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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to personal injury legal matters in Saint Elmo, where proficiency and experience are paramount, Carlson Bier shines as a trailblazing choice. Our firm is intelligently designed to handle challenging cases with ease and tactful strategy. As justified by our longstanding track record of providing outstanding service to victims who have suffered due to the negligence of others, we are fully devoted towards ensuring your rights are defended tenaciously. Owing our success not only to our years of collective experience but also owing in large part because of our collaborative approach and extreme dedication for every client regardless their case size or complexity – an attribute that perfectly aligns with Saint Elmo’s community spirit. We understand how life-altering a personal injury can be, consequently even though compensation won’t heal everything, it can certainly provide tangible support during recovery phase hence facilitating you get back on your feet again swiftly. Therefore when seeking representation for personal injury claims within the state legislature mandates regarding jurisdictional marketing rules–Carlson Bier is an exemplary choice fit for champions!

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Saint Elmo Illinois

With over a decade of experience in successfully representing clients, Carlson Bier leads the way as an established personal injury law firm in Illinois. Our team embodies the principles of professionalism, integrity, and dedication – these are not just words to us but also our guiding ethos. Personal injury cases involve many layers of complexity, making it crucial for you to have experienced legal representation on your side.

The highly specialized domain of personal injury law revolves around injuries that one suffers due to the negligence or misconduct of another party. These injuries can stem from various situations such as car accidents, work-related mishaps, medical malpractice events, slip and fall instances among others. Being victimized by such incidents is undoubtedly distressing; however, understanding your legal rights can significantly aid in alleviating some tension.

• You’ve got the right to initiate a lawsuit against the responsible person or entity.

• As per Illinois law, you’re entitled to potential compensation for damages including but not limited to lost wages due to inability to work; medical expenses such as doctors’ visits or rehabilitation costs; pain and suffering.

• Statutes of limitation dictate a time limit within which you must file your claim or lose your right forever.

At Carlson Bier, we ensure that we equip our clients with this crucial knowledge about personal injury laws so they’re able to make informed decisions. We believe that managing expectations minimizes anxiety through what is often a challenging journey towards justice.

Our process involves meticulously assessing each case’s unique circumstances before devising effective strategies best suited for optimal outcomes. Remember, while every case may be different there remain common underlying principles pertaining settlement determination factors:

• Severity and permanency of the injury

• The cost incurred related to treatment

• Impact on earning capacity

• General disruption caused in life

Our comprehensive approach incorporates educating victims about steps post occurrence:

1) Seek immediate medical attention even when injuries do not seem severe initially.

2) Report the event to relevant authorities and get a copy of the official report for record-keeping.

3) Create your personal record, write details while fresh in memory. Include date, time, people involved or witnessed the incident.

Working with us at Carlson Bier means having an empathetic team by your side who truly understand what you’re going through. Our focus remains on beating the odds so you can recoup as much compensation as possible ensuring not just justice but also a semblance of normality returning to your life.

Looking for an experienced personal injury lawyer in Illinois? Desiring personalized attention instead of being another case number queued into overworked paralegals’ desks? Seeking assertive representation that gets results minus hit-and-trial tactics?

Your search ends right here. At Carlson Bier, our top-notch attorneys provide bespoke services tailored around each client’s unique situation keeping them updated every step along the way via clear communication channels thus forming bonds based on trust worth a lifetime.

As legal professionals, we stand firm in upholding the statutes established by Illinois law prohibiting false advertising claims about geographical locations pertaining physical office premises which underscore our deep commitment towards maintaining ethical transparency in all interactions we engage in.

Ready to steer your case towards success? Curious about estimating how much it could potentially be worth? Click button below and take control once more by embarking upon this journey bolstered with informed confidence firmly grounded within facts rather than uncertainty fueled trepidation haunting numerous individuals facing similar predicaments such as yourself. Rest assured that partnering with Carlson Bier will prove instrumental towards executing effective strategies that translate into optimum results reflecting favorably on both you and your financial future.

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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 Saint Elmo

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Focused on legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Giving skilled legal services for patients of major burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Hospital Negligence

Offering specialist legal advice for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Accountability

Handling cases involving problematic products, delivering specialist legal assistance to customers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Abuse

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Fall Occurrences

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

Neonatal Injuries

Delivering legal guidance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Incidents

Incidents: Dedicated to supporting victims of car accidents obtain appropriate payout for damages and losses.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Truck Collision

Ensuring expert legal assistance for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for hurts.

Building Site Accidents

Concentrated on assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Neurological Damages

Expert in providing professional legal assistance for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Injuries

Specialized in addressing cases for persons who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Wrongful Demise

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and experienced legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Specializing in advocating for patients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal representation to secure compensation.

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