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When faced with personal injury, it’s imperative to seek legal counsel that prioritizes your best interests. Carlson Bier, a professional and seasoned law firm in Illinois, offers exemplary service in this critical field. Specializing in Personal Injury cases, we strive tirelessly to ensure our clients are compensated justly for their physical or emotional distress. Regardless of the nature of your case—be it slip-and-falls, auto accidents or medical malpractices—we hold steadfast belief in advocating truly and earnestly for justice on behalf of you. Skilled negotiators at heart yet fierce litigators when necessary; we approach each claim meticulously safeguarding that every dimension is thoroughly examined allowing maximum compensation possible under Illinois Law.

Partnering with Carlson Bier means ensuring tenacity and proficiency fighting for you – not only due to our substantial knowledge regarding Personal Injury Law but also because of our deep commitment towards pursuing what is right & fair for our valued clientele around Hodgkins area– choosing excellence shaping better tomorrow.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Hodgkins Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, the trusted personal injury law firm serving communities across Illinois. When it comes to navigating the complex landscape of personal injury law, choosing a seasoned and respected legal partner is crucial. That’s where we come in.

Our lawyers specialize exclusively in personal injury cases, ensuring you receive focused expertise and guidance. Typically, personal injuries result from accidents such as motor vehicle incidents, work-related mishaps, medical malpractice issues or slip-and-fall incidents. In these difficult times, we understand that victims need more than just legal representation – they require comprehensive support.

At Carlson Bier, our key services include providing a thorough evaluation of your case keeping practicalities and intricacies of injured individuals’ rights at heart; calculated negotiation with insurance companies to ensure fair settlements; diligent preparation for trial when required; effective litigation skills honed over years dealing with diverse cases and resounding advocacy for our clients throughout their claim process. These meticulous tactics consist of significant aspects contributing decisively towards positive results.

Understanding the basics about Personal Injury Law can give you an edge during proceedings:

• It includes both physical and psychological injuries.

• An individual can file a lawsuit against an entity or person responsible for their harm.

• ‘Comparative Fault’ system prevalent in Illinois means that every party involved shares certain responsibility which may affect compensation distribution.

• Yearly nearly three million people get injured due to road accidents disproportionately high among all types of mishaps highlighting automobile accident claims as most common subcategory within this arena.

Having awareness about these pivotal points will empower you while we professionally handle your legal burdens allowing you peace-of-mind recovery time.

A successful personal injury claim hinges on proving negligence existed and directly caused the inflicted damage. At Carlson Bier, we meticulously gather substantial evidence substantiating our client’s claims establishing wrongdoing thus reinforcing chances for beneficial outcome.

Illinois laws have set stringent statutes of limitations related to various categories under Personal Injury Law – typically two years, with certain exceptions. Swift action to file for a lawsuit within stipulated timelines increases chances to avail justice and appropriate compensation.

What sets us apart from other firms is our personalized approach towards each client. We strive to establish strong relationships based on trust, transparency, and communication. Our expert attorneys guide you throughout your legal journey ensuring you understand every step taken towards reclaiming your life’s control after enduring an unfortunate personal injury incident.

Rest assured knowing that Carlson Bier operates on contingency fee basis which signifies you pay nothing until we succeed in securing the justified recovery for you – affirming commitment entwined within our core mission putting clients’ welfare first.

Professionalism, passion and proficiency are not just words at Carlson Bier but promises we uphold resolutely while serving as champions for your cause guiding through unconditional support during these testing times of a personal injury ordeal.

Act now! Find out how much your case can be worth by clicking the button below. Let Carlson Bier bridge gaps between uncertainties surrounding legal complexities and deserved justice for victims of personal injuries in Illinois.

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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 Crashes

Specializing in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Wounds

Giving skilled legal help for people of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Clinical Malpractice

Offering dedicated legal support for patients affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Accountability

Managing cases involving faulty products, supplying professional legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Neglect

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Slip Occurrences

Expert in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking redress for their damages.

Newborn Wounds

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

Motor Crashes

Accidents: Committed to supporting sufferers of car accidents obtain appropriate remuneration for harms and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to providing representation for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Trucking Mishap

Offering adept legal services for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for harms.

Worksite Mishaps

Concentrated on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Cognitive Impairments

Expert in providing specialized legal support for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Traumas

Specialized in tackling cases for people who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Incidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unjust Demise

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and adept legal representation to ensure fairness.

Neural Damage

Dedicated to advocating for clients with paralysis, offering specialized legal guidance to secure settlement.

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