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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’re searching for expertise in Personal Injury law near you, allow Carlson Bier to be your first choice. With a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience dealing with personal injury cases across the state, we are committed to bringing justice to clients in Carmi and beyond. Our qualified team offers detailed investigations into your claims, superior negotiation skills to secure fair settlements and assertive representation at trials if required. We understand that every case is unique; hence our personalized approach ensures adaptive strategies tailored just for you. Our diligent advocacy aims not only at recovering damages but also ensuring that similar injuries do not occur again through thorough litigation against liable parties. Engage Carlson Bier as your trusted legal partner today – let us help restore some normality after such disruptive events by managing your claim while upholding the highest professional standards throughout your journey towards justice.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Carmi Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in the field of personal injury law, providing concise and efficient legal assistance for those who have been wronged because of another’s negligence. As a leading Illinois-based law firm thoroughly well-versed in this area, we are committed to delivering justice for our clients by applying strategic methods and leveraging our extensive knowledge base.

Personal Injury pertains to cases where an individual suffers harm as a result of someone else’s negligence or intentional conduct. In these instances, the person responsible, whether indirectly or directly, is bound by law to compensate the injured party for their losses. Although this might sound straightforward on paper, navigating the complexities of Personal Injury law requires adept hands such as ours at Carlson Bier.

There are key aspects associated with Personal Injury that potential claimants should understand:

• Through a personal injury lawsuit, compensation can be claimed for various types of damages – including both economic and non-economic damages.

• Economic Damages refer to tangible costs like medical bills, property damage repair costs, and lost earnings due to missed work.

• Non-Economic Damages encompass less tangible losses like pain & suffering or emotional distress.

• It’s important to note that personal injuries aren’t strictly confined to physical damage; psychological trauma also comes under their ambit.

Illinois’ statute of limitations for Personal Injury claims is generally two years from the date of injury. However, certain exceptions may apply based on your unique scenario – ultimately it underscores why swift engagement with legal professionals remains critical following an accident.

When you choose Carlson Bier as your partner fighting for justice after experiencing personal injury in Illinois – whether it was caused by motor vehicle accidents (car accidents being particularly common), medical malpractice incidents or slip-and-fall accidents – expect nothing less than dedicated service designed around you and your needs. Our seasoned attorneys use tried-and-tested strategies blended with innovative solutions honed from years spent refining processes within correlated areas like product liability cases or workplace injury events.

Perhaps most crucially, Carlson Bier functions on a contingency fee system. This simply means our clients do not bear upfront charges for our legal services. We only receive payment when we win your case – and navigate you towards receiving your rightful compensation. If there are results to celebrate, we’ll be celebrating them together; if the outcome isn’t optimal – your wallet won’t feel any added stress in that challenging moment.

With us at Carlson Bier fighting zealously by your side, personal injury claimants can lift their gaze confidently towards their recovery trajectory – certain that their best interests are being championed relentlessly within Illinois’ courtrooms. Our commitment remains resolute: to bring maximum possible value to those impacted by personal injuries.

Seeking justice in this world can often prove daunting — especially while nursing physical wounds or mental traumas from someone else’s negligent actions. But remember this: You don’t have to traverse that path alone. Allow the seasoned advocates at Carlson Bier to equip you with dedicated counsel steeped in knowledge and experience of Illinois’ Personal Injury landscape.

For individuals curious about attaining a preliminary understanding regarding their potential lawsuit’s worth: Simply scroll down further and click on the button below labeled “Claim Evaluation”. The road towards recuperating what you’re rightfully owed begins here; let our experienced attorneys assess your case meticulously and provide an overview revolving around potential legal routes at hand. Claiming personal injury compensation may well be less intimidating than surmised initially – discover how with guidance from Carlson Bier today!

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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 Collisions

Proficient in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or perilous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Giving adept legal help for people of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Clinical Incompetence

Extending experienced legal advice for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Fault

Handling cases involving defective products, supplying adept legal guidance to clients affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble and Slip Occurrences

Adept in managing trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking restitution for their injuries.

Birth Harms

Delivering legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Incidents: Concentrated on helping sufferers of car accidents get appropriate payout for harms and harm.

Motorcycle Accidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Truck Incident

Providing expert legal support for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just claims for damages.

Construction Accidents

Focused on advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cerebral Impairments

Specializing in extending expert legal assistance for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Adept at addressing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Dedicated to legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Undeserved Demise

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and skilled legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Injury

Expert in defending patients with spine impairments, offering professional legal support to secure justice.

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