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About Carlson Bier Associates

Trust Carlson Bier, the esteemed personal injury law firm that is your reliable and expert advocate for personal injury cases. Our highly trained legal team offers unmatched prowess in navigating the complex landscape of personal injury law. For years we have been tireless advocates for those who suffer from injuries caused by negligence or other factors that are beyond their control; ameliorating trauma with uncompromising legal representation.

We understand that after a catastrophic occurrence, securing rightful compensation requires more than just knowledge of the intricacies involved in Personal Injury Law- it demands assertive dedication to fight till justice prevails. Partnering with Carlson Bier means having an ally dedicated to sealing victory at every juncture throughout this trying process.

In Streator and its vicinity, our proven litigation abilities breathe life into your pursuit of fairness, giving you peace amid chaos while promising quick resolutions owing chiefly to our negotiators’ superior acumen. Choose not just any attorney but Carlson Bier – holding steadfastly onto unwavering commitment to client justice because here at Carlton Bier, victory is yours!

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Streator Illinois

When you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of others, you need dependable legal representation that can stand by your side and fight for your rights – this is where Carlson Bier steps in. We are committed personal injury attorneys providing specialized services to individuals across Illinois who have suffered physical, psychological, or emotional harm as a result of an accident or unfortunate incident.

As your personal injury law firm of choice, we understand the intricacies of personal injury law and how exacting it can be for victims to navigate through its complexities during such trying times. Our skilled team at Carlson Bier is dedicated to pursuing justice and ensuring you receive fair compensation for your injuries. This covers medical bills incurred from treatment, pain & suffering endured as a consequence of the mishap, wage loss due to inability to work post-injury, alongside other losses attributable to the accident. Furthermore, our team remains alert about changing legal landscapes in order to stay ahead of the curve.

A momentous part of what makes us exceptional advocates for victims of personal injuries includes:

– Profound Knowledge: With extensive experience under our belt dealing with various types and degrees of personal injury cases including vehicular accidents, workplace incidents or defective product-related injuries among others.

– Rigorous Investigation: For each case that comes under our purview we conduct meticulous inquiries into every detail surrounding the incident so no factual stone remains unturned in building strong cases.

– Unyielding Negotiation Skills: During settlement discussions with insurance companies involved we utilize effective negotiation strategies making certain that our clients get their rightful dues without having to go through protracted court litigations most times.

Personal Injury claims encompass various scenarios such as slips & falls at public places, truck/car/motorcycle accidents resulting from negligent driving behaviors/vehicle malfunctioning/safety regulation violation; dog-bite cases stemming from owners’ failure at restraining aggressive canine behavior; Medical malpractice stemming from misdiagnosis/prescription errors/surgical mistakes/neglectful care, etc.

Equally important to understand in personal injury legal cases are statutes of limitation. In Illinois, generally a two-year deadline is applicable for personal injury lawsuits from the date of the incident. However, exceptions do exist depending on case type and circumstances related so having expert legal counsel like at Carlson Bier helps ensure that you don’t miss pivotal deadlines potentially jeopardizing your claim.

Each individual’s circumstance differing vastly calls for tailored strategies to maximize your chances at successful claim resolution. Our dedicated team will first conduct an exhaustive initial evaluation of your situation in order to map out the best possible course of action. This could range from settlement negotiations with insurance entities involved or proceeding with formal court litigations if reaching an equitable settlement appears unlikely outside court resolutions.

We recognize that hiring a lawyer can seem intimidating owing to potential financial constraints but our firm stands committed to making justice accessible for anyone who needs it – offering skilled representation on a contingency fee basis meaning you pay nothing unless we win! We pride ourselves on this commitment which ultimately means we’re invested in fighting diligently for your rights so you can focus on what matters most – healing & recovery!

In light of this understanding, remember one significant thing: Time waits for no one when it concerns personal injuries applying strict timelines within which victims need to seek suitable legal redressal failing which they might forfeit their right at filing claim petitions altogether causing them unquantifiable losses. So waste no time!

Moreover, by clicking the button below you can promptly discover how much your case might be worth and initiate your journey towards seeking justice without further delay. At Carlson Bier – Illinois’ trusted law firm; expert guidance awaits just a click away promising dedicated support all through your pursuit towards rightful compensation and peace!

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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

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

Thermal Burns

Supplying specialist legal help for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Clinical Incompetence

Extending dedicated legal support for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Obligation

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, supplying specialist legal help to victims affected by harmful products.

Elder Abuse

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Fall Incidents

Professional in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking restitution for their suffering.

Neonatal Damages

Extending legal assistance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Crashes: Devoted to assisting individuals of car accidents get equitable compensation for wounds and damages.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Big Rig Incident

Extending adept legal assistance for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for injuries.

Building Site Crashes

Dedicated to assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cognitive Impairments

Focused on extending expert legal assistance for clients suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Skilled in addressing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Collisions

Committed to legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Death

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and skilled legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Harm

Focused on advocating for individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal services to secure settlement.

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