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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence in Waukegan area, trust your case to Carlson Bier: where experience meets expertise. We are a trusted Personal Injury law firm handling cases throughout the state of Illinois, and with special attention to those from Waukegan affected by personal injuries. Our legal team is well equipped with seasoned attorneys who will tenaciously fight for your rights and ensure that justice is served promptly. Have peace of mind knowing that our proven track record includes an impressive list of significant recoveries involving automotive accidents, workplace mishaps or medical malpractice. At Carlson Bier, we understand the intricacies involved in each unique personal injury case. This enables us achieve optimal results while minimizing stress on our clients during this challenging process. Chose not just a lawyer but an advocate – choose Carlson Bier – Your resilient ally working tirelessly towards achieving full compensation for all losses encountered because what matters most to us is advocating for you! So when contemplating about seeking legal help after a personal injury incident near Waukegan, remember – Think Justice; think Carlson Brier!

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Waukegan Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are known for our dedicated representation of accident victims throughout Illinois. As a professional law firm specializing in personal injury law, we understand the upheaval and disruption that an unexpected event can cause. Our team is made up of skilled attorneys who will meticulously analyze your situation, seeking every opportunity to secure fairness for your personal injury claim.

Personal injuries can occur under various circumstances, including automobile accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, product liability amongst others. You might question why you need a legal representative following such incidents. Hiring one means having a professional advocate on your side who understands the complexities of Illinois laws related to personal injuries and can help you navigate towards the justice you deserve.

Ordinarily, some significant aspects come into play handling a personal injury claim; identifying fault or negligence is a key element where our expert lawyers hold substantial proficiency. It’s very crucial because establishing another party’s negligence caused the harm or loss goes a long way towards strengthening your case as it relates directly to accountability under Illinois law.

Another critical factor involves accurately evaluating both pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages resulting from a personal injury incident. Skillfully assessing these factors by considering elements like medical bills’ costs incurred due to treatment(s), estimated future healthcare expenses due to the injury incurred (if any), loss of income could also be taken into account for compensation demands.

Bear in mind,

• Not all situations require lawsuit filing as many get resolved through negotiations

• An attorney acts as an intermediary between involved parties adding credibility

• Having remarkable knowledge about insurance laws makes us negotiators with insurers

Illnesses caused by toxic exposure and worker’s compensation claims also fall within the realm of personal injury litigation scope which we take on board keeping client’s best interests at heart while dealing with employers’ tactics trying to deny rightful compensations they owe injured employees.

Also importantly addressed are personal Injury cases involving wrongful death – Losing loved ones due to someone else’s negligence is devastating and while no amount of financial compensation can replace your loss, it is crucial that families who have suffered this heartbreaking tragedy get the compensation they deserve legally. In such circumstances, we take a compassionate yet assertive approach to ensure that justice prevails.

Moreover, our firm represents victims of dog bites and attacks as well. These cases are more complicated than most people realize – so having an experienced attorney on board is key in handling such sensitive legal matters efficiently.

At Carlson Bier, you will receive personalized attention reinforcing clear communication throughout your case’s duration followed by prompt actions setting things into motion relieving your burden significantly at such difficult times. Our commitment does not waiver nor does our pursuit for justice until we’ve exhausted all possible avenues towards favorable outcomes for clients strengthening their position before the courts or insurance agencies involved in negotiations.

We understand choosing a personal injury law firm could be stressful – hence why we recommend looking past mere catchy slogans or flashy websites but also consider factors like experience, resources available; particularly reactions past client had regarding services received bringing light towards whether promises made were kept accurately.

So if you’re seeking competent counsel backed by vast personal injury expertise with proven track records carving out successful stories one after another for over decades entailing strategic negotiation skills assisting significant recoveries; look no further than Carlson Bier.

Feel free to reach us today where any inquiries directed consulting professionals face-to-face steers up opportunities assisting informed decisions clarifying standout choices on offer compounding benefits envisioning brighter futures minus stress hassle-free! Click the button below to estimate what your claim might be worth – because it’s high time justice is served in your favor where suffering unwarranted harm sees no place in the Land of Lincoln!

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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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Areas of Practice in Waukegan

Bike Mishaps

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

Scald Traumas

Giving professional legal assistance for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Hospital Misconduct

Providing specialist legal representation for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Fault

Taking on cases involving defective products, supplying professional legal guidance to victims affected by defective items.

Senior Misconduct

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

Trip & Tumble Accidents

Specialist in handling trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking restitution for their harm.

Newborn Injuries

Supplying legal aid for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Crashes

Accidents: Concentrated on assisting clients of car accidents gain equitable remuneration for harms and damages.

Bike Incidents

Expert in providing legal services for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Truck Crash

Ensuring adept legal support for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for losses.

Construction Collisions

Engaged in advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Brain Injuries

Expert in ensuring professional legal support for patients suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Wounds

Skilled in managing cases for persons who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Dedicated to legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unfair Fatality

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and expert legal services to ensure redress.

Spine Impairment

Focused on advocating for victims with paralysis, offering specialized legal guidance to secure recovery.

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