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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the tragic circumstance of a wrongful death, having a trustworthy and diligent law firm by your side is crucial. Carlson Bier stands at the pinnacle as an unparalleled choice for navigating such daunting legal terrain in Illinois. We specialize in tactfully handling complex situations tied to wrongful death claims efficiently, offering compassion-driven representation without compromise on professional acumen. Our team of vastly experienced attorneys bear an authoritative understanding of local rules and statutes relevant to Walnut’s community members’ unique needs – assisting them comprehensively throughout their arduous journey towards justice. At Carlson Bier, we understand that there can be no true compensation for the loss one experiences – hence our relentless commitment toward securing maximum restitution possible under law’s purview, coupled meticulously with being accessible and responsive counsel you can rely on during these challenging times. Choose Carlson Bier; Let us champion your rights whilst ensuring dignity and respect remain intact amidst this painful experience.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Walnut Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we wield our expertise in the sphere of personal injury law to advocate for individuals who are victims of wrongful death situations. Wrongful death claims occur when a person’s demise is precipitated by the negligence or misconduct of another entity or individual.

The realm of wrongful death is intrinsically linked to various legal intricacies that require deep comprehension and acuity. As Illinois-based personal injury attorneys, there exists a robust familiarity within our team about specific statutes and regulations governing this sector.

Understanding wrongful death begins with knowing its elements:

• Causation: Proving that the defendant’s action led to the deceased’s passing.

• Breach of Duty: Establishing that the defendant violated a duty owed to the deceased.

• Damages: Quantifying financial losses incurred because of your loved one’s untimely absence.

• Negligence: Demonstrating that reckless behavior contributed towards instigating harm resulting in fatality.

Our personalized approach at Carlson Bier ensures tenacious representation for families grappling with tragic loss inflicted irresponsibly. We meticulously analyze every facet pertinent to your case, drawing upon critical litigation skills fortified through decades spent in aggressive courtrooms across Illinois. Carefully woven arguments seize justice from those responsible, including hefty compensation encompassing funeral expenses, loss of companionship, lost future earnings, emotional anguish, punitive damages and more.

Unveiling subtleties often overlooked forms an integral aspect of our procedural evaluation while handling wrongful deaths cases. Our diligence unwraps pivotal evidences such as medical malpractice records and autopsy reports alluding legal blunders responsible for fatalities.

Relinquishing a loved one is already taxing on both an emotional and financial scale; navigating complex legal terrains simultaneously endorses unprecedented duress on grieving households. We shoulder this responsibility mirroring staunch advocates whilst you mourn peacefully focusing on healing with family members; offering resolute counsel during daunting times is our utmost priority at Carlson Bier.

Insurance companies are formidable opponents, notoriously known for exploiting loopholes with an aim to minimize payouts. Our earnest understanding of their tactics equips us to fight relentlessly against them, safeguarding your interests throughout the trial.

Navigating wrongful death claims without expert legal representation may translate into distorting possible chances at compensation for losses incurred, often underestimating deserved reimbursements or even complete denial; a meritorious case might end up being squandered away due to these reasons. Therefore, securing our services punctuates ease and security in knowing that you have Illinois’s experienced personal injury lawyers advocating tirelessly on your behalf.

At Carlson Bier, we walk this road together with you every step of the way – right from initial consultation until closure is pronounced comprehensively wrapping all loose ends concerned to the case. Countless families across Illinois deem us trustworthy companions during strenuous times citing our unrelenting devotion towards client satisfaction and established rapport imprinted over decades serving community members diligently.

This dedication permeates throughout all instances wherein injustices are undertaken subtly yet significantly impacting innocent lives irrevocably; our firm intends not only extending immediate relief but also ensuring resilient settlements protecting clients’ future financial stability.

We dispense definitive guidance whilst actualizing justice for those who’ve been unfairly stripped off their loved ones paving pathways towards substantial recoveries recognizing rightful dues beholden unto victims’ families through proficient litigation procedures.

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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 Walnut

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or perilous conditions.

Burn Burns

Supplying skilled legal support for victims of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Physician Incompetence

Providing dedicated legal services for victims affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Liability

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, supplying expert legal assistance to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Malpractice

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Trip Occurrences

Professional in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking restitution for their losses.

Birth Traumas

Supplying legal support for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Collisions

Incidents: Dedicated to assisting clients of car accidents get reasonable remuneration for damages and damages.

Scooter Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal services for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Big Rig Mishap

Delivering experienced legal assistance for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for harms.

Construction Site Crashes

Committed to defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Brain Injuries

Committed to offering professional legal support for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Specialized in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Dedicated to legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Undeserved Demise

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and experienced legal guidance to ensure justice.

Neural Injury

Specializing in advocating for patients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure justice.

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