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About Carlson Bier Associates

When unforeseen personal injuries occur, you need the absolute best representation. Carlson Bier, an esteemed Personal Injury attorney group in Illinois, provides exemplary legal advice and advocacy to its clients with personalized attention. We hold a strong penetration in various cities including Colfax. Our dedicated team of attorneys are well-equipped with experience and knowledge within all facets of Personal Injury law; from targeted consultation to aggressive courtroom representation. At Carlson Bier, we understand that every case is unique thus necessitating tailored strategy for your specific needs and objectives which explicits our high success rate among our served clientele.

We believe that safeguarding your rights means ensuring prompt decisions with stellar support to counterbalance any financial stress resulting from medical bills or loss of wages arising due to personal injury incidents.

Engaging Carlson Bier’s expert services will not just set you on course for fair compensation but also relieve the burden typically accompanied by extensive litigation processes because in this journey towards justice, you don’t have to walk alone!

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Colfax Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a leading team of personal injury attorneys in Illinois. Our dedicated and experienced lawyers have devoted their careers to helping individuals navigate the complex world of personal injury law. We understand that each case is unique with its particular challenges, but our commitment remains constant: pursuing optimal results for every client who entrusts us with their claim.

Becoming a victim of a personal injury incident is often traumatic, confusing, and overwhelming. Our role at Carlson Bier goes beyond the courtroom; we provide compassionate counsel from the moment you reach out to us until your case reaches a satisfactory resolution. A core principle we abide by is educating clients on their rights under Illinois’s Personal Injury law. In doing so, it gives individuals much-needed clarity during turbulent times and arm them with invaluable knowledge about what they can rightfully demand.

A few essential points to remember about Personal Injury laws in Illinois are:

• The statute of limitations: This comprises two years for most personal injury cases but might be different depending on specific circumstances.

• Comparative negligence rule: It comes into play when both parties share the fault— How this rule will impact your compensation depends largely on how accountable you are found for the accident.

• Damage caps: They limit compensatory damages—however, there is no cap applied to economic damages such as medical bills or property damage repairs.

We emphasize these points because understanding them provides better insight into how your claim process may unravel.

Personal injuries aren’t merely accidents; they alter lives and often require extensive recuperation time physically, emotionally, financially. At Carlson Bier, our job doesn’t stop at filing paperwork and making court appearances; instead, it starts there. From connecting victims with competent healthcare providers to offering comprehensive guidance through repayment queries—we endeavor tirelessly to get you back on your feet whilst ensuring justice prevails.

Professionalism aside, genuine empathy drives all we do here at Carlson Bier. Fighting diligently for those who can’t fight for themselves, seeking fair compensation to aid in their recovery process, and offering education about personal injury law is the least we can do. Nonetheless, we do it with unyielding commitment because advocacy for justice is not only our job—it’s our calling.

The daunting legalese of personal injuries should not deter you from pursuing what you rightfully deserve. You fought through your pain; now let us fight for your rights! The journey towards finding resolution and justice begins with understanding thoroughly the intricacies of personal injury law in Illinois—a goal our team at Carlson Bier lawyers tirelessly work towards achieving.

With Carlson Bier, there’s no numbers game involved – all clients are treated with equal importance, time dedication and sound legal advice. We believe that just like a person’s hurt, their legal services should be personalized as well. Our approach puts YOU first always!

Thank you for considering Carlson Bier on this journey—the road towards healing starts here. For further information on how much your case could potentially be worth, we encourage you to click below and allow us to help guide you through this important process confidently and effectively. Stand up for your rights today; let your claim make a difference 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 Collisions

Focused on legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Fire Damages

Offering professional legal support for victims of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Carelessness

Delivering expert legal advice for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Responsibility

Taking on cases involving faulty products, extending expert legal help to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Malpractice

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble and Trip Occurrences

Skilled in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking recovery for their injuries.

Neonatal Damages

Delivering legal guidance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Crashes

Accidents: Concentrated on assisting patients of car accidents receive appropriate compensation for injuries and damages.

Bike Accidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Trucking Mishap

Delivering specialist legal services for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for losses.

Building Site Collisions

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

Head Impairments

Committed to offering professional legal representation for patients suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Wounds

Specialized in managing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from dog bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Focused on legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Death

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and skilled legal support to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Impairment

Specializing in advocating for victims with paralysis, offering compassionate legal services to secure justice.

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