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About Carlson Bier Associates

When the unthinkable occurs, and you lose a loved one due to the negligence of another party, choosing a Wrongful Death attorney can be a difficult yet crucial step. It’s in these times where Carlson Bier elevates above others merely by their prowess and compassion. Specializing in personal injury cases across Illinois with an exclusive focus on Wrongful Death suits has facilitated exceptional aptitude over time. Our profound understanding protects your interests equipping us with tools to aggressively pursue justice while accommodating your quest for answers during such excruciating periods. Each case receives tailored strategies from our detail-oriented legal team comprised of seasoned professionals passionate about righting wrongs; relentlessly advocating for every client’s rights until justice is served without compromise nor exception! Engaging Carlson Bier secures not only top-tier legal representation but also restoration towards normalcy post tragic loss wrought by someone else’s oversight or willful misconduct. Trust us: we CARE beyond litigations—We’re committed as you are till closure!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Oglesby Illinois

Carlson Bier, a distinguished law firm based in Illinois, actively advocates for justice and rightful compensation in wrongful death cases. Our experienced team of personal injury attorneys fully understands the overwhelming grief and confusion that often ensues following such unfortunate situations. It’s only natural to be filled with questions about your legal rights and viable options; we aim to deliver clarity through comprehensive guidance throughout this stressful phase.

Firstly, it’s essential to understand wrongful death under Illinois laws. Wrongful Death involves an untimely fatality caused by the negligent or intentional act of another party. This could be due to medical malpractice, eerily unsafe working conditions, irresponsible driving behavior, faulty products/services or any other instances which could have otherwise been prevented had duty of care been properly observed. In these events, specific surviving members—commonly spouses and/or children—are legally entitled to file for a claim against liable parties.

Upon successful litigation:

• The family may receive compensation for the pain and suffering endured by their loved one before they expired.

• Financial damage including foreseeable earnings loss is recoverable.

• Expenses incurred from treatment as well as funeral costs may be reimbursed.

• There may also be compensation available for loss of companionship resultant from the wrongful demise.

Regardless of circumstantial details presented initially – whether it’s clear cut misconduct or tangled complexity – Carlson Bier undertakes thorough investigation into every case. We make unwavering effort integrating methodical research with unyielding negotiation commitment – all with ultimate goal being securing maximum restitution for our clienteles’ devastating losses.

Likewise, each case follows its timeline generally comprised structured phases: commencing plaintiff consultation; initiating argumentative discovery period; preparing for court trial if need arises Scholarly expertise garnered over years has fortified our prowess achieving commendable results across various domains within personal injury law genre As devoted representatives your interests, same dedication intricately tailored strategies applied passion adeptness deserving impactful result

An important note about wrongful death claims in Illinois is the limited time period for filing a lawsuit. This statute of limitations generally affords grieving families two years from the date of their loved one’s demise to seek justice, with few exceptions. Act promptly to have your claim evaluated by our seasoned professionals at Carlson Bier who will advise accordingly and guide you through every step to ensure no opportunity for compensation slips away.

At Carlson Bier, we recognize navigating unpredictable waters wrongful death litigation without expert guidance can be terrifying ordeal We strive simplify process offering indispensable knowledge equipment needed traverse arduously tumultuous journey Our incomparable dedication coupled unmatched legal expertise ensures clients receive compensation they rightly deserve

We understand monetary compensation cannot reconcile pain suffering endured aftermath wrongful demise Nonetheless committed fight tirelessly on your behalf aiding recovery tangible aspects grave loss Helping bring resolution traumatic event how endeavor lend invaluable support during these harsh times

Our earnest promise rests upon providing integral assistance to lessen burdensome load, guiding through an undoubtedly complex legal system with unwavering commitment fostering rightful cessation to unfortunate happenstances life threw your way. In pursuit of this mission, it would be our privilege to offer a complimentary case evaluation that could shine light into potentially relieving avenues conceivable within your specific circumstances.

The team at Carlson Bier encourages you not dwell endlessly uncertainty regarding potential restitution instead, allow us help explore indisputable rights deserved redress within boundaries law Your deciding leap towards seeking assistance starts mere click situated right below provide details delve deeper determining probable worth claim Please do not hesitate extend trust us; let’s embark journey vindication together Today possibly day inch towards closure heart wrenching chapter existence reduced little less daunting task hand over reins dedicated group attorneys working relentlessly pursue justice behalf in memory dearly departed

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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 Oglesby

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Flame Damages

Giving adept legal support for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Medical Malpractice

Offering expert legal assistance for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Responsibility

Managing cases involving faulty products, delivering adept legal assistance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Senior Malpractice

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip & Stumble Occurrences

Skilled in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking redress for their losses.

Newborn Injuries

Supplying legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Incidents: Focused on assisting clients of car accidents obtain fair recompense for damages and losses.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to providing representation for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Truck Incident

Delivering adept legal services for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for injuries.

Building Site Accidents

Focused on representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cerebral Harms

Focused on offering dedicated legal representation for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

Expertise in addressing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Incidents

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

Unjust Passing

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and experienced legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Injury

Specializing in supporting individuals with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal representation to secure compensation.

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