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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the complexities of a product liability case in Buckley, turning to Carlson Bier can prove to be an astute decision. With a distinguished reputation for meticulous attention to detail, our dedicated group of attorneys specializes in personal injury law specifically related to product liability issues. Ensuring those accountable are brought to justice and securing deserved compensation is our prime concern. Leveraging years of collective expertise, we comprehend intricate regulations Embedded within Illinois law pertaining to product liability cases like no other firm.

The legal processes surrounding such disputes require expert navigation; rest assured you’re entrusting your representation on capable hands when choosing Carlson Bier. Emphasizing open communication channels and comprehensive counsel equips our clients with thorough understanding and confidence throughout proceedings from filing claims right up until verdict delivery for undoubtedly robust legal assistance in Buckley’s expansive field of Products Liability Law-consider Carlson Bier, where excellence meets compassion.

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Products Liability Lawyers in Buckley Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we harness invaluable expertise and decades-long experience to address varied issues under the broad umbrella of Personal Injury Law. Notably, our seasoned attorneys direct considerable effort and knowledge towards guiding you through nuanced legal protocols surrounding Products Liability– a principal area within this expansive field.

Essentially, product liability is premised on the fundamental obligation vested upon manufacturers to ensure that their goods are safe for consumption or use by end consumers. It carries an understanding that negligent disregard in meeting safety standards, resulting in faulty products causing harm to users, attracts penal accountability for those at fault.

Several key elements dovetail into formulating a comprehensive Products Liability claim providing higher chances of successful outcomes. Your attorney will attempt to demonstrate:

• The Product was Defective: The product failed to serve its intended purpose due to manufacturing defects, flawed design, or inadequate instructions.

• The Defect caused your injury: A causal relationship between the defect and harm occurred has to be overwhelmingly apparent.

• You were using the product as it was intended: To hold the manufacturer liable for alleged injuries; it’s critical that the item was being used as expected when damage ensued.

Moreover, Illinois state law also contemplates two crucial concepts involved with these claims:

• Strict Liability: This removes requirement burden of proof from victim – if a company ‘sold’ defective merchandise leading onto damages – they’re held accountable irrespective of intent or negligence.

• Joint and Several Liability: In cases where multiple parties are blamed – any one party can be held completely responsible for satisfying given verdicts financially.

Furthermore, Products liability extends across various sectors including (but not limited) household articles/drugs/automobiles/medical devices etc. Therefore reviewing terms like ‘Breach of Warranty,’ ‘Failure-to-warn’ alongside pertinent components like Economic Loss Rule/Duty-to-recall become paramount while preparing your defense with us.

Partnering with established lawyers such as ourselves benefits in optimized representation for any filed claims. We rigorously analyze each case at granular levels, ensure claim filing within statute constraints of limitations, and effectively negotiate with opposite counsel besides representing you during trials if required.

Rest assured that the talented litigators at Carlson Bier comprehend the devastating impact an injury from a faulty product could have on physical health or emotional wellbeing. Consequently, we tenaciously strive to elucidate that the powerful can be paused and held accountable for their oversights so oppressed voices find echoes of justice in courtroom corridors.

By harnessing all our resources/groundbreaking legal technologies and wielding the potent blend of individual merits forming our distinguished team – we guarantee unyielding commitment spanning inception to conclusion of your journey seeking judicial redressal under Products Liability.

However, understanding Personal Injury Law (certainly as it pertains to Product Liability) involves more than reading digestible content. It requires personalized discussions addressing intricate queries/perturbations you might have and indoctrinating you with legal rights & responsibilities that unfold when navigating your claims alternatively planning strategic advances in this journey.

Given these facts, why wait any longer? Now is the moment to liberate yourself from doubts casting shadows over your quest for dutiful compensation. Click on the button below to discover how much your case is worth! Brace yourself for candid conversations shedding light on compelling perspectives exclusively reserved for clients partnering with Carlson Bier – beacon carrier of illuminative knowledge marching ahead towards equitable solutions.”

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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; and 3 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, and 2 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, and 2 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 Buckley

Cycling Collisions

Expert in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Offering skilled legal advice for victims of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Hospital Incompetence

Offering professional legal support for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Liability

Addressing cases involving faulty products, extending professional legal guidance to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble and Tumble Mishaps

Specialist in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking restitution for their suffering.

Birth Damages

Extending legal aid for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Collisions

Mishaps: Dedicated to guiding clients of car accidents get appropriate recompense for harms and impairment.

Bike Mishaps

Focused on providing legal services for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Semi Crash

Providing experienced legal advice for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for hurts.

Construction Accidents

Committed to representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Brain Damages

Focused on offering professional legal services for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Specialized in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Committed to legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Demise

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and skilled legal support to ensure fairness.

Spine Impairment

Committed to advocating for individuals with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal services to secure justice.

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