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About Carlson Bier Associates

At Carlson Bier, we possess decades of rich experience in handling wrongful death cases with compassion and legal excellence. We understand the tragic loss one experiences due to someone’s negligence or misconduct. As painful as it may be, seeking rightful justice is crucial, and that’s where our expertise comes into action. Skilled at operating within Wonder Lake’s jurisdiction, carrying proficiency around its unique regulations – Carlson Bier should be your first consideration for a Wrongful Death lawyer.

We’re here not just to pursue compensation but provide genuine support when you need it most. Our attorneys are proficient at analyzing complex circumstances surrounding your case and ensuring your rights are upheld every step of the way; making an unmanageable situation relatively easier to withstand.

Our credence lies in fighting relentlessly for justice while understanding every family’s individual pain associated with such unfortunate incidents. Accountability matters; there must be restitution wherever possible – That’s what drives us at Carlson Bier.

Remember – In these testing times of yours, choosing an astute Wrongful Death attorney like those found here can make all the difference between desolation and relief! Choose wisely; choose Carlson Bier!

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Wonder Lake Illinois

Personal injury attorney group Carlson Bier is dedicated to assisting Illinois families who have suffered insurmountable loss. Understanding the complex legalities associated with wrongful death claims can be overwhelming during such an emotional time, which is why our experienced team is committed to guiding you every step of the way and demystifying processes related to this area of law.

A crucial detail about wrongful death is that it’s a type of personal injury claim launched when someone’s negligence or intentional actions lead directly or indirectly to another person’s death. If your loved one has tragically died due to circumstances beyond their control, speaking with a personal injury attorney from our Illinois-based team can unveil potential paths for justice through the legal system.

Accompanying this tormenting loss are monetary implications like medical bills, funeral expenses, and lost income that disrupt any family’s financial stability. It’s important to know, however:

– Wrongful death suits seek compensation for these financial burdens.

– Monetary reparation for mental anguish suffered by surviving dependents may be included.

– In some cases, punitive damages intended as punishment for conscious cruelty contributing to fatality might also be eligible.

A major component in filing wrongful death lawsuits in Illinois involves navigating statutory limitations under state law – principally dictated by the ‘Statute of Limitations.’ One must note:

– Wrongful death lawsuits should normally be filed within two years following the decedent’s passing.

– The specified period may vary depending on case specifics and discovery timing.

Understanding such intricacies necessitates adept legal counsel universally recognized in Carlson Bier attorneys’ proficiency.

Strictly adhering to standards stipulated by professional ethics codes particularly regarding false implications of having offices where we do not physically operate ensures uncompromised service delivery. Hence while we serve clients across numerous cities throughout Illinois – location will never hinder exceptional assistance irrespective of your habitation proximity with us.

Beyond diligently providing precision-oriented expertise through emotional turbulence from grappling with loved ones’ tragic passing, the Carlson Bier team also prioritizes client relationships. Our empathy-driven approach converges with extensive sectoral know-how to ensure clients feel valued, empowered, and adequately represented in their quest for justice.

Certain of winning your wrongful death lawsuit but unsure about potential compensation? Click on the button below; answer three simples questions to get an estimated case worth evaluation – free-of-charge. Seamless convenience timed at a few minutes can greatly inform next steps as you consider pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit. The process is quick and hassle-free, ensuring that you can return focus where it’s most needed – healing from your loss.

Our web portal further houses an abundance of educational content dedicated to contextualizing legal concepts integral in understanding personal injury lawsuits such as “wrongful death”. Fundamental knowledge layering ensures clients grasp expectations within their chosen path towards restitution. This foundational learning prefaced by our experienced attorneys draws straight lines through otherwise intimidatingly twisted legalese typically characterizing judicial proceedings; we uncomplicate complex law.

In summary, when faced with overwhelming grief associated with losing someone due to another’s callous disregard or negligence Carlson Bier – Illinois-based personal injury attorney group extends comforting empathy via professional information-oriented guidance easing distress related to launching suitable action exuding justice.

Remember: Acting timely is key! Engage in this vital journey sooner rather than later. Start today; click below to know how much your claim could potentially be worth!

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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 Wonder Lake

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or risky conditions.

Thermal Burns

Extending specialist legal services for victims of serious burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Medical Negligence

Ensuring expert legal services for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Obligation

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, delivering skilled legal guidance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Neglect

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

Fall & Tumble Incidents

Skilled in managing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking redress for their suffering.

Childbirth Harms

Extending legal support for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Crashes

Crashes: Devoted to supporting patients of car accidents secure equitable compensation for injuries and damages.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal support for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Big Rig Collision

Providing professional legal assistance for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for hurts.

Construction Collisions

Committed to assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cerebral Traumas

Committed to offering dedicated legal services for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Adept at tackling cases for persons who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Focused on legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Loss

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and professional legal representation to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Damage

Focused on advocating for clients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure settlement.

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