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If you’re in Marine and find yourself in need of a personal injury attorney, look no further than Carlson Bier. With extensive expertise in an array of personal injury cases ranging from road accidents to medical malpractice, our dedicated team promises nothing short of excellence and commitment when it comes to your rights representation. We understand the intricacies that surround such intricate legal processes coupled with first-hand distress after sustaining injuries and promise prowess tailored to suit each individual’s unique scenario. It is not just about winning cases; it’s about ensuring your life can return back to normalcy as seamlessly as possible post-accident – financially, physically, emotionally. At Carlson Bier we value compassion just as much as capable litigating skills – professionalism intermeshed with care for speedy recovery for clientele can be counted without fail from us every time! Always remember: You are more than just a case number at Carlson Bier – we make sure you feel like family because everyone deserves excellent legal assistance during trying times! Choose Carlson Bier for all your Personal Injury law needs today.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Marine Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to representing personal injury victims and advocating for their rights. As a highly-experienced law group rooted in the state of Illinois, our primary aim is to provide values grounded in client-centered representation — your needs form the core of our commitment.

Personal injuries can be devastating with effects ranging from physical pain to emotional duress and financial hardship. These unexpected incidents stem from various sources — motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, medical malpractice, workplace accidents or dog bite attacks among others. When these unfortunate life-altering events transpire owing to someone else’s negligence or deliberate conduct, you have legal recourse that allows you to seek rightful compensation.

• Understand Your Rights: Knowing your rights as a victim of personal injury is crucial. Laws vary by state but in Illinois specifically, these cases generally fall under the umbrella of tort law which dictates that any party who instigates harm either through intentional acts or negligence may face civil liability.

• Understanding Negligence Claims: In most instances related to personal injuries, the concept revolves around proving negligence on part of the person causing harm. To successfully litigate such claims demands evidence that all four aspects existed – duty owed by defendant towards plaintiff; breach of this duty; said breach leading directly to injury; and resultant damages suffered by plaintiff

• Statute of Limitations: Timelines matter greatly when pursuing legal avenues. Within Illinois context, personal injury lawsuits must typically be filed within two years following date of accident occurrence. Be assured that our skilled team stays ahead with such pressing timelines ensuring no opportunities get missed.

As dedicated professionals keenly aware of pertinent laws and regulations regarding personal injuries within Illinois boundaries, it becomes our mandate at Carlson Bier not just to inform but aptly guide potential clients about their rights and possible course(s) of action tailored specific to one’s unique circumstances.

We understand interacting with insurance companies post-incident can seem daunting and complex. Our team step in to alleviate clients of this burden and passionately negotiate the best possible settlements on their behalf. If necessary, we remain prepared to take cases to trial when parties at fault do not agree with fair compensation.

Our commendable track record showcases a thorough grasp over nuanced personal injury laws — empowering us as we effectively champion your cause, securing justice and rightful monetary settlement that rightly encompasses your medical bills, wages lost due to inability to work post-incident, adjunct costs for rehabilitative care or physical therapy along with compensation for any potential future losses owing directly from handled injury incident.

On an ending note, at Carlson Bier know that critical decisions involving legal matters shouldn’t be solely dependent on what you read here or anywhere else. Sustainability of our commitment proves true in actions maintained across years serving Illinois residents combined with impressive proficiency exercised within legal landscapes pertaining personal injuries. Let us bring our knowledge and experience into resolving your complex predicaments – confidently directing you towards unbiased advice resolutely centered around your exclusive circumstances.

Know it is absolutely vital for victims like yourself to get prompt legal support especially in such complex situations; experienced law professionals adept in state-specific statutes materially influence eventual outcomes reiterating why choosing right lawyer becomes paramount. As esteemed members of the Illinois community dedicated unequivocally towards welfare of its denizens particularly those injured amidst untoward incidents, we are just a click away ready willing and determinedly prepared for probing discussions about assessing worthiness of each case specific unto itself. Use button below now to find how much potentially your case might indeed be worth!

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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 Crashes

Dedicated to legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Damages

Providing skilled legal support for people of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Medical Malpractice

Extending professional legal assistance for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Obligation

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, delivering skilled legal guidance to victims affected by harmful products.

Senior Abuse

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble & Slip Injuries

Skilled in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking restitution for their losses.

Newborn Injuries

Extending legal guidance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Collisions: Dedicated to aiding clients of car accidents secure equitable recompense for wounds and harm.

Motorcycle Accidents

Focused on providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Trucking Mishap

Providing adept legal services for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for hurts.

Construction Site Crashes

Dedicated to advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Head Traumas

Specializing in offering specialized legal representation for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

Adept at managing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Accidents

Specializing in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Death

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and skilled legal guidance to ensure justice.

Backbone Trauma

Specializing in defending clients with paralysis, offering compassionate legal representation to secure justice.

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