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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the aftermath of a heartbreaking wrongful death, Carlson Bier is unwavering in its commitment to provide meticulous and compassionate legal representation. Serving Steeleville residents with consummate professionalism, we aim to dispense justice for your loved one’s untimely loss. We’re renowned for our steadfast dedication to our clients’ causes—our unmatched diligence has consistently translated into favorable verdicts and settlements. With expansive knowledge of Illinois laws regarding wrongful deaths, you’ll find that no details are missed nor dismissible factors overlooked once we take on your case. Availing services from Carlson Bier signifies entrusting your matter in the hands of expert litigators who won’t rest until full compensation rectifies the gravity of your misfortune. Mitigating procedural hurdles while highlighting individualized client focus forms part and parcel of our firm’s acclaimed ethos—we believe it’s not just about winning cases but primarily about securing rightful closure for grieving families throughout Steeleville—and beyond. Trust Carlson Bier when seeking reparation against Wrongful Death; unparalleled advocacy awaits those who do.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Steeleville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we dedicate our expertise and passion to uphold your legal rights, particularly in cases of wrongful death. As formidable personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we understand the profound impact that such incidents have on victims’ families – a loss that is both emotionally challenging and financially burdensome. We strive to alleviate this burden by navigating you through complex legal pathways and representing your claim for just compensation.

Understanding Wrongful Death: Wrongful death refers to a fatality induced by reckless or negligent actions of another party. If your loved one has unjustly lost their life due to an intentional act or through negligence, you may be eligible for financial compensation.

• Duty: The defendant owed a duty of care towards the victim.

• Breach: There was intent or negligence resulting in breach of duty.

• Causation: The breach directly caused the accident resulting in fatal damages.

Determining these components often requires rigorous evaluation supported by substantial evidence which can be successfully accomplished with the assistance of skilled legal expertise provided by Carlson Bier.

The claimant could be granted monetary compensation covering:

• Medical Expenses incurred during last illness/injury

• Funeral and Burial Costs

• Loss of income, protection, benefits obtained from deceased

• Pain and suffering endured by survivors

With years serving as personal injury lawyers within Illinois jurisdiction, we at Carlson Bier comprehensively advocate for clients seeking retribution for their loss. Our firm consistently keeps abreast in changing legislative landscapes ensuring adherence as per state-specific statutes underlined within Illinois’s wrongful death laws.

However, litigation following wrongful death claims tends to be time-sensitive given Illinois’s statute limitations which imply commencement within two years from decedent’s passing. Prompt initiation alongside gathering pertinent evidence determine achieving satisfactory results for our clients; therefore time efficiency is among our prime responsibilities respected throughout each case.

At Carlson Bier, heartfelt compassion combines with professional commitment confirming equal importance to our clients’ emotional wellbeing along with legal proceedings. Our dedicated team endeavours through each stage of the process, ensuring you are informed and prepared for prospective outcomes.

For every wrongful death lawsuit or claim, an array of complexities necessitates proficient guidance. Carlson Bier’s extensive experience and unrivaled commitment proactively work towards reducing these burdens while aiming to secure a favourable outcome. Notwithstanding the circumstances, we firmly believe in your entitlement to justice and relentless advocacy.

Our layers at Carlson Bier prioritize building trust-based relationships with our clients reflecting core values embedded in transparency, accountability, unwavering support – promising diligent representation throughout entire legal journey. With knowledge equaling power, we aspire to empower individuals seeking rightful compensation against wrongful deaths providing comprehensive understanding around stipulations defining one’s eligibility consequently maximizing potential claims’ prospects.

As Illinois strategically based personal injury attorneys effectively equipped both in resources and expertise undertaking variety cases including those related to wrongful deaths; We stand firm advocating on behalf of victims’ families delivering strategic arguing amplified by resolute determination uncovering truth supporting rightful compensation claim – ultimately seeking closure for grieving families serving them justice they unequivocally deserve.

In conclusion, consider taking advantage of our offer by clicking the button below inviting you into a complimentary evaluation determining how much your case is worth thereby initiating steps attempting closure healing wounds inflicted upon loved ones lost due to another’s negligence. Choose Carlson Bier- fortified in intellect yet grounded in empathy setting high standards within realm of personal injury law advocating for those wronged securing them their rightful 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 Steeleville

Bike Accidents

Expert in legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Providing skilled legal support for patients of serious burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Healthcare Carelessness

Delivering dedicated legal advice for patients affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Obligation

Addressing cases involving problematic products, providing skilled legal guidance to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Neglect

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Slip Occurrences

Expert in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking redress for their losses.

Infant Injuries

Supplying legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Crashes: Concentrated on supporting sufferers of car accidents gain reasonable recompense for harms and damages.

Motorcycle Incidents

Committed to providing legal support for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

18-Wheeler Incident

Ensuring professional legal services for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just claims for injuries.

Construction Site Mishaps

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

Cognitive Harms

Committed to delivering expert legal support for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Proficient in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Passing

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and skilled legal representation to ensure compensation.

Backbone Trauma

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

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