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About Carlson Bier Associates

Carlson Bier embodies excellence, specializing in Products Liability law. Based in Illinois and serving individuals throughout Madison, we adeptly navigate the complex landscape of product liability litigation with unyielding determination to secure justice for our clients. Our top-tier lawyers stand out due to their track record of successful verdicts and settlements related to defective products that cause injury or harm, proving the manufacturer’s negligence. If you fall victim to an unsafe product within Madison’s jurisdiction, Carlson Bier holds unrivaled expertise in this field ensuring your rights are efficiently protected and compensated adequately for damages caused by faulty goods. We work relentlessly within the intricate matrices of legal conundrums associated with Product Liability cases deriving from implicit warranties violations, manufacturing blunders or design flaws leading engraved injuries or loss. The potency rooted by partnering with us firmly resides on an exceptional amalgamation of competence, reliability & a distinctive stratagem refining us as your best consideration navigating swiftly through these turbulent times towards achieving impactful resolutions highly favorable on your end as a client.

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“Welcome to Carlson Bier, Illinois’ trusted choice for exceptional representation in personal injury cases. With a dedicated focus on products liability law, our knowledgeable attorneys work tirelessly to foster justice for individuals who have been wronged through faulty or hazardous products. We understand how daunting it may be to stand against big corporations. Rest assured, we’re committed to relentlessly advocate for your rights while providing peace of mind throughout the legal process.

Products Liability is an area of law that places responsibility on parties involved in the manufacture and distribution chain of a product that caused injury or harm. These parties could include manufacturers, retailers, distributors, suppliers among others. This ensures protection for consumers from dangerous or defective goods. Our Illinois-based legal team at Carlson Bier offer timely expertise tailored uniquely to each client’s circumstances in the realm of Product Liability Law.

Our breadth and depth experience cover a wide array of product types including but not limited to pharmaceuticals and medical devices; kids toys; household appliances; automobiles and auto-parts; food, beverages and more. Products can become liabilities due their design faults (errors made during initial creation); manufacturing defects (flaws arising during the production phase) and marketing inconsistencies (failures such as misleading advertisement or insufficient warnings).

At Carlson Bier you can anticipate:

• Comprehensive Case Evaluation: Identifying potential liabilities connected with your case

• Skilled Expert Collaboration: Working with industry experts to strengthen your claim.

• Aggressive Representation: Vigorous pursuit of maximum compensation you are entitled.

• Dedication: Unswerving commitment till resolution is reached either through negotiation settlements or trials if necessary.

Understandably, being a victim in a product liability case might make you feel disheartened due to physical suffering ensuing financial implications worsened by emotional stress. Your quest towards seeking legal recourse doesn’t mean having another struggle added into your life rather it serves as path toward restitution that you deserve! Aligning yourself with competent counsel like us at Carlson Bier, equips you with resources and support to steer through this journey courageously.

If you believe a defective product has caused harm or injury, it is pivotal to reach out our team without delay due important timelines provided under the Illinois statute of limitations related to such cases. Please don’t give up your right to fair compensation – whether for medical costs, loss of earnings, emotional distress or other statutory damages – before discussing your situation with us.

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Every step holds significance in a legal recourse process and each individual story matters. If believe that you have been affected unreasonably by products failing despite trusted consumption, trust us at Carlson Bier; because we pride ourselves on turning victims into victors while advocating for safer product standards across industries. Together against injustice!”

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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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Product liability is the legal responsibility of manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and suppliers for injuries caused by defective products.

The three main types of product liability claims are:

  • Manufacturing defects: These defects occur during the manufacturing process and cause the product to be unsafe.
  • Design defects: These defects exist in the design of the product and make it inherently unsafe.
  • Marketing defects: These defects occur when the manufacturer or seller fails to adequately warn consumers about the dangers of the product.

The signs and symptoms of a product liability injury can vary depending on the type of product that caused the injury. However, some common signs and symptoms include:

  • Physical injuries: These could include cuts, bruises, burns, fractures, and other injuries.
  • Property damage: This could include damage to your home, car, or other belongings.
  • Economic losses: These could include lost wages, medical expenses, and other financial losses.

The treatment options for product liability injuries will vary depending on the severity of the injuries. However, some common treatment options include:

  • Surgery: Surgery may be required to repair injuries that were caused by a defective product.
  • Physical therapy: Physical therapy may be required to help patients regain their strength and mobility after suffering an injury.
  • Occupational therapy: Occupational therapy may be required to help patients learn to perform activities of daily living after suffering an injury.
  • Medications: Medications may be required to treat pain and other symptoms of product liability injuries.

Yes, you may be able to file a lawsuit for a product liability injury if you have been injured due to a defective product. A product liability lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

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Areas of Practice in Madison

Cycling Collisions

Dedicated to legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or unsafe conditions.

Scald Wounds

Supplying expert legal help for people of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Delivering professional legal support for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Responsibility

Managing cases involving dangerous products, extending adept legal support to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Senior Neglect

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Trip Accidents

Skilled in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking compensation for their damages.

Childbirth Harms

Extending legal guidance for families affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Accidents: Focused on assisting victims of car accidents gain equitable recompense for damages and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Committed to providing representation for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Big Rig Crash

Ensuring professional legal services for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for harms.

Construction Mishaps

Focused on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cerebral Impairments

Dedicated to ensuring dedicated legal assistance for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Skilled in handling cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

Focused on legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Death

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and skilled legal services to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Injury

Specializing in advocating for clients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure recovery.

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