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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experience the compassionate representation of Carlson Bier in wrongful death cases. Our seasoned attorneys hold a robust mastery over every nuance, providing relentless advocacy for victims’ families throughout these devastating circumstances. We understand no amount of financial recompense can fill the void left by your loved one’s departure; however, it is our duty to ensure you receive due justice and closure through rightful compensation. With Carlson Bier at your helm, expect an unwavering dedication to investigating and presenting compelling legal arguments that position your case optimally for success.

Your trust in us isn’t misplaced: we carry prestigious recognition within Illinois’ legal framework and consistently demonstrate unmatched proficiency across challenging wrongful death claims with resounding outcomes.

At Carlson Bier, we listen empathetically while advising astutely on intricate legal aspects concerning negligence or misconduct leading to untimely demises. We honor the deceased by fighting relentlessly against those responsible and pursuing justifiable remedies on their behalf. Partner with us—let’s bring them their overdue accountability together under law’s fair hammer.

We stand as steadfast advocates alongside mourners grappling with unspeakable loss—a beacon of hope amidst despairing times—count on Carlson Bier for ironclad support during life-altering adversities like wrongful deaths.

Choose wisely during troubled times – choose progress towards resolution – Choose Carlson & Bier today!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Portland Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your fight becomes our mission. Our seasoned personal injury attorneys aim to provide the utmost support and representation for those affected by wrongful death. Each situation is unique – but rest assured our compassionate team is committed to delivering justice during these trying times.

Wrongful death constitutes any unfortunate occurrence due to negligence or misconduct of another party. They can result from a myriad of circumstances including medical malpractice, vehicular accidents, workplace hazards, product liability or criminal behavior. Hold fast though; there’s solace knowing that Illinois law provides rights of recovery for surviving family members and next of kin affected by a wrongful death.

Key benefits that you may be entitled to as per Illinois’s Wrongful Death Act include:

• Compensation for grief, sorrow, and mental suffering

• Loss of consortium (companionship)

• Loss of support or earnings the deceased would have contributed

• Medical expenses prior to death

• Funeral expenses

Despite being entrenched in grief through these painful experiences, we urge you not to delay initiating legal proceedings: your time window per the Statutes is limited. According to Illinois law, generally you must file wrongful death claims within one year after the loss occurred – this period can vary depending on specific circumstances surrounding the unfortunate event.

Now let’s demystify how damages are calculated under this act; it extends much further than just immediate emotional trauma encompassing future monetary losses too such as diminished inheritance and lost benefits emanating from retirement plans or pensions. The jury tends to consider factors like duration of expected lifetime ahead where potential wages were severed early along with pain manageability– all leading back towards ensuring those left behind remain cushioned against financial instability.

We know it’s crucial for families dealing with such profound grief not just face this traumatic juncture alone but also fully understand their entitlements’ landscape – which may indeed seem convoluted in light of raw emotions following the heartbreaking event. This is where our compassionate and astute personal injury lawyers edge in upholding your rights, helping you to navigate these difficult waters with due diligence so you can focus more on healing.

Indeed, we reckon that being thrust into this unfamiliar territory marked with legal complexities might be overwhelming. While it’s not warranting celebration, retaining a skilled attorney like us could seriously facilitate simplifying proceedings besides maximizing compensation feasible.

For those who had never envisaged ruptured tranquility via untimely loss of loved ones – suddenly finding themselves grappling with nuanced legality – must remember: justice carries its own unique course across every claim; one-size-fits-all doesn’t fit here. Our commitment puts your wellbeing ahead because we understand wrongful death cases are as much about human empathy as they are about technicalities of law.

Carrying forward from our substantial experience in fighting and winning countless similar lawsuits, we have noticed how insurance companies exploit families’ vulnerability by underpaying rightful dues or endeavoring for quick settlements to sideline bereaved from full recovery scope under Illinois law provisions. Equipped with such insights, Carlson Bier stands poised for strategic dialogues representing your best interest against any potential maneuverings while bracing to redefine negotiation dynamics solidly rooted inside attempts at compensatory justice.

The process may seem daunting at first glance – but worry not! We exist to carry that weight for you. The wellbeing of our clients is paramount—we work tirelessly to ensure no stone is left unturned when it comes to advocating for what rightfully belongs to them through case pursuance avenues unraveling maximum possible compensation fitting the life-altering traumatic repercussions of an unfortunate incident

While painful reflection upon mishap-ridden yesterdays may indeed cast long shadows ahead, leaning onto seasoned proficiency like ours might just illuminate paths reclaiming hopeful tomorrows – decked along lines of empathetic solace backed by sound legal support anchoring altered life orientations.

We invite you to explore more about your case specifically. It’s entirely feasible that it’s worth much more than what you may initially presume or what an insurance adjuster might quickly be luring with. There lies a world beyond the immediate aftermath, and we’re here to help sail through toward a fair settlement commensurate to your unexpected hardship – because justice should never remain out of reach in wanting times like these.

Kindly click on the button below – let us estimate how much compensation we can recover for your unique circumstances: Find out how much my case is worth! Rest assured, our ever-vigilant legal experts are committed to bringing resolution steeped in justice and eased by compassion: because at Carlson Bier, you come first always.

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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 Portland

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Specializing in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Flame Traumas

Providing professional legal help for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Medical Carelessness

Ensuring specialist legal assistance for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Accountability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, offering adept legal assistance to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Malpractice

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Slip Occurrences

Professional in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking compensation for their injuries.

Neonatal Harms

Supplying legal help for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Accidents: Devoted to guiding clients of car accidents get just recompense for wounds and losses.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Focused on providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Truck Collision

Extending professional legal services for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for damages.

Building Site Collisions

Engaged in advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Neurological Injuries

Specializing in ensuring compassionate legal assistance for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Traumas

Specialized in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Dedicated to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Fatality

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and expert legal services to ensure compensation.

Spine Injury

Expert in supporting victims with backbone trauma, offering expert legal guidance to secure compensation.

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