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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you require trusted legal guidance regarding Products Liability, rely on Carlson Bier. Our accomplished team of attorneys are well-versed in the complexities of Illinois state law relating to defective or hazardous products. We understand your rights as a consumer and aggressively advocate for those whose lives have been adversely affected due to product malfunctions or failures. With a compelling track record handling Products Liability cases, we tirelessly work towards obtaining justified compensation for our clients’ damages, loss, discomfort and more with meticulous precision and unwavering commitment to justice. For residents in Sugar Grove seeking steadfast support in navigating the complexities of personal injury caused by faulty products, consider no other than Carlson Bier; understanding that many wrongful injuries can affect anyone – even when safety precautions are taken – we strive to deliver superior representation based on solid research and expansive experience in this practice area. Choosing us means choosing peace of mind along with expert advocacy where it matters most: fighting for your rights against negligent entities who compromise consumers’ safety through flawed goods or services.

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Products Liability Lawyers in Sugar Grove Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we champion the rights of those who have been injured due to defective or dangerous products. As a personal injury law firm based in Illinois, we strive to educate our clients about Products Liability, a sector of law that holds manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors responsible if their products cause injury or harm. Our lawyers understand this complex field and work on bringing positive outcomes for those impacted by unsafe products.

Products liability is extensive and often misunderstood by many. Whether you have been hurt due to poor labeling, design defects or manufacturing faults, our team will fight tirelessly to ensure your rights are safeguarded. Here’s what makes our services multiply in value:

• Expert Knowledge: We possess comprehensive understanding of Products Liability laws.

• Firsthand experience: Our dedicated lawyers have handled countless cases like yours.

• Client-Centered Approach: We treat each case with personalized attention it deserves.

• Results-Oriented Strategy: Our strategy is always aimed at securing maximum compensation for you.

It’s critical to know that not every issue with a product leads to a liability claim – the product must be ‘defective’ under Product Liability laws. This could be due to three main types– ‘Design Defects,’ which occur when the inherent design is unsafe; ‘Manufacturing Defects,’ where errors during production make the product harmful; and lastly ‘Marketing Defects,’ wherein failure to provide adequate instructions or warnings results in detrimental consumer experience.

Similarly crucial is knowing who can actually be held liable in these scenarios – ‘manufacturers,’ both of component parts and assembling process; any party involved in distributing line from manufacturers till final distributor; even sometimes retailers selling the defective product might be held accountable too.

Each claim presents unique circumstances demanding individual analysis – evaluating if there has been negligence on part of manufacturer; if there exists implied warranty breaches regarding fitness for specific purpose; if expectations from an ordinary user perspective were violated perpetuating strict liability or if misrepresentation has led to consumer deception – are all integral angles which need thorough exploration.

Time could be breathing down your neck, though. Illinois Product Liability Laws prescribe a stringent statute of limitations for filing these lawsuits – generally two years from date of injury onset. This makes it even more crucial to reach out to proficient legal counsel promptly to ensure you don’t miss this pivotal timeline.

Here at Carlson Bier, we stand ready to navigate through such complexities on your behalf. Our mantra is simple – your struggle deserves justice and we aim at turning that into reality by consistent dedication and professional expertise. We staunchly believe in empowering our clients through education about their legal rights and potential remedies whilst providing solid representation under Products Liability Law Angles.

Whether you’ve endured minor harm or graver consequences impacting health and lifestyle due to defective products, understanding the specifics of Product Liability Laws becomes vital in assessing the possible merits of your case. That’s why our diverse layers adept in this field are committed to aiding individuals engulfed in unfortunate ramifications caused by perilous products.

Unsure how much your case might be worth? The potential compensation can vary hugely based on many factors like severity and impact of injuries incurred; medical expenses – present & future; loss of wages; pain, suffering or emotional distress involved along with any property damage inflicted.

An intricately drafted Products Liability suit amalgamating relevant facts with pertinent statutory norms turbo-charged with persuasive arguments needs experienced hands moulding it for triumphant results. You do not have to deal with the aftermath alone – letting seasoned attorneys tackle multifaceted proceedings alleviates some burden off your shoulders amid challenging times.

As representatives from one party (the claimant) against multiple others (manufacturers/distributors etc.) preparing for fierce defenses demands intensive groundwork backed by diligent research catered uniquely per individual scenarios – place your trust in us at Carlson Bier as we tirelessly labor towards winning just compensations!

Should you have further concerns surrounding Products Liability, we invite you to click the button below for a comprehensive case evaluation. Our dedicated team stands ready to explain how Carlson Bier can advocate for your rights and interests. Discovering potential worth of your case is only a click away – take that progressive step today towards seeking justice you rightfully deserve!

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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 Sugar Grove

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Expert in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Extending skilled legal assistance for victims of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Medical Carelessness

Ensuring expert legal assistance for persons affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Liability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, providing skilled legal assistance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Misconduct

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

Fall and Stumble Mishaps

Expert in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking recovery for their damages.

Newborn Injuries

Providing legal support for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Collisions

Incidents: Dedicated to guiding clients of car accidents gain equitable recompense for damages and harm.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Big Rig Mishap

Ensuring professional legal services for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for harms.

Construction Site Crashes

Dedicated to supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cerebral Injuries

Dedicated to extending specialized legal services for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Skilled in handling cases for victims who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Undeserved Passing

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

Spinal Cord Damage

Committed to advocating for individuals with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure recovery.

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