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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with the aftermath of a tragic loss, you need an experienced team well-versed in wrongful death cases; think Carlson Bier. This reputable law firm goes above and beyond to maximize compensation for clients’ losses while bringing negligent parties to justice. Why choose us? Our attorneys possess both skill and empathy, keenly understanding that no amount can fully compensate for losing a loved one but striving tirelessly nonetheless to ease your financial burden. We’ve built our reputation on hard-won courtroom victories and compassionate client care throughout these trying times.

We’re experts at applying Wyoming’s unique wrongful death statutes – each state handles these matters differently, necessitating thorough knowledge of local legislation. From discerning responsible entities to establishing negligence clear as day, we leave no stone unturned when building your case.

So whether it’s responding swiftly to fight beside bereaved families or tenaciously tackling complex litigation processes in Wyoming courts —the hallmark of Carlson Bier’s service remains its unwavering commitment towards promoting fair justice on behalf of its clients. In such challenging moments often entangled with intense emotions coupled with legal complexities—trust unreservedly in Carlson Bier.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Wyoming Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our expert team of personal injury attorneys understands the profound pain and loss that follow a wrongful death. Based in Illinois, we specialize in representing individuals who have suffered errors and negligence leading to tragic consequences. During these incomparably difficult times, we strive to deliver justice for you and your loved ones.

A wrongful death claim is a legal step taken when a person’s life is tragically cut short due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct. Depending on the specifics of your case, various forms of compensation may be sought for losses such as lost wages from the deceased, funeral expenses, medical bills related to the deceased’s illness or injury, hardship bereavement of next kin and more.

The complexity surrounding wrongful death cases often requires an advanced understanding of multiple facets of law. These points below highlight some key aspects crucial for understanding:

– Injury Causation: Here we must demonstrate that the defendant’s actions directly resulted in your loved one’s untimely passing.

– Negligence: Proof must be provided that it was recklessness or neglectful behavior by another party causing the unfortunate event.

– Damages: Quantifiable injuries incurred due to death (mentioned earlier) are essential evidence towards damage claims.

Amidst your overwhelming grief and sadness over losing a loved one due to circumstances beyond your control, attempting to cope with legal requirements alone can seem burdensome and even intimidating. Our experienced attorneys at Carlson Bier alleviate this immense pressure by providing compassionate counseling while tirelessly working towards achieving rightful justice.

Also worth noting is that time is critical when dealing with wrongful death scenarios; lawsuits need filing within structured time frames post-event called statute limitations – failure doing so results in right forfeiture towards seeking any lawsuit damages. Illinois imposes a two-year limit following the date of demise for filing wrongful death lawsuits.

As distinguished authorities in personal injury law based solely within Illinois boundaries, our proactive services encompass all diverse situations under wrongful deaths, including medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, product liability cases and workplace accidents amongst others.

With decades of combined experience under our belts, Carlson Bier’s dedicated attorneys have established an impressive track record of winning significant compensation for victims in wrongful death cases across Illinois. Our success is attributed to the individual attention we give each case and our unwavering commitment to justice.

The loss of a loved one can cause financial strain along with a host of emotional traumas; getting subjected to injustice can only add on farther complications during these cumbersome times. While no monetary amount can truly compensate for your tragic loss, securing remuneration may offer some relief towards overcoming resultant financial burdens thereby enabling focus on healing through this grievous phase.

Facilitating clarity and empathy while navigating complex legal landscapes is what we pursue at Carlson Bier – assuring you’re not alone in this distressing journey. If you believe a loved one’s life was unjustly taken away due to another’s negligence, reach out without delay.

Explore how much your case could potentially be worth by clicking the button below. Garnering rightful justice is not just about dealing with present pain but also about finding closure for thriveable future days ahead. Let us help guide you tactfully through them; speak with us at Carlson Bier today! Trust us when we say that Justice Served Conquers All Pain.

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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 Wyoming

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Specializing in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Giving skilled legal assistance for patients of severe burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Healthcare Misconduct

Delivering dedicated legal advice for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Accountability

Taking on cases involving defective products, providing specialist legal support to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Stumble Mishaps

Skilled in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking compensation for their harm.

Birth Traumas

Delivering legal support for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Incidents

Crashes: Committed to guiding victims of car accidents obtain fair settlement for injuries and harm.

Scooter Accidents

Committed to providing legal assistance for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Trucking Incident

Extending expert legal services for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for losses.

Building Incidents

Engaged in assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Neurological Traumas

Expert in delivering specialized legal representation for individuals suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Specialized in addressing cases for victims who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Loss

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and experienced legal services to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Expert in advocating for clients with backbone trauma, offering expert legal representation to secure redress.

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