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About Carlson Bier Associates

When suffering the unexpected distress of personal injury, your peace of mind comes from knowing you’re protected by a reliable advocate. In moments like these, we invite you to explore Carlson Bier’s robust legal support services. Leveraging years of expert litigation experience in Central City and beyond, we provide exceptional personal injury representation that resonates with our client’s needs during their most challenging times. Our commitment is to navigate an often daunting justice system on your behalf and secure just compensation for your pain and suffering. Choosing Carlson Bier means choosing unwavering dedication managed with unparalleled professionalism; it symbolizes trust in our ability to champion causes when things seem bleak but matter most. As specialists traversing complex terrain involving car accidents, medical malpractice or wrongful deaths lawsuits among other numerous cases, rest assured; our proficiency guarantees optimal results every step of the way – securing civil justice where it counts! Put simply: For unbeatable advocacy when Personal Injury strikes – remember the name…Carlson Bier.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Central City Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law, utilizing our unparalleled expertise to advocate for clients throughout Illinois who have suffered as a result of the negligence or misconduct of others. Our primary objective is to guide you on this challenging journey with patience and understanding while ensuring keen attention to every aspect of your case.

What sets us apart is our unique approach – all cases are collaborated upon by our experienced team and spearheaded from start to finish by one dedicated attorney. We treat every client’s situation as unique, tailoring a comprehensive legal strategy after assessing your specific circumstances. This distinct methodology makes us agile and flexible to devise solutions that are in your best interest.

As thought leaders in personal injury law, it’s part of our commitment to enrich your knowledge about the various facets of this complex practice area:

• Personal Injury Law: Essentially involves seeking compensation for individuals injured due to someone else’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing. This could range from car accidents, slip-and-falls, medical malpractice, workplace injuries etc.

• Statute Of Limitations: In Illinois, there’s a limit on the time frame in which you can file a lawsuit against the at-fault party—usually within two years from when the injury occurred. It’s critical you consult us promptly so we can help protect your rights before they may potentially expire.

• Comparative Fault Rule: Illinois follows what is known as comparative fault rule where damages are reduced if you share some blame for your accident. It becomes imperative here that evidence is leveraged rightly and arguments put forth smartly during negotiations or trial so that this doesn’t significantly impact your final settlement amount.

Knowing these fundamental factors helps demystify a lot about personal injury claims and equips you better when navigating through such difficult experiences. At Carlson Bier, not only do we make it a priority supreme to educate our clients but also ensure their rights and interests are protected under all terms.

Mastering personal injury law takes years of devout study, constant practice, and a profound ability to apply the knowledge. That’s where our skilled attorneys really shine! To us, every client is more than just another case- we strive to provide empathetic and compassionate legal counsel in tandem with aggressive strategies aimed at obtaining maximum compensation for their loss.

Trust us when we say – guided by integrity, driven by results; this isn’t merely our motto but the ethos that propels us forward. The endless testimonials from former clients stand as a testament not only to our track-record for successful outcomes but also our commitment to patient care and client satisfaction.

Remember, oftentimes personal injury claims are time-sensitive considering factors like preserving evidence or adhering to strict statutory deadlines – So it’s vital ensuring you have the right partner beside who understands these intricacies at each step. If adversity has knocked on your door due to injuries inflicted through no fault of your own, Carlson Bier stands ready to help reclaim what was unjustly taken from you.

If you’re wondering about the potential worth of your case or whether pursuing legal action would be worthwhile? Don’t hesitate anymore! Click on the button below now and let’s get started. Our detailed case assessment process helps estimate what could possibly recoverable under your circumstances contributing greatly while making such crucial decisions. With Carlson Bier as your trusted ally—rest assured; we go above and beyond towards turning justice into reality!

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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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Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Dedicated to legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Giving specialist legal services for people of intense burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Medical Carelessness

Providing specialist legal advice for patients affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Obligation

Managing cases involving dangerous products, delivering skilled legal support to individuals affected by defective items.

Aged Malpractice

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Trip Occurrences

Skilled in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking redress for their harm.

Childbirth Wounds

Offering legal assistance for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Incidents: Committed to assisting sufferers of car accidents receive just payout for injuries and damages.

Motorcycle Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal services for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Offering specialist legal assistance for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for harms.

Building Crashes

Concentrated on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Neurological Harms

Committed to providing specialized legal support for persons suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Wounds

Adept at dealing with cases for people who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Dedicated to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Loss

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and professional legal guidance to ensure justice.

Spine Damage

Specializing in representing individuals with paralysis, offering expert legal guidance to secure redress.

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