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About Carlson Bier Associates

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to safeguarding the rights of families grieving the loss of a loved one due to wrongful death. Our dedicated personal injury law firm excels in handling complex legal cases surrounding wrongful death suits, navigating with utmost precision and compassion for Sullivan residents experiencing this unfortunate situation. We specialize in taking on challenging lawsuits within Illinois jurisdiction, striving relentlessly against responsible parties and their insurance firms who often apply pressure tactics to settle claims quickly and cheaply without acting in your best interests.

Our seasoned attorneys possess significant experience identifying negligent party actions leading to tragic outcomes. Combining proven strategies with adept application of Illinois laws on wrongful death claims allows us tirelessly fight for rightful compensation you deserve during these trying times.

Turning sorrow into strength is what we do at Carlson Bier – providing unwavering support throughout each step while advocating assertively for justice even when faced with formidable oppositions or complicated circumstances related to your claim.

We work patiently yet vigorously upholding our commitment – remunerative resolution that rightly addresses the magnitude of suffering endured by Sullivan’s bereaved families. Choose Carlson Bier; choose excellence!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Sullivan Illinois

Carlson Bier is a premier Illinois law firm that specializes in personal injury law, with particular emphasis on Wrongful Death cases. In the unfortunate event of a wrongful death – the fatality resulting from someone’s negligence, misconduct or intentional harm -our seasoned attorneys are here to provide you with both compassion and competent legal support.

A wrongful death claim is a civil lawsuit brought by the surviving family members closest to the deceased person. This can include spouses, children and possibly other dependents or heirs depending upon state laws. However, establishing proof responsibility in such cases requires professional expertise and accuracy. At Carlson Bier, we understand just how essential correct information is to your case and thus bring our extensive experience into play when representing you.

Wrongful deaths can occur under numerous circumstances like car accidents caused due to reckless driving, medical malpractice causing loss of life during surgical procedures or treatment plans among others. Understanding these causes helps us indicate signs of negligence or misconduct which might have contributed to the unfortunate incident more effectively.

We’ve highlighted some critical aspects regarding wrongful death cases below:

• Timing: Each state has a statute of limitations for filing wrongful death claims. In Illinois, it’s generally within two years from the date of death.

• Damages collected: In successful wrongful death lawsuits, damages awarded often account for medical costs incurred before deceased’s passing, funeral expenses as well as compensation for lost wages and other benefits.

• Proving fault: Showing that defendant’s actions led directly to loved one’s demise is crucial in winning a case. Professional lawyers like those at Carlson Bier assemble strong arguments supported with concrete evidence addressing this pivotal point.

• Mitigating factors: If decedent shares part responsibility for their demise (for instance: not following post-op instructions leading to complications), fewer damages may be granted given that shared blame affects monetary compensation.

Navigating through complexities like these without experienced legal guidance could put undue stress on survivors dealing with emotional trauma. That’s where Carlson Bier’s committed team steps in. We diligently work on wrongful death claims vetting every intricate detail to build a solid case for compensation ensuring wrongdoers are held accountable while countering potential defense strategies efficiently and relentlessly.

Beyond just legal representation, we offer immense empathy acknowledging the significant void such instances leave behind escalating grief among loved ones. It’s this compassionate approach combined with our meticulous process that helps us add value beyond the confines of strict law practice.

Carlson Bier is passionate about contributing towards justice being served ensuring our clients get what they rightfully deserve – an opportunity for adequate closure and financial stability during testing times. We persistently fight for your rights, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to securing fair restitution irrespective of how complicated or challenging it may seem.

The harsh truth about wrongful deaths is not just the immeasurable loss but also the complicated aftermath survivors often find themselves grappling with minus expert guidance through both personal and legal fronts.

So why choose us?

At Carlson Bier, we understand these enormous challenges and are thus spurred on by zealous commitment: Our mission extends beyond winning cases to supporting families and individuals navigating choppy waters spawned by tragic loss through tireless advocacy anchored in compassion, expertise and diligence.

We’re here to shoulder your burdens at such distressing times providing superior counsel maximizing chances of you obtaining rightful compensation facilitating recovery in all ways possible, post an overwhelming tragedy like wrongful death.

We invite you now to take a decisive step towards resolve as well as restitution by exploring further how Carlson Bier can make things easier in this tough journey towards thriving again post trial by fire impacting peaceful existence unexpectedly till yesterday.

Click on the button below to discover how much your case could be worth including potential compensation sum you’re entitled going forward- each minute certainly counts at this juncture! Remember there’s no obligation whatsoever; it’s simply a way for us at Carlson Bier to stand beside you on this tumultuous path through our expert, empathetic legal guidance and support.

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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 Sullivan

Cycling Mishaps

Expert in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Giving specialist legal services for patients of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Clinical Malpractice

Offering specialist legal support for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Fault

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, offering specialist legal help to clients affected by faulty goods.

Elder Abuse

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Fall Accidents

Skilled in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking justice for their suffering.

Infant Harms

Providing legal support for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Collisions: Dedicated to helping victims of car accidents get reasonable settlement for damages and harm.

Bike Accidents

Committed to providing legal assistance for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Big Rig Accident

Providing expert legal services for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for damages.

Construction Site Crashes

Dedicated to supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Head Harms

Dedicated to delivering dedicated legal services for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Proficient in managing cases for persons who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Demise

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and expert legal representation to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Damage

Dedicated to advocating for individuals with paralysis, offering professional legal guidance to secure redress.

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