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When seeking exceptional legal representation in Kirkwood for personal injury cases, Carlson Bier comes highly recommended. Dealing with an injury can feel overwhelming; having a deft advocate by your side could alleviate the pressure while ensuring justice is served. Our law firm carries years of experience and a winning track record that resonates throughout Illinois and beyond, offering an unwavering commitment to secure favorable outcomes for our clients.

Our attorney group at Carlson Bier understands the nuances of personal injury laws intricately, positioning ourselves to adeptly navigate complex proceedings on your behalf. Be it car accidents, slips and falls or workplace injuries that disrupt life’s equilibrium – we are well equipped to handle such lawsuits with finesse and expertise.

Choosing Carlson Bier means choosing top-notch personalized services coupled expert know-how wrapped up in sincere dedication towards getting you fair compensation. The trust Kirkwood community members extend towards us motivates us to continuously strive for excellence in every case we undertake.

Embark on this legally challenging journey backed by reliability- Choose us as your go-to advocates for all matters Personal Injury related.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Kirkwood Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your reliable personal injury attorneys in Illinois. We are greatly invested in helping you navigate the complex path of personal injury law, ensuring that you receive the justice you deserve.

Personal Injury Law is an area that covers various types of situations where a person suffers harm due to the negligence of another party. This legal field aims at compensation for any physical or emotional trauma inflicted on individuals. At Carlson Bier, we have made it our mission to stand up for victims and work tirelessly towards securing full and fair compensation for their losses, whether they stem from medical bills, loss of earnings, pain, suffering or other harms they have endured.

At Carlson Bier, safeguarding your rights forms the crux of our practice. We pride ourselves in representing clients involved in cases pertaining but not limited to car accidents, medical malpractice, slip-and-fall accidents, product liability cases and wrongful death claims. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service throughout these trying moments:

• Comprehensive Case Evaluation: Every case has unique circumstances which demand a personalized approach. Our skilled team conducts thorough analysis right from start till end.

• Knowledgeable Guidance: Personal injury laws can be intricate and fraught with challenges. Hence our duty extends beyond representation; we provide informed guidance systematically breaking down complex terms and processes into comprehensible information

• Result-oriented Representation: With an unwavering determination and experienced representation conducted by Carlson Bier’s proficient attorneys who work meticulously towards achieving maximum compensations for all claims made by our clients.

Whilst sustaining a personal injury can significantly affect one’s life causing tremendous stress both emotionally and financially; turning this around as much as possible drives us every day here at Carlson Bier!

In addition to fighting fiercely against injustice; our role also involves educating you about your rights under the Personal Injury law giving empowerment during these tough times:

1) Right to Seek Compensation- In case you have suffered damages due to somebody’s negligence, you are entitled to claim compensatory damages including medical expenses, income loss among others.

2) Right to Legal Representation- You have the right to legal representation by an attorney of your choice and cannot be forced into settlement negotiations without legal advice.

3) Right to Sue – If a fair agreement can’t be reached, you have the right to file a lawsuit against negligent parties.

4) Statute of Limitations: Illinois Personal Injury Law has stipulated specific time limits for filing different types of personal injury lawsuits. It’s important that actions are taken promptly within these timelines or else risk losing out on valid claims.

Ultimately, we strive not just in doing what it takes legally but also being compassionate towards our clients’ condition making their experience smoother during such distressing times. While we may not be able to alleviate all suffering, rest assured that at Carlson Bier we will tirelessly work toward ensuring you receive maximum compensation for your ordeal.

We hope this detailed overview has empowered you with necessary knowledge about Personal Injury Laws in Illinois. We encourage you not just to read and grasp this valuable information but act upon it if circumstance demands! Click on the button below for a complementary case evaluation and find out how much your case could potentially be worth. Remember, justice delayed is justice denied so take action today!

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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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Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Focused on legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Flame Damages

Providing adept legal support for patients of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Clinical Carelessness

Delivering dedicated legal assistance for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Responsibility

Handling cases involving unsafe products, delivering skilled legal help to individuals affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Neglect

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Stumble Accidents

Expert in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking compensation for their losses.

Newborn Traumas

Offering legal support for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Collisions

Accidents: Focused on guiding victims of car accidents secure just remuneration for damages and impairment.

Motorbike Crashes

Committed to providing legal assistance for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Trucking Mishap

Providing adept legal representation for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for injuries.

Construction Accidents

Engaged in supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Neurological Damages

Committed to delivering expert legal support for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Proficient in handling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Jogger Collisions

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

Unjust Fatality

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and expert legal guidance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Damage

Expert in assisting persons with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal services to secure redress.

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