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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’re seeking assistance for personal injury issues within Ogden, Carlson Bier can provide impeccable legal support tailored around your unique needs. As a highly accomplished Personal Injury Attorney firm, we’ve built an indomitable reputation by providing comprehensive and assertive representation to our clients in various personal injury matters. We understand that each case requires comprehensive investigation, thorough preparation and relentless advocacy. Our dedicated advocates specialize in handling diverse cases like work-related injuries, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability claims, product defects among others with utmost diligence. What sets Carlson Bier apart is our unwavering commitment to obtain the maximum compensation possible for our clients while ensuring they get the highest level of personalized service throughout their representation process. Entrusting your situation to us signifies immediate access to expert counsel offering decisive action to alleviate any impacts resulting from these adverse situations so you can focus on recovery as we tenaciously pursue justice on your behalf.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Ogden Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, the premier personal injury law firm based in Illinois. As foremost experts in personal injury law, our team of highly skilled attorneys has one core mission: advocating for victims who have suffered due to another’s negligence. We understand that a personal injury can have far-reaching emotional and financial implications on your life. At Carlson Bier, we strive relentlessly to ensure justice for our clients and hone their path towards recovery.

Every personal injury case is as unique as the individuals involved, but one thing remains constant — our unwavering commitment to fight for you at every step of the journey. With years of experience passionately handling various cases such as motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, and wrongful death – we efficiently weave together formidable arguments that yield positive outcomes.

Our approach in pursuit of justice involves several crucial steps:

• Understanding Your Case: An attorney evaluates the circumstances surrounding your case, determines its viability according to state laws and establishes how best it should be pursued.

• Genuinely Caring Representation: We pay attention not only to your legal needs but also the emotional tribulations associated with dealing with an accident.

• Litigation & Negotiation Skills: Skilled in both courtroom advocacy and dispute resolution negotiations, we are determined to secure optimum results.

In Illinois, restrictions exist regarding where a claim can be filed. For instance, if an accident occurred within Cook County or Dupage County jurisdictions, specific rules apply compared to those applicable when an incident took place elsewhere in Illinois. That’s why it’s essential for us at Carlson Bier always explicitly clarify which jurisdiction applies.

Understanding all aspects of Personal Injury Law could feel overwhelming but remember–you are not alone on this journey. Not only do we guide you through each nuance of these legal steps professionally but also familiarize you with key terminologies prevalent in personal injury law culture. Terms include “liability”, implying responsibility; “damages,” referring to a monetary compensation amount awarded, and “statute of limitations”, synonymous with the legally allowed timeframe to lodge a claim.

For example, in Illinois, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is generally two years from when the injury took place. However, exceptions do exist depending on circumstances and types of injuries. As these complexities can become quite confusing, securing legal counsel ensures that you are equipped with accurate knowledge pertinent to your case.

Likewise, understanding liability remains critical because it can make or break a case. Generally speaking, proving negligence indicates that one party did not offer standard duty care other citizens would normally provide avoiding harm — leading directly or indirectly to another’s injury. Therefore, proving negligence merits compensation for damages; however, complications arise if multiple parties involved may share fault. These details underline why competent interpreting counsel becomes vital—our attorneys at Carlson Bier make this transition smooth by elucidating complex regulations and ensuing possibilities thereof.

Most importantly–don’t think about legal fees being an obstacle to obtaining professional help. We operate on a contingency fee basis meaning there are no upfront costs or hourly charges billed during case pursuance – we get paid only when we win! This makes reaching out to us entirely risk-free financially speaking; our focus lies inherently on fighting tirelessly till justice is served.

Approaching Carlson Bier ensures a commitment-motivated representation having your best interests at heart— championing your rights through strategic tactical integrations ensuring comprehensible consultation throughout your journey towards justice-navigated easiness potentially complicated processes silently but surely pave way making sure every step carries forward towards deserved success.

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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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Two-Wheeler Crashes

Expert in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Supplying specialist legal support for people of serious burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Physician Incompetence

Providing professional legal services for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Obligation

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, delivering professional legal assistance to clients affected by defective items.

Geriatric Misconduct

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

Slip and Tumble Mishaps

Expert in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking compensation for their damages.

Childbirth Injuries

Supplying legal assistance for households affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Mishaps

Mishaps: Focused on assisting patients of car accidents receive appropriate recompense for harms and destruction.

Bike Accidents

Specializing in providing representation for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

18-Wheeler Crash

Providing expert legal services for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for hurts.

Building Site Collisions

Dedicated to representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Impairments

Specializing in offering dedicated legal services for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Traumas

Expertise in handling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Expert in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unfair Demise

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and adept legal support to ensure compensation.

Backbone Trauma

Committed to supporting individuals with spine impairments, offering specialized legal representation to secure compensation.

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