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About Carlson Bier Associates

When seeking the incomparable expertise of a Products Liability attorney, Carlson Bier stands as your preeminent choice. Our distinguished firm specializes in handling numerous complex cases involving defective or dangerous products brought to market, providing unwavering support to those who have been harmed. We fiercely champion our clients’ rights with diligent case preparation and persuasive courtroom presentations achieved through years of experience in Illinois Product Liability law. Residents of Saint Charles can trust us for unrivaled legal representation due to our demonstrable track record advocating on their behalf throughout Illinois state courts. Being proficient custodians of justice, we are adept at unearthing intricate details capable of turning even the most challenging lawsuits into substantial victories that meet you where true justice lies . Importantly, it must be noted Carlson Bier operates respectfully within all local regulations concerning our business practices locations, maintaining strict adherence with the broader principles governing professional conduct in Illinois legal practice spheres ensuring each client’s needs are seamlessly served.Our commitment towards robust and judicious fight ensures safeguarding your interests is paramount.

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Products Liability Lawyers in Saint Charles Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and personal attention for those who have been injured due to a defective product. Product liability laws are complex and can be difficult to navigate without professional help. At our law firm, our attorneys adeptly handle cases involving the design, manufacture, distribution or sale of faulty products that have ultimately led to injury or harm.

Product liability generally falls into three main categories: Design Defects – which pertain to any inherent flaw in a product’s design causing it unsafe; Manufacturing Defects – referring to flaws occurring during the assembly process making the product dangerous; and Marketing Defects – concerning incorrect instructions or failure to offer adequate safety warnings leading to potential harm. Each area has its unique complexities requiring astute understanding for successful litigation.

For us at Carlson Bier, client advocacy is central to our practice. We ensure that diligent analysis is being undertaken on every claim related to manufacturing standards and guidelines. An essential part of our work involves gathering thorough evidence required by Illinois courts while also having expert testimonies substantiating your claim.

• Effective Risk evaluation

Having an experienced attorney from us could genuinely make the difference between compensation received and justice lost. Not only do we aim for financial recovery but also strive towards holding responsible parties accountable contributing towards bridging gaps in policy and regulation meant for public welfare.

• Customized approach

Every case handled here at Carlson Bier is treated with tailored strategies best suited under individual circumstances of each client. It encapsulates every facet from negotiation till trial if necessary, ensuring perseverance until ultimate settlement fulfillment occurs.

• No fee unless we win

This stands as a manifestation of our belief in transparency with respect towards all client relationships built on trustworthiness firmly established through an experienced team of lawyers working relentlessly on your behalf.

Often people presume that when they sustain injuries from a faulty product provided by reputable manufacturers those firms’ legal firepower would dwarf their grievances. However, at Carlson Bier we foster confidence in our clients by aligning ourselves with some of the best legal minds and resources in Illinois.

Consumer protection acts as a fundamental right and thus serves as the cornerstone for any liable product case. Even though complexities can arise from segmented responsibilities between manufacturers, distributors or retailers; having competent legal representation could shift balance towards favoring your claim subsequently compensating accurately for injury suffered due to negligence.

Communication is an utmost priority here at Carlson Bier – ensuring complete transparency in letting you know what to anticipate during each phase of the legal proceedings while limiting unnecessary stress during such trying times. This ethical approach paints a comprehensive picture promoting informed decisions fostering notable success rates distinctive of our firm’s representation.

Remember that reaching out sooner after sustaining injuries increases chances of receiving fair remuneration thereby preventing variables like expiration on statutes limitations from limiting rightful compensations. At Carlson Bier, unwavering commitment fuels us providing exceptional professional advice coupled with humanitarian guidance needed most when dealing with personal injury lawsuits like products liability.

As you consider your next step, allow us to direct you towards making an informed decision about your case value specifics which could prove pivotal for subsequent healthcare costs or loss of income following accidents. Click on the button below now to find out just how much your case is worth – only then would justice truly be served upon those companies inherently responsible for placing defective products causing harm while ignoring consumer safety standards supposed to protect all individuals uniformly.

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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 Saint Charles

Cycling Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Giving expert legal support for victims of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Ensuring dedicated legal support for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Fault

Taking on cases involving faulty products, extending skilled legal help to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Abuse

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip and Stumble Incidents

Adept in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking restitution for their damages.

Newborn Injuries

Offering legal help for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Mishaps: Concentrated on helping clients of car accidents gain fair compensation for damages and losses.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Committed to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

18-Wheeler Accident

Offering professional legal services for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for injuries.

Building Site Mishaps

Focused on assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Neurological Damages

Expert in extending specialized legal assistance for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Harms

Proficient in managing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Dedicated to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Demise

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and adept legal support to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Injury

Dedicated to defending individuals with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure redress.

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