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About Carlson Bier Associates

When confronting the devastation of a wrongful death, residents in Sleepy Hollow seek exceptional legal expertise. Consistently chosen in such troubling times, Carlson Bier is distinguished among personal injury lawyers for their uncompromising pursuit of justice.

They understand that no compensation can ever replace your loss; yet securing rightful financial reparations will ease the inevitable burdens attached to such tragic events.

With our proven track record and deep understanding of Illinois’s wrongful death law domain, we tenaciously fight for those who tragically lost a loved one due to others’ negligence or reckless actions. Without promising unrealistic expectations, we stand firmly on transparency while handling each case with sensitivity and utmost diligence.

Why should you entrust us? Our unparalleled level of dedication reflects substantially in our consistent performance outdoing ourselves continually.

Carlson Bier’s proficient team fully commits to equitable settlements or verdicts fitting circumstances around your loss rightfully seeking justice during your life’s most challenging chapter.

For comprehensive guidance through this complex process and steadfast representation grounded upon truthfulness- Seek Carlson Bier where compassionate advocacy meets unwavering fortitude.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Sleepy Hollow Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we wholly understand that the aftermath of losing a loved one is challenging. It becomes profoundly more perplexing when their loss results from someone’s negligence or intent to harm—an unfortunate circumstance labeled as wrongful death in legal contexts. Under this area, our dedicated personal injury lawyers champion victims’ rights and strive to deliver comprehensive education on the intricacies of wrongful death.

Wrongful death signifies any fatality caused by another person’s negligent behavior or malicious intent. Such events can arise due to various reasons—motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, workplace mishaps being some common instances. In essence, if anyone’s reckless act results in an untimely demise of your family member or close relation, Illinois law considers it a case for wrongful death.

One must distinctly remember that wrongful death cases differ significantly from typical personal injury lawsuits. The prime difference lies in the claimant—while injured individuals themselves can file personal injury lawsuits, wrongful death claims are often pursued by eligible family members or estate representatives of deceased persons.

• A family member filing such a case should be either financially dependent on the deceased person at their time of passing or assuming they incurred expenses due to the bereaved individual’s untimely exit like funeral costs.

• Moreover, only certain relatives—as defined by state laws—are qualified to bring forward these claims.

• Lastly, depending heavily on local regulations prevailing in different regions across Illinois, there is a particular statute of limitations period for filing a wrongful death lawsuit which must be sternly adhered.

If you suspect your loved one’s premature demise resulted from someone else’s negligent behavior or intentional wrongdoing—contact us immediately at Carlson Bier; let us uncover your legal entitlements and guide you through pursuing rightful compensation.

The compensation claimed via successful prosecution could cover several categories:

• Losses directly associated with the individual’s passing: These are known as economic damages which may encompass funeral expenses,

medical bills preceding the person’s demise, lost wages, etc.

• Non-economic damages reflecting emotional hardship: This includes grief and sorrow experienced by the victim’s family due to their abrupt death.

Navigating through these sets of complex legal stipulations may be daunting without efficient legal assistance. Our team at Carlson Bier handles such cases hand in glove, compassionately ensuring justice for the bereaved and meeting their specific needs. With us, you experience a heartfelt approach aligning with your personal requirements topped with a firm resolve for securing due compensation.

What truly differentiates Carlson Bier from other law firms is our unbeatable record of expertise honed over years of handling various wrongful-death lawsuits across Illinois. Leveraging our mastery in unraveling fault elements tied to varied situations—be it reckless driving or inadequate safety measures—we promise empathetic support coupled with maximum chances of achieving favorable resolutions. While we shoulder the load of pressing legal matters on your behalf, you can focus entirely on healing and coming to terms with your loss.

Veering away from corporate jargon often used to mystify clients—a communication channel laden with generosity, transparency and utmost respect forms the spine of our client relationship at Carlson Bier; delving deep into each case’s nuances whilst maintaining an easy-to-understand narrative enabling individuals to grasp where they stand legally.

At this juncture, you might contemplate the monetary worth tied up in your particular case—the very understanding that can push towards resolving financial uncertainties caused by such unfortunate circumstances wreaking havoc on any family’s economy. We invite you to click on the button below which would assist you in gaining insights about your potential entitlements related to compensation under wrongful death—allowing you peace-of-mind as we take charge helping restore balance disrupted by unforeseen adversities impacting dearly loved ones in your lives. At Carlson Bier—Your Loss Is Our Fight Indeed!

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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 Sleepy Hollow

Bicycle Crashes

Expert in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Scald Damages

Extending skilled legal support for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Medical Malpractice

Offering dedicated legal support for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Responsibility

Handling cases involving defective products, providing adept legal guidance to victims affected by faulty goods.

Elder Malpractice

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

Slip & Stumble Occurrences

Skilled in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking redress for their suffering.

Birth Damages

Supplying legal help for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Car Crashes

Incidents: Committed to aiding individuals of car accidents gain fair settlement for injuries and harm.

Bike Accidents

Expert in providing legal services for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Truck Crash

Delivering adept legal advice for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just claims for hurts.

Construction Site Collisions

Concentrated on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Brain Harms

Dedicated to delivering dedicated legal support for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Wounds

Adept at managing cases for people who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Dedicated to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unfair Demise

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and adept legal support to ensure justice.

Backbone Trauma

Focused on assisting clients with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal representation to secure settlement.

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