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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with personal injury cases in Willowbrook, settlement negotiation isn’t simply a matter of procedure. It requires the expertise and dedication found at Carlson Bier – where our attorneys are committed to providing exemplary legal services. Our practiced approach, years of experience and focus on your best interests set us apart from others in this field. We understand that each personal injury case is unique, deserving thoughtful attention and strategic handling to secure optimal results. At Carlson Bier, we assist you every step of the way; meticulously gathering evidence for your claim while ensuring you fully understand any complex legal aspects involved. We adopt an aggressive stance towards insurance companies who undervalue claims while demonstrating compassion towards those we represent – our understanding extends beyond law books into human emotions residing around such scenarios. This balance not only strengthens client-lawyer relationships but also maximizes chances of success regarding desired outcomes for clients’ compensation claims making Carlson Bier an intelligent choice for personal injury representation to Willowbrook residents.

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Willowbrook Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a premier law firm specializing in personal injury cases. Our expertise is rooted in our deep understanding of Illinois laws and attuned practical application over many years of experience. Our dedication is to you, your rights, and securing the best possible outcome for your claim.

Personal injury encompasses a wide array of situations where someone suffers harm due to another entity or individual’s negligence. These incidents could range from traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord damages to vehicular accidents or even wrongful death claims. Exploring this broad spectrum:

• Motor Vehicle Accidents: This includes cases of car, motorcycle and truck crashes that may result in severe physical trauma or emotional distress.

• Workplace Injury: From unsafe conditions on construction sites leading to fall hazards, exposure to harmful materials causing ill-health over time, these forms of on-the-job injuries.

• Premises liability: If a property owner’s negligence leads to any form injury while you’re within that facility, it falls under premises liability.

Illinois operates under what’s referred to as a ‘comparative fault’ system when dealing with these personal injury lawsuits. Essentially, this means if you were partially at fault in the incident that caused your injuries, it may reduce the amount of compensation you can recover proportionately.

One unique aspect of Carlson Bier’s approach is offering personalized representation that acknowledges every case’s nuances differ.. We structure our consultation sessions around listening attentively and providing informed legal guidance fashioned strategically for each client’s needs – be they medical expenses settlement or securing suitable care arrangements going forward after an accident.

Personal Injury litigation involves complex processes demanding precise navigating through legal jargon while managing stringent timelines attached with filing suit. At Carlson Bier we prioritize your ease throughout this process by:

• Thoroughly analyzing circumstances surrounding your case

• Filing all necessary documentation within required deadlines

• Aggressively advocating for maximum compensation

• Clear communication about case progress at every step

Injury-related expenses can pile up, causing additional strain to an already stressful situation. Our mission is to alleviate this stress by securing the right recompense and justice you deserve for your suffering caused due to someone’s negligence.

Many clients wonder what their case might be worth. To better serve your needs, we have developed a user-friendly tool that evaluates case details and provides an estimate of its potential value, all at no cost! This is just another way Carlson Bier chooses to prioritize our clients as we understand firsthand how important it is to plan accordingly after a personal injury incident.

It would not be prudent to navigate these turbulent waters on your own. With Carlson Bier personal injury attorneys as your guide, you can focus on healing while we focus on achieving victory!

Note: It’s against Illinois law to represent a physical presence in any cities where there isn’t one; so please be aware that although servicing a broad network of areas, do ensure that the representation from Carlson Bier comes from due engagement with firm attorney(s) appointed within jurisdictional boundaries of legal acknowledgment.

Finally, consider taking action today. Ensure that every avenue has been explored when it comes to obtaining compensation for injuries suffered – emotional or physical. Click on the button below now to ascertain what could potentially be recuperated in monetary terms through appropriate channels of litigation as per Illinois law – take control back into your life post-trauma and see how much your case may truly be worth. You are not alone – let Carlson Bier stand firmly with you.

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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 Incidents

Proficient in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or risky conditions.

Flame Burns

Supplying adept legal help for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Healthcare Carelessness

Providing specialist legal representation for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Accountability

Managing cases involving defective products, delivering skilled legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Neglect

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Fall Occurrences

Expert in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking compensation for their harm.

Newborn Wounds

Extending legal support for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Accidents

Accidents: Devoted to helping sufferers of car accidents get just remuneration for hurts and damages.

Motorbike Accidents

Committed to providing legal services for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Truck Accident

Ensuring professional legal services for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just claims for hurts.

Construction Mishaps

Committed to advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Brain Harms

Expert in ensuring professional legal support for clients suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Damages

Skilled in addressing cases for clients who have suffered injuries from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Specializing in legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Passing

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and experienced legal services to ensure fairness.

Backbone Impairment

Focused on defending persons with paralysis, offering specialized legal representation to secure recovery.

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