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About Carlson Bier Associates

Are you in search of a competent Products Liability attorney in Peoria? Carlson Bier is here to take on your case and work diligently on your behalf. Specializing in personal injury law, our firm has carved a niche within the expansive Illinois legal landscape, particularly in Products Liability cases. Clients who entrust Carlson Bier can expect meticulous attention to detail paired with aggressive advocacy—an approach that consistently delivers success. We understand the devastating impact defective products can have on individuals and are committed to ensuring justice is served. Our in-depth knowledge of Illinois consumer laws allows us to build robust cases against manufacturers or sellers whose negligence leads to harm or loss. At Carlson Bier, our people-centric approach strives not only to win cases but to restore hope and resilience in our clients during challenging times. If you seek unwavering commitment and proven skill from a Products Liability attorney, consider partnering with Carlson Bier—a choice worth making for overcoming adversity.

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Products Liability Lawyers in Peoria Illinois

Carlson Bier is renowned for its excellence in personal injury law, serving clients across Illinois with the expertise and dedication needed to advocate for your rights. One particular area where our team excels is Products Liability. Understanding this complex area of law is crucial, and we’re here to help clarify the key aspects involved.

Products liability refers to the legal responsibility of manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and retailers for any harm caused by their defective products. Products liability lawsuits ensure that businesses maintain acceptable safety standards when producing or selling goods, thereby protecting consumers from unreliable or dangerous merchandise.

  • Defectively Manufactured Products: Injuries arising from errors in the manufacturing process, making the product dangerous even when used correctly.

  • Defectively Designed Products: Design flaws affecting an entire line of products that could lead to harmful incidents.

  • Failure-To-Warn (Marketing Defects): When companies fail to provide adequate instructions or warnings about product-specific risks, leading to user injury.

Building a strong case under one of these categories might seem straightforward but can be more complex than anticipated. In-depth knowledge of state laws, federal regulations governing product safety, and stringent research skills are vital—attributes that are the bedrock of Carlson Bier.

Our dedicated team comprises seasoned professionals, some with experience working inside insurance companies, providing a unique perspective on the sophisticated investigations required in product liability claims. Operating on a contingency fee basis, we are solely committed to achieving justice for our clients without imposing an upfront financial burden.

At Carlson Bier, we believe that education empowers people, so we emphasize client awareness on the issues we handle daily—such as the statute of limitations on products liability lawsuits, which is typically shorter than other types of personal injury lawsuits. In most cases, a two-year time limit applies from the date you discover or should have discovered your injury.

Your legal journey begins with a clear strategy. Sound evidence demonstrating that the product was defective, linking this defect directly to your injuries, and showing that these harmful consequences led to significant damages will significantly strengthen your case.

At Carlson Bier, we meticulously examine all related insurance policies to maximize compensation recovery for our clients. We fight assertively against powerful corporations in courtrooms if necessary, guiding your claim through the legal process, offering advice when decisions are required, and keeping you informed throughout negotiations and trial proceedings.

Taking on big manufacturers requires more than skill—it demands a resolute passion for holding reckless organizations accountable. The team at Carlson Bier understands the life-altering effects of faulty products and the unanticipated hardships they bring, such as medical bills, lost income, and future care uncertainties.

We hope this information has provided valuable insights into Products Liability Law. However, knowledge alone isn’t enough if you’re facing a personal situation. Remember, help is just a call away! At Carlson Bier, our primary concern is bringing justice where it’s due.

If you believe you’ve been harmed by a faulty product or inadequate warnings, take immediate action! Waiting too long could jeopardize your ability to pursue just compensation and diminish crucial evidence over time.

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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; and 3 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, and 2 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, and 2 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 Peoria

Cycling Accidents

Proficient in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Burn Wounds

Supplying adept legal advice for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Clinical Negligence

Ensuring expert legal services for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Accountability

Addressing cases involving faulty products, delivering specialist legal services to customers affected by harmful products.

Aged Abuse

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

Stumble & Stumble Mishaps

Specialist in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking justice for their injuries.

Newborn Harms

Supplying legal aid for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Accidents

Collisions: Concentrated on aiding victims of car accidents obtain just payout for injuries and harm.

Motorcycle Accidents

Committed to providing representation for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Trucking Accident

Providing adept legal support for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for hurts.

Construction Site Incidents

Dedicated to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Neurological Traumas

Specializing in ensuring expert legal advice for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Damages

Expertise in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

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

Wrongful Passing

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and professional legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Injury

Focused on supporting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure settlement.

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