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About Carlson Bier Associates

Unfortunate circumstances can transpire unexpectedly, resulting in the wrongful death of a loved one. It is during these overwhelmingly devastating times that Carlson Bier lends their expertise with utmost compassion and understanding. As experienced Illinois Wrongful Death attorneys, our grasp of complex legalities enables us to guide grieving families through challenging proceedings with precision and empathy. Choosing Carlson Bier avails you to seasoned legal professionals who are dedicated solely towards achieving justice for your loss. Possessing an outstanding track record, unparalleled commitment and vast legal knowledge allows us to effectively fight for maximum compensation on your behalf while ensuring responsible parties are held accountable by law accordingly. We understand that no monetary amount can compensate for your traumatic loss; however, we firmly believe securing financial support may alleviate some burdens from unexpected expenses linked with such tragedies. Though nothing replaces the precious life lost, let us at least give closure through justice served appropriately – all within Savoy’s boundaries they treasured dearly but beyond where our physical office resided.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Savoy Illinois

Carlson Bier is an esteemed law firm committed to representing individuals affected by personal injury cases, particularly in Wrongful Death suits. Based in the heart of Illinois, our distinguished group of attorneys have significant experience and proven track records in successfully handling wrongful death claims; we are steadfastly dedicated to ensuring justice is served for our clients.

Wrongful Death involves a situation where an individual’s demise results from negligence or intentional harm inflicted by another. These unfortunate occurrences can stem from various scenarios such as medical malpractice, vehicular accidents, workplace hazards, defective products, or even criminal activities.

• Medical Malpractice: This occurs when a healthcare professional fails to adhere to the established medical standards leading to patient’s death.

• Vehicular Accidents: Includes fatalities resulting from reckless driving, drunk-driving instances, or vehicular malfunction.

• Workplace Hazards: Industries like construction or chemical manufacturing hold potential dangers leading to fatal incidents.

• Defective Products: When faulty goods such as harmful cosmetics or unsafe appliances cause unintended death.

• Criminal Activities: Deliberate actions intended on causing harm that inadvertently lead to someone’s untimely passing also qualify under wrongful death.

Engaging Carlson Bier for your momentous wrongful death suit allows you access to competent legal representation that comprehensively accounts for every detail surrounding your case. Our lawyers meticulously analyze evidence and engage professionals therein necessary fields to establish a robust argument ensuring liable parties held accountable for their actions.

We empathize with the emotional and financial burden accompanying the loss of a loved one and direct our expertise at alleviating some distress involved in seeking due reparation. From navigating complex insurance settlements through intricate court proceedings down to securing compensation encompassing economic losses, emotional sufferings – Carlson Bier provides unwavering support throughout this challenging process.

Moreover, it bears mentioning that wrongful death regulation in Illinois predicates itself upon ‘The Survival Act’ and ‘The Wrongful Death Act.’ Both legislative pieces contain distinct differences that could significantly influence your claim’s resulting trajectory.

For instance, ‘The Survival Act’ allows for compensation to be retrieved from the at-fault party for damages that deceased individual suffered before death (pain and suffering, medical costs), whereas the ‘Wrongful Death Act’ has regulations allowing surviving family members to seek compensation relating to their losses (financial support, companionship).

Understanding this legal language requires adept expertise thus making our presence all the more essential. Having had commendable success in wrongful death litigation across Illinois, we assure you Carlson Bier is equipped with needed industry knowledge and practical skills necessary for managing your case effectively.

As evident, battling a wrongful death case alone without comprehensive understanding of its nuances can lead to setbacks or erroneous judgments. Therefore, it’s crucial to engage professional assistance maximizing likelihood of receiving rightful compensation- a role we at Carlson Bier are passionately poised fill.

At this point, curiosity about potential value of your unique case may naturally arise. We have seen that calculating amounts involved in wrongful damage suits extends beyond hospital bills and lost wages; it encompasses less tangible aspects such as pain and distress endured by the victim before passing away or inevitable grief experienced by family members left behind.

To obtain an accurate estimate of how much your case might be worth incorporating all linked factors thoroughly- click on the button below. Our expert team will conduct a detailed analysis based on specifics surrounding circumstances leading up to unfortunate incident whilst also considering personal repercussions borne by survivors post event. Begin journey towards justice today with Carlson Bier Associates; let us shoulder intricate burdens involved while you focus on healing process deserve.

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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 Savoy

Cycling Mishaps

Specializing in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Providing specialist legal advice for patients of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Medical Malpractice

Extending expert legal support for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Accountability

Taking on cases involving faulty products, providing specialist legal guidance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Neglect

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Tumble Accidents

Specialist in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking justice for their injuries.

Birth Wounds

Extending legal guidance for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Collisions: Concentrated on helping patients of car accidents get just recompense for injuries and destruction.

Motorcycle Crashes

Specializing in providing representation for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Trucking Mishap

Offering experienced legal support for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for harms.

Worksite Collisions

Committed to representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Traumas

Committed to offering dedicated legal advice for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Harms

Specialized in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered injuries from dog bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

Specializing in legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Demise

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and adept legal support to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Committed to advocating for patients with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure settlement.

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