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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the tragic circumstance of a wrongful death, Carlson Bier Advocates champions your case relentlessly. We understand navigating legal waters following such an unexpected tragedy might seem overwhelming; that’s why we’re dedicated to providing expert legal services tailored to suit your specific needs. Our team of seasoned attorneys has built a formidable record defending clients throughout Illinois, ensuring they secure the justice rightly deserved. Rest assured our expertise is not geographically bound but extends across various communities including Seneca. As established Wrongful Death attorneys, our firm will strive tirelessly for maximum compensation guided by an unyielding commitment to help facilitate closure and healing during this challenging time. Through meticulous investigations and assessments, we press forward in your fight for recompense – valuing each client’s unique trial and recognizing their individual pain sustained from the loss of a loved one due to negligence or misconducts leading to wrongful deaths. For steadfast representation determined at asserting your rights against daunting odds, choose Carlson Bier Advocates as your partner in justice today.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Seneca Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the profound sense of loss and devastation that accompanies wrongful deaths. A loved one’s sudden departure—especially when it results from preventable circumstances—leaves families grappling with financial instability, emotional trauma, and an overpowering yearning for justice. Our personal injury lawyers based in Illinois dedicate their expertise to seeking just compensation on behalf of individuals bereaved by wrongful death.

Wrongful death stems from intentional or negligent actions that lead to another person’s fatal injuries. These may entail incidents such as motor vehicle accidents due to reckless driving, medical malpractice resulting in fatalities, workplace hazards causing death, or fatal injuries caused by faulty products. Justified legal action can be embarked upon if these incidents are proved to have been avoidably inflicted.

Since Illinois law employs a strict statute of limitations for wrongful death cases which denotes an absolute deadline for filing your lawsuit court after your loved one’s passing—we stress how vital it is not to delay initiating legal proceedings if you’re in this unfortunate situation. Moreover, family members should know they might be entitled to compensation covering damages including:

• Funeral and burial expenses

• Loss of potential earnings

• Loss of love,care,and companionship

Navigating through the complexities associated with Illinois’ legislation surrounding wrongful deaths can be undeniably challenging without experienced legal counsel representing your interests.

Why Choose Carlson Bier? Drawing upon decades of combined professional expertise, our team proves relentless in unraveling factual complexities connected with each unique case ensuring every attainable shred of evidence is diligently pursued. We lay a strong emphasis on meticulous investigation strategies paired with robust advocacy—an approach yielding countless successful settlements over the years. Customer service forms the foundation stone we build our reputation on; thus ,we ensure transparent communication throughout your engagement with us while empathizing deeply with your cause.

We further cushion clients against hefty fees often associated with legal representation through our contingency fee model: no upfront charges are levied—you pay us only if we win your wrongful death lawsuit. This approach not only aligns our interests with yours, but also demonstrates the resolute confidence we harbor in our ability to successfully represent you.

Finally, as leading personal injury attorneys based in Illinois,we wish to emphasize that while we are lending a helping hand towards families seeking rightful compensation for their immeasurable losses—we aren’t just fighting for monetary gain,but justice.

Let’s rebuild hope together. If you or someone you know is dealing with such heartrending circumstances, reach out to Carlson Bier today. Click on the button below to find out how much your case may be worth and remember—helping people get through some of the most difficult times of their lives isn’t just about what happens inside courtroom; it’s about being there when they need us most and delivering justice where it’s rightly due. Discover your path forward at Carlson Bier—where compassion meets exceptional legal expertise.

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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 Seneca

Bike Accidents

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

Thermal Traumas

Offering adept legal support for patients of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Physician Misconduct

Offering specialist legal assistance for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Responsibility

Addressing cases involving faulty products, providing specialist legal guidance to victims affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Abuse

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

Fall and Stumble Incidents

Specialist in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking recovery for their suffering.

Newborn Injuries

Extending legal aid for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Incidents: Dedicated to helping victims of car accidents secure just recompense for hurts and damages.

Bike Collisions

Focused on providing legal support for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Truck Mishap

Ensuring adept legal support for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for damages.

Worksite Collisions

Focused on supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Brain Harms

Dedicated to offering specialized legal advice for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Proficient in dealing with cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Dedicated to legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Undeserved Death

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and adept legal representation to ensure justice.

Spine Harm

Committed to supporting victims with spine impairments, offering specialized legal support to secure recovery.

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