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About Carlson Bier Associates

When calamitous situations arise, requiring the consultation of a Personal Injury attorney, the name that should resonate with you is Carlson Bier. Our dedication to upholding justice and delivering optimal results for our clients has fortified our reputation across Illinois. Undeniably adept at navigating complex legal terrains relating to personal injuries through pragmatic and tailored approaches, we stand tall as an excellent choice for your case. At Carlson Bier, we deploy considerable resources into investigating every detail germane to your claim’s success—a level of thoroughness specifically designed around each client’s unique circumstances. We strive not just towards obtaining satisfactory outcomes but assuring complete peace of mind throughout the process—affording you room to focus more on personal recovery than legal intricacies. Evidence-based representation bolstered by unparalleled proficiency marks us out in Illinois’ sphere of Personal Injury law practices—a distinction acknowledged by countless satisfied clients who have experienced firsthand., quality service offered diligently and consistently at Carlson Bier is beyond comparison: it underlies why our representation remains a top consideration for all personal injury-related needs.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Rockdale Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your personal injury case is our top priority. We are a team of seasoned personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, with an unwavering commitment to helping victims secure fair compensation for their sufferings and financial losses. Drawing upon years of experience and extensive knowledge, we strive to educate our clients about the intricacies of personal injury law, empowering them to make informed decisions every step of the way.

Personal injuries can occur in countless ways, from vehicular accidents and medical malpractice to slips-and-falls or defects on premises. These incidents often leave victims grappling with extensive physical and emotional trauma, skyrocketing medical bills, lost wages due to inability work – all while trying to navigate through the complexities of legal proceedings.

To streamline this overwhelming process, here are some key aspects

• Personal Injury Case Timeline: While each case unfolds uniquely depending on its complexity – typically includes consultation with an attorney, investigation into events leading up-to injury claim filing & negotiation.

• Compensation: Victims could potentially recover damages for multitude aspects such as existing & future medical expenses; pain suffering; loss earnings; destroyed property.

• Statute Limitations: In Illinois claim must be filed within specific timeframe post-incident beyond which it might be dismissed outright maximum period for both types (except murder) = 2 Years

Emerging victorious in a personal injury lawsuit requires a powerful combination of comprehensive legal knowledge backed by convincing evidential support. And that’s exactly what we at Carlson Bier bring forth – leveraging our unparalleled expertise to proactively build strong cases that stand tall in court.

We dedicate ample time towards exhaustive understanding acquisition regarding each client’s predicament – meticulously unraveling entangled threads while exploring all potential angles to unearth compelling evidence throughout rigorous investigations. Our determination manifests itself onto robust legal representation enabling us strength position negotiations ensuing large settlement amounts wherein lawsuits otherwise deemed necessary robustly arguing before jury delivering justice deserved rightful remuneration secured.

Navigating through a personal injury case without professional help is not the most prudent decision. While it could save you legal costs in the short term, failing to secure adequate compensation for your losses due to incomplete understanding of legal nuances may result in substantial financial stress in the long run.

At Carlson Bier, we believe that a favorable outcome is not purely about winning the case; rather, it involves securing much-needed peace of mind for our clients so they can focus on their recovery while we handle everything else. As we undertake every case with utmost rigor and dedication, our clients can be confident they are represented by some of Illinois’ finest personal injury attorneys.

Imagine having someone who understands exactly what you’re going through, fights relentlessly for your rights and strives tirelessly to tip the scales of justice in your favor. This portrayal perfectly encapsulates our approach at Carlson Bier – where each client’s hardship becomes our motivation to strive harder resulting into pushing boundaries ceaselessly striving triumph attainable exclusively via relentless efforts determination deciphering complexities associated prospect ensuring deliverance justice secured.

Are you curious about how much your personal injury claim might yield? At the bottom of this page lies an opportunity—an invitation—to capitalize upon. By clicking the button below and answering a few simple questions related to your situation, you can receive an estimate regarding potential compensation for your losses. Remember: knowledge is power and clarity aids negotiation—so take charge today. Here at Carlson Bier, we champion those willing to fight for their rights — let us champion yours too.”

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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 Collisions

Dedicated to legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or risky conditions.

Scald Traumas

Supplying adept legal services for patients of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Hospital Incompetence

Providing professional legal advice for patients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Accountability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, providing adept legal support to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Neglect

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

Fall and Tumble Injuries

Skilled in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking recovery for their losses.

Newborn Harms

Delivering legal help for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Incidents: Focused on helping clients of car accidents secure equitable settlement for injuries and impairment.

Motorbike Collisions

Expert in providing representation for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Truck Mishap

Extending specialist legal advice for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for injuries.

Construction Accidents

Concentrated on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Brain Injuries

Committed to offering specialized legal assistance for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Proficient in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Committed to legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Loss

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and expert legal services to ensure redress.

Neural Impairment

Committed to representing clients with paralysis, offering dedicated legal services to secure compensation.

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