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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to securing comprehensive legal assistance in products liability cases, the expert attorneys at Carlson Bier are a natural choice. Dominating the complex field of product injury law, they bring their supreme skill set and fervor for justice right at your disposal. From defective manufacturing equipment to faulty consumer goods that resulted in debilitating injuries, our dedicated team scours every detail meticulously ensuring maximum compensation. Rooted firmly in Illinois, Carlson Bier’s sphere of influence is widespread covering major cities including Decatur. Our dedication to serving clients extends beyond geographic boundaries enabling us to assist those seeking quality legal counsel within these parameters without violating state regulations on advertisement locality. The overriding factor that sets us apart: our commitment towards unconditional client support coupled by an impressive record of tangible results championing Products Liability cases over decades of practice within the State’s regulatory framework. In essence, allowing you entrust your voice and rights with Carlson Bier is striving for victory genuinely delivered.

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Products Liability Lawyers in Decatur Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we offer premier legal services for individuals who have suffered injuries from defective or dangerous products. Widely respected throughout Illinois, our personal injury attorneys are acknowledged leaders in the challenging field of Products Liability. We firmly believe that no one should bear physical and financial hardships due to manufacturer errors or negligence.

When you purchase a product, as a consumer, you trust that it’s safe to use. Unfortunately, countless individuals fall victim to preventable harm caused by malfunctioning appliances, faulty auto parts, hazardous drugs or medical devices and more. The fallout can be disastrous–from severe injury to wrongful death cases; hence the necessity for adept legal consultancy on Products Liability emerges.

Products Liability refers to holding manufacturers and companies legally accountable when their products cause harm. At Carlson Bier, we are familiar with different types of these cases including manufacturing defects where the mistake happened during the production process making an otherwise safe product dangerous; design defects where an inherent unsafe design of the product causes damage; and marketing defects otherwise known as failure-to-warn when adequate instructions or warnings about a dangerously defective product aren’t provided.

• Manufacturing Defects Result From Errors During Production.

• Design Defects Stem from Intrinsically Unsafe Product Design.

• Marketing Defects Involve Inadequate Instructions Or Warnings For Use Of A Potential Hazardous Product.

Through relentless commitment towards our clients’ rights against negligent corporations, we harness decades of combined experience in handling intricate aspects of such litigation. Our team dives deep into every case’s unique evidence — including the medical ramifications involved — achieving impressive records of substantial verdicts and settlements across complex multi-faceted scenarios involving varied commodities like automobiles, pharmaceutical drugs to household items etcetera.

With us at Carlson Bier advocating for you, rest assured you will receive comprehensive information about your rights according to Illinois law along with dedicated stewardship each step towards remuneration from responsible parties implicated in Products Liability. Besides, free initial consultations are offered to help assess your situation and plan the most effective legal strategy.

Our firm operates on a contingency fee basis which means you pay no upfront fees; our remuneration comes from a percentage of any settlement or verdict we obtain on your behalf. Therefore, regardless of your matters’ complexity or anticipated duration towards its resolution, there won’t be an object obstructing your access to top-tier legal representation.

In addition to this, Carlson Bier offers you invaluable peace of mind — knowing that a team of seasoned Illinois personal injury attorneys is at hand fighting for justice alongside you in these often taxing times. Our aim is achieving maximum compensation swiftly for the suffering facilitated by defective products thereby restoring equilibrium back into your life.

• No Upfront Fees – Pay Only If We Win Your Case.

• Free Initial Consultations To Evaluate And Plan An Effective Legal Approach.

• Decades Of Experience In Achieving Substantial Verdicts And Settlements In Favor Of The Client.

In conclusion, buckle down amidst some renowned stalwarts in the products liability realm defending and advocating for you relentlessly against powerful corporations synonymous with Carlson Bier does bring solace onto the injured while amplifying their chances at justified recompense manifold. We invite all prospective patrons perusing through our site to ascertain for themselves how much their case could be worth by clicking on the button below as extended overtures from old friends at Carlton Bier beckon You towards enactment of rightful justice embarking upon this new chapter within ensuing daunting landscapes past defective commodities causing harm unwarranted together mightily prevailing! Click Below Now!

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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 Decatur

Cycling Accidents

Focused on legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Flame Burns

Giving professional legal advice for victims of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Clinical Incompetence

Offering expert legal services for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Obligation

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, extending skilled legal guidance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Neglect

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble and Stumble Incidents

Specialist in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking justice for their losses.

Birth Harms

Offering legal help for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Mishaps: Focused on assisting victims of car accidents get just settlement for injuries and destruction.

Bike Incidents

Focused on providing representation for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Truck Crash

Extending experienced legal assistance for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for losses.

Construction Accidents

Dedicated to assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Head Harms

Committed to extending dedicated legal advice for victims suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Injuries

Proficient in managing cases for people who have suffered damages from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Focused on legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Passing

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and adept legal support to ensure restitution.

Spine Trauma

Dedicated to defending patients with paralysis, offering specialized legal representation to secure compensation.

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