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When unfortunate circumstances lead to personal injury, secure sound legal representation from Carlson Bier. As an established law firm with a solid background in Personal Injury law based in Illinois, we specialize in handling these complex cases that require expert attention and detail-oriented strategy. We are deeply committed to client success; advocating for those affected by the negligence of others with powerful legal tactics and relentless determination. Carlson Bier strongly believes that every victim’s rights must be protected at all costs, which is why having our team represent you can make a big difference in your case’s outcome. Our proficient attorneys have won substantial settlements throughout their illustrious careers – tangible proof of our unwavering drive to achieve justice for victims of personal injury who deserve fair compensation for their pain and suffering. Wherever you might need us across Illinois including Lena, choose Carlson Bier as your reliable partner on this journey towards justice because here at Carlson Bier, pursuing victory against the odds is what we do best — navigating uncharted territories skillfully while staying within all state laws’ parameters.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Lena Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, a leading personal injury law firm based in Illinois. Armed with years of extensive experience and knowledge within the personal injury field, our team is committed to providing exceptional service by representing individuals who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others.

Personal injury is a broad area that encompasses various types of accidents and incidents such as auto accidents, workplace mishaps, slip-and-fall accidents, medical malpractice cases, defective products among many others. Therefore, it’s imperative that each client understands their specific situation and knows their rightful entitlements under Illinois law.

In any personal injury case:

• The victim must establish that the incident was caused due to another party’s negligence.

• It should be shown conclusively that there were direct damages or injuries suffered due to this negligence.

• Lastly, one will need to demonstrate how the negligent actions directly led to these damages.

These points form the basis for establishing any successful personal injury claim.

We pride ourselves on having an empathetic approach towards all our clients’ situations ensuring we facilitate them through their recovery while fighting tenaciously for their justice and maximum compensation under Illinois state law.

One important factor most victims tend to overlook in personal injury claims is time constraints dictated by Statute of Limitations. In Illinois these laws grant only a limited period during which you can legally pursue your claim – typically within two years from the date of injury; however it varies in certain circumstances. Hence timely action is pivotal in preserving your right to full compensation.

It’s also essential for potential clients considering filing a lawsuit to understand comparative fault rules applicable within Illinois jurisdiction — some instances allow damages even if you were partly at fault for your accident! But the catch here is- if you are more than 50% at fault; unfortunately you will not be able schlep forward with your case according to IL law.

Our dedicated team at Carlson Bier uniquely shines whilst comprehending these complexities, navigating plaintiffs through this legal labyrinth empowering them with comprehensive advice and representation every step of the way.

To further illustrate how important representation is: A research conducted by the Insurance Research Council (IRC) found that on average, clients who employ an attorney receive 3 and a half times more financial restitution in auto accidents cases than those who do not!

An equally crucial element many individuals grappling with personal Injury incidents neglect is their emotional wellbeing. Trauma succumbed from these accidents can take its toll exhibiting profound impact on one’s mental health; leading to anxiety, depression or PTSD. Tracking such impacts and documenting their progression is cardinal in securing adequate compensation for your pain and suffering.

In summation, it’s paramount during these strenuous times to integrate a competent attorney bringing wealth of information about – The internal workings of insurance companies, negotiating prowess ensuring maximum settlements and courtroom experience projecting case trajectory if settlement is unachievable.

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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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Bicycle Collisions

Specializing in legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Fire Wounds

Providing adept legal support for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Clinical Negligence

Extending specialist legal services for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Responsibility

Taking on cases involving problematic products, supplying adept legal support to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Neglect

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble & Tumble Incidents

Professional in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking redress for their harm.

Birth Traumas

Providing legal guidance for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Accidents

Collisions: Dedicated to helping sufferers of car accidents gain fair remuneration for damages and impairment.

Bike Incidents

Expert in providing legal support for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

18-Wheeler Incident

Extending experienced legal support for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for damages.

Building Mishaps

Committed to representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Cognitive Impairments

Dedicated to delivering dedicated legal services for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Expertise in addressing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Specializing in legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Fatality

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and expert legal representation to ensure fairness.

Backbone Trauma

Committed to defending individuals with backbone trauma, offering professional legal guidance to secure settlement.

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