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About Carlson Bier Associates

Are you dealing with the tragedy of losing a loved one due to another party’s negligence? Let Carlson Bier, dedicated Wrongful Death attorneys in Illinois, offer the support and guidance you need during this challenging time. Our law firm specializes in Wrongful Death cases, possessing extensive knowledge and experience in assisting clients through their claims process for optimal compensation. Serving Tower Lake area clients; our well-versed team possess an intimate understanding of Illinois’ wrongful death statutes allowing us to devise effective case strategies that reflect your personal situation accurately. At Carlson Bier, we prioritize your needs above all else because we genuinely believe every individual deserves justice. With our committed advocacy and compassionate service dedication, rest assured knowing your matter is handled by capable hands tirelessly working towards rectifying such profound injustices effectively within Tower Lake’s judicial system parameters. Seeking legal assistance from someone reputable can be vital – consider Carlson Bier: renowned for upholding client dignity while fervently seeking reparations for their unfathomable loss.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Tower Lake Illinois

As an esteemed law firm in Illinois, Carlson Bier is specialized in representing clients who have unfortunately lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence. This distressing situation often comes under the legal term: “Wrongful Death”. It essentially denotes cases where the death of a person has occurred as an outcome of another entity’s misdeeds or carelessness.

It’s critically imperative to understand that a wrongful death case isn’t just about seeking compensation for emotional suffering; it covers far more than that. In rightful accordance, we aid our clients in recovering not only emotional damages but also monetary losses such as medical expenses and loss of future income. Such complexities mandate professional counsel since assessing these parameters requires intricate knowledge and careful evaluation.

In affirming your understanding about Wrongful Death lawsuits, below are key elements:

• Proof of Negligence: The individual or company accused must have caused the deceased’s passing through their reckless actions or neglect.

• Breach of Duty: A breached duty can be demonstrated by showing that there was a clear responsibility held by alleged party towards the deceased.

• Causation: There should be clear evidence indicating that this breach of duty has led directly to your loved one’s demise.

• Damages: Tangible proof must exist signifying compensable damage resulting from the untimely departure like funeral costs, loss earnings etc.

Situations causing wrongful deaths vary enormously, they could span from medical malpractice to car accidents; workplace hazards to defective products. Each category necessitates its unique strategy hence needing extensive experience in different legal landscapes – which is why Carlson Bier remains unrivaled in navigating such intricacies, owing much to their seasoned team carrying decades’ worth legal expertise and commitment.

While no amount of compensation can ever replace your loved one or erase the deep-set pain experienced during this grievous period, we strive tirelessly at Carlson Bier to ensure justice is served whilst pursuing maximum possible financial support. Our seasoned attorneys are aware of every minutiae involved in Illinois wrongful death law and harness their wisdom into providing compassionate but comprehensive legal assistance.

We comprehend that the concept of a lawsuit during bereavement might appear daunting – it is precisely at this point where Carlson Bier steps forward to ease your burden. We aim to shoulder the complicated process while you focus on healing, ensuring at each step you’re informed about your rights and prospects without inundating with overwhelming information.

Equipped with a meticulous understanding, we empathetically direct our clients through complex processes, from filing lawsuits to courtroom appearances if needed; negotiating settlements to aggressively advocating for desirable outcomes.

Transforming emotional demise into tangible resolution is daunting yet empowering. At Carlson Bier, we not only shoulder such responsibility with utmost devotion but also commit ourselves fully towards securing deserving justice for grief-stricken families.

Since every case has its distinct merits and demerits influencing prospective compensation sum, no straightforward calculation applies universally; hence gauging its worth becomes a rather arduous task requiring precise professional appraisal. With just a quick click on the button below, find out how much your case might potentially be worth, thus paving the pathway necessary for deciding your future course of action. Allow us the privilege of championing your cause; allow yourself time to heal devoid of extra hassles born out amplified uncertainty or anxiety – all resonating in harmony with our commitment towards ‘Justice Above All’.

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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 Tower Lake

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Expert in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or risky conditions.

Scald Wounds

Offering skilled legal advice for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Hospital Incompetence

Ensuring expert legal advice for persons affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Obligation

Handling cases involving faulty products, providing adept legal support to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Neglect

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Slip Accidents

Expert in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking justice for their damages.

Birth Injuries

Supplying legal support for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Collisions: Dedicated to guiding sufferers of car accidents get appropriate payout for wounds and destruction.

Scooter Crashes

Expert in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Big Rig Crash

Offering expert legal advice for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for damages.

Construction Site Mishaps

Committed to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Damages

Expert in ensuring dedicated legal representation for persons suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Skilled in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Fatality

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and skilled legal services to ensure redress.

Vertebral Injury

Expert in assisting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal representation to secure justice.

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