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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to personal injury representation, the law firm of Carlson Bier rises above the rest in offering superb legal services. As proficient Personal Injury attorneys, we consistently prioritize our clients’ welfare and legally protected rights. Built on years of experience in handling a diversity of cases, our practice is motivated by excellence and dedicated customer service within Illinois state. As residents of Dawson know all too well, accidents can occur without warning; when they do strike unannounced, securing skilled lawyers like us can be pivotal. At Carlson Bier Law Group, it’s not just about addressing your immediate concerns but also about creating a supportive environment that instills long term trust and confidence. We’ve become synonymous with fierce advocacy for injury victims providing comprehensive assistance during such dire times through our impeccable knowledge provider expertise across diverse case scenarios.We are transparent in dealings while ensuring none end up shouldering unfair liabilities post-accident making us one preferred option among peers when seeking legal advice or aid.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Dawson Illinois

Carlson Bier, esteemed among Illinois law firms, focuses on personal injury representation. Our dedicated legal professionals assist individuals who have suffered harm due to the negligent or intentional actions of others. Allow us to provide some insight into what personal injury means under the law and how Carlson Bier can guide you during these taxing times.

Personal injury is a specialized area in legal practice that deals with incidents that result in physical or emotional injuries caused by another party’s negligence or deliberate misconduct. It encompasses a broad range of situations such as traffic accidents, workplace hazards, medical malpractice, slip-and-fall incidents, product liability cases and more.

The concept of negligence plays an integral role in most personal injury lawsuits—an important term which we take time to explain to our clients. Negligence refers to the failure of one party to exercise reasonable care towards another thereby causing you harm or damage. As your representatives, Carlson Bier’s job is proving that negligence existed and directly led to your injury.

Notable aspects of personal injury cases include:

– Proving Fault: This entails demonstrating beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant was negligent.

– Determining Damages: Accurately assessing physical, emotional and financial implications resulting from the incident.

– Negotiating Settlements: Skillful navigation through negotiation processes often leads to out-of-court settlements favorable for our clients.

Moving forward with litigation may seem daunting — it requires compiling evidence including police reports or medical records, locating potential witnesses and meeting numerous legal stipulations. Yet when represented by seasoned attorneys like ours at Carlson Bier group,

these complexities are handled on your behalf allowing you concentrate on recovery rather than statutory procedures.

At Carlton Bier we endorse three main attributes:

• Expertise: Lawyers within our firm have extensive training and years of practical courtroom experience notably furnishing them with detailed knowledge in interpreting complex laws related to Personal Injury.

• Empathy: We place significant value on understanding our client’s suffering hence approaching each case with sensitivity and human touch.

• Efficacy: Our track record of successes testifies to our abilities, securing justice for clients and helping them receive compensation commensurate to the magnitude of their grievances.

Time is often an underemphasized factor in personal injury cases. Most jurisdictions impose “statute of limitations” on such claims—an expiration date past which lawsuits can no longer be filed. Thus, it’s imperative that victims seek legal counsel promptly after incidents occur. This opens up room for thorough investigations to be conducted enhancing prospects for obtaining recompense, even whilst undergoing medical treatments or therapies.

Navigating the path to recovery following a personal injury incident can undoubtedly prove challenging but remember that you don’t have to go through this alone. Carlson Bier offers robust representation aimed at shielding your rights and ensuring fair consideration is given to your plight—an ethos woven into every step we make on behalf of our clients from initial consultations right through litigation proceedings if necessary.

The range within personal injury law is vast; understanding your specific position within it could mean the difference between sound recuperation aided by a fair settlement or long-term burden driven by insufficient restitution. Hence, take advantage of expertise—as detailed in this wealth of information provided—by reaching out to us 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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Two-Wheeler Collisions

Focused on legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Flame Burns

Supplying adept legal support for patients of major burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Clinical Incompetence

Offering professional legal advice for victims affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Liability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, supplying professional legal guidance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Aged Neglect

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Slip Injuries

Adept in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking compensation for their losses.

Childbirth Wounds

Providing legal guidance for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Mishaps

Mishaps: Dedicated to helping clients of car accidents secure just payout for injuries and losses.

Bike Crashes

Specializing in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Big Rig Collision

Providing expert legal support for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for losses.

Building Incidents

Committed to defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Head Traumas

Focused on providing expert legal support for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Damages

Skilled in dealing with cases for people who have suffered harms from dog bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Dedicated to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Loss

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and adept legal support to ensure compensation.

Neural Trauma

Expert in assisting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal support to secure recovery.

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