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About Carlson Bier Associates

Wrongful Death cases are complex, traumatic, and demand the highest level of legal expertise to navigate successfully. That is where Carlson Bier steps in – dedicated attorneys with a sterling record in championing for justice for Wrongful Death victims. Based on their extensive experience amassed over years practicing personal injury law in Illinois, they have developed profound knowledge and strategic insights crucial for Oswego clients looking for just compensation. Whether it’s intricate litigation procedures or passionate pursuit of fair settlements, Carlson Bier provides peerless representation tailored towards your specific needs. Their unwavering focus remains safeguarding client interests while maintaining utmost sensitivity to the emotional ordeal fatal accidents pose to families left behind. Clients across Oswego trust Carlson Bier not only because they excel but because their empathy sets them apart too; no other wrongful death attorney group genuinely cares like we do – empathetic counsel laced with fervent advocacy ensures that justice prevails.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Oswego Illinois

Carlson Bier takes pride in being a premier personal injury attorney group championing the rights and interests of our clients throughout Illinois. Specializing in an array of practice areas, we have unraveled one misunderstood legal route many face: wrongful death claims. Understanding and navigating this complex area is no simple task; thus, at Carlson Bier, we dedicate our unparalleled expertise, years of practice experience, and unwavering commitment to bring clarity to the daunting nuances of wrongful death instances.

Wrongful Death cases pertain to instances where the negligence or harmful intent of another party directly results in someone’s untimely demise. These cases typically arise from a range of circumstances such as automobile accidents, medical malpractice, workplace injuries among others. As each case is unique with differing variables at play, it becomes paramount for those bearing this loss to secure professional assistance when pursing rightful compensation.

At Carlson Bier:

• We provide personalized consultation ensuring every client’s concerns are heard,

• Assess potential damages that may be recoverable including funeral expenses, lost wage earnings or companionship etc.,

• Aggressively advocate on your behalf against insurance companies and opposing counsel.

Understanding who can file these suits raises multiple factors worthy of discussion. Usually immediate family members – spouse or children – stand eligible but laws also extend provision permitting parents or siblings under certain conditions One should always consult with an experienced attorney through such testing times for comprehensive guidance around these matters.

To further comprehend what entails “wrongful”, here are few examples –

• An intoxicated driver causing fatal mishap

• Doctor failing estimated standard care consequently leading to patient’s death

• Employer neglecting safety measures resulting hurting workers fatally

Exploring litigation avenue post losing loved ones indeed does not offer emotional solace but it rightfully places accountability and provides financial relief during such devastating periods. Handling such an exigent matter alone could be overwhelming adding unnecessary stress amidst already distressing times. Allow us at Carlson Bier to step in, represent you and strive for the justified compensation you deserve. We will tirelessly work for your justice prioritizing your peace of mind.

Judicial proceedings can prove quite convoluted with its labyrinthine legal frameworks & technical language, demanding premiums on energy and time – luxuries often scarce during such taxing times. Partnering with Carlson Bier bestows upon you an ally who stands steadfast through exhaustive judicial overview to rigorous negotiations. The integrity of our strategies lies in two-fold approach: direct-liberal communication keeping clients informed every-step-of-the-way while relenting rigor defending their rights compelling those responsible to meet justice.

Imbibed with a goal-driven standpoint, we ensure litigation process undergoes smooth transition alongside offering hand-holding support required through-out procedure. Under expert counsel from Carlson Bier, these daunting territories convert into navigable pathways directing towards desired outcomes echoing one’s uncompromised interests.

In considering the infinite complexities inherent within Wrongful Death claims, it is vital not to face such hardship alone; partnering up with experienced personal injury attorneys significantly heightens chances for rightful reparations owed to you, ensuring that no corner is left unturned, no stone left unexplored and shedding light where darkness may have seemed impenetrable.

Bereavement is undeniably challenging; having someone understand intricacy hidden beneath wrongful death cases does wonders alleviating mental burden worn by claimants like yourselves following irreplaceable loss. Empathic as much as strategic oriented, we at Carlson Bier aim creating seamless experience for clients ensuring their absolute relaxation when confronting testing moments ahead – contact us at earliest convenience shouldering rest unto us!

Being victimized unjustly bears heavy tolls emotionally along-with financially making rightful claim assessments indispensable! Don’t hold back answering that nagging question sprouting amidst chaotic series of steps ‘how much potentially could my case be worth?’ Instead click on button below aiding us serve them rightfully until justice dawns taking up their mantle, and convert your fighting spirit and belief into restoring balance, so life can be lived again – one step at a time.

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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 Oswego

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Focused on legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or hazardous conditions.

Burn Damages

Giving specialist legal advice for patients of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Offering specialist legal services for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, extending adept legal assistance to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Abuse

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble & Trip Mishaps

Specialist in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking recovery for their suffering.

Newborn Damages

Providing legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Mishaps: Dedicated to helping sufferers of car accidents get just remuneration for injuries and losses.

Scooter Accidents

Focused on providing legal advice for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Trucking Collision

Extending adept legal services for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for harms.

Building Site Accidents

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

Head Damages

Specializing in offering dedicated legal representation for individuals suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Damages

Proficient in managing cases for persons who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Dedicated to legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unfair Death

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and skilled legal guidance to ensure redress.

Vertebral Injury

Committed to representing persons with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal assistance to secure redress.

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