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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you are seeking a reliable Products Liability attorney in Petersburg, look no further than Carlson Bier. With specialized expertise and an excellent track record, we provide exceptional representation for those who have been harmed by faulty or dangerous products. Our highly skilled attorneys understand the complexities of product liability laws and know how to successfully navigate through them. We pride ourselves on fighting tenaciously for our clients’ rights while maintaining a profound respect for every case’s unique nature. Unlike firms who merely dip their toes in this arena, our focus lies acutely within it, thereby equipping us with unrivaled familiarity around each facet of Product Liability jurisprudence within Illinois state law. At Carlson Bier, we offer thorough legal guidance rooted in deep knowledge and vast experience – all tailored to ensure your best possible outcome is pursued relentlessly and determinedly at every juncture of the process. When it comes to Products Liability cases in Petersburg, put your faith where others have placed their trust: Carlson Bier – Expertise that Delivers!

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Products Liability Lawyers in Petersburg Illinois

Carlson Bier is a renowned personal injury attorney group based out of Illinois that focuses its law practice on representing victims in cases related to Product Liability. Traversing legal complexities could not be more effortless, with our dedicated team of diligent legal professionals whose expertise lies in demystifying the intricate aspects of personal injury laws and exhibiting relentless commitment towards obtaining the most favorable outcome for our clients.

Product Liability is a subset of tort law that deals with holding manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, retailers and all other entities who make products available to public accountable if any damage or harm occurs due to defective or potentially harmful products. The Carlson Bier legal team dives deep into understanding the nuances associated with every individual case. Our extensive legal knowledge aids us in tackling interwoven challenges seen regularly in Products Liability cases: proving fault, establishing causation and demonstrating damages.

Key factors we meticulously scrutinize before proceeding with your product liability lawsuit mainly includes:

• Identifying any design flaws which dictate that even if made to manufacturer specifications, an inherent defect makes it unsafe.

• Checking manufacturing defects which occur during production thereby causing deviations from intended design.

• Establishing marketing faults like insufficient instructions or failure to provide adequate warnings regarding potential risks associated when using the product.

Illinois handles Product Liability under common law negligence instead of via consumer protection statutes prevalent elsewhere. As such being able to prove negligence involving responsible care by partaking entities throughout the life cycle – from manufacturing till it reaches consumers’ hands forms core part of filing successful claim.

As experts well-versed in handling multiple types of product liability claims including strict liability claims, breach-of-warranty claims as well as negligence-based claims; Carlson Bier embarks on your path towards justifiable compensation backed by impeccable litigation skills coupled with unparalleled negotiation acumen percolated through years of assisting injury victims across Illinois – ensuring that justice serves rightly where due!

Every Product Liability claim comes bundled uniquely; setting requisite course of action distinct for each case. This merits giving particular attention to specific information involved in every incident, something Carlson Bier is adept at imparting while viewing your potential claim from a legal perspective.

We comprehend the disarray victims might encounter post experiencing personal injury owing defunct product. Not only there’s physical pain but emotional turmoil associated with feelings stemming out of being wronged intensifies the suffering. Hence we offer not just as your legal counselors, but also as guiding confidantes who help navigate chaotic aftermath that follows such incidents – all committed towards achieving retribution you rightfully deserve.

Our dedicated website page has been especially curated keeping in mind client convenience and comprehensive delivery of crucial information encapsulating our well-guided approach towards dealing with product liability cases.Our team at Carlson Bier welcomes prospective clients patiently explaining specifics directly impacting their claims whilst demonstrating why choosing us ensures recapitulation of damages inflicted is made certain.

As astute professionals having an upstanding reputation in championing rights for personal injury victims across Illinois (remember: not specifically Petersburg) complete understanding on regulations encompassing this domain packed with empathetic care forms essence of what we promise to offer here at Carlson Bier.

Carrying invaluable experience topped with immense success record while resolving diverse Product Liability cases; Carlson Bier aims to continue being beacon of trustworthiness when it comes to catering diligent services promising fair justice to our clientele. Remember no one should have to suffer silently or bear unnecessarily due someone else’s negligence!

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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 Petersburg

Cycling Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Scald Injuries

Extending specialist legal support for patients of grave burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Healthcare Malpractice

Offering specialist legal services for persons affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Obligation

Managing cases involving problematic products, providing skilled legal guidance to victims affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble & Stumble Occurrences

Skilled in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking recovery for their injuries.

Birth Wounds

Extending legal aid for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Mishaps

Mishaps: Committed to assisting sufferers of car accidents obtain equitable compensation for hurts and impairment.

Motorbike Accidents

Specializing in providing legal support for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Trucking Incident

Ensuring adept legal services for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for injuries.

Worksite Crashes

Focused on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Cerebral Impairments

Focused on providing compassionate legal representation for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Damages

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

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Death

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and adept legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Specializing in supporting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal representation to secure redress.

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