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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the tragedy of losing a loved one due to negligence, it’s critical that you have knowledgeable representation in your corner. Carlson Bier is renowned in Illinois for providing exceptional legal services and compassionate guidance during these heart-rending times. Our Wrongful Death attorney group possesses a deep understanding of intricate laws and processes involved, ensuring we construct strong cases on your behalf.

Our commitment extends beyond mere representation; we dedicate our skills towards securing rightful compensation for victims’ families – relieving financial stress amidst their emotional distress. We demonstrate comprehensive expertise through years of robust practice truly sets us apart.

We understand each wrongful death case is unique; thus our strategies are tailored based on meticulous analysis pairing with aggressive advocacy approach both inside and outside the courtrooms.

Partnering with Carlson Bier means accessing diligent, empathetic professionals who can act as pillars to lean on during this painful period while delivering justice diligently. Our attorneys brilliantly balance sensitivity and tenacity – proving to be unsurpassed when handling Wrongful Death cases amid such challenges sending ripples across Southern View communities.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Southern View Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our foremost concern is providing comprehensive legal assistance to victims of circumstances that result in personal injuries. Our experts excel in handling the most delicate and complex cases involving wrongful death in the state of Illinois. We understand the immense strain such incidents place on those left behind, offering not just robust legal counsel but also empathy and understanding. With our knowledge, expertise, and compassion, we strive to help you through difficult times.

Wrongful death is considered when a person’s demise is caused by negligence or other liability from another party. The law provides opportunities for survivors to seek justice for their loved ones lost under these unfortunate conditions. It allows them to claim compensation for damages incurred—which may include medical bills prior to death, loss of consortium, lost income potential of the deceased family member, grief counseling fees and burial expenses.

The wrongful death area of personal injury law can be difficult to navigate alone due to its complexity and emotional nature. However, exploring several crucial points about it could make a significant difference:

• The only entity allowed by Illinois law statute 740 ILCS 180/2(b) – Wrongful Death Act (WD), which describes who can file a wrongful death claim – typically immediate family members: spouse or children.

• A proper filing within two years after the date of death as guided by Illinois Statutes section 13-209; sometimes exceptions are granted if some restrictions hindered initial filings.

• Solid evidence must be presented indicating clear liability for negligence or misconduct that led directly to the individual’s untimely passing.

• Accurate monetary estimation should be made accounting all losses suffered due to this tragic event following right calculations prescribed by WDA; an expert attorney at your disposal would ensure no detail gets missed out.

Carlson Bier brings an uncompromising commitment advancing your rights in situations involving wrongful deaths. With years of gaining rich acumen dealing with such scenarios across Illinois – our team has mastered identifying relevant elements necessary for winning the case. We ensure optimal compensation that fully covers your financial, emotional, and psychological losses.

In pursuing cases related to wrongful death – our method begins with a thorough investigation involving professionals in accident reconstruction, forensics and other pertinent areas. This is vital in presenting indisputable proof regarding the liability of the party at fault. Our attorneys delve deeper into ensuring every loss you have sustained as a result is included in your claim. In most cases, we can negotiate out-of-court settlements favoring our clients; when required, we take these matters to court offering rock-solid arguments based on evidences gathered meticulously.

Choosing Carlson Bier as your legal representative also means being assisted by compassionate individuals who understand what you are going through – acknowledging emotions that vary between grief over losing a loved one and frustration triggered by ensuing consequences. Throughout this process, we lend an empathetic hand enabling you to cope while fighting tenaciously for justice’s rightful serving.

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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 Southern View

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or unsafe conditions.

Flame Damages

Offering skilled legal help for individuals of major burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Hospital Incompetence

Delivering experienced legal representation for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Obligation

Addressing cases involving faulty products, supplying professional legal help to customers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Mistreatment

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Slip Accidents

Expert in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking redress for their losses.

Childbirth Wounds

Extending legal help for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Crashes: Focused on aiding sufferers of car accidents receive just settlement for hurts and damages.

Bike Accidents

Committed to providing representation for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Trucking Incident

Extending adept legal assistance for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for harms.

Building Site Collisions

Concentrated on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Brain Damages

Dedicated to offering compassionate legal advice for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Harms

Specialized in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Specializing in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unjust Death

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and skilled legal representation to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Impairment

Focused on advocating for individuals with spine impairments, offering professional legal support to secure redress.

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