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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you are seeking preeminent personal injury representation in Annawan, look no further than Carlson Bier. With a robust track record and superior client dedication, our firm is respected statewide for its unwavering commitment to representing those who have suffered due to the negligence of others. Our attorneys excel in providing tactical strategies that ensure optimal outcomes – a fusion of deep legal knowledge, unparalleled skills and meticulous attention to each case. We thrive on championing victims’ rights while holding guilty parties accountable; achieving justice for every client is ingrained into our ethos. Importantly, we understand this period may strike emotional hardship; hence we offer unrivaled empathy combined with rigorous advocacy throughout your difficult journey. Trust Carlson Bier law group’s depth of experience across diverse Personal Injury cases within Illinois scope- securing noteworthy settlements and verdicts attests our prowess unequivocally! Remember: when dealing with Personal Injury predicaments around Annawan, make Carlson Bier your foremost choice where you can be confident that relentless pursuit for justice will be executed always.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Annawan Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your personal injury case is given the gravity and attentiveness it deserves. Our seasoned team of personal injury attorneys based in Illinois are devoted to not only provide you with thorough legal representation but also ensure that anyone navigating the complex sphere of personal injury law can understand its intricacies clearly.

Personal Injury is a vast legal avenue, boasting numerous categories. At Carlson Bier, we arm ourselves with specialized knowledge across these arenas including:

• Motor Vehicle Accidents: The aftermath of an accident could be life-altering. Notwithstanding how minor or major a collision appears to be; there are often both evident and concealed consequences.

• Workplace Injuries: Your place of work should ideally be secure; yet accidents do occur due to machinery malfunctions or safety protocol violations leading potentially to significant injuries.

• Premises Liability: Regrettably, unsafe conditions within stores, restaurants or public spaces such as sidewalks have the potential to lead one into danger – these scenarios fall under premises liability cases

• Wrongful Death: Tragic circumstances rooted in negligence that result in fatality constitute wrongful death cases which demand unique acumen coupled with empathetic judgement

• Medical Malpractice or Negligence: Instances where medical professionals err whether intentionally or otherwise resulting in physical repercussions for their patients, mandate sharp expertise concerning medical law.

At Carlson Bier, our capable team diligently educates clients about each stage of their Personal Injury claim process ensuring clarity amidst trying times. Here’s what to expect once you entrust us with your case:

– We initiate by dissecting all crucial details relating to your incident which helps us fathom the complete picture.

– Post this comprehensive evaluation; we recommend a calculated strategy forged from our extensive experience and tailored to your specific situation

– Once the strategic path is mutually agreed upon, we act swiftly on your behalf pushing towards swift resolution while keeping you well-informed throughout.

A paramount value pillar at Carlson Bier is open and timely communication. We firmly believe in creating an environment where our clients not only fathom but also participate actively in their legal proceedings – cultivating a client-lawyer bond rooted in mutual trust and respect.

Injury distress coupled with perplexing legal hurdles can be daunting wherein having seasoned personal injury attorneys genuinely comprehend your predicament translates to significant mental-peace along with promising redressal outcomes. At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on more than just handling your case; we strive to appreciate the person behind it, attending to your inquiries empathetically while persistently advocating for your rights.

We comprehend how crucial each legal situation can potentially be from affecting one’s peace of mind to influencing financial stability. Hence our endeavour remains focused on securing maximum compensation possible keeping in sync with Illinois law ensuring that justice isn’t merely served but imbibed comfortably regardless of situational complexity.

Embarking on this journey might feel overwhelming now, but remember you are not alone. The accomplished team at Carlson Bier stands determinedly beside you steering through stormy seas towards clearer horizons where justice shines brightly serving as a beacon of hope amidst troubled times.

To take a step ahead into exploring what could be recovered from your Personal Injury claim, click on the button below. By connecting you with one of our expert Personal Injury lawyers who will comprehensively evaluate your individual scenario and guide you towards realizing your rightful claim value meticulously free of any obligations because at Carlson Bier, it’s not just about winning cases; it’s about ensuring YOU win!

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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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Cycling Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or risky conditions.

Thermal Burns

Extending skilled legal advice for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Medical Carelessness

Offering experienced legal support for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Liability

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, offering adept legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Senior Abuse

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Trip Occurrences

Adept in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking restitution for their injuries.

Newborn Traumas

Delivering legal aid for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Car Mishaps

Mishaps: Concentrated on aiding victims of car accidents obtain reasonable remuneration for hurts and impairment.

Bike Crashes

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

Trucking Mishap

Ensuring experienced legal services for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for injuries.

Worksite Incidents

Concentrated on advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cognitive Injuries

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal advice for persons suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Proficient in addressing cases for people who have suffered damages from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Committed to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Loss

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and adept legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Impairment

Committed to assisting individuals with spine impairments, offering professional legal representation to secure redress.

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