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About Carlson Bier Associates

When tragedy strikes and a loved one is lost due to the negligence of others, choosing an expert Wrongful Death attorney becomes critical to seek justice. Carlson Bier, is a highly regarded law firm renowned for its reputation in successfully handling wrongful death cases throughout Illinois. Providing unparalleled legal assistance for those who are enduring the unimaginable, our priority at Carlson Bier lies in supporting you towards securing your rightful compensation swiftly and professionally. Our dedicated attorneys specialize in wrongful death matters with years of experience navigating these complex legal battles against powerful institutions or individuals. Compassionate yet fierce advocates, we relentlessly fight on behalf of our clients to honor the memory of their loved ones by holding responsible parties accountable. Trust us, at Carlson Bier, to understand that no amount can replace your loss but obtaining justice can bring closure and aid financial stability during tough times.Quality representation tailored specifically according to each case’s unique circumstances distinguishes us as experts advocating for victims’ rights across Sherrard.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Sherrard Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, esteemed for its reputation in providing robust representation and compassionate care for personal injury victims within the state of Illinois. Among our specialty areas is wrongful death – a highly sensitive and intricate branch of law that requires both proficient understanding and an empathetic approach.

Wrongful Death operates under a legal framework designed to provide recourse for individuals whose loved one has suffered a fatal accident due to the negligence or misconduct of another party. The gravity of loss experienced in such distressing circumstances extends beyond mere emotional trauma; often, it leads to financial burden accelerated by medical bills, funeral expenses, loss of income sources, and unforeseen costs connected with the unexpected passing.

• The first key principle about Wrongful Death involves defining those eligible to file a claim. In Illinois, this typically includes immediate family members like spouses and children. Nonetheless, under certain contexts others may qualify including grandparents or siblings.

• The second imperative notion is recognizing what kind of damages can be claimed.Ranging from tangible factors such as lost wages/personal support/resources yet extending into intangible aspects comprising companionship affection,care,guidance,and nurturing deprived from the victim’s untimely demise.Every loss carries unique consequences which must be meticulously articulated and defended during proceedings.

• A third paramount theme lies towards Liability in Wrongful Death Cases.In many instances,it doesn’t directly correspond with criminal liability.For instance,a party may escape criminal charges but still bear civil responsibility over your loved one’s passing.Clearly,this area requires thorough legal comprehension when delivered unto courtrooms.

At Carlson Bier Law Firm we understand each case carries an individual story marked with significant grievance.While nothing can ever fully mitigate the anguish endured post-loss,the aim remains granting families deserving settlements reflecting their life-altering bereavements.We rigidly adhere towards ethical boundaries offering valid,factual,content addressing lawful practices -without deceptively advertising physical offices across towns where legally restricted.Literally,symbolically,& emotionally we stand along you on this journey.

We delve conscientiously into each case, exhausting all our experience in the legal field to help our clients navigate through a myriad of legal complexities. Our concise approach focuses on clear communication and solid advice to ensure an accurate understanding of the wrongful death claim process. We outline strategies that enhance credible recovery without compromising swift resolution- aimed towards lessening your burden in already-strained times.

With Carlson Bier, you can trust that you are not alone during such difficult moments. To further understand how we can assist or for a more comprehensive grasp about potential compensation concerning your case, click on the button below. Allow us to provide clarity amidst uncertainty because at Carlson Bier, your loss becomes our vocation – empathetic representation motivated by undeniable justice.

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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 Sherrard

Bike Collisions

Focused on legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Extending expert legal support for patients of major burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Hospital Carelessness

Extending experienced legal advice for persons affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Liability

Addressing cases involving faulty products, offering skilled legal support to clients affected by harmful products.

Senior Mistreatment

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble & Stumble Incidents

Expert in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking recovery for their harm.

Infant Traumas

Extending legal support for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Incidents: Dedicated to helping patients of car accidents get just settlement for wounds and impairment.

Motorbike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

18-Wheeler Crash

Extending expert legal representation for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for losses.

Building Site Accidents

Concentrated on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Head Injuries

Focused on extending compassionate legal assistance for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Harms

Specialized in addressing cases for people who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Dedicated to legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Undeserved Fatality

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and adept legal support to ensure compensation.

Neural Trauma

Focused on assisting patients with spine impairments, offering professional legal services to secure recovery.

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