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About Carlson Bier Associates

At Carlson Bier, our unwavering commitment extends to protecting you from harm through effective products liability representation. With expert legal insight focused on this complex area of law, we strive to ensure the responsible parties are held accountable for your injuries related to faulty or unsafe products. Our knowledgeable attorneys possess a deep understanding of Illinois’ products liability laws and utilize data-driven methods for pursuing clients’ rights robustly. Navigating meticulously through each case detail, they leave no stone unturned in recognizing hidden nuances that can significantly influence outcomes positively in your favor. Headed by seasoned litigators who’ve attained notable success across various high-profile cases statewide, Carlson Bier commands proven negotiation strategies which enhance prospects of optimized settlements substantially – thereby reducing both time-intensity and stress linked with trials directly for you. Choose Carlson Bier as we prioritize diligently advocating client interests within the intricacies of Products Liability litigation; an optimal choice dedicated fervently toward securing justice deservedly accomplished relating strictly under Big Rock jurisprudence landscape guidelines.

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Products Liability Lawyers in Big Rock Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, distinguished personal injury attorneys in Illinois specializing in the area of Product Liability. Your safety matters, and when it is compromised due to a faulty product, we stand poised to support you legally and make sure justice is served. So what is Products Liability? Essentially, it’s a legal term that refers to the responsibility held by all parties along the chain of manufacture for any damages caused by their products. At Carlson Bier, our expertise enables us confidently maneuver within this complex field of law.

To understand Product Liability better let’s delve into some critical points:

• Manufacturer’s Responsibility: This implies that every producer should ensure their products are safe for use or consumption.

• Retailers and Suppliers: They are not exonerated from liability as they play active roles in distributing potentially hazardous goods.

• Proven Faults: If a product has an inherent defect or lack of proper instructions leading injury; this strengthens your potential case.

Negotiating these legal pathways can be strenuous without appropriate representation. But don’t worry – at Carlson Bier, we provide personalized guidance through all stages ensuring your rights are protected. Our team works tirelessly analyzing each unique case comprehensively so no detail goes unnoticed.

Personal injuries incurred because of defective products could range from mild to severe, sometimes resulting in fatal consequences. These might include harm because of poorly designed household appliances, malfunctioning machinery at work or harmful substances within foodstuff unknowingly ingested–to name but a few examples.

So why choose Carlson Bier?

We have extensive experience handling Personal Injury Law based on defective products across different spheres such automotive defects, dangerous drugs, faulty medical devices among others securing substantial settlements for our esteemed clients.

Our approach includes sharp negotiation with manufacturers and suppliers aiming for out-of-court settlements that have clients’ best interests at heart but also ready if necessary take cases all way courtroom defending victims untiringly bring about most favorable outcomes possible ⠀

Besides helping you recoup financial losses related to medical expenses, counseling costs or loss of income during recovery periods, our mission extends to ensuring that such accidents do not reoccur. We aggressively push for product safety and champion for stricter regulations from regulatory bodies.

And as part of our commitment to transparency, we ensure continual communication with clients about progress made on their cases. You can trust that a partner at Carlson Bier will proactively engage in clarifying every aspect of the legal process making it understandable despite its intricate nature.

Here at Carlson Bier, we understand the personal distress caused by injuries because of defective products. This motivates us immensely to stand up against negligent manufacturers who disregard consumer safety

Gain restorative justice today! Trust in our track record – lean on us – your strongest allies when battling a Product Liability case in Illinois. Curious about what your case might be worth? Click on the button below for an informed evaluation. Have faith in the fact that with Carlson Bier, notwithstanding how challenging it may seem, your journey towards justice will always be navigable.

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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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Product Liability FAQ​

Product liability is the legal responsibility of manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and suppliers for injuries caused by defective products.

The three main types of product liability claims are:

  • Manufacturing defects: These defects occur during the manufacturing process and cause the product to be unsafe.
  • Design defects: These defects exist in the design of the product and make it inherently unsafe.
  • Marketing defects: These defects occur when the manufacturer or seller fails to adequately warn consumers about the dangers of the product.

The signs and symptoms of a product liability injury can vary depending on the type of product that caused the injury. However, some common signs and symptoms include:

  • Physical injuries: These could include cuts, bruises, burns, fractures, and other injuries.
  • Property damage: This could include damage to your home, car, or other belongings.
  • Economic losses: These could include lost wages, medical expenses, and other financial losses.

The treatment options for product liability injuries will vary depending on the severity of the injuries. However, some common treatment options include:

  • Surgery: Surgery may be required to repair injuries that were caused by a defective product.
  • Physical therapy: Physical therapy may be required to help patients regain their strength and mobility after suffering an injury.
  • Occupational therapy: Occupational therapy may be required to help patients learn to perform activities of daily living after suffering an injury.
  • Medications: Medications may be required to treat pain and other symptoms of product liability injuries.

Yes, you may be able to file a lawsuit for a product liability injury if you have been injured due to a defective product. A product liability lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

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Areas of Practice in Big Rock

Cycling Incidents

Proficient in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Giving specialist legal services for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Physician Misconduct

Extending expert legal representation for patients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Obligation

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, offering professional legal services to individuals affected by defective items.

Geriatric Misconduct

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

Fall & Trip Accidents

Skilled in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking restitution for their injuries.

Neonatal Wounds

Offering legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Accidents

Crashes: Dedicated to aiding individuals of car accidents gain just payout for wounds and losses.

Bike Incidents

Expert in providing representation for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Delivering professional legal support for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for hurts.

Construction Crashes

Committed to advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cerebral Traumas

Dedicated to extending expert legal support for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Specialized in tackling cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Accidents

Dedicated to legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Death

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and professional legal services to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Harm

Committed to supporting clients with paralysis, offering professional legal guidance to secure justice.

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