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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with a personal injury case in Elgin, securing strong representation is essential. The Carlson Bier Law Firm holds an indisputable record of success attained through dedicated service and professional prowess. This well-versed team has tirelessly acquired justice for hundreds of clients; their depth of knowledge in personal injury law ensures impactful results on your behalf. A Personal Injury attorney from the Carlson Bier firm accurately evaluates every angle to solidify your legal position, demonstrating their commitment towards assuring fair compensation or benefits received are maximized under Illinois law’s ambit. With exceptional command over intricacies involved in Personal Injury cases -from traffic accidents to wrongful death suits-, they craft skillful strategies aligned as per individual circumstances, seeking efficient resolutions while preserving client rights unfailingly. Trusting such formidable expertise would put you on an advantageous path during this critical time when equating experience and outcome becomes crucially significant.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Elgin Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted personal injury attorney group based right here in Illinois. We dedicate our extensive knowledge and years of experience towards upholding the rights of people who have suffered needless injury due to other’s negligence. Personal injury law encompasses a broad spectrum, however, defining it simply means that it covers situations where an individual’s body, mind or emotions are hurt, typically due to someone else’s carelessness or intentional act.

When we speak about ‘personal injury’, this could entail incidents such as slip and fall accidents on another’s improperly maintained property; automobile accidents caused by reckless driving; dog bite injuries because of unsupervised pets; product liability cases for defective merchandise causing harm; medical malpractice where healthcare professionals neglect their duties, leading to worsening conditions or unnecessary complications.

– In Slip and Fall Accidents: Under premises liability law, property owners should ensure their spaces are safe and free from hazards. If they fail to do so resulting in an accident, you have the legal recourse to claim compensation.

– In Automobile Accidents: Everyone has a responsibility when operating motor vehicles – not just for their safety, but also others on the road. When irresponsibility leads to any form of physical harm or damage – whether as a pedestrian or fellow driver – you can explore personal injury claims.

– In Dog Bite Cases: Owning pets come with responsibilities that include protecting others from potential danger. Neglecting these responsibilities thus forms grounds for pursuing damages.

– Pertaining Product Liability: Manufacturers owe consumers dependability on the safety standards of their products. When products fail these standards and cause injuries, claims against them can arise.

– For Medical Malpractice: While doctors and other healthcare providers contribute uniquely toward society’s wellbeing – negligence shouldn’t go unaccounted for – if practitioner oversight causes you discomfort or additional health issues – this qualifies as personal injury too.

At Carlson Bier in Illinois, we work unfailingly with each client to secure fair and full compensation for injuries incurred. Our highly experienced attorneys appreciate the long-lasting impacts of these accidents, emotionally and economically; that’s why we vow to go above and beyond in ensuring justice is served. We prepare meticulously, devising strategies tailored towards court trials or settlement negotiations – whichever route best suits your unique case circumstances.

To us, personal injury isn’t just about legal jargon or courtroom competitiveness. It’s about real people facing actual hardship because somebody else failed in their responsibilities. Hence, when you partner with Carlson Bier on a personal injury claim, you aren’t merely getting an attorney – you’re gaining advocates who are fully committed to representing your rights.

Our very ethos revolves around providing an accessible service — our law firm is where complex subject matters get simplified, boiled down into clear strategic plans to combat the aftermath of unfortunate incidents causing pain, distress and financial burdens on innocent parties involved.

Now that you’re aware of what encompasses ‘personal injury’ remember: You have rights as an accident victim. And at Carlson Bier in Illinois, these rights matter profoundly to us! With understanding rooted deep into the specifics of Personal Injury Law paired with a keen interest in preserving victims’ rights equips us better than anyone else to take on your case.

Besides having done all the enlightening reading so far — why not take it up a notch? Seek personalized advice pertaining directly to your distinct situation by clicking the button below for free initial consultation – let’s find out together just how much your case may be worth legally compensable under Illinois State Law! Secure both justice & peace of mind knowing Carlton Bier is championing relentlessly for your cause.

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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 Mishaps

Focused on legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Fire Burns

Supplying specialist legal assistance for victims of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Clinical Malpractice

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Obligation

Handling cases involving defective products, supplying expert legal support to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Malpractice

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip & Fall Occurrences

Adept in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking justice for their losses.

Childbirth Traumas

Supplying legal aid for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Crashes: Dedicated to assisting victims of car accidents gain appropriate compensation for injuries and impairment.

Motorcycle Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Truck Accident

Delivering professional legal services for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for hurts.

Construction Site Crashes

Committed to representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cognitive Injuries

Focused on delivering expert legal advice for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Proficient in managing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Specializing in legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Loss

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and skilled legal services to ensure redress.

Spine Harm

Specializing in supporting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure settlement.

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