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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the challenge of personal injury claims, trust Carlson Bier to champion your rights diligently and professionally. Our hard-earned reputation throughout Illinois positions us strongly in standing up for injured victims against insurance companies and negligent entities. With our team of seasoned personal injury attorneys, our untiring dedication won’t waver until justice is achieved for you. While we handle a wide range of cases – from car accidents to slip-and-falls, medical malpractice or workplace injuries – it’s our deep-seated commitment that sets us apart from the crowd, as we genuinely care about every client’s story. You need more than a lawyer; you deserve skilled advocates who will go above and beyond in pursuit of fair compensation on your behalf – exactly what Carlson Bier represents by providing tenacious legal representation irrespective of case complexity. Consider the advantage that employing someone with comprehensive knowledge blended with strategic experience brings: this underscores why calling on Carlson Bier remains an ideal choice when dealing with personal injury grievances.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in New Athens Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your premier personal injury attorneys in Illinois. Our specialty lies in providing expert legal representation with a core focus on personal injury claims. With years of experience, dedicated professionals and a successful track record, you can rely on us to pursue justice and deliver the best possible outcome for your circumstances.

So what does it mean when we say that Carlson Bier is an experienced firm specializing in personal injury law? It means that our skilled attorneys work tirelessly to represent those who have suffered due to accidents caused by others’ negligence or wrongdoing. Some examples include slips and falls, car/motorcycle crashes, medical malpractice incidents, workplace injuries, defective product cases and several other unfortunate scenarios resulting in injuries.

Understanding Personal Injury Law:

At its crux, personal injury law encompasses legal disputes that arise when an individual suffers harm from an accident or injury where someone else might be legally responsible for causing said harm. This discipline mainly involves civil (rather than criminal) cases pursued through a negotiation process known as settlement talks or through courtroom trials if necessary.

Important Aspects Of Personal Injury Law:

• Negligence: The cornerstone concept of most personal injury lawsuits is proving ‘negligence’, wherein the defendant did not exercise reasonable care towards avoiding accident or injury.

• Damages: After establishing negligence, it is crucial to demonstrate physical injuries/’damages’. These go beyond mere physical wounds; they may also encompass psychological trauma and financial setbacks such as missed wages or hefty hospital bills owing to the incident at hand.

• Compensation: The ultimate goal in any case we handle at Carson Bier is winning fair compensation for our client’s damages. We meticulously assess every minute detail of impact left behind by the mishap on our clients’ life so we can fight for maximum restitution on their behalf.

At Carlson Bier, we aim to empower victims of negligence-related incidents with necessary legal knowledge and resources ensuring they gain suitable closure post-incident. We provide expert case evaluations, where we review the specifics of your personal injury incident and formulate a uniquely tailored legal strategy to maximize your chances at winning fair compensation.

Moreover, we maintain a client-centric approach without placing undue stress on our clients. We operate on contingency fees basis; meaning we only charge our legal fees after successfully securing you compensation.

Why Choose Carlson Bier?

• Focused Expertise: Our unified focus on personal injury law allows us to build specific expertise and knowledge making us formidable opponents in settlement negotiations or trials.

• Proven Track Record: We have successfully recovered millions in damages for our clients over the years demonstrating our ability to deliver results consistently.

• Client Comfort: We treat all our cases with sensitivity and empathy ensuring a comfortable experience throughout your legal journey.

Enjoy an open door policy at Carlson Bier; regardless of whether you are someone seeking preliminary advice about potential factors influencing a personal injury claim, or an injured individual ready to hold negligent parties accountable. Every visitor is welcomed into the world of personal injury law knowledge. Take comfort knowing that one can expect professional services dedicated exclusively towards safeguarding people’s rights against acts of negligence leading up to disastrous aftermaths.

We encourage readers interested in exploring more details relevant to their circumstances to click the button below. Find out how much your case might be worth today! At Carlson Bier, it’s not just about providing representation, but building strong relationships based on trust and shared objectives – because justice served heals more effectively than mere healing alone.

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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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Bike Incidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Burns

Providing skilled legal services for people of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Ensuring professional legal support for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Fault

Managing cases involving problematic products, providing specialist legal help to customers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Malpractice

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

Stumble and Trip Mishaps

Skilled in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking compensation for their losses.

Neonatal Damages

Providing legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Crashes: Focused on guiding sufferers of car accidents receive appropriate remuneration for hurts and destruction.

Motorbike Collisions

Expert in providing legal support for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

18-Wheeler Crash

Delivering experienced legal assistance for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for losses.

Worksite Crashes

Engaged in representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Brain Damages

Specializing in ensuring specialized legal representation for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Expertise in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Committed to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Passing

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and professional legal services to ensure redress.

Spine Trauma

Dedicated to advocating for clients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal support to secure redress.

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