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In Marengo, if you’ve been confronted with a personal injury situation, consider seeking representation from the reputable law firm Carlson Bier. Our accomplished team of attorneys is renowned for skillfully navigating the complexity of personal injury cases and delivering favorable outcomes. We’re dedicated to empowering our clients through comprehensive legal support during their most challenging times.

With Carlson Bier, your rights will find an assertive defender. Every case we undertake receives specialized attention because you matter to us; your welfare is our priority. Driven by resilience and excellence, our attorneys have extensively mastered Illinois laws concerning personal injuries.

Whether it’s vehicular accidents or workplace injuries, no case is too complex or insignificant for us—we confront every issue head-on. What distinguishes Carlson Bier in —is not just our competence but also approach-ability and integrity in representing each client.

Your journey towards justice doesn’t need to be solitary when there’s competent help available at Carlson Bier—the most reliable consideration when dealing with Personal Injury situations around Marengo.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Marengo Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are your go-to resource for comprehensive personal injury legal services in Illinois. Personal injury law is a multifaceted construct that revolves around the right of an individual to seek compensation for physical or mental harm caused by another party’s negligence or intentional misconduct. We understand how overwhelming it can be to navigate through the complexities of such cases – and it is our mission to guide you every step of the way.

When dealing with a personal injury case, it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with its primary components. Firstly, you must establish that there was indeed negligence involved on behalf of another party. This could involve scenarios like car accidents due to reckless driving, slip and falls on improperly maintained properties, medical malpractice where health providers fail to provide standard care among others.

Next, as the plaintiff, you ought to demonstrate that this negligence directly led to your injuries. Crucial points here include medical reports detailing specific harm related directly back to the negligent act and testimonies from professionals who can validate these assertions; hence strengthening your case.

Thirdly, an essential facet underlies demonstrating damages incurred as a result of said injuries: these may range from medical costs arising from treating bodily harm through rehabilitative procedures and medication; financial losses brought about by time away from work; pain and psychological suffering stemming from the accident’s aftermath plus other potential costs linked directly or indirectly back towards the incident itself.

Additionally, personal injury law safeguards victims’ rights against wrongful death—where negligent acts culminate in losing loved ones prematurely. Here again encompassing any consequential funeral expenses alongside loss of consortium due compensation unto surviving family members—hence serving justice whilst providing solace during those globally challenging circumstances.

Now for important considerations when deliberating upon initiating a personal injury lawsuit:

• Legal requirements are stringent so contacting a professional lawyer immediately following an accident boosts chances significantly concerning winning cases;

• Always obtain intensive medical treatment post-accident irrespective extent inflicted wounds thereby creating robust records aiding future case proceedings;

• Frequently communicate with your attorney ensuring understanding of all associated legal processes, timelines plus potential outcomes and settlements likely be encountered.

Please note that while Carlson Bier is thoroughly knowledgeable in personal injury law, we do not claim to serve clients in cities where we don’t have the physical presence. But rest assured, our expert team possesses both experience and skill required to put forth strong arguments on your behalf so you can get compensation rightfully due you.

Understanding personal injury law is complex. At times it could feel daunting having to deal with a legal suit amidst trying to recover from an accident’s aftermath—but that’s why we’re here: To leverage our full-scale expertise towards helping negotiate intricacies packed within this legal realm as effectively possible. On the other hand, beyond just guiding you through challenging situations leading to significant impact life-changing results—we’re also committed in providing emotional support whilst advocating fiercely for all rights owed everybody who walks through our firm doors.

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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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Cycling Collisions

Dedicated to legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Fire Burns

Offering skilled legal services for patients of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Clinical Negligence

Delivering specialist legal support for clients affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Accountability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, delivering expert legal guidance to victims affected by faulty goods.

Senior Neglect

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Fall Mishaps

Expert in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking redress for their injuries.

Infant Wounds

Offering legal help for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Mishaps: Dedicated to aiding patients of car accidents get equitable remuneration for harms and impairment.

Motorbike Collisions

Specializing in providing representation for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Big Rig Collision

Offering expert legal advice for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for harms.

Worksite Crashes

Engaged in assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Cognitive Damages

Specializing in ensuring compassionate legal advice for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Damages

Proficient in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Passing

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and adept legal services to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Dedicated to assisting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure compensation.

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