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When it comes to personal injury cases, Carlson Bier partners with the people of La Grange to deliver focused legal expertise. With our commitment to justice and in-depth understanding of personal injury law, we offer more than just representation; we offer a lifeline during life’s most challenging moments. In the wake of accidents and injuries, it can feel as if your world has been upended. The last thing you need is to navigate complex legal proceedings on your own. At Carlson Bier, each case receives diligent attention from experienced professionals who fight for victims’ rights tirelessly until a satisfactory resolution is reached. Despite not being based within La Grange ourselves, our familiarity with its community resources gives us an added edge in handling local cases effectively and efficiently – all without the distractions commonly associated with larger firms or city practices. Retaining these singular attributes while remaining steadfastly compliant with all Illinois advertising laws makes Carlson Bier an ideal prospective partner for personal injury guidance within the La Grange area.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in La Grange Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our cutting-edge personal injury law practice hinges on amplifying the voice of victims in Illinois and ardently pursuing their deserved compensation. Guided by a deep-seated conviction to uphold justice, we have dedicated ourselves to helping people navigate the aftermath of unexpected incidents through comprehensive legal representation.

Personal Injury cases often hold an immense impact on individuals’ lives that are not easily quantifiable. They may mean crippling financial burden accompanied by emotional distress as well as physical pain. Accidents don’t discriminate; they can potentially happen to anyone, regardless of how careful or safe we try to be. These accidents may range from auto collisions and workplace injuries, wrongful deaths, medical malpractice to slip-and-fall accidents. Our seasoned team at Carlson Bier is tenaciously committed to fighting for your rights if you found yourself an unwilling participant in one such event.

Understanding Personal Injury Laws involves few pivotal aspects:

• Statute of Limitations: In Illinois, most personal injury cases have a two-year statute of limitations from the date when the injury occurred.

• Comparative Negligence: The state follows modified comparative negligence rule which means if you’re partially liable for your accident (but less than 50%), your compensation will be reduced proportionally.

• Damage Caps: Unlike certain states, Illinois doesn’t impose any cap on damages obtained in most personal injury cases.

• Mandatory Reporting – Certain types of accidents involving fatalities or serious injuries must be reported promptly under Illinois law.

The legalities related to these incidents are often convoluted with complicated jargon and policies; it’s easy for someone without a legal background to feel overwhelmed. For this very reason, our trusted attorneys at Carlson Bier provide detailed case evaluations coupled with navigable relief paths tailored individually per case specifics.

Our legal expertise stands bolstered by extensive experience obtaining fair settlements and heading litigation actions when required, restating victim’s stories into compelling arguments meant for systemic redressal. We are mindful that each case is unique and requires an individual strategy. While doing so, we engage the principles of transparency, respect for plaintiffs’ dignity, amplifying their voice along with top-tier professionalism.

We firmly believe in fostering a strong attorney-client relationship built upon trust and open communication – because representing you best comes from understanding your case intrically. This means we’re always available to answer your queries or alleviate any concerns about your claim.

The trial proceedings posed by personal injury claims can often entail grueling legal processes that could be stretched over extended periods of time. With Carlson Bier at your side, rest assured that our team will work diligently on your case, keeping you informed at every stage while pursuing optimum concessions in earnest.

A cornerstone of ethical representation is marketing authenticity, hence it’s important to clarify: although we are a trusted law firm for battling personal injury cases statewide across Illinois; our physical office isn’t specifically situated in La Grange.

Your next step towards justice doesn’t have to be riddled with fear and uncertainty. Unveil the potential worth of your case now by clicking the button below! Your journey towards relief deserves expert navigation; allow us at Carlson Bier to steer you through this tumultuous phase towards securing rightful reparations as efficiently and capably as possible.

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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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Bike Mishaps

Dedicated to legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Damages

Supplying professional legal support for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Physician Carelessness

Offering expert legal support for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Obligation

Addressing cases involving defective products, supplying expert legal assistance to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Abuse

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

Fall & Stumble Accidents

Professional in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking recovery for their suffering.

Birth Damages

Extending legal support for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Crashes: Concentrated on assisting individuals of car accidents obtain appropriate recompense for wounds and destruction.

Scooter Collisions

Focused on providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Trucking Accident

Ensuring experienced legal representation for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for damages.

Building Site Incidents

Concentrated on advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Cerebral Impairments

Focused on extending specialized legal services for victims suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Proficient in managing cases for people who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Demise

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and professional legal services to ensure fairness.

Spine Trauma

Specializing in supporting persons with vertebral damage, offering professional legal representation to secure recovery.

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