FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312.622.2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google

Wrongful Death Attorney in Sumner

Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

Google Guaranteed 5 Stars Advanced Local Service Ads Carlsonbier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Personal Injury Attorney Chicago
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

At Carlson Bier, we understand the profound impact that wrongful death has on the lives of loved ones. With extensive experience and unwavering commitment in such cases, our lawyers provide comprehensive legal representation aimed at swiftly alleviating your distress. An unexpected fatality can bring about painful emotions and financial burden which require strong advocacy to navigate. Each wrongful death case is unique; yours deserves a litigious team who not only values meticulous attention to detail but also emphatic understanding of your situation.

Carlson Bier’s attorneys tirelessly strive for their clients, skillfully navigating through Illinois’s complex legal frameworks regarding wrongful death matters. Their expertise coupled with consistent effective communication makes Carlson Bier seamlessly handle these difficult situations ensuring you gain fair and full compensation deserving justice for your loss.

Choosing the right advocate when encountering a devastating event requires informed decision making; hence it is prudent to select a top-rated team like Carlson Bier – assisting those wronged by negligence or recklessness across various cities including Sumner.

Rest assured that with us as your legal shield, while enduring arguably the toughest phase of life after losing someone dear, you will encounter an assuring level of service underpinned by compassion combined with exemplary lawyering.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Wrongful Death Lawyers in Sumner Illinois

Welcome to the Carlson Bier law group, your trusted personal injury attorneys right here in Illinois. Our paramount commitment lies in championing for the rights of victims who have wrongfully suffered loss and bearing because of someone else’s negligence. As we delve into the significant subject matter at hand – wrongful death – it would be fitting to start by clarifying exactly what this term means: a wrongful death is one that arises due to an intentional or negligent act of another person or entity.

This senseless loss not only leaves family members grieving but also intensifies their pain as they face burdensome financial obligations such as medical bills, funeral costs, and lost income. With this load on families already going through immense distress, it’s essential to understand how an adept wrongful death attorney can help provide necessary legal support during such trying times.

Here are key points worth noting:

• The damages attributed to wrongful deaths may involve compensation for losses including but not limited to potential earnings the deceased could have made, medical expenses incurred before death, funeral costs, loss of companionship and guidance for surviving members.

• Proving liability can be complex. Expert testimony from accident reconstruction specialists or even vestibular specialists among others may be needed depending on case specifics.

• Wrongful death claims must typically be filed within two years from the date of death according to Illinois state statute limitations.

But why choose Carson Bier?

Turn towards us because we combine compassion with resolute lawyering. We take you through each step with empathy and understanding without losing sight on aggressively fighting for your just recompense.

We navigate expertly through analyses and calculations showing ‘future earning capacity’ which can drastically influence awarded settlements, especially when younger lives are lost mutely through no fault of their own.

Next steps? You ask:

Carlson Bier adopts a personalized approach and makes sure that every claim handled gives legitimacy to individualized experience under these unfortunate circumstances. Unlike some firms where lawyers and paralegal handle scores of cases simultaneously, your case won’t slip into the commonality here. With every diverse case that comes in, we bring our tireless pursuit for just redressal to the forefront with unyielding perseverance.

Take a step towards consulting a wrongful death attorney during this difficult time. Even as you take time to grieve and attending to other pressing matters, having legal help can provide reassurance and support.

Rest assured, Carlson Bier is committed to providing sterling representation to all our clients facing dubious circumstances intensified by wrongfully spurred deaths of their loved ones. We will be by your side – hustling hard, employing adroit skills and carrying deep sympathy as we lay out this seemingly complex process simply in front of you ensuring comprehension without intimidation. Our past experience has primed us well in these intricate terrains of personal injury law. Let our adeptness work relentlessly towards maximized compensation while you focus on healing and accepting this immense loss.

Embrace what Carlson Bier fiercely stands for: People over brows furrowed with corporate strategies; value-based service paralleled only by tenacious pursuit for justice!

Enough said? The next action rests within your reach!

Click the button below to avail an immediate consultation with one of our experienced wrongful death lawyers at no upfront cost. Find out straight from dedicated experts how much your unique case could potentially be worth.Your pathway to receiving rightful compensation starts right here! Explore now because at Carlson Bier, we firmly believe that there’s no substitute for justice – least of all when it involves unfair extinguishing of valuable lives under completely avoidable circumstances.

Find Out How Much Your Case is Worth
Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

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.
Education & Information

Resources For Sumner Residents

Links

Legal Associations and Lawyer Services

Online Legal Resources and Directories

Specialized Services and Educational Resources

Legal Blogs
SEE MORE

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

All Attorney Services in Sumner

Areas of Practice in Sumner

Bike Accidents

Specializing in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Burn Injuries

Supplying skilled legal support for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Physician Negligence

Delivering specialist legal advice for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Responsibility

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, delivering skilled legal help to clients affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Misconduct

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

Tumble and Stumble Occurrences

Professional in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking compensation for their damages.

Infant Injuries

Providing legal support for households affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Collisions: Concentrated on guiding victims of car accidents get fair settlement for wounds and impairment.

Scooter Collisions

Specializing in providing legal services for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Truck Incident

Ensuring adept legal services for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for hurts.

Building Site Accidents

Concentrated on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Neurological Damages

Committed to providing dedicated legal support for clients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Harms

Expertise in addressing cases for people who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Incidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Wrongful Passing

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and expert legal support to ensure justice.

Spine Harm

Expert in representing persons with vertebral damage, offering professional legal representation to secure recovery.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440

cb
FREE CASE CONSULTATION

312.622.2900

The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

© 2024 All Rights Reserved | Carlson Bier

Web Design By Bosseo​