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In the wake of a tragic loss from wrongful death, you desire an ally who respects your pain and aggressively fights for justice. Carlson Bier is that trusted companion during these trying times. Based in Illinois, we’ve built a prolific reputation through decades of dedicated service and relentless representation on behalf of our grieving clients. Specializing in personal injury law with specific emphasis on Wrongful Death cases, our expert attorneys are committed to seeking maximum compensation under all applicable laws for your immeasurable losses. At Carlson Bier, we understand death leaves behind wounds no amount of money can heal; however, accountability offers solace when dealing with such devastating aftermaths caused by others negligence. We take pride in providing top-notch legal services while extending empathy as well as compassionate assistance ensuring each client seamlessly navigate this difficult period without undue burden or stress.Choose the unmatched expertise at Carlson Bier where every case matters; because meaningful reparation goes beyond monetary value,it’s about respect and justice upheld consistently.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Roselle Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our experienced team of personal injury attorneys takes pride in supporting Illinois residents through challenging times, most notably during cases involving wrongful death. As advocates for justice, we help families retrieve compensation resulting from a loved one’s premature passing due to another party’s negligence or misconduct. It’s difficult enough having to cope with loss without grappling with its financial implications as well; hence it becomes crucial that you understand the breadth and depth of ‘wrongful death’ law and how it applies to your situation.

Wrongful death stems from the principle that someone is legally at fault for causing another person’s demise. Every case is unique and can navigate through a spectrum of scenarios— automobile accidents, medical malpractice, defective product incidents, workplace fatalities just being few examples. Underlying them all is the premise that had it not been for individual(s) neglectful actions or inaction, an avoidable life loss would have been prevented.

In wrongful death lawsuits,

• The decedent’s family could recoup economic losses which include potential future earnings their loved one would have amassed over his/her lifetime.

• Expenses related to burial and funeral including medical bills incurred before the deceased’s untimely departure might be claimable.

• Moreover emotional damages such as pain & suffering endured by family members can also come under pecuniary redressal.

However, while these are offerings provided by law they aren’t always easy to secure often necessitating mounting a compelling case supported by cogent evidence substantiated with expert witness testimonials. At Carlson Bier this expertise comes built into our service standard—an assurance further bolstered by years of legal practice steeped deeply in factuality-based representation.

Beyond knowledge pertaining directly to wrongful death regulations additional factors govern who can file these lawsuits what parameters dictate calculation of economic/non-economic offsets etcetera…Our experts help translate complex legalese into actionable insights empowering families when deciding on pursuing claims.

Pertinently, Illinois law stipulates statue of limitations that can limit eligibility for filing claims. There is often a two-year time frame from when the death occurred to legally file a wrongful death lawsuit. Exceptions do apply however but require careful discernment to ensure all procedural necessities and deadlines are duly met.

There can be no replacement for your loss; yet the ensuing void need not become more debilitating due to financial hardship. While it likely feels as if everything has come undone, let Carlson Bier be the unfailing force our clients have entrusted their faith in when faced with overwhelming legal complexities. We believe in holding responsible parties accountable by ensuring they fulfill monetary obligations so families while dealing with deplorable heartache could focus on healing over worrying about financial exigencies.

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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 Roselle

Cycling Crashes

Specializing in legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Offering skilled legal services for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Physician Negligence

Delivering experienced legal advice for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Obligation

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, delivering specialist legal assistance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Fall Injuries

Professional in handling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking justice for their injuries.

Infant Wounds

Supplying legal guidance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Crashes: Concentrated on supporting victims of car accidents obtain just settlement for wounds and harm.

Motorbike Crashes

Dedicated to providing representation for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Semi Crash

Ensuring adept legal representation for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for hurts.

Construction Collisions

Engaged in defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Neurological Traumas

Expert in providing dedicated legal representation for patients suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Adept at addressing cases for people who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Focused on legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unfair Loss

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and expert legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Backbone Impairment

Committed to supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal services to secure redress.

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