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About Carlson Bier Associates

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in Products Liability law, helping victims secure justice when harmed by a defective product or machinery. Based in Illinois, our dedicated and experienced team stands out amongst other personal injury attorney firms with their exceptional skill set geared towards handling complex Products Liability cases. Our comprehensive knowledge of consumer protection laws ensures effective advocacy for your rights. Employing meticulous investigation methods to each case, we strive to hold manufacturers accountable and help you recover compensation for any losses suffered due to flawed products. The steadfast commitment of Carlson Bier towards seeking justice transcends geographical boundaries as we represent clients across various locations including Montgomery – always ensuring high-quality legal counsel that values your best interests above everything else. Choosing the right lawyer is crucial after injuries caused by defective goods or equipment – choose Carlson Bier; renowned professionals who bring steadfast dedication, superior resources, and unmatched experience in championing victim’s rights against vast corporations under Products Liability law.

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Products Liability Lawyers in Montgomery Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our commitment to navigating complex personal injury law extends beyond the typical boundaries. One crucial aspect of lawsuit litigation we focus on is Product Liability – a facet of law often overlooked but possessing significant consequences for both the plaintiff and defendant involved. In essence, product liability refers to a manufacturer or seller being held liable for placing a defective or dangerous product into the hands of a consumer.

Responsibility for a product defect that causes injury may lie with all sellers in the distribution chain through to any commercial supplier of goods to be sold. Consequently, an individual who suffers harm from said products can recover losses from those responsible. The area branches out to various forms – design defects, manufacturing defects, or lack thereof in adequate warnings/instructions.

• Design Defects: Predetermined at the conceptual stage, these flaws are inherent within the product even before it’s manufactured.

• Manufacturing Defects: These occur during construction or production of items.

• Failure-to-warn faults: This revolves around inadequate instructions about usage of said item/products causing deformity upon interaction.

As specialists in this vital legal territory, at Carlson Bier we understand these categories and potential nuances separating them; ensuring you’re thoroughly equipped to navigate complexities surrounding your unique case scenario. While laws regarding product liability vary by state, irrespective of where you are based in Illinois rest assured your needs will be handled meticulously by us.

Understandably when it comes down to injuries sustained due to faulty products’ actual realization plays out quite differently compared with theory-based narratives. Common examples include household appliances not functioning as intended leading significant physical harm; children’s toys found containing toxic substances upon use; safety equipment malfunction resulting severe personal damage or auto-parts proving defective causing accidents upon operation.

By transforming personalized guidance into actionable solutions – this underpins our approach towards obtaining optimal outcome possibilities without fail ,regardless of circumstances dictating your case. Discovering through rigorous investigation whether responsibility rests solely with manufacturers or extends towards retailers from initial point of purchase. Consequently, possessing familiarity across a spectrum of scenarios involving product liabilities law provides us expert leverage.

In-depth understanding coupled with battle-tested experiences bolsters our clients’ resilience as they journey through what often becomes an exhaustive legal process. As part and parcel of representing your best interests involves acquiring expertise for the strategic assembly of evidence –in a compelling manner under pre-set time constraints (statute of limitation).

Product liability cases are multifaceted in structure where one-size fits all solution approach is absent hence warranting an experienced personal injury attorney’s guidance for efficient claims settlement. We empathically understand; potential consequences stretch beyond physical pain encompassing emotional trauma escalating even further towards financial insecurity depending on severity. Thus, the Carlson Bier team works passionately employing legal know-how aligning these intricate puzzle pieces harmoniously to construct strong-built case that fights right back.

Our mission revolves around ensuring that victims affected by faulty goods receive the justice and compensation entitled rightfully so this is transpired by guiding you ensure manufacturers accountable behind such items/products are held responsible legally. Amplifying your voice against large manufacturing conglomerates through knowledge-driven consultancy providing necessary tools to hold them accountable– symbolises our pledge because believe everyone –irrespective societal status deserves justice.

We deeply encourage you to click on the button below – as an important first step: Explore how much your case may be worth financially exactly suited tailored according to unique needs within pre-configured parameters we help lay down.. Breaking free from confinement injuries resulted by faulty / defect products paving powerful path forward enable bounce back stronger ever than before!

Leverage our legal prowess today because at Carlson Bier we exist solely dedicated serving people ensuring deserved outcomes reached allowing seamless integration back into normalcy post-incident phase caused due defective components revolving Product Liability inflicted circumstances readers like yourself face today!

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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 Montgomery

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Offering adept legal advice for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Medical Negligence

Extending professional legal representation for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Responsibility

Taking on cases involving problematic products, offering specialist legal guidance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Neglect

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Trip Occurrences

Skilled in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking restitution for their damages.

Neonatal Wounds

Supplying legal assistance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Crashes: Committed to assisting sufferers of car accidents gain fair settlement for damages and damages.

Bike Collisions

Specializing in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Trucking Crash

Offering expert legal assistance for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for losses.

Construction Collisions

Concentrated on assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cognitive Impairments

Dedicated to offering dedicated legal support for patients suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Injuries

Skilled in managing cases for persons who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Dedicated to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Demise

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and experienced legal guidance to ensure redress.

Vertebral Injury

Dedicated to advocating for victims with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal guidance to secure compensation.

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