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About Carlson Bier Associates

When tragedy strikes and wrongful death befalls your loved one in The Galena Territory, trust Carlson Bier to guide you compassionately through the complicated legal processes. As committed personal injury lawyers based in Illinois, we have a wealth of experience tackling tough settlements and ensuring fairness prevails for grieving families. Wrongful deaths are shrouded with deep emotional pain; at Carlson Bier, our mission is alleviating such pain by fighting tirelessly for justice on behalf of your irreplaceable loved ones. We deeply understand the profound effect that loss has on a family unit; financial burden should not compound it further. Hence why pursuing rightful compensation for your undeniably bittersweet loss becomes paramount to us at Carlson Bier – acclaiming us as a top consideration for handling wrongful death lawsuits regarding The Galena Territory residents. We pledge unwavering dedication paired with skillful expertise when navigating arduous suits – making difference during arguably life’s most challenging times.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in The Galena Territory Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the deep complexities and sensitivities inherent to cases involving wrongful death. With unrivaled knowledge and practice, our dedicated personal injury lawyers are determined to provide insightful legal counsel for such heart-rending experiences in Illinois. We hold the pledge to offer exceptional representation and considerate support every step of the way throughout this difficult journey.

Wrongful death is a dire circumstance that results from negligence or misconduct, leading to the untimely loss of a loved one. This can be induced by numerous scenarios such as medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries or unsafe premises amongst others. The profound emotional pain felt during these times can often be exacerbated by pressing financial concerns and looming legalities.

• No amount of compensation can fully rectify your irreplaceable loss; however, monetary damages attained through a wrongful death claim help alleviate burdensome costs related to medical bills, funeral expenses, lost income and other fiscal impacts tied with your devastating grief.

• In instances where predeterminable future financial losses exist following your beloved’s demise due to another’s recklessness or delinquency; our proficient attorneys at Carlson Bier are equipped with indispensable expertise necessary to evaluate potential earnings accurately.

• Nullifying any unwarranted blame towards yourself is paramount when advancing with your claim. Our qualified team will meticulously scrutinize all relevant factors entailing culpability to ensure justice prevails positively on your side.

• It is noteworthy that an important deadline known as “Statute of Limitations” exists in which you must submit your wrongful death lawsuit within the stipulated timeframe governed by state law. Missing this window could mean losing your right for judicial relief permanently.

We recognize that understanding the complex laws surrounding wrongful death claims may become overwhelming given unexpected bereavement. At Carlson Bier, we dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly towards assisting victims navigate accordingly amidst these unfortunate circumstances while ensuring utmost respectiveness & empathy drawn upon each case undertaken.

Throughout the entire legal process, we aim to retain a clear, candid communication with you. Educating our clients about their rights and options serves as a vital component atop securing an equitable resolution. Every case differs in its unique sense; thus, it’s imperative that understanding your specific situation is placed forefront within our strategies devisedment.

Our demonstrated history of success bears testimony to our sophisticated diligence. We have guided countless grieving families towards fair compensation in Illinois for numerous years now, ensuring they feel rightly supported during profoundly distressing times whilst advocating fervently on their behalf.

Working hard towards shielding your best interests when confronted with ruthless insurance companies or defensive parties also forms part of our crucial services. Often, they may attempt taking advantage of your vulnerable state through imposing lower settlements than deserved or shunning liability altogether. This integral advice fortifies an essential part across your decision-making influence when confiding completely upon Carlson Bier’s proficiency & perseverance towards justice being served appropriately.

Finally yet importantly, chosen representation could represent a significant difference between receiving fair compensation or none at all for your wrongful death claim. It’s paramount to comprehend the exigencies involved while designating experienced legal guidance propelled by proven records is justly rewarded rather needed during such defining moments entailing imminent adversity following sudden bereavement.

As painful as losing someone dear from another’s oversight can be overwhelming — remember that you’re not alone throughout this exhausting journey wanting answers passionately sought out rightfully & justifiably so! Click on button below today itself whereupon discovering precisely how much potential relief awaits each precious client meticulously nurtured under our caring hands holding dear unto empathetic hearts striving relentlessly seeking justice imbued deeply into every single fight waged serving rightful purposes only forevermore no matter what encountered calamitously challanging due respect unconditionally unwavered always onwards eagerly & positively affirmatively so.

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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 The Galena Territory

Bike Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Damages

Supplying specialist legal advice for people of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Providing expert legal assistance for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Liability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, supplying specialist legal help to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Abuse

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble and Tumble Incidents

Adept in handling trip accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking compensation for their injuries.

Birth Damages

Providing legal aid for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Mishaps: Devoted to guiding victims of car accidents gain just payout for damages and destruction.

Bike Collisions

Specializing in providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Trucking Mishap

Providing expert legal support for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for hurts.

Worksite Incidents

Concentrated on assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Brain Harms

Specializing in extending expert legal services for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Proficient in dealing with cases for people who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Committed to legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Death

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and experienced legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Harm

Expert in defending individuals with vertebral damage, offering professional legal guidance to secure compensation.

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