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About Carlson Bier Associates

Among the indeterminable burdens following a wrongful death, is the dire need for capable and familiar legal guidance. Carlson Bier fills this role with committed professionalism in Schaumburg. As an established Illinois-based personal injury law firm, we specialize in Wrongful Death cases, deploying powerful advocacy to obtain fair compensation for our clients whilst they pad through grieving times. In choosing Carlson Bier as your representation means opting for accomplished lawyers who have sound proficiency navigating complex litigation landscapes that wrongful death suits typically harbor. We combine understanding of intricate Illinois laws with thorough investigation skills targeting the achievement of substantial verdicts or settlements your case deserves thus lightening your load amidst distressing moments. Our Schaumburg clientele profoundly appreciate how ardently we work to hold liable parties accountable while procuring rightful reparations on their behalf – hallmark qualities which indisputably earmark us as an excellent consideration when seeking a Wrongful Death lawyer within Schaumburg’s realms and beyond.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Schaumburg Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we believe that understanding the legal intricacies surrounding personal injury and Wrongful Death cases is vital for individuals seeking restitution and justice within Illinois. After all, knowledge equips one with the tools necessary to navigate such tumultuous times. Located in Illinois, Carlson Bier specializes in representing clients struggling with profound loss due to wrongful death caused by negligence or intentional actions.

In general terms, ‘Wrongful Death’ can be defined as a death that occurs due to hood fault of another person or entity’s negligent or intentional act. It converts the emotional trauma and financial stress into a tangible claim for damages against those responsible. A lawsuit on these grounds establishes accountability while ensuring the bereaved receive fair compensation for their immeasurable loss.

To better understand this concept, please take note of these crucial points:

– Only certain people are legally allowed to file a wrongful death suit in Illinois: usually close relatives like surviving spouses and children.

– The time limit (also known as Statute of Limitations) for filing a wrongful death claim in Illinois is typically two years from the date of death.

– Damages recovered typically include not only lost wages but also loss of companionship, guidance, society etc., various expenses related to funeral arrangements and medical bills if applicable.

No amount of money can ever truly compensate for your tragic loss; however, our main goal at Carlson Bier focuses on easing your financial burden. We relentlessly pursue monetary compensation owed due to any untimely tragedy induced by someone else’s wrongdoing.

Securing adequate representation by an experienced personal injury attorney during such undoubtedly challenging times can make all the difference. By serving your best interests throughout every step of this legal journey through insurance claims process or court proceedings, hiring competent professional assistance ensures your case receives the attention it merits.

The team at Carlson Bier is steadfastly committed toward pursuing justice for you and your loved ones affected by wrongful death tragedies.Our attorneys have decades of combined experience in fighting for the deserved compensation. With diligence, compassion and thorough approach embedded in our ethos, we strive to secure impeccable results that conciliate with your unique needs.

Moreover, as a compassionate and client-centric firm, Carlson Bier operates on a contingency fee basis. This implies you won’t pay any attorney fees until we win the case and recover compensation for you. No burden handed over regarding costs showcases how confident are we driven towards achieving positive outcomes for our clients’ cases .

With serious matters like these at stake, having convenient access to adept personal injury attorneys is crucial. We understand the complexity involved here does not simply reside within legal realm but deeply affects an individual’s emotional and financial life as well where seeking help can be wearisome or intimidating.

With extensive knowledge of Illinois law coupled with genuine empathy towards our clients plight – our commitment remains transparent by keeping ineffective jargon at bay thus making content comprehensible even for individuals without any specific legal background.

Understanding your worthiness extends beyond just acknowledgment– it signifies affirmative action which is why we encourage you to employ this opportunity now actively.Take control over securing justice today! So if you or someone close to you has suffered from wrongful death tragedy due to negligence of someone else, click on the button below immediately!

By utilizing this facility available here lets us walk through clarifying facts associated especially such as how much would a case potentially be worth considering all prevailing circumstances until finding the right resolution tailored best according to your needs. Let Carlson Bier serve not only as your guide but also your strongest advocate during times when possessing both counts substantially more than ever .

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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 Schaumburg

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Dedicated to legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Offering specialist legal services for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Physician Negligence

Ensuring specialist legal advice for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Responsibility

Handling cases involving dangerous products, offering specialist legal assistance to consumers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Stumble Mishaps

Specialist in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking redress for their harm.

Neonatal Harms

Providing legal aid for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Crashes

Collisions: Concentrated on supporting sufferers of car accidents obtain just compensation for hurts and harm.

Bike Crashes

Focused on providing legal support for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Trucking Mishap

Offering professional legal advice for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for damages.

Worksite Collisions

Concentrated on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Injuries

Specializing in offering specialized legal advice for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Injuries

Specialized in managing cases for persons who have suffered traumas from dog bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Specializing in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Fatality

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and professional legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Injury

Focused on assisting victims with vertebral damage, offering professional legal guidance to secure recovery.

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