restorative peace-of-mind that survivors need amidst enduring the raw pain associated with unexpected passing of cherished family member.

Our tactically advanced approach includes conjuring potent arguments substantiated via compelling evidence tailored for maximum impact, enabling us to hold liable entities accountable irrespective of their intentional or negligent wrongful actions. Whether your case demands intricate investigation, comprehensive examination of medical records, or tactically robust negotiations with insurance providers – we remain steadfast in our commitment towards achieving beneficial results prioritizing your best interests.

Undoubtedly, understanding and pursuing legal recourse following a loved one’s wrongful death is a complicated endeavor which may seem overwhelming when tackled alone. Carlson Bier empathetically accompanies clients in(each stage) overcoming such daunting scenarios while providing assurance that your claim will be managed skillfully ensuring fair compensation for the irreparable loss suffered.

More often than not, people are unsure about potential worth of their wrongful death claims. For this reason, we have formulated an easy-to-use tool available on our website guaranteeing precise estimation based on credible criteria inherent within Illinois injury law framework. Understanding implications associated with personal injury cases can indeed turn out to be a complex task especially during emotionally charged circumstances following a loved one’s sudden demise. With Carlson Bier leading your legal endeavors arising from unsettling situations surrounding such loss, rest assured you shall be ideally positioned for emerging victorious through the demanding trial ahead.

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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 Lawn

Bicycle Collisions

Proficient in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Thermal Burns

Providing specialist legal assistance for patients of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Healthcare Negligence

Providing professional legal advice for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Fault

Handling cases involving defective products, providing expert legal assistance to customers affected by defective items.

Elder Neglect

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

Tumble and Stumble Incidents

Skilled in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking compensation for their suffering.

Infant Injuries

Providing legal help for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Collisions

Crashes: Devoted to aiding patients of car accidents obtain fair settlement for damages and impairment.

Motorbike Mishaps

Committed to providing legal support for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Big Rig Mishap

Ensuring adept legal assistance for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for losses.

Construction Incidents

Dedicated to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Neurological Injuries

Specializing in ensuring dedicated legal assistance for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Wounds

Adept at managing cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Fatality

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and professional legal support to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Damage

Dedicated to assisting persons with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal representation to secure recovery.

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