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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to personal injury matters, reliable legal representation is essential. This is where Carlson Bier comes in – a seasoned law firm rooted in the enduring principles of integrity and client advocacy. Our group of personal injury attorneys stands ready to go beyond conventional legal approaches, pursuing all possible avenues for recompense on behalf of our clients. In Franklin Park, as across Illinois, residents deserve the best when it comes to matters most crucial, and that’s precisely what Carlson Bier offers—a robust combination of knowledge and experience honed by years in professional practice. From automobile accidents and medical negligence claims to work-related injuries or property incidents: we’ve covered them all with considerable success over time. At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service backed by stellar results—standing steadfastly beside those who seek justice after undue harm falls upon them due to another’s negligence or wrongdoing–making us an undeniably trusted choice for Personal Injury lawyers in state-wide consultations.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Franklin Park Illinois

Carlson Bier is primarily committed to representing individuals who have suffered personal injuries due to the negligence of others. We are a team of devoted and skilled attorneys based in Illinois specializing in assisting victims of personal injury situations. We understand that accidents can turn lives upside down in moments, causing physical pain, emotional turmoil, and financial strain. It’s unfortunate when someone gets injured due to other’s carelessness but Carlson Bier is here with you every step of the way.

Personal injury law encompasses an array of scenarios where one party may seek compensation from another for harm caused by negligent or intentional acts. Essentially, these cases revolve around proving negligence on part of the person accused for causing the injury.

• The Defendant Owed a Duty: The first component involves demonstrating that the defendant owed some form of duty or responsibility towards the plaintiff i.e., they were bound to act (or not act) in a certain way to prevent any harm.

• Breach of Duty: Next, it must be proven that the defendant breached this legal duty by acting (or failing to act) in a specific way which directly resulted in harm or damage.

• Cause-In-Fact: To establish liability, actual causation between this breach and subsequent harm must be established.

• Damages: Finally, it has been unquestionably demonstrated through documentation such as medical bills that the plaintiff suffered measurable damages because of this incident.

Experience counts when dealing with challenging personal injury cases and our firm brings over years’ worth experience fighting tirelessly for rightful justice. Whether your case involves auto accidents, workplace injuries, slips and falls incidents or medical malpractice; our detailed understanding guarantees brilliant representation.

Dealing with insurance companies can also get intimidating therefore we leave no stone unturned while scrutinizing their offers making sure they don’t shortchange you but rather fully compensate you for your suffering—physically, emotionally as well financially including ongoing medical expenses too.

Navigating the legal labyrinth alone can be daunting but Carlson Bier is committed to providing transparent and effective guidance every step of the way. We take a meticulous approach towards each case, offer constant communication and foster strong attorney-client relationships.

Our team understands for many this could mean unfamiliar territory therefore we work on a contingency basis which means you pay nothing until we win your case. This ensures you get much-needed assistance without any added financial burden while we fight tooth and nail for your compensation.

Your journey towards rightful justice rightly starts with understanding what your personal injury case might be worth. Let our experienced attorneys guide you back onto the path of recovery with no risk or obligation from your end. Every new client receives a detailed case evaluation which means no two clients are ever treated alike because at Carlson Bier, everyone matters. Understanding is empowering after all and if knowledge is power, let us help transform that empowerment into deserved restitution.

As valued visitors to our website, click on the button below now to find out from an expert how much value your personal injury claim holds! You’ve been through enough already; it’s time we shifted gears by taking over burdensome technicalities letting you focus on what truly matters i.e., recovering in peace knowing there’s someone competent working tirelessly putting things right on your behalf.

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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 Accidents

Proficient in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Supplying skilled legal support for people of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Negligence

Providing experienced legal representation for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Responsibility

Taking on cases involving faulty products, supplying expert legal guidance to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Trip Injuries

Specialist in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking compensation for their losses.

Childbirth Wounds

Extending legal help for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Collisions: Devoted to assisting patients of car accidents get just payout for injuries and impairment.

Motorbike Incidents

Committed to providing legal advice for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Semi Collision

Providing expert legal advice for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for harms.

Construction Incidents

Focused on representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Brain Injuries

Dedicated to providing professional legal services for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Adept at addressing cases for people who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Collisions

Focused on legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Death

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and skilled legal assistance to ensure justice.

Neural Trauma

Dedicated to assisting patients with paralysis, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure justice.

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