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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident in Long Creek, having the right legal representation can make all the difference. Carlson Bier is committed to providing exceptional legal services regardless of your location. With vast experience and proficient knowledge of Illinois’ intricate law system, they have built an unparalleled reputation in defending clients’ rights after car accidents. Their attorneys stand ready to ensure that victims get full compensation for injuries or losses incurred from such unfortunate incidents. Choosing Carlson Bier means entrusting your case to seasoned professionals who will meticulously collect all necessary evidence, conduct thorough investigations, and aggressively advocate on your behalf against insurance companies or negligent parties—ensuring utmost favorable outcomes are reached timely and efficiently while adhering faithfully to Illinois law’s provisions without compromising ethical standards.

This firm guarantees accessible quality service devoid of geographical boundaries by utilizing innovative technology platforms for uncompromised client-lawyer communication and collaboration so distance becomes the least concern as you seek justice.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Long Creek Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that a car accident is not just about physical trauma. The sudden occurrence of an unanticipated event like this often comes with significant emotional distress and financial burden. As experienced personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, it is our mission to comprehensively review your case and seek fair compensation for your losses.

Accidents due to negligent driving leave a trail of devastating consequences. They occur abruptly, leaving victims at the mercy of intricate laws they might not be aware of during such challenging times. Carlson Bier’s formidable team comprises seasoned lawyers who diligently help clients understand the nuances of lawsuits pertaining to car accidents.

Our knack for meticulous details makes us effective advocates that uncover hidden facts which are often overlooked but quite crucial to bring forth your case’s strength. Correlating complex crash data analysis, eyewitness narratives, medical records, police reports and more holds the key to presenting a robust argument in court.

From minor fender-benders causing whiplash injuries to traumatic collisions resulting in life-altering disabilities or even fatalities, each case reflects a unique story that deserves unwavering attention and relentless fight for justice. At Carlson Bier:

• We focus on helping you recover both physically and financially while we handle your lawsuit

• Our skilled negotiators ensure maximum possible settlement from insurance companies

• In absence of reasonable settlements, we will willingly escalate matters into litigation

Remember! Illinois statute empowers accident victims by allowing them an extended timeframe (typically two years) since the date of mishap or diagnosing related injuries to file their claims – also known as Statute of Limitations.

While ‘negligence’ plays a pivotal role in proving liability during motor vehicle accidents; did you know there exists legal methodologies called ‘contributory’ or ‘comparative’ negligence? These principles examine if anyone’s carelessness contributed towards own injuries thereby reducing potential compensation proportionally. As intuitive strategists versed with these legalities, we aim at securing maximum benefits for our clients.

Along with the Statute of Limitations and negligence dynamics, insurance companies bring their own set of challenges too. Their priority is to minimize payouts. Shedding this misconception that they are your allies during tough times becomes an important aspect while building a case.

The Carlson Bier advantage is rooted in its strategic approach combined with compassion towards our client’s realities: medical expenses, loss of wages due to inability work, long-term rehabilitation costs and many such nitty-gritties which can keep most affected awake at nights worrying about an uncertain future.

Every car accident victim deserves to have their story heard and justice served swiftly. At Carlson Bier, we bridge this gap between deserving compensation and navigating complex laws which might seem daunting without professional guidance.

We understand that you never solicited for these distressing circumstances. While you focus on healing from the traumatic aftermath of your mishap; allow us – the experienced personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier – to handle intricate legal complexities around your lawsuit.

As you near the end of this educational primer into car accident litigation in Illinois; it is pertinent to empower yourself further by letting us evaluate how much worth your personal injury case holds monetarily as per prevailing laws – because every injustice deserves fair compensation! Click on the button below and let’s get started on deciding the best path forward so you can recover both physically and financially from one life’s challenging episodes – a car accident caused no fault of yours!

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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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Car Accident FAQ​

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 Long Creek

Bike Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or perilous conditions.

Burn Damages

Providing professional legal services for victims of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Hospital Negligence

Offering professional legal advice for victims affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Fault

Taking on cases involving defective products, delivering expert legal help to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble and Trip Accidents

Skilled in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking justice for their harm.

Newborn Damages

Delivering legal aid for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Collisions: Dedicated to guiding patients of car accidents secure equitable remuneration for hurts and harm.

Bike Collisions

Committed to providing representation for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Semi Mishap

Extending specialist legal advice for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for injuries.

Building Site Collisions

Engaged in defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Head Traumas

Specializing in offering dedicated legal assistance for victims suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Wounds

Adept at addressing cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Focused on legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unfair Death

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and professional legal services to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Damage

Dedicated to advocating for clients with vertebral damage, offering expert legal representation to secure settlement.

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