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About Carlson Bier Associates

When seeking representation for a personal injury case in Orion, Carlson Bier provides unrivaled legal expertise. We understand that each client requires not only strong legal support but also empathetic understanding of their circumstance. Count on our thorough understanding of Illinois law to bring your case to its most favorable termination. With a committed team of experienced attorneys at Carlson Bier, we tirelessly pursue justice for victims who have suffered physical or emotional harm due to the negligence or reckless behavior of another party. Proficient in handling various claims related to vehicular accidents, workplace injuries, medical malpractice and slip-and-fall incidents among others; clients can rely on our unique strategies informed by years of success achieved within personal injury law terrain throughout Illinois state jurisprudence system – indeed setting us apart from other firms operating under same spectrum. Trusting your lawsuit with Carlson Bier means having steadfast champions dedicated towards serving your best interests zealously every step through this complex process.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Orion Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are more than just a personal injury law firm. We are steadfast advocates for those who have suffered physical or emotional trauma due to the negligent actions of others. As dedicated professionals based in Illinois, our practice emphasizes on personalized legal counsel with a results-driven approach to represent victims and their families effectively.

Personal injuries can result from various unfortunate incidents such as car accidents, slip and falls, medical negligence, workplace mishaps, dog bites and more. The consequential impact of these traumatic events often extends beyond physical damage into financial hardship and emotional distress. It’s here where Carlson Bier steps in; offering clients sound guidance through the complex maze of personal injury law while relentlessly pursuing justice and fair compensation.

Understanding your legal rights is crucial following a personal injury incident. First off, you should know that Illinois operates under a rule called modified comparative negligence. Simply stated, if you’re partly responsible for your accident you could be barred from recovering damages if your level of fault exceeds 50%. Secondly, like many states, Illinois has statutes of limitations specifically applicable to different types of personal injury cases with two years being the most common limit for filing lawsuits post-incident.

Injury laws can seem overwhelming but let us distill it down to critical points:

• Sudden injuries might justify immediate legal actions

• Not every situation will warrant compensation

• Evidence collection tends to determine the success or failure of your case

• Insurance firms aren’t always on your side despite what they say

Knowing this upfront allows you to make well-informed decisions as soon as an unfortunate event occurs.

It’s also important to note that in Illinois workers’ compensations cover any work-related disease or injuries which occur over time at a job irrespective of the company’s negligence (or lack thereof). This relief goes beyond medical expenses; covering substantial facets like vocational rehabilitation costs or disability payments.

Moreover, when considering wrongful death claims in Illinois – cases where the victim cannot invoke his/her rights due to fatality caused by negligence, statutory laws allow surviving family members or spouses to step in and seek justice.

Our commitment inspires us to partner with personal injury victims enduring these situations. You can always expect from us:

• Thorough investigative work – Our proficient team will meticulously compile evidence supporting your claim.

• Personalized strategies- We tailor our services around our client’s individual needs for each case’s unique circumstances. Reliable guide—Demystifying complex legal terms while providing you with detailed insights about your case.

• Tenacious negotiation– Skilled negotiations with insurance companies are prioritized to ensure maximum recompense.

• Trial readiness – If litigation becomes necessary, Carlson Bier is always prepared to relentlessly assert your rights before a judge and jury.

We’re here because we believe that wronged parties deserve an unyielding voice capable of standing up against powerful entities trying to dodge responsibility. To this end, our mission richly blends empathy-driven representation within the stern advocacy needed when defending injured victims’ rights. This makes us well placed as formidable advocates fully committed to aiding affected individuals via unwavering access to experienced counsel during their ordeal after sustaining personal injuries.

At Carlson Bier, our longstanding oath manifests tireless dedication by ensuring all clients receive high-quality legal expertise from a competent attorney ready with tailored strategies while navigating through intricate realms of personal injury law at a time when they most need sound counsel and fierce advocacy.

Therefore if you have recently encountered any person-related injuries resulting from another party’s negligent actions know that you don’t have to endure in solitude; it might be surprising how much your case could actually be worth! Reach out today by clicking the button below. Make use of this precious opportunity presented at just the perfect moment – putting yourself on track towards obtaining deserved compensation under Illinois law without having continued anguish overshadowing otherwise recoverable claims related directly tied into causal events leading up the wrongful injury suffered.

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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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Areas of Practice in Orion

Bicycle Incidents

Proficient in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or perilous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Providing skilled legal help for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Physician Misconduct

Delivering dedicated legal representation for victims affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Liability

Handling cases involving faulty products, extending professional legal services to individuals affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Abuse

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip and Tumble Mishaps

Specialist in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking justice for their damages.

Neonatal Injuries

Extending legal support for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Collisions: Concentrated on guiding patients of car accidents receive just recompense for damages and losses.

Motorbike Incidents

Focused on providing legal support for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Truck Mishap

Extending professional legal representation for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for hurts.

Construction Site Incidents

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

Cerebral Harms

Focused on offering specialized legal support for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Harms

Expertise in tackling cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Committed to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Undeserved Fatality

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and professional legal services to ensure justice.

Spine Harm

Specializing in defending persons with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal representation to secure settlement.

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