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When it comes to personal injury legal representation, few can match the quality of Carlson Bier. Our experienced team has been fighting for the rights and interests of our clients by valiantly pursuing their cases to secure maximum compensation. Based in Illinois and serving areas such as Highland, we have built a solid reputation for delivering results that exceed client expectations. By focusing solely on personal injury law, we are able to provide unmatched expertise paired with an unrivaled success rate; thus making us one of the premier considerations when seeking skilled Personal Injury attorneys within the state. At Carlson Bier, we understand how a sudden accident resulting in injury can turn your life upside down and creates substantial financial strain – which is why you need lawyers who will vigorously fight on your behalf against insurance companies and negligent parties involved. Trust us at Carlson Bier not just because of experience but also for our aggressive yet empathetic guidance every step along this challenging journey. Your justice is our promise.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Highland Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted personal injury attorneys based in Illinois. Our expertise is centered squarely around conveying the complexities of personal injury law in a manner that is concise, clear and comprehensible. We understand the importance of making legal jargon accessible to all who seek our services.

Personal Injury refers to an area of law that addresses harm caused by another individual’s negligence or intentional misconduct which results in physical or mental injury to someone else. It can encompass various situations from traffic accidents through medical malpractice, up until slip and fall incidents, among others.

At the core of a personal injury lawsuit are several key terms one should be familiar with:

– Negligence: The failure to behave with care expected under similar circumstances.

– Liability: Legal responsibility for one’s acts or omissions.

– Damages: Monetary compensation claimed by a person who has suffered loss or bodily injury due to another party’s negligence.

Each aspect is critical in these kinds of lawsuits as they thoroughly dictate both how we approach representing our clients and how much they may stand to gain from pursuing action.

It isn’t unheard of that victims may sustain injuries such as brain trauma, spinal cord injuries, fractures, burns and soft tissue injuries from accidents. Such occurrences can cause heavy emotional distress on top of mounting medical bills creating financial strains for affected individuals and their families. As part of our mission at Carlson Bier, we strive towards safeguarding your rights whilst helping you successfully navigate this burgeoning storm.

We work diligently each day towards recouping fair settlements for those burdened by hospital costs resulting from car crashes or other devastating incidents linked back to negligence demonstrated by someone else – be it another driver or entities like corporations whose products didn’t live up to expectations resulting in harm.

If you have been involved in an accident resulting in injuries, time is often against you when it comes to filing a claim. As per Illinois statute limitations regarding personal injury cases prescribe a timeline that typically lasts two years from the date of an accident in most instances.

Having expert legal representation is crucial for ensuring you receive adequate compensation. At Carlson Bier, we are staunch believers in providing top-tier legal counsel and support to help alleviate hardships endured by victims of personal injury.

Be it dealing with insurance companies or fighting your case in a court, our capable team collaborates with medical providers, seasoned investigators, and numerous experts to assemble evidence supporting your claim. We ensure that while battling against life-altering injuries, changes in family dynamics or financial stability brought on through these incidents – you can place your trust entirely within our hands.

Through extensively analyzing your situation along with relentless pursuit towards securing optimal results; whether that may involve negotiating suitable settlements or if need be presenting compelling arguments at trial – we embody what it means to align oneself completely with clients’ interests every step of the way. Moreover, one of our key strengths is working on a contingency fee basis where fees aren’t followed through unless we recover damages for those we represent!

We encourage you not just to take our word for it but rather give us an opportunity to prove what makes us stand out among Illinois-based law firms. Ready for qualified assistance? Click below to find out how much your case might be worth! Let Carlton Bier ease your burdens during this trying ordeal offering assurance through expertise.

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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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Cycling Crashes

Specializing in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or risky conditions.

Fire Wounds

Providing skilled legal support for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Offering dedicated legal advice for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Accountability

Handling cases involving problematic products, delivering skilled legal guidance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Elder Neglect

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Stumble Occurrences

Professional in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking redress for their damages.

Newborn Harms

Delivering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Crashes

Crashes: Dedicated to aiding patients of car accidents obtain appropriate recompense for harms and harm.

Motorcycle Crashes

Specializing in providing legal assistance for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Big Rig Crash

Extending experienced legal assistance for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for damages.

Construction Crashes

Concentrated on assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Head Harms

Expert in extending dedicated legal representation for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Harms

Expertise in handling cases for persons who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Accidents

Expert in legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unjust Demise

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and adept legal services to ensure restitution.

Backbone Harm

Focused on assisting victims with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal support to secure settlement.

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