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About Carlson Bier Associates

When grappling with a wrongful death, it is crucial to secure the most skilled legal counsel. The level of emotional distress associated with such scenarios necessitates an empathetic and competent attorney on your side. Trust that in Saint Elmo, Carlson Bier reigns paramount for its impeccable proficiency and experience in handling wrongful death cases successfully. Their deep understanding of Illinois laws provide clients the best representation possible, ensuring justice for their loved ones’ untimely demise.

Guided by decades of practice, the attornies at Carlson Bier work relentlessly to scrutinize every detail related to your case – proving negligence or liability — thereby highlighting their commitment not only towards professional excellence but also human compassion during challenging times.

The team provides succinct advice regarding every course of action availabe under law precisely tailored according to each individual’s unique scenario. Expect a comprehensive approach from start-to-finish; thorough investigation which leaves no stone unturned; robust advocacy throughout court proceedings up till closure of claim settlements.

Choosing Carlson Bier as your partner equates choosing unmatched competency & compassionate service amidst adversity– Capitalizing on years spent championing clients’ rights within an emotionally charged environment assists them adeptly navigate complex legal arenas while harboring trust and respect among those they represent.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Saint Elmo Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our attorneys specialize in personal injury law with a dedicated focus on wrongful death cases. Losing a loved one is an unimaginably heartbreaking event, even more so when it’s the result of another person’s negligence or malfeasance. From our office base in Illinois, we passionately advocate for families who have lost a member due to a tragic accident that could have been avoidable.

A case of wrongful death often covers circumstances such as medical malpractice; fatal car crashes; workplace, construction site and industrial accidents; defective products and medication errors among others. It can be rather complex and challenging without experienced counsel by your side. This scenario is where we step in — to alleviate the burden by ensuring your rights are upheld and justice served.

In navigating the complexities of these issues, knowledge about some crucial points will enable you with informed decision making:

• Wrongful Death Claim eligibility typically extends to immediate family members but can sometimes include other dependents or beneficiaries.

• Illinois Statute of Limitations establishes that wrongful death claims must generally be filed within two years after the death happens.

• Potential damages received from successful claims could range from funeral costs, loss of financial support and benefits to pain and suffering before death.

At Carlson Bier, we are well versed in gathering solid evidence that shows beyond reasonable doubt the fault of the defendant resulting to death. We diligently engage expert witnesses ranging from medical personnel to accident reconstructionists buttressing your claim’s legitimacy while obtaining maximum compensation for your emotional distress and monetary losses.

We understand no amount can comfortably replace a cherished existence yet carrying out these steps ensures culpability for precipitating such pain is assigned justly— essentially bringing solace through justice served whilst guarding against repeat occurrences in future through imposed heavy penalties upon guilty parties.

Teaming up with us ensures you find yourself relying on highly skilled personal injury attorneys steadfastly devoted towards handling daunting legal aspects while you focus on grieving alongside healing both personally and for your family. Our approach, refined from years of handling similar cases, prioritizes the individual specifics of each case, guaranteeing bespoke representation tailored to fit providing closure along with favorable results.

Illinois Laws are stringent regarding when and how wrongful death claims can be filed – you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity by misunderstanding these fine details or through late application. Secondly, your emotional wellbeing can greatly benefit from allowing us shoulder this responsibility while facilitating space for coping healthily with grief afar legal hassle.

In conclusion, knowing that Carlson Bier is fighting passionately for you every step of the way imparts a peace priceless during such trying times .We are fueled by a desire to ensure justice in honor of lost lives while advocating relentlessly for maximum compensation attainable propelling families forward thereafter.

Our commitment to achieving great result outcomes emanates from dedicated client focus charging no fees until victory is met— if we do not win your rightful dues; it means our services are 100 percent free absolutely devoid of hidden costs. So you see there’s nothing stopping you from starting the journey towards finding peace in justice served while being compensated adequately.

To find out further about how much your claim might be worth are welcome to click the button below. Let Carlson Bier help bring solace, recovery and reward through quality representation cemented on expertise honed over years successfully serving clients just like you under similar circumstances right here in Illinois

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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 Saint Elmo

Cycling Mishaps

Specializing in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Providing specialist legal support for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Clinical Negligence

Extending specialist legal representation for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Obligation

Taking on cases involving defective products, delivering expert legal guidance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Elder Neglect

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Fall & Trip Incidents

Specialist in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking justice for their suffering.

Neonatal Damages

Offering legal support for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Mishaps: Concentrated on helping sufferers of car accidents receive reasonable settlement for hurts and impairment.

Motorcycle Incidents

Expert in providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Truck Mishap

Delivering experienced legal support for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for hurts.

Building Crashes

Focused on assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Brain Harms

Specializing in ensuring specialized legal assistance for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Expertise in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered damages from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Committed to legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Demise

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and skilled legal services to ensure redress.

Spine Damage

Focused on supporting individuals with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal support to secure justice.

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