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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with personal injury cases in Clayton, having expert legal representation who understands Illinois law is a necessity. Carlson Bier brings an unrivaled commitment to helping you navigate the complexities of your case and finding resolution. Our attorneys boast extensive experience in numerous facets of personal injury law, providing individualized strategies tailored towards achieving optimal results. From auto accidents to workplace injuries, our robust understanding allows us to stand up for your rights relentlessly, delivering justice and fair compensation you deserve. Trusting Carlson Bier isn’t just selecting any attorney group; it’s choosing dedicated advocates committed to your cause on every level – emotionally, legally and financially. Facilitating thousands of successful claims throughout Illinois attests our commitment as we aspire toward maximum efficacy across all cases entrusted to us – proving only one thing: Your best consideration for personal injury legal guidance is undoubtedly Carlson Bier.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Clayton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the complexities of personal injury law and are dedicated to empowering you with all the information needed in such challenging times. Firmly based in Illinois, our seasoned Personal Injury Lawyers bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that distinctly sets us apart from others. We believe that everyone deserves to know their rights and understand legal proceedings related to personal injuries.

Accidents can happen anytime and result in varying degrees of personal injuries – ranging from minor scrapes and sprains, serious fractures or burns, to potentially fatal incidents causing irreversible damage. The repercussions often extend beyond physical harm, impacting every facet of your life – be it emotional well-being, financial stability or family relationships.

Recovering damages in a personal injury case typically requires proof of fault along with evidence substantiating your claims about the extent of injury suffered. Attorneys at Carlson Bier skillfully navigate these multifaceted evidentiary issues catering to each client’s unique circumstance:

– Analysis & Gathering Evidence: Through meticulous examination of incident reports, medical records, surveillance footage or witness testimonies; we gather compelling evidence that builds a strong case.

– Fault determination: Detailed investigation is conducted for identifying the erring party/parties. This includes recreating accident scenarios using expert consultation if necessary.

– Damage Evaluation: We also assess nature and severity of your injuries precisely translating them into permissible legal components i.e., Medical expenses (past/future), loss earnings capacity /livelihood disruption etc.

The process also involves extensive negotiation with insurers who attempt minimizing payout through various tactics. Having astute negotiators like those on our team is pivotal for fair compensation realization deserving assistance.

Personal injury law has provisions extending beyond typical road accidents covering areas like:

• Product Liability cases arising due to faulty manufacturing/design leading product-induced injury.

• Construction Accidents where worker’s safety has been compromised.

• Dog bites inflicting significant physical/emotional distress upon victims.

These are just few instances demonstrating how Carlson Bier attorneys proficiently maneuver through complex aspects of personal injury law.

We understand that every case is different and requires a personalized approach. Rest assured, your case will be handled with absolute professionalism and empathy, ensuring minimal disruption in your life.

Our law firm lives by the philosophy of imparting value to our clients – this commitment extends beyond providing legal representation alone. We see it as our responsibility to provide you with comprehensive education around personal injury cases – right from explaining relevant laws and regulations, arming you with knowledge about what to expect at each step, prepping for depositions or perhaps court appearances when needed; always working towards securing best possible outcomes.

While entrusting your case into experienced hands like ours increases chances of fair compensation greatly, remember that time plays a crucial role too. As per Illinois law, personal injury claims must typically be filed within two years from the date of accident (exceptions apply under certain circumstances). Hence do not delay in seeking professional assistance – swift action results in preserving evidence more efficiently thereby strengthening your claim further.

Take advantage of the wealth of information available on our website – delve deep into various resources we’ve put together just for you! It’s time to move forward armed with knowledge and assurance that comes from being represented by competent professionals like us at Carlson Bier.

Additionally, if you’re wondering how much could potentially be recovered as part of a personal injury lawsuit given your specific scenario – worry no more! Simply click on the button below which leads you to a user-friendly interface where answering few questions about your unique situation produces an approximate compensation amount possible for recovery efforts based upon previous similar instances we’ve dealt with successfully!

Don’t let apprehension or uncertainty deter you anymore – take informed steps today for a better tomorrow.

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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 Crashes

Proficient in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Burn Burns

Supplying professional legal services for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Physician Malpractice

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for patients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Fault

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, extending skilled legal help to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Slip Mishaps

Adept in managing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking justice for their harm.

Infant Traumas

Supplying legal assistance for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Accidents

Crashes: Dedicated to aiding victims of car accidents receive appropriate settlement for wounds and losses.

Motorcycle Crashes

Committed to providing legal assistance for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

18-Wheeler Accident

Offering experienced legal representation for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for harms.

Building Collisions

Engaged in supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Cognitive Traumas

Focused on ensuring professional legal advice for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Injuries

Skilled in managing cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Loss

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and expert legal guidance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Trauma

Dedicated to defending patients with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal representation to secure compensation.

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