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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the wake of a painful loss due to wrongful death, seeking justice can appear daunting. Carlson Bier, an eminent law firm serving Okawville’s community, specializes in handling such cases with exceptional prowess. A seasoned Wrongful Death attorney from our team deeply understands Illinois’s complex legal landscape and maintains unwavering dedication towards providing personalized guidance through these challenging times. With extensive experience under our belt and a track record that speaks volumes about our competence, we pride ourselves on fighting relentlessly for survivors’ rights preserving the integrity of your loved one’s memory. At Carlson Bier, we believe every case is unique and demands dedicated attention; hence each client receives tailored strategies designed to maximize their compensation opportunity while alleviating their emotional distress during this process. Empathetic yet meticulous in our approach, excellence isn’t just perceived at Carlson Bier—it is persevered through tenacious work ethics for addressing clients’ needs most effectively—making us a natural choice for your Wrongful Death representation requirements.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Okawville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our dedicated team of expert personal injury attorneys endeavour to provide quality representation especially in the area of wrongful death claims. Wrongful death – a term often used in legal circles and vastly misunderstood by many – refers to a claim made by surviving family members when a loved one’s demise has resulted from another person’s negligent or intentional actions.

Understanding wrongful death lawsuits is essential before embarking on litigation. Our growing base of satisfied clients across Illinois appreciates the value we bring by educating them on key aspects such as:

• Fault liability: showing that negligence or direct action on another party’s part caused the devastating loss.

• Compensation determination: insurance settlements, juries awarding compensatory damages, including for medical costs, funeral expenses, and loss of future earnings.

• Statute limitations: timing requirements for filing wrongful death suits.

The depth of your relationship with the deceased can affect damages awarded in court rulings; parents who lost minors, surviving spouses, or children may be entitled to compensation.

Illinois law divides wrongful deaths into two categories:

• Those caused intentionally – where a defendant wanted to end someone’s life and acted upon it

• Accidental deaths – where carelessness results in fatality

Existing evidence substantiates these cases determining their merits in court proceedings under rigorous professional scrutiny from all sides involved. Every victim’ story differs greatly; there are no cookie-cutter answers or solutions tailored precisely towards each situation at hand.

In addition to this substantial concern over procedural laws governing litigation protocols specific to Illinois, claimants find themselves grappling with these grave emotional burdens alone. However compelling the desire might prove for swift justice following such tragedies unfolding suddenly among us all too frequently these days – the harsh reality remains brutally clear nonetheless: navigating through complex personal injury jurisdiction rules without competent legal counsel exposes survivors potentially leaving thousands (if not millions) dollars unclaimed tragically adding insult onto already profoundly hurtful injuries inflicted heartlessly upon innocent parties merely going about everyday routines when disaster struck without forewarning.

Our experience spans several decades, ensuring every client receives the most comprehensive and coherent legal advice on wrongful death claims in Illinois. While we find no joy in tackling such emotional subjects, our attorneys’ committed approach ensures to alleviate clients from the stresses related to claim pursuit while striving for maximum compensation to aid on their road to recovery.

The distinction in wrongful death claims lies in the quality of your representation. The Carlson Bier team does not just handle cases; we represent real people dealing with heartrending loss – guiding you through this convoluted process step by step, treating your case as if it was our own.

Our dedicated lawyers understand that circumstances surrounding a wrongful death suit are always tragic and multifaceted. On top of coping with a sudden death caused by preventable circumstances, bereaved families are thrust into complex legal proceedings which requires tenacity, tact and expertise. Rest assured knowing these are among the intrinsic qualities combined within each member constituting our firm’s powerhouse workforce bound tightly together by shared commitment towards pursuing ultimate justice.

By choosing Carlson Bier law firm, we ensure you get compassionate yet aggressive representation guaranteed throughout every twist and turn appearing unexpectedly during litigation procedures leading up onto final verdict delivery inside courtroom premises still ringing solemnly sounding last echoes marking clearest proof stretching beyond any shadow of doubt – attesting rightful judgment honors truth’s highest ideals embracing fundamental moral underpinnings symbolizing ultimate justice.

While nothing can bring back your loved one or dull the pain accompanying such profound loss, seeking legal recourse could provide some sense of closure and financial stability during these uncertain times. Click on the button below now for an immediate evaluation on how much your case could be worth today. Let’s help you traverse the right path towards setting precise gears moving forward cogently towards embarking upon life anew emerging finally out from grief endearing harsh reality exerting enormous strain relentlessly challenging everyone around involved. This is the vocation faithfully observed here at Carlson Bier, where our clients are considered part of our extended family.

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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 Okawville

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Scald Injuries

Extending specialist legal assistance for people of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Delivering experienced legal services for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Fault

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, providing specialist legal guidance to victims affected by harmful products.

Elder Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble & Stumble Incidents

Skilled in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking recovery for their harm.

Birth Injuries

Providing legal help for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Mishaps

Mishaps: Concentrated on aiding clients of car accidents receive fair remuneration for wounds and harm.

Scooter Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Trucking Incident

Ensuring specialist legal support for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for injuries.

Building Collisions

Dedicated to assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cognitive Impairments

Focused on providing dedicated legal representation for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Harms

Expertise in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Committed to legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unfair Passing

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and experienced legal support to ensure fairness.

Spine Damage

Dedicated to assisting clients with backbone trauma, offering expert legal representation to secure compensation.

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