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When it comes to personal injury cases, seeking the utmost professional assistance is essential for claiming your rights. That’s where Carlson Bier comes in – a renowned law firm in Illinois with extraordinary expertise in personal injury law. Our team of seasoned attorneys specialize exclusively in this field, ensuring clarity and dedication every step of the way into securing your justice. At times of distress when faced with medical bills or rehabilitation costs following an unfortunate incident, we strive to get you appropriate compensation fast and efficiently. With a track record of countless successful claims, Carlson Bier ensures diligent representation to help clients navigate complex legalities seamlessly while safeguarding their best interests. Given our strong roots throughout Illinois state along with generous knowledge on Hillsboro’s jurisdictional laws offer advantages rarely matched by others; though not primarily based here we can service your needs capably no less than any local Hilllsboro attorney could.Carlson Bier assures reliable support quintessential for achieving satisfactory results in all personal injury related concerns.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Hillsboro Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, leading specialists in personal injury law based in Illinois. When facing the aftermath of a personal injury, it is paramount to choose an attorney who not only possesses comprehensive knowledge about this legal area but also has a sterling track record of securing fair and maximum compensation for their clients. At our firm, every interaction resonates with dedication, expertise, and tangible results.

Personal injury laws encompass those instances when an individual suffers harm due to the negligence or intentional act of another party such as: motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, workplace injuries and premises liability cases amongst others. Our attorneys command an intricate understanding of these scenarios which often involve complex legal elements:

• Thorough examination of each incident – helping identify liable parties

• Profound understanding of medical issues related to personal injuries – ensuring all future costs related to health are covered

• Expert navigation through insurance companies’ attempts to devalue your claims

• Experienced negotiation skills – guaranteeing optimal settlement amounts

At the heart of delivering value is education about the personal injury process. We passionately educate our clients about their rights after suffering due to someone else’s recklessness or misconduct because empowered individuals make informed decisions that align with their best interests.

Firstly, one should understand that Illinois operates under what is known as “modified comparative fault,” meaning if you’re partially at fault for an accident causing injury, your recovery will be limited by your proportionate share in the blame.

Secondly, comprehending statute limitations – certain time limits dictated by state laws within which one must file a claim – is crucial. For instance; Personal Injury being 2 years from date of accident whereas Wrongful Death Claims stand at 2 years from date of death (not necessarily from date incidents caused death)

Also significant is knowledge about damages available in personal injury lawsuits—these could fall into ‘compensatory,’ designed make victims “whole” again covering actual losses like Medical bills & lost wages or ‘non-economic’ for non-tangible issues such as pain, suffering and emotional distress. In rare cases where a defendant’s conduct is deemed outrageously careless or intentionally harmful, then plaintiffs may be awarded ‘punitive damages’.

Navigating the world of personal injury law may seem daunting, but here at Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to standing alongside our clients every step of the way. We make it our mission to reduce complexity by translating legalese into understandable terms so you can make informed decisions that genuinely benefit your situation.

No one should have to face physical harm and financial stress due to someone else’s neglect alone; instead they ought to receive compassionate support accompanied by aggressive advocacy fighting for their rights. At Carlson Bier, we strive exactly towards this. Your needs come first – whether it be related health, recovery or financial stability—we work tirelessly addressing them all while orchestrating legal breakthroughs in your favor.

Finally if you’ve recently been harmed due to someone else’s negligence our heart goes out to you; however consider this ordeal as not a time to despair but rather one for action because timely choices can empower control over difficult circumstances. So why not take charge today? The button below will guide you in initiating an evaluation – supporting formation of best-suited plan forward & uncovering what your case could potentially be worth.

At Carlson Bier, transforming uncertainty into compensation—and fear into confidence—isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. Choose us today and advocate for the justice you deserve!

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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 support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Scald Damages

Supplying professional legal services for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Physician Negligence

Delivering dedicated legal support for victims affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Liability

Taking on cases involving defective products, extending skilled legal help to individuals affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

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

Tumble and Trip Mishaps

Adept in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking restitution for their suffering.

Newborn Wounds

Extending legal help for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Collisions

Crashes: Committed to aiding sufferers of car accidents obtain just settlement for harms and harm.

Bike Incidents

Expert in providing representation for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Semi Crash

Extending adept legal services for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for losses.

Construction Site Mishaps

Concentrated on defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Head Injuries

Dedicated to offering specialized legal advice for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Skilled in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Committed to legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Death

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and skilled legal representation to ensure justice.

Backbone Harm

Specializing in defending patients with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal services to secure justice.

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