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About Carlson Bier Associates

When tragedy strikes, navigating the legal aftermath of an unforeseen loss can be overwhelming and confusing. During these times, one requires not just sound legal counsel but also empathy and understanding. These are the qualities that define Carlson Bier. Our area of expertise lies in Wrongful Death cases across Willow Springs where we work tirelessly to ensure justice is served for your loved ones who were abruptly taken away due to someone else’s negligence or intentional actions. With a deep familiarization with the unique laws in Illinois pertaining to wrongful death claims, our attorney group possesses critical knowledge necessary for building compelling arguments on behalf of victims’ families in court proceedings or settlement negotiations. At Carlson Bier, you will find dedicated advocates committed to bringing a sense of closure by aggressively fighting for maximum compensation while providing professional support throughout this emotionally charged process.As trusted wrongful death lawyers serving Willow Springs residents,trusting us ensures that your interests will be represented competently,in pursuit of justice during these tragic events.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Willow Springs Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the immense emotional and financial hardship that is often associated with wrongful death cases. We are a dedicated team of personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, committed to helping families navigate through these challenging moments. A loss of life due to another party’s negligence or intention is considered wrongful death, a serious matter that our law firm passionately works on.

Wrongful deaths can transpire due to diverse situations. For instance, vehicular accidents stemming from DUIs or reckless driving attribute to significant wrongful death claims yearly. Medical malpractice, too, leads to numerous cases – when health care providers fail their duty of standard care and cause fatalities as a result. Dangerous workplaces filled with safety violations are also accountable for unnecessary losses for workers’ families.

Importantly though, understanding your legal rights following such circumstances plays an integral role in obtaining justice for your loved one wrongfully taken away.

• You have the right to file a lawsuit against the liable party: As an immediate family member like a spouse, child or parent of the deceased individual; you are legible under Illinois law.

• Compensation entitlement: This might include medical expenses prior to death, funeral costs, lost income (including future earnings), pain and suffering endured by the deceased before death and loss of companionship.

• Statute of Limitations: In Illinois statute specifics you only have two years following death occurrence day in which you may file your claim.

In handling wrongful death cases diligently at Carlson Bier, we painstakingly prepare every case detail while compassionately supporting our clients during such distressing times. With extensive experience dealing with insurance companies and knowledge about state laws impacting your case outcome – we focus on ensuring fair compensation so that you can grieve without additional concern over financial hardships related to these unexpected medical bills and income losses.

Our dedicated team makes detailed investigations into each circumstance surrounding your loved one’s wrongful demise crafting insightful strategies intended at winning justice for them – whether via negotiation or trial in a courtroom. Our attorneys, having years of experience and deep jurisdiction knowledge, fight relentlessly to get you the deserved compensation that covers far more than just medical costs – but for the future income expected, pain and suffering endured before death as well as funeral expenses.

Our ultimate mission is to offer professional guidance garnered from numerous similar cases handled successfully whilst letting your family focus on healing. We understand money cannot replace your loved one; however, it helps navigate through the resulting financial difficulties allowing you space and time needed to heal.

Trusting us with your wrongful death claim ensures receipt of personalized services that keep our clients’ needs at heart. At Carlson Bier, your comfort amidst such challenging moments matters the most – hence we work fiercely towards ensuring every negligent party accountable for their actions gets brought to justice.

Also critical to note is how crucial acting quickly after your unfortunate loss becomes – due not only statute limitations outlined above but also preserving all relevant evidence which strengthens cases significantly while seeking justice for loved ones lost wrongfully.

We encourage you today; do not face this alone – partnering with a committed personal injury attorney like Carlson Bier takes off immense pressure associated with legal processes involved following wrongful deaths.

Click on the button below to find out how much your case could potentially be worth as we walk with you through this journey assuring tranquility allowing timely healing process for families inevitably affected by unwelcome circumstances leading up-to these regrettable scenarios.

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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 Willow Springs

Bike Mishaps

Proficient in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Extending specialist legal support for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Healthcare Malpractice

Extending expert legal advice for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Accountability

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, extending adept legal support to consumers affected by defective items.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Slip Occurrences

Skilled in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking redress for their harm.

Childbirth Harms

Extending legal guidance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Incidents

Incidents: Dedicated to supporting clients of car accidents secure equitable settlement for damages and destruction.

Motorbike Accidents

Committed to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Trucking Accident

Offering adept legal support for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for damages.

Worksite Accidents

Focused on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Brain Traumas

Dedicated to delivering professional legal support for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Injuries

Skilled in tackling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unfair Fatality

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and professional legal support to ensure fairness.

Backbone Trauma

Specializing in advocating for persons with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal support to secure settlement.

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