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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experience and excellence define Carlson Bier, Illinois’s distinguished personal injury legal firm. Committed to providing strategic and robust legal solutions, our seasoned personal injury attorneys ensure that residents of Saint Charles secure the justice they deserve. Our lawyers are adept at diligently recognizing every intricate detail surrounding your case while comprehensively interpreting complex laws pertaining to various forms of personal injuries. By choosing Carlson Bier as your advocate in a challenging time, you acquire more than just representation – you gain a dedicated ally ready to claim nothing less than optimal compensation for you.

Boasting an impressive track record in litigating complex cases successfully across Illinois state courts, we’ve amassed significant victories on behalf of numerous clients within Saint Charles who are propelled toward better futures through our practical stewardship. With unmatched knowledge regarding the tolls such accidents can exact from victims emotionally and financially, we relentlessly strive for maximum settlement or trial judgment awards. Indeed, with exceptional sensitivity towards their unique circumstances—Carlson Bier stands profoundly equipped among all contenders vying for distinction as a genuine partner in securing retribution specifically custom-tailored per exigencies arising due to unexpected calamities or neglectful behavior thereby solidifying our unwavering commitment toward establishing promising pathways ushering improved quality lives post incidents worth engaging us sincerely over other law firms’ available options any day.

About Carlson Bier

Personal Injury Lawyers in Saint Charles Illinois

At the distinguished law firm of Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury cases, ardently serving our clients across Illinois with an unbeatable record of success. Our diligent–yet compassionate approach allows us to provide the excellent service which has solidified our reputation as trusted advisors.

Our primary focus remains on personal injury law. This domain primarily encompasses incidents where a person’s body, mind or emotions are harmed due to someone else’s negligence or carelessness. The severity of injuries can immensely vary from minor scrapes and bruises to catastrophic injuries or even wrongful death. Some examples include road accidents involving cars, trucks, motorcycles – pedestrian accidents also fall under this category; slip and fall occurrences; workplace related accidents that demand workers’ compensation; medical malpractice claims; defective product lawsuits and much more.

• Automobile Accidents: If you’ve been involved in a car accident due to another party’s negligence then Carlson Bier can strive for justice on your behalf.

• Workplace Injuries: Employers have obligations towards ensuring health measures at workplaces. We can help you explore your rights if you are injured at work.

• Medical Malpractices: When healthcare practitioners cause harm than good due to their negligence—it counts as medical malpractice—and deserves appropriate redressal.

• Slip and Fall Incidents: Many businesses fail to maintain their premises properly which may lead to unsuspecting victims getting hurt – that’s where we come in.

The expert team of attorneys here at Carlson Bier firmly represents each client with dedication and commitment they deserve while tailoring unique strategies personalized per client’s circumstances—to ensure favorable outcomes. We employ seasoned investigators who gather critical evidence swiftly alongside reliable experts who can testify regarding complex aspects illuminating various angles of your case that contribute towards persuasive argument building in court plight.

Remember–It is common misconception but not every personal injury case needs to resort in a trial—a large number of them are settled before legal proceedings commence. Hence, do not shy away from seeking entitlements you deserve fearing prolong court battles.

Here at Carlson Bier we also harbor deep-rooted commitment towards educating our clients—so they can make informed decisions. That’s why; it is integral part of our protocol to explain every step along the way—to keep you updated and involved in your case.

Keep following crucial points in mind:

• Personal Injury Laws vary by state: Each US state has unique laws regulating personal injuries lawsuits—that includes Illinois.

• Statute of Limitations –A set time limit to file a lawsuit: In Illinois—you have typically two years from date of injury to initiate a lawsuit.

• Illinois follows Comparative Negligence Rule: As per this rule, your compensation could be reduced according to your share in causing accident

It’s worth pointing out that each case is ultimately driven by its own unique set of facts and circumstances which may influence application of these general principles differently.

Finally, an indispensable factor that speeds up recovery process post any unfortunate incident remains swift resolution. Together with Carlson Bier on your side—you can focus solely on healing while we navigate complex legal maze for you—with aim of obtaining maximum possible compensation against emotional trauma, physical suffering, lost wages or other financial burdens inflicted due to somebody else’s negligence.

You should unequivocally know what exactly are your rights–before making any agreements about terms or settlements—hence we strongly encourage clicking on the button below—to ascertain how much precisely is your claim worth? The team here at Carlson Bier will investigate exhaustively into your specific situation then advise onward crushed on rock-solid detail-oriented approach ensuring no detail remains unnoticed… Because remember- At Carlson Bier—you aren’t just another client—you’re part of our family!

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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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Bicycle Accidents

Dedicated to legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Supplying professional legal help for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Medical Misconduct

Ensuring expert legal assistance for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Fault

Taking on cases involving faulty products, offering professional legal guidance to customers affected by harmful products.

Aged Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble & Stumble Incidents

Expert in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking recovery for their harm.

Childbirth Damages

Offering legal guidance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Incidents

Incidents: Committed to guiding individuals of car accidents obtain equitable settlement for damages and losses.

Motorbike Incidents

Specializing in providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

18-Wheeler Accident

Providing adept legal support for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for harms.

Building Site Incidents

Dedicated to defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Neurological Impairments

Dedicated to ensuring specialized legal support for persons suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Traumas

Proficient in addressing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unjust Fatality

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and experienced legal representation to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Injury

Committed to advocating for victims with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal representation to secure redress.

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