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When you’re the victim of a car accident in Highland Park, securing trustworthy legal representation can make all the difference. You need Carlson Bier on your side—a reputable law firm that specializes exclusively in personal injury law related to auto accidents. Our skilled attorneys analyze every detail of your case meticulously to secure full and fair compensation for injuries sustained as well as property damage. Clients choose us because we target maximum compensation while offering compassionate, one-on-one attention throughout their ordeal. We have honed our skills over decades of tackling complex Illinois auto accident cases with great success—a testament to our refined legal acumen and relentless dedication towards safeguarding clients’ interests. Don’t gamble with inexperienced practitioners; trust Carlson Bier, committed advocates who understand the nuances of car accident laws in Illinois intimately—ensuring nothing less than exceptional advocacy for those fighting against negligence inflicted turmoil.

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Car Accidents Lawyers in Highland Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your path to justice after a car accident starts with us. Our Illinois-based firm specialized in personal injury law understands the far-reaching impact of traumatic events and is dedicated to helping victims navigate this difficult journey.

In the immediate aftermath of a vehicular accident, you are often faced with intense emotions, potential injuries, and possibly property damage. These factors can turn an already overwhelming situation into one that appears almost impossible to handle. As a team of compassionate yet aggressive advocates, we at Carlson Bier are here to lighten that load for car accident victims by providing comprehensive legal services tailored toward achieving fair compensation for their sufferings.

There’s immense value in understanding what happens after a car crash takes place:

– Assessing Injuries: The first priority post any automobile collision is seeking medical attention because some injuries might not be immediately noticeable due to shock or adrenaline.

– Reporting Accidents: Filing a police report creates an official record of the event which helps establish who was at fault during insurance or legal disputes.

– Consult Legal Expertise: A seasoned lawyer can help negotiate against insurance companies who try to diminish claims or if there’s been negligence on part of the other driver involved.

Possessing more than 40 years of combined experience, our skilled attorneys bring an unprecedented knowledge base and winning strategy when it comes to individualistic needs associated with diverse car accidents including distracted driving, reckless driving, speeding offenses, underinsured motorists related collisions and alcohol-induced car accidents.

If you’re confronted with these serious issues following your accident – such as mounting medical bills; loss of wages due to temporary or permanent disability; emotional anguish compounded by indiscriminate physical pain – don’t find yourself alone during these trying times. Dealing with insurance companies without proper representation may lead towards fewer settlements than your case warrants – let our expertise guide you through this complex process.

At Carlson Bier we believe each client deserves access to responsible representation capable of securing their right for just settlement. What sets us apart is our commitment to diligence and delivering on accountability. Establishing a relationship built on trust, transparency, respects individual rights, and the dedication to navigating forward during an especially harrowing period in one’s life.

Personal injury law can be complex; but your route towards understanding doesn’t have to be fraught with difficulty. With Carlson Bier as your legal ally, you’re not left questioning the worth of what happened to you—we champion it thoroughly through actions that culminate in beneficial resolutions.

With a proven track record and countless success stories under our belt, we are honored to represent clients from all walks of life throughout Illinois state. Our office may not have physical presence in Highland Park, but we’re readily available for those across each corner of the Land of Lincoln adhering strictly by rules governing Illinois law practice.

As personal injury experts at Carlson Bier, we’re here standing by your side while tirelessly advocating for absolute justice on behalf of our clients injured due to the negligent conduct of others.

We invite you now: Take this step forward with us, click below and discover what rightful compensation awaits you after consultation with trusted professionals who deal every day in crafting victory from vulnerability following vehicular accidents – unmask the merit within your misfortune 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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The most common causes of car accidents in Chicago include:

  • Driver negligence: This includes distracted driving, speeding, and failing to yield.
  • Road conditions: Potholes, uneven pavement, and other road hazards can cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles.
  • Vehicle defects: Defective vehicles can cause accidents in a variety of ways.
  • Weather conditions: Rain, snow, and ice can make roads slick and dangerous.

If you are involved in a car accident in Chicago, you should:

  • Seek medical attention immediately. Even if you don’t think you’re seriously injured, it’s important to get checked out by a doctor.
  • Exchange information with the other driver. Get their name, address, insurance information, and license plate number.
  • Take pictures of the scene of the accident. This will help you document what happened and build your case if you decide to file a lawsuit.
  • Report the accident to the police. This will create a record of the accident and help you get help if you need it.
  • Contact a car accident lawyer. A lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

As a car accident victim in Chicago, you have the right to:

  • Seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.
  • File a lawsuit against the driver who caused your accident.
  • Have your case heard by a jury.

In a car accident lawsuit in Chicago, you may be able to recover the following types of damages:

  • Medical expenses: This includes the cost of ambulance rides, hospital stays, doctor’s appointments, and physical therapy.
  • Lost wages: This includes the wages you lost while you were unable to work because of your injuries.
  • Pain and suffering: This includes compensation for the physical and emotional pain you have endured as a result of your injuries.

In a car accident lawsuit in Chicago, you may be able to recover the following types of damages:

  • Medical expenses: This includes the cost of ambulance rides, hospital stays, doctor’s appointments, and physical therapy.
  • Lost wages: This includes the wages you lost while you were unable to work because of your injuries.
  • Pain and suffering: This includes compensation for the physical and emotional pain you have endured as a result of your injuries.

    Property damage: This includes the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle.

    Punitive damages: These damages are awarded to punish the defendant for egregious or reckless conduct.

The statute of limitations for car accident lawsuits in Illinois is two years. This means that you have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.

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Areas of Practice in Highland Park

Two-Wheeler Crashes

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

Thermal Injuries

Giving skilled legal services for people of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Hospital Malpractice

Providing professional legal assistance for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Liability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, supplying professional legal help to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip & Stumble Accidents

Expert in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking recovery for their losses.

Childbirth Injuries

Delivering legal support for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Crashes

Incidents: Focused on guiding patients of car accidents receive fair compensation for hurts and harm.

Scooter Mishaps

Expert in providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Truck Mishap

Providing adept legal support for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for harms.

Construction Accidents

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

Cognitive Harms

Committed to providing dedicated legal advice for clients suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Proficient in handling cases for victims who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Demise

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and expert legal services to ensure justice.

Spine Trauma

Dedicated to assisting individuals with paralysis, offering specialized legal assistance to secure justice.

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