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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’ve suffered a personal injury, your choice of representation can make all the difference. Carlson Bier stands as the optimal choice providing exceptional legal services throughout Illinois, including Carlinville residents. Our seasoned lawyers specialize in personal injury cases and are dedicated to obtaining rightful compensation for our clients. Employing decades of experience coupled with an unwavering commitment to justice cultivates a winning strategy tailored specifically to each client’s circumstances. At Carlson Bier, we comprehend that in tough times, empathy and customer service are crucial; hence we uphold these values unreservedly within our firm’s culture.

Interactions will be respectably punctual and answers straightforward, always striving towards delivering superior guidance through complex legal landscapes.

Moreover, when you choose Carlson Bier as your trusted authority on personal injury law matters— rest assured that every stone will be turned over on your behalf —signifying years of relentless pursuit tucked away neatly into one refined legal partnership committed to achieving favorable outcomes for clients battling life’s harshest challenges post-injury.

That’s not just what we do at Carlson Bier—it’s who we are: Your partner navigating distressing times together tirelessly matching the highest echelons of professional integrity transcending boundaries across Illinois inclusively embracing Carlinville. And it truly doesn’t get any better than this!

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Carlinville Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier. We are a dedicated group of personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, committed to defend your rights and obtain the maximum compensation you’re entitled to. Our expertise spans across various spectrums of personal injury law, ensuring that we provide you with comprehensive legal services.

Personal Injury concerns itself with legal disputes arising from scenarios where an individual suffers harm from an accident or injury due to someone else’s negligence or reckless conduct. The intention is not penal punishment but securing adequate compensation for the injured party. Instances could include traffic accidents, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, or harmful products among others.

At Carlson Bier, our approach combines meticulous investigation with aggressive litigation. This enables us to build strong cases for our clients catering uniquely to their circumstances. Every case is handed by:

– Identifying liable parties: By investigating your claim thoroughly, we ensure all responsible parties are held accountable.

– Documenting evidence: Collecting every piece of evidence that strengthens your claim including photographs, eye-witness testimonies and medical records.

– Evaluation of damages: Comprehensive assessments of the impact the injury has had on your health and lifestyle are conducted professionally.

– Negotiating settlements: With extensive trial experience and negotiation skills we make sure to secure fair and full settlement for clients.

– Litigation if necessary: If negotiations fail, rest assured knowing that our skilled lawyers have prominent courtroom prowess ready for any situation.

We pride ourselves in providing personalized legal representation while guiding you through each stage seamlessly thereby relieving stress associated with pursuing justice against formidable adversaries such as insurance companies. Understanding the intricate laws associated with personal injuries solidifies our foundation in manoeuvring through complex legalese eventually securing deserved compensation.

Injuries can cause severe physical discomfort along with significant emotional distress coupled with financial strain due to mounting medical bills. You may also lose wages due to inability to work depending upon severity of your condition. At times like these it’s essential having an experienced personal injury attorney. At Carlson Bier, we work tirelessly to ensure that your injuries don’t result in financial peril.

Furthermore, our representation is contingent upon winning your case meaning you pay nothing unless we win. This allows everyone irrespective of financial conditions to have access to top notch legal aid thus upholding the principles of justice.

We respect that each situation varies and so do legal strategies. As such, it becomes critical having someone who understands these nuances on your side – That’s where we come in as Carlson Bier defends your rights rigorously.

In Illinois, state laws influence how injury claims are handled hence need for an attorney well-versed with this landscape. The statue of limitations being two years from when the injury occurred excluding certain specific circumstances otherwise it bars filing of the claim infinitely.

A crucial provision known as modified comparative negligence law also affects compensation directly; if it’s determined that you were partially responsible for the incident causing harm then compensation will be reduced by equivalent percentage hence emphasizing importance of a competent lawyer advocating for you fiercely.

Finally, Remember that securing fair compensation requires skillful navigation through intricate processes – This is why working with a competent personal injury law firm like Carlson Bier makes all the difference!

Ideally you should act immediately after sustaining an injury. If delayed not only can valuable evidence be lost but also risk violation profiled under statute of limitations.With us,you steadily reclaim life disrupted by unfortunate incidents.Consequently we invite you gladly to learn more below about potential value associated with your specific scenario.Remember,clicking this button could signify taking first step towards holistic restoration.Are you ready? How much is your case worth?

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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 Mishaps

Focused on legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Providing skilled legal assistance for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Providing specialist legal representation for victims affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Responsibility

Taking on cases involving faulty products, supplying expert legal assistance to victims affected by harmful products.

Elder Neglect

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Trip Injuries

Expert in handling trip accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking restitution for their injuries.

Newborn Wounds

Delivering legal guidance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Incidents

Accidents: Concentrated on supporting victims of car accidents obtain just settlement for hurts and impairment.

Motorbike Incidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Semi Incident

Offering adept legal representation for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for losses.

Construction Collisions

Focused on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Head Impairments

Specializing in providing expert legal assistance for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Traumas

Proficient in handling cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Specializing in legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Wrongful Loss

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and skilled legal services to ensure compensation.

Backbone Trauma

Specializing in representing persons with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal representation to secure redress.

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