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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the heartbreaking reality of a wrongful death situation in Shelbyville, you deserve an unmatched level of legal expertise and compassionate care. Carlson Bier is synonymous with such quality support. Our reputation as a leading personal injury lawyer group built on years of consistently proving our proficiency in handling complex legal processes related to wrongful deaths speaks for itself. We boast top-tier lawyers who blend deep local understanding, extensive experience, and commitment to deliver personalized solutions that ensure your rights are preserved and justice is served promptly. Why choose us? Because we provide unparalleled counseling throughout this difficult journey while tirelessly striving for the most favorable outcomes possible under Illinois law. Each case at Carlson Bier doesn’t just represent another client; it reflects our unwavering dedication toward achieving fair compensation commensurate with emotional turmoil and financial setbacks that families oftentimes endure following wrongful death incidents. Trust Carlson Bier; your rightful advocate tirelessly championing your cause beneath the halo of professional ethical standards.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Shelbyville Illinois

When a loved one is unexpectedly taken away due to the negligence or misconduct of another, the shock and overwhelming grief can make it challenging to understand your rights and responsibilities under Illinois law. At Carlson Bier, a distinguished personal injury attorney group situated in Illinois, we understand your immense pain following such a heart-wrenching event. Our team excels in handling Wrongful Death litigation with dignity, sensitivity, and unwavering dedication to advocating for justice on behalf of our clients.

Wrongful Death cases hinge on proving that someone’s careless, negligent actions or failure to act resulted in an individual’s death. It could stem from multiple circumstances – road accidents caused by drunk driving or texting whilst driving, medical malpractice leading to fatal consequences or premature death due to workplace hazards not adequately addressed by an employer.

A key point to remember is that in Illinois memory law’s statute of limitations pertinent to wrongful death cases is strict. From the date of demises you must file within two years . Failure will result in forfeiting your right towards pursuing compensation via legal means. However do keep mindful some exceptions exist too which magnify importance about seeking skilled legal advice at earliest possible opportunity making sure no loopholes remain overlooked.

Two crucial elements form foundations upon wrongful death claims are aimed:

• Demonstrating irrefutable evidence which suggests defendant was neglectful

• Identifying direct causality between said neglectfulness alongside victim demise

Should these criteria be met successfully, beneficiaries stand entitled towards filing pursuit for damages relatable towards non-economic injuries; such as emotional suffering, loss encompassing guidance and companionship amongst others.

The dedicated professional team at Carlson Bier understands that relationships matter beyond economic terms. Besides claiming losses like wage earning capacity during future course or funeral costs aftermath considering unfortunate incidence still there’s array containing intangible elements which represent noticeable components forming overall compensable damage model considered under “Non-economic damage category”.

While no amount of compensation can ever replace your loved one, at Carlson Bier our aim is to help you navigate this bewildering and traumatizing juncture time. We dedicate ourselves towards securing best possible outcomes as allowable accorded by laws of Illinois and acting restorative function necessary in times following tragic heartbreaks.

Navigating from beginnings through various pathways towards closure for wrongful death cases require intricate understanding about prosecutorial procedure nuances binder underpinning Illinois law strata alongside equipped skill managing court procedures effectively without faltering towards possible confrontation via opposing legal teams.

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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 Shelbyville

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Focused on legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Offering specialist legal support for patients of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Clinical Carelessness

Ensuring professional legal assistance for victims affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Responsibility

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, providing expert legal services to individuals affected by defective items.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble & Fall Mishaps

Specialist in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking justice for their harm.

Childbirth Injuries

Offering legal help for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Incidents: Dedicated to helping individuals of car accidents obtain just recompense for injuries and losses.

Scooter Collisions

Expert in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Big Rig Incident

Delivering expert legal advice for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for injuries.

Building Site Accidents

Engaged in representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Neurological Damages

Focused on providing compassionate legal services for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Damages

Skilled in addressing cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unfair Passing

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and professional legal guidance to ensure justice.

Neural Injury

Specializing in representing individuals with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal representation to secure compensation.

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