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About Carlson Bier Associates

Do you need a top-tier Products Liability attorney in Illinois? Look no further than Carlson Bier. As seasoned professionals, they offer unparalleled expertise and are known for their dedication to ensuring justice and fair settlement for victims affected by faulty products. Their prodigious presence across the state is built on a foundation of integrity, meticulous case investigations, vigorous advocacy and an unwavering commitment to their clients’ needs. At Carlson Bier, the understanding of complex product regulations coupled with significant legal acumen sets them apart in this field. Each case receives personalized attention it deserves backed by years of experience dealing specifically with Product Liability issues; delivering bespoke strategies designed for your success while maintaining the highest ethical standards throughout every step of litigation process – wherever you may be located within Illinois! Selecting Carlson Bier as your Products Liability lawyer partner provides unmatched protections when navigating these often-challenging disputes. They stand ready to assist – tirelessly working towards rectifying any harm caused due to unsafe or defective materials.

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Products Liability Lawyers in Moweaqua Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on providing unrivaled legal expertise in personal injury law within Illinois. Our bedrock is justice and fairness for all our valued clients who are victims of personal injury cases specifically caused by defective products or products liability as it’s commonly known. Products Liability law refers to the legal parameters that hold manufacturers or sellers accountable when a product they place in the consumers’ hands proves defective and causes physical harm or damages.

It’s essential to note critical elements involved in proving a claim in a products liability lawsuit;

• A product was defective

• The defect existed prior to the manufacturer’s release

• The defect caused your injuries

There are typically three types of product defects that incur manufacturer liability; Design Defects occurring inherently during the initial formation phase, Manufacturing Defects which happen during construction or production lastly, Marketing Defects comprising of improper instructions, inadequate warnings leading to failure effectively alerting consumers about conceivable risks related with using the said goods.

One common misconception surrounding this legal field relates incorrectly to consumer negligence. Victims should know that liability laws extend protection even when they’ve ostensibly used a product ‘wrongly.’ While proper usage versus misuse might influence damage awards or percentages fault allocation, having deviated from instructions doesn’t automatically negate an individual’s case–a manifestation of how nuanced this area of law can get.

Hence effective professional representation demands for attorneys well-versed with these intricacies like those of us here at Carlson Bier. We continuously aim for comprehensive understanding and execution across all facets relating to litigations encompassing products liability claims we handle. At this firm, we understand apt application concerning evidence guidelines needed for successful argumentation in such complex litigation cases also developing our client-lawyer strategies efficiently tailored towards assuring positive outcomes.

Whether you’re faced with truck defects resulting from improperly secured loads, hazardous children’s toys causing inadvertent harm due to design shortcomings, faulty medical devices constituting health hazards, rest assured that we will diligently guide you along your quest for justice relentlessly advocating on your behalf. Our commitment to realizing fair claims and compensation remains unmatched throughout Illinois.

Verily it’s thanks to our dedicated team of seasoned attorneys who draw from collective wealth comprising years of experience dealing with products liability cases; injury mechanism analysis, manufacturing process inspection and accident scene examination become second nature for them. Novel approaches are continually embraced; integral in staying abreast regarding any legal developments thus ensuring quality representation as expected within such a complex field.

At Carlson Bier, integrity also takes center stage as part of our mission statement. It’s precisely why we fully comply with the requirements set by Illinois law which prohibits advertising that an attorney is based in a city where they do not have a physical office. Consequently, while our affiliation extends statewide seeing us represent victims across the entire expanse of Illinois, we deem it necessary clarifying via this platform that no offices exist within Moweaqua.

Are you grappling with an injury inflicted due to product defect? Make Carlson Bier your partners for justice today! Ascertaining potential case values is now easier than ever – quite literally at your fingertips. Grab this opportunity aimed at empowering plaintiffs like you desiring professional counsel all whilst making informed decisions about pursuing their rightful claims. Simply click on the button below to explore possibilities concerning how much your case could be worth. Dive into journey sharing through this initial step evoking confidence stemming from Carlson Bier’s promise anchoring practiced advocacy towards just outcomes in personal injury litigation, specifically under products liability law spanning entire state of Illinois.

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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 FAQ​

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 Moweaqua

Bicycle Accidents

Expert in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or perilous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Extending skilled legal assistance for people of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Hospital Incompetence

Extending professional legal support for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Obligation

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, extending adept legal help to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Abuse

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble and Slip Incidents

Adept in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking redress for their injuries.

Infant Injuries

Supplying legal guidance for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Accidents: Devoted to guiding sufferers of car accidents secure fair remuneration for injuries and damages.

Bike Mishaps

Expert in providing legal assistance for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Truck Crash

Extending specialist legal services for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for harms.

Worksite Crashes

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

Brain Injuries

Focused on providing dedicated legal assistance for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Wounds

Expertise in addressing cases for clients who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Focused on legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unfair Demise

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and experienced legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spine Damage

Expert in defending persons with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal services to secure compensation.

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