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When personal injury disrupts your life, you need the stalwart dedication and proven expertise of Carlson Bier. As an esteemed Personal Injury Law Firm in Illinois, we understand the local statutes that govern such complications in our state. Our dynamic team passionately champions for victims’ rights, delivering comprehensive legal support particularly designed for Ashland’s community needs. The complex terrains that mark personal injury cases necessitate a skillset enriched with relentless pursuit of justice – precisely what Carlson Bier stands above its peers for. We navigate litigation waters deftly, achieving compensation towards medical bills, loss of work-time or emotional trauma suffered due to another’s negligence. With years-long track record successfully arguing scores of settlements statewide at heartening figures underscores how meticulously we approach every case- because every client matters overwhelmingly so! If you seek professional representation after suffering personal injuries within Ashland city parameters and need counsel conversant with regional nuances guiding such incidents’, trust Carlson Bier; your gateway into peace-of-mind amidst turbulent times.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Ashland Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we don’t just handle cases – we champion for justice. We are professional personal injury attorneys serving the good people of Illinois with a rich tradition of legal excellence, uncompromising standards and unparalleled commitment to serving our clients. Our team is deeply seated in legal expertise; each member leverages his or her distinct skills and areas of focus to deliver exceptional client service.

Personal injury law engages when an individual sustains injuries attributed to another’s negligence, misconduct, or intentional act. This sphere encompasses many situations across various domains – from auto accidents and product defects to medical malpractice and premises liability. Despite seeming simple on the surface, personal injury remains one of law’s multifaceted disciplines, requiring comprehensive knowledge and practical prowess for effective representation.

• Auto Accidents: These constitute a considerable portion of personal injury cases. When drivers fail to exercise reasonable care while operating their vehicles, devastating consequences often ensue.

• Medical Malpractice: This involves healthcare providers’ failure(s) in delivering appropriate healthcare services at a requisite standard level.

• Wrongful Death: If a person dies due to someone else’s negligent or wrongful actions, surviving family members can take action for compensatory damages.

• Product Liability: Designers and manufacturers bear responsibility if their products inflict harm upon consumers due to production flaws or lack of sufficient warnings.

• Slip & Falls / Premises Liability: Property owners should ensure safe environments for anyone who legally enters their grounds failing which they may be liable for any ensuing injuries.

At Carlson Bier, our premise lies in an individually tailored approach. We comprehend that every case presents unique circumstances demanding unique advocacy techniques rendering us as sensitive as we are stern in matters relating to your welfare. We empathize with you profoundly whenever you experience hardship through no fault of your own because at our core – it shouldn’t happen under rightful circumstance! To us securing financial recovery isn’t merely about winning; it’s more about restoring balance, delivering justice and advocating for safer, better communities.

Trust us implicitly; our attorneys are tireless fighters passionately dedicated to promoting your best interests. Getting injured in an accident or being a victim of negligence is distressing enough – pursuing legal representation shouldn’t compound that agony. Navigating the complexity of personal injury law often feels overwhelming for most people, but at Carlson Bier our attorneys meticulously translate this intricacy into straightforward solutions where you don’t just understand legal nuances – you leverage them for maximum compensation. We’ll evaluate your situation comprehensively, identify all potential liability sources and take every necessary step to hold culpable parties accountable so you’re free from financial burden due to another’s wrongdoing!

While successfully spearheading numerous cases has earned us an esteemed reputation in Illinois’ legal landscape, we still appreciate that accolades and past victories simply don’t compensate your pain. What makes us different? Empathy! It remains one of our cornerstone values keeping us grounded as advocates rather than mere personal injury lawyers.

Taking the first step after suffering any form of personal injury can be challenging; acknowledging potential remedy can be even harder. While nobody anticipates finding themselves on unpleasant paths leading to legal offices, it’s comforting knowing there exists professional support both willing and able to undertake the fight on your behalf when such paths arise by unfortunate circumstance.

What’s my case worth?” This question forever lingers during initial consultations – rightfully so! Your concern validly aligns with securing maximum compensation possible guessing game doesn’t usually cut it. So do click the button below – let’s demystify complexities surrounding restitution projection together! Remember: guesswork isn’t good enough here; neither are guesstimates- what matters is tangible compensation reflecting actual losses suffered – a principle driving each attorney right here at Carlson Bier in their preparations defending your claim robustly.

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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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Bike Incidents

Specializing in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Scald Traumas

Giving adept legal support for patients of severe burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Hospital Carelessness

Providing expert legal support for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Obligation

Taking on cases involving faulty products, offering specialist legal assistance to victims affected by harmful products.

Elder Malpractice

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip and Tumble Occurrences

Specialist in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking justice for their damages.

Newborn Harms

Providing legal aid for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Accidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to helping victims of car accidents gain reasonable settlement for damages and impairment.

Motorbike Accidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Truck Accident

Ensuring professional legal advice for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for harms.

Construction Accidents

Engaged in representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Neurological Damages

Dedicated to delivering specialized legal assistance for clients suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Injuries

Skilled in addressing cases for victims who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unjust Demise

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and experienced legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Injury

Committed to representing clients with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal representation to secure redress.

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