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About Carlson Bier Associates

When navigating the aftermath of a personal injury, choosing an experienced attorney group is crucial. Carlson Bier emerges as the ideal choice in such cases. Unlike many other firms, we are adept in managing these complex scenarios with strategic competence and compassionate understanding. Our knowledge extends beyond general practice; focusing explicitly on personal injury legalities grounds us firmly in this specialized arena, giving our clients’ claims an edge. Derived from years of successful trials across Illinois including serving individuals from Streamwood, the wealth of expertise that Carlson Bier brings elevates each client’s possibility for justice and compensation after unfortunate life-changing incidents. The dedicated professionals at Carlson Bier leave no stone unturned while analyzing every detail pertaining to your case to strategize a highly effective course tailored just for you— guiding you through each perplexing stage towards resolution. Trust a law firm proven competent time after time—Trust Carlson Bier—for all your personal injury legal needs.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Streamwood Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, a distinguished Illinois-based personal injury law firm committed to representing individuals who have been victims of negligent or intentional acts leading to physical or emotional injury. As fervent advocates for justice, we strive relentlessly in pursuit of fair compensation for our clients’ losses, ensuring their journey back to normality is as smooth as possible.

Personal injury law encompasses a broad spectrum of situations where an individual suffers harm due to the actions or lack of actions by another party. It covers circumstances ranging from car accidents, workplace injuries and medical malpractice, through to slip-and-fall incidents and animal attacks among others. Underpinning all these scenarios are key principles inherent in personal injury law:

• Duty of Care: Every individual has a legal responsibility to uphold reasonable care so as not to cause harm to others.

• Breach: It occurs when the duty of care is violated either negligitently or intentionally.

• Causation: The breach must be directly linked with the victim’s sustained injuries.

• Damages: The injured party has suffered actual damages (emotional or physical) which can be quantifiably assessed.

Navigating through personal injury cases can sometimes seem daunting due largely to technical jargon and complex legal procedures involved. However, at Carlson Bier, we believe in imbibing clarity throughout your litigation process. We take time explaining each stage – discussing its implications while also helping you understand your rights and options under the purview of state’s tort laws.

Our uncompromising dedication towards our client’s needs sets us apart from many personal injury attorneys. Transparency remains an integral cornerstone here at Carlson Bier; hence providing regular updates on case development is part of our operational culture—an approach that continues gaining trust amidst continuously expanding clientele base.

Another unique aspect aligning with our commitment towards offering premium service involves working strictly on a contingency basis—meaning that we will not charge any fees until after we’ve successfully recovered damages on your behalf. This approach removes the financial risk out of your hands, providing greater peace of mind as we relentlessly fight for justice.

An important factor that significantly bolsters your chance at a successful claim is initiating legal processes promptly. Factoring in Illinois statute limitations —which stipulates a two-year window for filing personal injury lawsuits from date incident occurred—it’s crucial to act quickly once confronted with potential personal injury situations.

In regards to location, while it’s important to note our physical office is not in Streamwood, we serve clients throughout Illinois ensuring every individual receives top-tier representation regardless of their geographical positioning within the state.

At Carlson Bier, observing exceptional professional conduct while upholding uncompromising dedication towards each case has established us as reliable powerhouses within Illinois’ personal injury law scenery over years. Coupling this with vast knowledge bank spanning decades worth of experience handling diverse tort cases indicates partnering with us doesn’t just bring assuredness, but also an assurance incomparable expertise stand by your side throughout litigation process.

We cordially invite you on a transformative journey molded by trust and guided by years of insight; click on the button below to start this path—a small step potentially leading to substantial restitution. Discover how much your case may be worth today—we’re here standing together alongside you until justice prevails.

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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 Streamwood

Bike Crashes

Specializing in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Extending expert legal help for victims of major burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Delivering expert legal support for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, supplying adept legal help to victims affected by faulty goods.

Elder Abuse

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Slip Incidents

Expert in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking compensation for their injuries.

Newborn Damages

Providing legal guidance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Mishaps: Concentrated on assisting clients of car accidents gain just payout for hurts and damages.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Expert in providing legal assistance for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Semi Crash

Delivering specialist legal services for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for injuries.

Worksite Incidents

Focused on assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Brain Traumas

Committed to ensuring dedicated legal assistance for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Harms

Specialized in handling cases for persons who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Focused on legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Passing

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and expert legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Neural Trauma

Specializing in representing victims with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure justice.

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