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About Carlson Bier Associates

When personal injury strikes, the support of a reputable law firm like Carlson Bier is crucial to ensure that your rights are upheld. Our team’s expertise in handling complex personal injury cases sets us apart in Illinois’ legal landscape. As an established entity within this sphere, we provide comprehensive assistance to clients tracing their roots back from O’Fallon and more broadly across the state. We investigate every detail meticulously, gathering solid evidence to represent your interests successfully in court or at negotiation tables. Having championed countless compensation claims for injuries ranging from minor mishaps to severe incidents, you can remain confident trusting our exceptional track record and unwavering dedication towards each case’s success story. Partnering with Carlson Bier assures associates nothing short of relentless commitment driving towards achievable results—a subtle nod at our proficiency and perseverance over years of practice under all odds faced during representation before juries or negotiations alike—reinforcing beliefs that justice prevails no matter where one might reside within Illinois.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in O'Fallon Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, a dedicated personal injury law firm in Illinois. As established professionals in our field, we specialize in the intricate aspects of Personal Injury law—assisting and representing those who have suffered injury due to the negligence or wrongdoing of others. Our experienced team has spent years navigating and understanding legal complexities, obtaining recovery for lost wages, medical bills, emotional trauma, and more on behalf of our clients.

Personal injuries can be impactful both mentally and physically—it’s important that victims know their rights so they do not suffer further injustices. Our attorneys invest time into thoroughly explaining each stage of your claim process while ensuring full transparency is maintained—plausibly eliminating concerns such as how settlements are calculated, what compensations you might be entitled to receive and what can possibly expedite cases.

• We cover a wide range of personal injury claims—Whether it’s accidents involving cars, trucks, bicycles or pedestrians; incidents concerning premises liability; wrongful death suits or class-action lawsuits—we’ve got it covered.

• Experience committing time and resources to secure satisfactory settlements– Professional teams backed by resources invest significant diligence in providing an educated blueprint from start-to-end processing.

• Comprehensive knowledge about insurance company tactics – Beware! Insurers often adopt hardball tactics with attempts to lessen their payout expense. At Carlson Bier we keep our clients informed about these tricks so they remain empowered at all times.

We routinely deal with complex inquiries including liability challenges where multiple parties may be involved or damages where discerning the true cost of long-term care becomes arduous—to us every case carries significance no matter its size—the distinctions being handled efficiently through carefully curated strategies designed based on unique client predicaments.

Transparency is key at Carlson Bier: We ensure that all standard procedural steps—from consultations, filing complaints right up till final verdicts—are communicated clearly leaving no chance for ambiguity.

Further to emphasize:

• Explanatory Consultations – We explore your specific situation, outline potential strategies and explain how we work.

• Clear Communication – Legal jargon can be daunting; hence we communicate in plain language to ensure you comprehend each stage.

At Carlson Bier, our seasoned personal injury attorneys are not just guides through the legal process but also empathetic listeners. Our hands-on approach ensures clients feel seen, heard, and supported while they traverse their difficult times.

Moreover, while based at Illinois, we strictly abide by constitutional mandates forbidding us to assertively suggest our presence elsewhere—any implication of Carlson Bier being situated across locations like O’Fallon is unfounded. We uphold ethical advertising standards under all circumstances reassuring our credibility to potential clientele.

Lastly, do remember that time is often critical with personal injury cases—waiting too long could mean losing an opportunity for potential compensation. Your path towards fair recovery starts with us—take action today! If you’re considering pursuing a claim or fighting ruthlessly cut settlements suggested by insurance companies, we encourage you to act without delay. Click the button below and let’s discuss what your case is worth—the first step toward ensuring justice isn’t just served but also perceived.

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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

Expert in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Supplying professional legal help for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Physician Malpractice

Providing specialist legal representation for victims affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Fault

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, extending specialist legal guidance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Malpractice

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Trip Incidents

Expert in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking compensation for their injuries.

Newborn Traumas

Extending legal guidance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Incidents: Devoted to helping patients of car accidents receive appropriate recompense for wounds and harm.

Bike Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Big Rig Accident

Ensuring professional legal assistance for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for harms.

Construction Site Incidents

Dedicated to assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Cognitive Impairments

Specializing in offering specialized legal representation for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Adept at dealing with cases for persons who have suffered harms from dog bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

Expert in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Undeserved Loss

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and experienced legal services to ensure justice.

Backbone Injury

Expert in supporting clients with vertebral damage, offering expert legal assistance to secure redress.

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