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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the unimaginable pain of losing a loved one prematurely, seeking justice is paramount. Carlson Bier, wrongful death attorneys with an unmatched commitment to their clients throughout Illinois, are prepared to fight for you and your family in Stewardson. Their expertise in navigating complex legal landscapes makes them ideal advocates in such difficult times. These seasoned lawyers focus on understanding every facet of your case and utilize their rich knowledge base to strive for maximum compensation under the law. At Carlson Bier, compassion meets action; they understand that no monetary value can ever truly compensate loss but fighting for fair restitution does bring a measure of relief during harsh times. Affectionately regarded as tenacious litigators by contemporaries and clients alike due to their aggressive representation style balanced with sensible negotiation strategies, they seek optimal outcomes at all costs. Choose Carlson Bier when pursuing a wrongful death case—they will stand beside you relentlessly advocating until justice prevails aiding closure through legal remedy available under any applicable Stewardson ordinance or Illinois statute.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Stewardson Illinois

When faced with the tragic loss of a loved one due to negligent or reckless actions of another party, you need empathetic ally who can commence legal action towards your rightful compensation. Carlson Bier — Illinois-based personal injury attorneys — excel in manifesting such delicate matters into substantial wrongful death claims. We are deeply cognizant and sensitive to your immense grief, yet firmly dedicated to ensuring justice is served.

Wrongful Death pertains to a lawsuit that arises from the death of an individual caused by negligence or intentional harm by others. Though no monetary amount can strictly compensate for your pain and suffering, it helps alleviate financial stresses linked with medical bills, funeral expenses, income loss among others.

Key components integral to pursuing wrongful death suit include:

• Establishing the cause of death linking directly or indirectly back to defendant’s action,

• Proving negligence was on part of the defendant,

• Validating the decedent’s survivors are suffering measurable damages due to the victim’s demise.

As progressive advocates in this field, we ensure all perspectives align seamlessly towards strengthening your case.

Our legal strategy lays major emphasis on evidence collection pivotal for wrongful death lawsuits – chiefly pertaining to proving negligence as well as validating financial damages. From autopsy reports that validate cause of death to eyewitness accounts corroborating instances leading up through expert testimonies substantiating economic losses – these form key brackets within our comprehensive data compilation strategy that undeniably prove quantifiable damages deserving just remuneration.

Within Carlson Bier’s realm of expertise lies a robust understanding of varying contexts around such cases – be it car accidents resulting from reckless driving or medical malpractice culminating into untimely demises. Our pragmatic approach aboard deep-seated knowledge distinguishes us amidst conventional personal injury attorney groups across Illinois – bringing forth promising outcomes consistently over years.

Moreover, our professional promise pivots upon offering highly personalized service attributes reflecting empathy and trust; accentuating higher likelihoods towards favorable results. We are not just about legal procedures but equally about recognizing and respecting human emotions tied to such heart-wrenching situations.

Navigating the complexities of a wrongful death lawsuit, especially while grieving can be a herculean undertaking. This is where Carlson Bier steps in – standing strong as your credible support system lending expertise at every legal avenue. Our focus on diligent follow-up, meticulous documentation, strategic negotiation with insurance companies – all aim towards maximizing your damages recovery.

Illinois law stipulates distinctive statutory rules regarding wrongful death lawsuits– from scope of potential plaintiffs through allowable damage types till time constraints for filing claims (Statute of Limitations). Being established Illinois natives, our adept understanding about intricate state rulings brings forth an added advantage– assuring meticulous conformance to relevant regulations aiding in unchallenged litigation proceedings.

As we continue our commitment towards fostering par excellence client advocacy, we invite you to connect deeper into possible next steps aligning best with your individual circumstance. The button below directs you further into sharing specific lawsuit details – circumventing around privacy adherences – offering critical insights regarding how much your case could likely merit monetarily.

Let Carlson Bier place the rightful value on your tragic loss and fight relentlessly for justice that transcends beyond mere monetary compensation — bestowing peace and closure during this deeply distressing time.

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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 Stewardson

Bicycle Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Providing expert legal help for patients of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Physician Carelessness

Providing professional legal advice for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Responsibility

Handling cases involving faulty products, extending professional legal support to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Aged Abuse

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Stumble Mishaps

Skilled in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking justice for their suffering.

Neonatal Harms

Supplying legal aid for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Collisions

Collisions: Focused on helping sufferers of car accidents secure equitable settlement for hurts and harm.

Bike Incidents

Specializing in providing representation for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Semi Mishap

Extending adept legal advice for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for losses.

Building Site Mishaps

Dedicated to assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Cognitive Harms

Committed to delivering compassionate legal services for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Damages

Proficient in addressing cases for victims who have suffered damages from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Committed to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Wrongful Passing

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and expert legal services to ensure compensation.

Neural Damage

Expert in advocating for persons with vertebral damage, offering professional legal guidance to secure redress.

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