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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to personal injury cases in Berwyn, an unparalleled level of advocacy is crucial for success. That’s where Carlson Bier steps in, offering an exceptional blend of skill and dedication towards every unique case. With a reputation honed by a diverse range of successfully-handled personal injury cases throughout Illinois, our firm prides itself on the relentless pursuit of justice for individuals faced with various forms and degrees of injuries due to negligence or misconduct. We work diligently to ensure that each client receives optimal care alongside comprehensive legal support – from claims process facilitation through compensation negotiation and even courtroom representation if necessary. The seasoned attorneys at Carlson Bier understand the intricacies entailed in Illinois state law making us superior candidates when seeking solid defense against formidable opponents. In light of these compelling strengths derived from extensive experience handling personal injuries claim-related matters across different contexts – rest assured that choosing Carlson Bier implies having your interests ardently championed by unmatched expertise.”

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Berwyn Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on offering the highest caliber of legal service for those grappling with personal injury situations. Based in Illinois, our law firm is deeply knowledgeable about personal injury law, weaving an intricate understanding of regulations and court procedures into a comprehensive strategy uniquely suited to each client’s circumstances.

Personal injuries can completely upend lives, burdening victims with physical pain, mental anguish, steep medical bills, lost wages due to missed work – the list goes on. As your advocate in such times of need, we want to ensure you have a clear understanding of what constitutes Personal Injury under Illinois Law and how it might impact your claim.

Personal Injury refers to harm inflicted upon an individual as a result of negligence or intentional misconduct by another party. This damage could manifest physically or psychologically and is commonly associated with cases involving road traffic accidents, workplace incidents, defective products causing harm amongst others.

A few key facets that encapsulate Personal Injury are:

• Negligence and Duty of Care: Every individual has a responsibility not to cause harm to another person. If someone breaches this duty,

• Causation: It must be proven that the breach in duty directly caused your injuries.

• Damages: There must be demonstrable damages (physical or psychological) resulting from the incident.

Carlson Bier attorneys possess profound expertise regarding these elements; leveraging innovative strategies to deliver worthy representation in pursuit of acceptable compensation for our clients.

Navigating through Illinois’ statutes can often feel obscure without seasoned guidance. An important point specific to our state is that the time frame for filing personal injury lawsuits – known as statute limitations – is typically two years from when the injury occurred but may vary depending upon unique situation details.

We also champion fairness when it comes to expenses resultant from personal injuries; you should not bear financial burdens stemmed from another’s wrongful act. In case insurance companies offer lower settlements than deserved or refuse claims altogether (acts termed ‘Bad Faith’), our seasoned attorneys can help fight for fairer outcomes.

Understanding the complexity of dealing with insurance claims, medical bills, and legal jargons on top of physical recovery struggles after encountering a personal injury – we at Carlson Bier seek to streamline this challenging process for you. By consolidating every aspect related to your Personal Injury claim – from negotiations with insurances, representing you in court if required, managing paperwork through the end settlement or verdict – we aim to alleviate stress enabling you focus fully onto healing.

Adherence to transparent ethical practices is as important to us, an Illinois-law-compliant firm as offering exceptional service standards. We hold steadfastly against misleading advertisement measures where location misrepresentation might be implied; rest assured that with each reference made about our geographical reach pertains exclusively to the areas we phyisically operate within.

Navigating through such tumultuous times can be overwhelming but remember, having a dedicated ally in the guise of experienced lawyers significantly improves possibility of obtaining rightful compensation while preserving peace of mind amidst adversity.

We understand that ultimately it boils down one question: How much is your case worth? As variables are numerous and each situation unique, assigning value upfront would be premature – but what we assure is a relentless pursuit for justice aimed towards securing optimal restitution on your behalf.

Knowledge equips power; we hope that this short guide has enhanced understanding about Personal Injury Law under Illinois jurisdiction infusing confidence about forthcoming steps should you find yourself involved in one. Remember – within storm clouds lie silver linings and pursuing timely appropriate legal recourse could potentially emerge as yours. Ready for a more detailed assessment?

Click on the button below now to kickstart evaluation of compensatory worth inherent within your case– driven by decades-worth-domain-expertise committed towards avenging injustice perpetrated upon you during these trying times.

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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 Berwyn

Bike Accidents

Expert in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Fire Wounds

Supplying specialist legal support for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Hospital Malpractice

Ensuring specialist legal representation for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Liability

Taking on cases involving defective products, providing professional legal support to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Neglect

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip & Fall Accidents

Skilled in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking recovery for their injuries.

Neonatal Injuries

Offering legal assistance for families affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Mishaps

Collisions: Devoted to assisting clients of car accidents get appropriate compensation for injuries and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Focused on providing legal advice for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Truck Accident

Ensuring experienced legal services for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for losses.

Building Site Collisions

Focused on advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Head Impairments

Expert in extending specialized legal services for victims suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Damages

Expertise in handling cases for persons who have suffered harms from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Incidents

Expert in legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Undeserved Loss

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and expert legal support to ensure redress.

Vertebral Damage

Committed to advocating for clients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal guidance to secure compensation.

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