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About Carlson Bier Associates

Handling a personal injury case can be complex, emotionally draining and life-disrupting. It’s during such strenuous times that the exceptional lawyers of Carlson Bier come into play, offering invaluable expertise in Personal Injury law to the residents of Clifton and beyond. Through years of dedication to our craft, we’ve managed an impressive track record; testament to our commitment towards fair claim settlement or court victories for our clients. Our proficient legal minds understand every edge of Illinois’ Personal Injury law intricacies including worker compensation claims, medical malpractice suits along with vehicular accident cases among others. Engaging us guarantees you relentless pursuit for justice backed by thorough research plus strategic planning aimed at securing maximum rightful compensation all while maintaining strict adherence to Illinois advertising laws. At Carlson Bier, we not only strive for winning verdicts but also aim at easing your strain through compassion-driven services supplemented by unwavering zeal meant solely for your satisfaction throughout the entire process—a holistic approach that truly sets us apart as a premier choice when it comes down choosing a lawyer specializing in personal injuries.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Clifton Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your staunch legal advocates in the challenging realm of personal injury law. As a well-established and respected Illinois-based law firm specializing in personal injury cases, we are committed to delivering strategic legal representation by putting our vast experience and deep knowledge at your service.

Personal injury law revolves around compensating individuals who have suffered injuries due to another party’s negligence or intentional misconduct. These complex scenarios require more than just general legal knowledge – they mandate an empathetic understanding of circumstances combined with detailed expertise.

At Carlson Bier, we approach every case with a personalized strategy tailored to the unique needs of each client. Our team handles various types of personal injury cases involving vehicle accidents, wrongful death, product liability claims, premises liability issues like slip and falls or dog bites, as well as workplace injuries including workers’ compensation claims.

We focus on several key elements while representing personal injury clients:

– Establishing proof: The success of any claim heavily depends on demonstrating that someone else is legally responsible for your injuries.

– Calculating damages: We consider all possible losses you’ve suffered which include medical expenses, lost income, as well as pain and suffering.

– Determining if there might be shared responsibility: If it is found that you share some fault for what happened; it can influence how much compensation you receive.

– Negotiating settlements: Our experts strive towards attaining full value settlements out-of-court wherever possible.

– Going to trial when necessary: If negotiation fails to produce a fair settlement offer;

Our proficient attorneys are keen on adhering to these processes ensuring an exhaustive evaluation leading up taking proper actions keeping your welfare paramount. With diligence, determination, resilience combined with our qualified staff support makes us stand out uniquely amongst other firms working on similar grounds.

The process following a personal injury incident can be daunting leading one through numerous complexities depending upon the severity and details involved within the accident scope comprising insurance company involvement being primary one along others.

Carlson Bier’s teams operate with the strength of exhaustive trial experience and sophisticated negotiation skills. Our established network includes specialist investigators, medical professionals, and industry experts who work together to build a compelling case for you.

We remain committed in our advocacy by carefully walking through each step, ensuring all legal documentation is meticulously filed; thereby allowing us time to focus on your recovery while strategically managing all aspects of your claim.

Moreover, Carlson Bier operates primarily on a contingency basis—meaning that there’s no fee unless we win your case bringing you the compensation deserved! This very approach makes us stand distinctively apart from others as it advocates our crystal-clear intentions prioritizing client needs first. Furthermore, this also reassures victims to seek their rights without enduring any financial constraint whatsoever.

Our brand philosophy speaks volumes about our dedication: We’re not just your lawyers —we are also your dedicated partners as we embark upon such critical endeavours. It doesn’t necessarily involve legal procedures but extends far beyond up till personal lives affected due to unforeseen incidents which weren’t accounted for ever.

To make our professional relationship stronger and transparent, we continuously update progress hereby enabling clients rest assured whilst experiencing minimal stress throughout saturation resulting into smoother processes translating successful outcomes!

The most empowering step you can take after a personal injury case event might be contacting an attorney who puts your interests before everything else—that’s where Carlson Bier steps in unwaveringly dedicating themselves towards achieving justice securing rightful compensation for victims involved within personal injury 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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Pedal Cycle Crashes

Expert in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or risky conditions.

Fire Damages

Providing adept legal services for patients of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Clinical Negligence

Ensuring specialist legal assistance for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Fault

Taking on cases involving problematic products, delivering expert legal services to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Elder Abuse

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Slip Mishaps

Professional in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking justice for their injuries.

Birth Wounds

Delivering legal aid for families affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Mishaps: Devoted to assisting patients of car accidents secure fair settlement for harms and destruction.

Bike Crashes

Committed to providing legal assistance for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Semi Incident

Offering expert legal services for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for harms.

Building Mishaps

Concentrated on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Head Injuries

Expert in offering professional legal assistance for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Skilled in tackling cases for clients who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Committed to legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unfair Fatality

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and skilled legal guidance to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Dedicated to assisting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal services to secure settlement.

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