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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the devastating aftermath of a wrongful death, trust in Carlson Bier to guide and represent you. As top-tier Wrongful Death attorneys in Illinois, we take pride in our unwavering support for families during their most difficult times. We understand that no amount of compensation can fill the vacuum left by your loved one’s passing. Yet it is imperative to hold those accountable who have negligently caused this heartbreaking loss.

Our team at Carlson Bier leverages years of combined legal experience honed on many such cases throughout Illinois. While not based directly within Oneida, we extend our services without geographical limitations across all corners of the region. Thus ensuring every family gets an opportunity for proper representation.

We strategically plan and ensure diligent execution protecting survivors’ rightful claims to compensation under Illinois law while observing the highest ethical standards and professional conduct. Your journey towards pursuing justice shouldn’t be marked with anxiety about having competent representation.

Remember: when tragedy strikes, rely on Carlson Bier’s unparalleled proficiency as your partner pursuing justice in wrongful death cases anywhere within Illinois including Oneida area market specifically

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Oneida Illinois

When navigating the devastating aftermath of a loved one’s unexpected death, you may experience a plethora of emotions and worries. At Carlson Bier, we understand how overwhelming this period is for victims’ families, making it all the more critical to have a compassionate legal partner in your corner. Our dedicated personal injury attorneys strive to bring relief and justice to grieving families through comprehensive wrongful death legal support.

In Illinois, wrongful death is characterized by any fatality caused by someone else’s negligent or intentional actions. This definition encapsulates varying situations such as fatalities from motor vehicle accidents, work-related incidents, medical malpractice, defective products and many more scenarios.

Pertinent factors involved in wrongful death cases include:

– Establishing proof of negligence: Your lawyer must demonstrate that alleged at-fault party acted negligently which led directly to the victim’s untimely demise.

– Assessing pecuniary losses: Part of our job as your legal counsel is estimating economic impact inflicted upon survivors including loss of earnings, future income expected from the deceased person and non-economic damages like emotional suffering.

Navigating these complex issues requires not only deep understanding but also strategic application of intricate laws entangled within this specific area of litigation. Our team at Carlson Bier brings years of combined expertise into each case review – meticulously analyzing every detail surrounding your circumstance while defending your rights fervently.

Here at Carlson Bier, we value supportive client relationships above all else. As trusted allies committed to preserving your best interests during trying periods, we believe that taking time to educate clients about their situation plays an integral role in successful resolution negotiations.

For instance:

– Statute Limitations: In Illinois for most cases there is a two-year window following date on which fatal incident occurs wherein a wrongful death claim can be filed.

– Damages eligibility: Surviving immediate family members such as spouses and minor children are among those eligible for compensation via wrongful death lawsuits.

Every case is unique, and several variables impact the amount of settlement one could expect. This underlines the importance of seeking professional legal advice before pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that monetary compensation can never make up for your tragic loss. However, it can assist in covering urgent financial burdens related to hospitalization expenses or funeral costs and ensuring your family’s future stability.

Our team diligently works to ease your journey through this incredibly challenging process by delivering effective representation with compassion, tact and respect – providing families with comprehensive support aided by our attentive service commitment promising you won’t be alone on this difficult journey.

Recuperating from such immense grief requires time as well as transformational resilience, eased by stable economic resources aiding your healing process. As personal injury attorneys specializing in wrongful death suits at Carlson Bier firm – we are proud to serve Illinois citizens while relentlessly battling for justice on their behalf.

While reading about wrongful death cases paints a better understanding onto its multifaceted nature; realizing the actual worth of your case determines how best to move forward through informed decisions. Thus, kindly click the button below where our highly skilled lawyers will estimate potential claim values corresponding to your unique circumstance – firmly grounded upon laws reigning within state jurisdiction. Because at Carlson Bier, ethical practice intermixing trusted expertise forms basis behind every successful client relationship compelled towards securing deserved reparation for surviving family members during these trying times.

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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 Oneida

Cycling Collisions

Proficient in legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Scald Wounds

Extending adept legal assistance for patients of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Extending experienced legal services for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving defective products, delivering professional legal help to clients affected by harmful products.

Elder Malpractice

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Fall Mishaps

Adept in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking restitution for their harm.

Childbirth Injuries

Extending legal help for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Collisions

Accidents: Dedicated to aiding sufferers of car accidents gain reasonable settlement for wounds and impairment.

Motorcycle Incidents

Specializing in providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Big Rig Collision

Extending expert legal representation for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for harms.

Worksite Mishaps

Committed to assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cerebral Harms

Expert in offering expert legal representation for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Specialized in handling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Accidents

Specializing in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unfair Death

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and skilled legal support to ensure redress.

Neural Damage

Dedicated to supporting patients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal support to secure justice.

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