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About Carlson Bier Associates

Seeking a reliable personal injury lawyer in the broader Illinois area? Look no further than Carlson Bier. With a firm commitment to comprehensive legal representation, we specialize exclusively in personal injury cases with our paramount focus on obtaining maximum compensation for individuals affected by an unfortunate incident. If injuries have left you struggling with medical bills and lost wages, count on our expert team of attorneys whose deep-rooted knowledge has won numerous favorable verdicts for clients. In particular circumstances where your hunt is focused towards Buffalo Grove vicinity, Carlson Bier stands proudly as an effective ally owing to its skillful interpretation of complex State laws and substantial experience across different jurisdictions within Illinois. We navigate the tricky legal terrain of insurance negotiations and court trials adeptly ensuring justice prevails. For excellent personal injury representation from lawyers who are committed to achieving your best possible outcome, put your trust in the unmatched proficiency that only comes with Carlson Bier – Where justice sees light!

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Buffalo Grove Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to securing justice for victims of personal injury. Our experienced team of attorneys represents individuals throughout Illinois. We handle a wide scope of personal injury cases, ranging from car accidents and slip-and-fall incidents to defective products and medical malpractice claims.

Personal injury law encompasses scenarios wherein an individual suffers harm due to the negligence or intentional act of another party. It is built upon the legal principle that persons who cause harm should be held accountable for their actions. When someone fails to exercise reasonable care, resulting in injuries or damages, they may be liable under this area of law. In such instances where you have been injured due to no fault of your own, you may seek compensation through personal injury litigation.

When approaching a personal injury claim:

• Familiarize yourself with the statute of limitations – In Illinois, there’s typically a two-year window from the date the injury occurred.

• Consult with professional legal counsel – Understand your rights and ascertain potential remedies.

• Get accurate documentation – Medical records, vehicle repair receipts, police reports etc., can play a significant role in substantiating your claim.

• Proof beyond doubt – The burden rests on the plaintiff (the one injured) to prove negligence caused their injuries.

• Seek prompt medical attention – Any delay could cast doubts on the veracity of your claim.

Choosing an outstanding legal advocate is pivotal when it comes to accomplishing optimum results in any personal injury case. When you engage our services at Carlson Bier, we start by conducting an intensive investigation into how exactly the incident transpired and identifying those liable. Subsequently, our adept trial lawyers devise compelling arguments on your behalf.

To determine liability in these cases hinges heavily on ‘Duty-Care-Breach-Causation-Harm’, also known as ‘Elements Of Negligence.’

1) Duty- The defendant (the one supposedly at fault) had a duty towards you.

2) Breach- The defendant breached that duty.

3) Causation- This breach was a direct factor in causing the injury.

4) Harm – There was harm or damage incurred.

At Carlson Bier, our robust evidence evaluations and strategic negotiations with insurance firms can effectively lead to settlements that comprehensively cover medical bills, property damage, lost wages, plus additional non-economic damages such as pain and emotional suffering.

Remember enlisting legal help promptly post-injury is absolutely crucial. For one, it allows preservation of evidence that might otherwise be diluted or dissipated over time. Secondly, immediate representation ensures your statutory rights aren’t violated by overly zealous insurance companies looking to protect their bottom line at the expense of your rightful compensation.

Navigating the course of personal injury litigation can feel daunting without professional guidance—starting from compiling pertinent documents and handling intricate liability discussions to converging medical experts for validating injuries. With Carlson Bier by your side, you have advocates who specialize in amicably resolving complex personal injury disputes while keeping you informed every step of the way.

Protracted gamble on court verdicts isn’t always conducive owing to the uncertainties involved besides time and cost expenditures; therefore most personal injury cases are resolved outside courts via cordial settlement discussions. Our attorneys diligently strive for best possible outcomes through nuanced negotiations even before lawsuit filing or trial considerations come into play.

No case is too complex or too small for us; we believe everyone deserves rightful fastidious representation following an unfortunate event leading them hurt physically anguish mentally due to someone else’s negligence. Your path toward justice begins right here at Carlson Bier where we pledge relentless pursuit towards obtaining maximum entitled compensation under Illinois law parameters.

Reeling from an accident? Wondering what next steps should look like? It’s understandable if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Allow us at Carlson Bier to offer some clarity

and direction during this trying time.

Lastly: Don’t forget – knowing how much your case is worth can help you make informed decisions moving forward. Why not take advantage of our obligation-free case evaluation tool? Click on the button below to receive a comprehensive view on your case’s worth in line with Illinois law and precedent. The time for justice is now!

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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 Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Fire Burns

Providing specialist legal help for patients of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Misconduct

Offering expert legal services for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Fault

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, extending adept legal services to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Slip Injuries

Specialist in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking redress for their losses.

Infant Injuries

Supplying legal help for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Mishaps: Devoted to helping individuals of car accidents get equitable recompense for hurts and destruction.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal advice for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Semi Mishap

Extending adept legal representation for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for damages.

Construction Mishaps

Focused on advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Neurological Traumas

Dedicated to providing dedicated legal advice for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Wounds

Adept at addressing cases for victims who have suffered damages from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Specializing in legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Death

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and adept legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Injury

Expert in defending clients with backbone trauma, offering expert legal services to secure recovery.

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