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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to product liability cases, effective legal representation is vital. That’s where Carlson Bier comes in; renowned as a preeminent authority dealing with such intricate claims. Despite the complex nature of these prosecutions, our team adeptly navigates clients through every step ensuring they understand and participate actively in their pursuit for justice. We have successfully obtained compensation for victims who unfortunately may have sustained injuries due to defective products, guaranteeing a fair outcome with empathy and integrity at the core of our practice. At Carlson Bier, we take pride in upholding stringent professional standards: pursuing expert evaluations for each case; meticulous evaluation of potential liable parties; negotiating skillfully while being prepared wholly for trials when necessary. Environmental safety laws differ across states but regardless of your location within Illinois like Lewistown or its surrounding cities, you can trust us to advocate fiercely on your behalf.Rest assured that you’ll be availing yourself comprehensive services from competent attorneys dedicated not just towards winning your claim but more importantly ensuring full protection under the law.Choose Carlson Bier for undeterred dedication coupled with unparalleled expertise in Product Liability Law.

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Products Liability Lawyers in Lewistown Illinois

When tragedy and injury befall an individual through the fault of a product or service, the path to justice can seem daunting. At Carlson Bier, our team is dedicated in offering pivotal legal counsel to those seeking recompense for injuries sustained due to faulty products. With an Illinois-based stronghold, we specialize in Personal Injury law with particular expertise in Products Liability.

Products Liability represents a significant area of focus within personal injury legality. It pertains to instances where a defective product has been supplied by manufacturers or sellers inflicting harm upon the consumer or user. From faulty vehicle parts to unsafe children’s toys, potentially harmful products unknowingly permeate everyday lives.

It is imperative that affected individuals understand key aspects of this judicial process:

• Fault determination: Identifying whether negligence on part of manufacturer/seller led to product malfunctions causing harm.

• Compensation ethics: Determining appropriate compensation amount including medical costs, loss of earnings and pain experienced.

• Statute limitations: Staying cognizant of deadlines for filing suits – typically 2 years post-incident within Illinois jurisdiction.

The rules pertaining to such cases vary by state which emphasizes the importance of lawyers being well-acquainted with regional laws. Armed with exemplary knowledge about intricacies associated with Illinois tort law, our experts at Carlson Bier will guide you through important procedural steps.

Furthermore, there are certain circumstances under which an entity may be held legally accountable in situations involving malfunctioning products:

• The Manufacturer: A lawsuit may target the creator if a defect during production made it hazardous.

• The Retailer: A company selling an unsafe product can also share responsibility for damages caused.

• Any party involved in distribution chain: From wholesalers to installation companies, every intermediate link between production and purchase could bear potential liability for accidents induced by defective goods.

Our professional assistance aids victims unearth liable parties frequently hidden amidst marketing networks facilitating product supply; consequently increasing likelihoods for rightful compensations recovery.

While it’s daunting to square off against influential corporations, remember that laws exist precisely to protect consumers from negligent practices. At Carlson Bier, we possess both legal acumen and steadfast morality necessary for supporting you in overcoming your tribulation.

With a transparent pricing policy predicated on ‘No Win – No Fee’, our team is tirelessly committed towards helping injury victims seek justice. We strive to ensure that financial concerns never inhibit anyone’s pursuit of equitable verdicts.

Our firm has consistently accomplished remarkable results across cases by leveraging extensive experiences and competence regarding product liability incidents.

A salient 80% success rate further exemplifies our unwavering commitment towards victim advocacy; bringing our clientele peace of mind as their battles are fought in capable hands.

Victims seeking legal representation are encouraged to contact us immediately for a free initial consultation. Empathetic lawyers at Carlson Bier promise prompt responses, coupled with an earnest pledge of confidentiality about details shared. Whether you require advice or comprehensive litigation-services support, we assure you the best assistance catered to suit your individual needs.

As you navigate through this difficult time, let us bear the burden of securing justice for you. Click the button below for a no-obligation case evaluation carried exclusively by seasoned professionals. Discover today what your case could potentially be worth and how much closer you may be towards obtaining deserved compensation.

Whether the circumstances involve hazardous household items or devastating vehicle defects – no situation is too challenging nor too complex for Carlson Bier. Strengthened by years, emboldened by victories and driven by relentless passion for justice – we remain poised ready beside Illinois residents impacted unfairly due to defective products.”

Unmasking negligence, unearthing truth and fighting injustice forms the core ethos at Carlson Bier where every personal injury victim is someone deserving full-fledged support.”

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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 Lewistown

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Proficient in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Burn Burns

Providing skilled legal assistance for victims of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Delivering professional legal representation for persons affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Liability

Managing cases involving problematic products, offering specialist legal support to individuals affected by defective items.

Elder Malpractice

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Stumble Incidents

Professional in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking compensation for their injuries.

Newborn Damages

Supplying legal guidance for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Car Incidents

Crashes: Committed to assisting clients of car accidents gain equitable settlement for injuries and destruction.

Motorbike Crashes

Expert in providing representation for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Truck Accident

Providing expert legal services for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for hurts.

Building Mishaps

Concentrated on advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Cerebral Damages

Expert in offering professional legal representation for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Harms

Expertise in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Expert in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Wrongful Death

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and expert legal representation to ensure redress.

Neural Impairment

Committed to defending victims with paralysis, offering expert legal assistance to secure recovery.

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