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When it comes to personal injury cases in Lakewood Shores, Carlson Bier stands as a preeminent choice. Our deep understanding of Illinois law, coupled with our fierce dedication to client advocacy defines our difference in the field of Personal Injury law. At Carlson Bier, we believe everyone deserves access to quality legal representation; thus we are committed to ensuring your rights are upheld and your interests fully represented no matter where you reside within Illinois. With unprecedented expertise and an unparalleled commitment towards achieving positive outcomes for clients in every case type – from auto accidents and worker’s compensation claims to slip-and-falls or medical malpractice issues – the attorneys at Carlson Bier help injured individuals seek justice. We’re driven by compassion for those impacted by personal injuries and fueled by relentless pursuit of fair recompense on their behalf . Trust that with us handling your case there is no compromise on excellence: choose knowledge, strength, experience – choose Carlson Bier when navigating through tough times caused by unexpected personal injuries.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Lakewood Shores Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted personal injury attorney group based in Illinois. We are committed to advocating for individuals who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. Our priority is to provide you with comprehensive, accurate, and navigable information on the complex area of Personal Injury law, enabling you to maximize your understanding and empower better decision-making.

Personal injury is a legal term that refers to any injury—physical or emotional—that an individual suffers due to someone else’s carelessness or intent. This area of the law covers various situations including medical malpractice cases where healthcare providers fail their duty of care; slip-and-fall incidents caused by unsafe premises; car accidents resulting from another driver’s recklessness; dog bites stemming from irresponsible pet ownership; and workplace injuries often linked with employers overlooking safety measures.

Each personal injury case has its unique circumstances but they all share common threads:

– Proving Negligence: A successful lawsuit depends on effectively demonstrating that another party acted negligently leading to your injury.

– Understanding Damages: Damages refer not just physical injuries but also financial losses (medical bills and lost wages) along with intangible aspects such as pain and suffering.

– Determining Responsibility: Multiple parties might be liable for one incident. Hence it’s crucial to identify all potential defendants.

– Statute of Limitations: All states impose time limits called “statutes of limitations” within which you must file a lawsuit.

At Carlson Bier, our seasoned lawyers work diligently towards helping clients navigate such intricacies related with their personal injury claims. Drawing upon our intricate knowledge about Illinois state laws, we endeavor tirelessly until justice stances triumphs over adversity.

We understand how intimidating filing a lawsuit can seem while grappling with severe physical ailments and mounting medical expenses post an unfortunate accident. But rest assured knowing Carlson Bier attorneys are dedicated towards creating tailor-made approaches aimed at sworn resolution seeking underlining strength even amidst challenges. With years of courtroom experience coupled with strategic negotiation skills, we have successfully secured rightful compensations for countless clients aiding them on paths to recovery.

Remember, receiving the compensation you rightfully deserve allows you the resources necessary for rehabilitation. It’s not about taking advantage; it’s asserting your rights as an injured citizen – demands we take seriously at Carlson Bier.

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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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Areas of Practice in Lakewood Shores

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Proficient in legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Injuries

Offering professional legal assistance for people of intense burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Clinical Incompetence

Providing experienced legal support for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Fault

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, delivering expert legal help to clients affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Neglect

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble and Trip Mishaps

Specialist in managing trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking recovery for their suffering.

Neonatal Injuries

Delivering legal assistance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Incidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on aiding patients of car accidents receive fair compensation for damages and destruction.

Bike Accidents

Specializing in providing legal assistance for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Semi Mishap

Extending expert legal advice for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for damages.

Building Crashes

Engaged in representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Head Traumas

Specializing in extending expert legal advice for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Injuries

Skilled in addressing cases for clients who have suffered damages from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unfair Fatality

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and expert legal support to ensure justice.

Spine Harm

Expert in advocating for clients with paralysis, offering expert legal services to secure recovery.

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