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When involved in a challenging personal injury incident, it is crucial to have the right team behind you, ensuring your rights are protected and just compensation is realized. Trusting Carlson Bier proves beneficial in navigating these complex legal matters with their tenacious representation. Serving the Northlake community for many years now, Carlson Bier has consistently demonstrated an expert proficiency in handling personal injury cases; extending significant settlements and verdicts to numerous clients impacted by medical malpractice, worker’s compensation claims or automobile accidents among other unfortunate circumstances. In-depth knowledge of Illinois laws gives our experienced lawyers an edge over others when strategizing effective case approaches that effect substantial wins for our clientele running into diverse types of situations. With focus on exemplary customer assistance through every step of the process and considerable experience addressing various Personal Injury suits makes Carlson Bier the top choice when selecting skilled attorney services within Northlake’s proximity.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Northlake Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that any incident resulting in personal injury can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. As dedicated personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we aim to alleviate this stress by providing comprehensive guidance, compassionate support, and robust legal representation. We are here to give a voice to your cause and strive for the best possible outcome.

Personal injury law encompasses various situations in which a person might sustain injuries due to another party’s negligence or intentional actions. These could range from incidents such as motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, slip and fall accidents or even dog bites. Being aware of what qualifies as a personal injury case is vital because it affects your eligibility for claiming compensation for damages you have sustained.

Listed below are some fundamental aspects of personal insurance claims:

• The presence of Duty: It is essential that there was an established duty of care between both parties involved.

• Breach of duty: This refers to the violation or neglecting the established duty leading to unforeseen consequences.

• Causation: This stipulates direct correlation between the breach of duty and the unfortunate event.

• Damages: Lastly documenting any physical harm caused by these events

Accidents can lead not only to physical pain but also result in emotional distress and financial strain due to medical bills or lost wages following temporary or permanent disability. At Carlson Bier our committed team will diligently investigate all details of your case including gathering evidence on how the accident occurred , record eyewitness testimonies if available , documentation on medical treatment uniformly towards building a strong compensation claim..

An important note about claim settlement is never accepting initial offers from insurance companies without consulting with us first.. Insurance companies make lowball offers hoping victims accept them out of desperation- low payouts thus resulting into nil satisfaction. Our legal experts at Carlson Bier help guide you through this process ensuring fair dealings long in compliance with Illinois law standards..

Obtaining witness statements can prove crucial in winning some personal injury cases. At Carlson Bier, we have a skilled team adept at sifting through the complexity of evidence gathering to ensure that your case is thoroughly prepared. In addition to this , when necessary our legal team liaises with top medical professionals and investigators to provide insights into complex liability issues.

Time can be critical in filing a personal injury claim – there are limits on how soon after an accident you must file a lawsuit (known as statute of limitations). In Illinois ,the statute of limitation for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of incident , therefore it crucial that you promptly seek legal advice allow us begin we work aggressively in ensuring justice .

At Carlson Bier, transparency is fundamental to everything we do. Providing regular updates, delivering honest evaluations concerning potential outcomes; assuring our clients their best interest forms basis of every step way taken . Exercising profound respect while advocating for your rights has led us achieve numerous successful verdicts settlements .

Invest your trust in Carlson Bier- Illinois’ trusted home for Personal Injury law services. All our clients appreciate professional personal touch we bring into handling each unique cases – rest assured claim will no different.

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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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Bicycle Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Burn Damages

Offering specialist legal advice for victims of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Hospital Incompetence

Delivering dedicated legal advice for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Accountability

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, offering expert legal services to victims affected by defective items.

Elder Neglect

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

Tumble & Fall Incidents

Professional in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking redress for their harm.

Neonatal Wounds

Supplying legal aid for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Car Incidents

Accidents: Focused on guiding victims of car accidents obtain reasonable recompense for wounds and harm.

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal support for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

18-Wheeler Incident

Delivering adept legal services for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for injuries.

Worksite Crashes

Engaged in representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Head Harms

Expert in ensuring dedicated legal advice for clients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Damages

Expertise in handling cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Specializing in legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unfair Passing

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and professional legal representation to ensure compensation.

Neural Damage

Specializing in assisting patients with paralysis, offering professional legal guidance to secure justice.

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