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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the hardships of a wrongful death scenario in Park Forest, choosing Carlson Bier as your legal advocates ensures you obtain comprehensive support during an emotionally turbulent time. As knowledgeable wrongful death attorneys, they are committed to delivering an excellent standard of professional service. Their extensive understanding and skillful application of Illinois state laws provide clients with confidence and reassurance through this distressing period. Grappling with the loss of a loved one isn’t easy; Carlson Bier understands these sensitivities while tactfully navigating complex bureaucratic landscapes to ensure justice is served. They strive tirelessly on your behalf to make certain every detail is analyzed, securing favorable verdicts or settlements for grieving families across Park Forest area who seek closure following their tragic loss. Choosing them as your legal counselors means engaging trustworthy experts dedicated solely towards the preservation of yours rights and executing every possible avenue for recompense under Illinois law.Carlson Bier’s approach embodies compassionate dedication intertwined with aggressive representation—a balance that makes them an unbeaten choice when dealing demands involving Wrongful Death claims.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Park Forest Illinois

Here at Carlson Bier, we understand every aspect of personal injury law in Illinois, including Wrongful Death suits, giving us the expertise to fight for justice and maximum compensation for our clients. A wrongful death lawsuit is essentially a claim that a person died as a result of another’s negligence or wrongful actions. If successful, this type of legal action can provide surviving family members with monetary compensation to cover funeral costs, lost wages, pain and suffering endured by the decedent before they died amongst other damages.

• What constitutes a wrongful death in Illinois may vary considerably from what you might think. Understanding these circumstances can help decide if pursuing litigation would be appropriate.

• Proving no fault generally requires evidence showing how risk or harm was anticipated yet disregarded.

• The process involves hiring skilled Illinois wrongful death attorneys like Carlson Bier who are knowledgeable about such cases and the legal landscape.

It’s crucial to select an experienced firm because outcomes often hinge on precise interpretation and application of state laws surrounding liability, damages and time limits for filing. At Carlson Bier, we recognize that each case is unique; not just legalese but real people dealing with real loss.

Many prospective clients wonder about their rights and potential benefits under wrongful death laws. Here are some key aspects:

– Immediate family members usually have the right to file suit in most cases.

– Damages aren’t limited purely to financial aspects; there could also be recovery for grief too.

– Only one suit per deceased individual can be filed.

To ensure that you don’t miss any crucial details during this distressing period while dealing with enormous emotional turmoil,you need expert advocates representing your interests – professionals adept at handling complex insurance matters & negotiations.The diligent lawyers at Carlson Bier dedicate themselves fully to your cause providing compassionate support alongside top-notch legal acumen.They will guide you patiently through all important decisions whether it’s signing settlement papers or going ahead with trials ensuring fair resolution without unnecessary delay.

And yet, Wrongful Death suits aren’t just about compensatory financial support. They’re also meant to serve as a deterrent-showing that no one can escape the consequences of reckless actions that endanger lives.

Bear in mind that wrongful death statute of limitations in Illinois generally allows you 2 years to file from the date of death. As you watch this period dwindling,it becomes even more challenging to deal with the intricate details & responsibilities ensuing after your loved one’s passing.Hence it’s imperative that justice isn’t deferred anymore.The attorneys at Carlson Bier strive relentlessly towards this end – so that amidst sadness and pain filters in a semblance of solace.You are not alone in your journey towards closure.

As difficult as calculating monetarily value for loss of life is, there are established legal ways used for such estimations.Appropriate compensation isn’t about any “price tag” but rightful justice.Gentle assurance wrapped around a resilient steel fist -that is what Carlson Bier brings; an unflinching stand against those who precipitated your misery.It will be our endeavor to ascertain,you receive full restitution within boundaries of legal framework.Even though we know,no amount can truly replace your loss,it will alleviate some burdens catalyzed by untimely departure.While every situation differs,vast experience equips us better than most when dealing with insurance companies or defense lawyers.

To discover how much compensation may await,click on the button below.Nothing can bring back lost lives,but knowing someone tirelessly combats injustice on their behalf – matters.And rightfully so.After all,every law emboldening survivors’ claim echoes loud,wringing Accountability into each defaulter heart,Courtesy-Carlson Bier- Standing Tall With You In Pursuit Of Justice.Translating Your Sorrows Into Strength.

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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 Park Forest

Cycling Incidents

Expert in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Extending adept legal advice for victims of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Healthcare Malpractice

Ensuring dedicated legal assistance for clients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Fault

Handling cases involving dangerous products, extending professional legal help to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Neglect

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip & Trip Accidents

Professional in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking recovery for their losses.

Neonatal Wounds

Delivering legal support for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Collisions: Dedicated to guiding patients of car accidents gain appropriate settlement for hurts and destruction.

Scooter Incidents

Expert in providing representation for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Truck Incident

Ensuring experienced legal support for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for damages.

Construction Site Mishaps

Concentrated on defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Neurological Damages

Focused on delivering professional legal representation for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Injuries

Proficient in addressing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Focused on legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Death

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and experienced legal representation to ensure compensation.

Backbone Injury

Dedicated to assisting victims with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal representation to secure recovery.

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