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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the aftermath of a car accident in Highwood, securing legal representation should be your immediate concern. With Carlson Bier, you are guaranteed an experienced advocate who understands all matters relating to personal injury claims. Our proven record of successful negotiations and court verdicts displays our expertise in dealing with these complex cases. Holding negligent drivers accountable is part of our commitment at Carlson Bier; we ensure justice is served accordingly by pursuing full compensation for damages and medical expenses incurred due to such mishaps. As detailed strategists, we meticulously review the specifics surrounding each incident allowing us to construct robust arguments that yield favorable results for our clients. Entrusting your case to us means getting unrivaled dedication from seasoned professionals seeking maximum settlements on your behalf. Navigating through auto insurance policies can be daunting as well but not when you make use of our comprehensive knowledge base that sets us apart from other law firms in this field, making Carlson Bier an effective partner after any vehicular catastrophe.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Highwood Illinois

Personal injury cases, particularly those involving car accidents, require a specialized kind of expert legal support; Carlson Bier is offering just that. As one of the most reputable personal injury attorney groups in Illinois, our team brings years of expertise to effectively represent clients and help them secure rightful compensation for their sufferings as well as financial losses.

Car accidents can be traumatic experiences, leaving physical wounds and emotional scars that last beyond the incident itself. Not only can these circumstances be stressful to handle alone, but they are often further complicated by complex legal procedures that make achieving justice an uphill struggle for many victims.

At Carlson Bier, our philosophy converges around providing comprehensive safety nets for those who are caught in such dire predicaments due to no fault of their own. Our attorneys have a deep understanding of this field coupled with an unwavering commitment towards ensuring justice isn’t delayed or denied to any victim of personal injuries from car accidents.

• The Value Of Expert Representation: Having seasoned lawyers on your side means getting the right advice from day one. We assist in effectively navigating insurance claims and ensure you get paid what you rightfully deserve.

• Thorough Investigation: Unearthing crucial details that solidify your case before court proceedings strengthens your position exponentially. At Carlson Bier, we leave no stone unturned when it comes to supporting your claim.

• No-Out-Of-Pocket Fees: We operate on contingency fees which means you don’t pay us unless we win your case. This ensures quality representation without adding strain to already economically taxing situations.

Understanding personal injury laws specific to car accidents can feel overwhelming particularly amidst dealing with the aftermaths of one’s incident. However, knowledge is power – having insights about what constitutes negligence, how comparative fault affects outcomes including assessing damages owed etc., significantly bolsters perspectives about prospective compensations. Additionally, learning about statutory limitations associated with filing claims becomes pivotal regarding timing your legal pursuits rightly under Illinois’s law.

Recovery after a car accident is a painful, tedious process. More so, when it involves dealing with personal injury laws and reclaims proceedings. Carlson Bier stands firm as your ally during such challenging times – guiding you every step of the way until justice has been duly served and rightful compensations secured.

Being involved in a car accident has immediate implications on many aspects of your life. Seeking medical attention for incurred injuries, repairing damaged properties including arranging alternate commute while recovery lasts etc., can all impose daunting burdens; without timely support from expert law practitioners adept at handling complexities associated with these legal scenarios might mean risking additional stresses along with possible financial strains too.

At Carlson Bier, our solid track records testify to providing seamless pathways towards securing claims for countless victims across Illinois. Backed by relentless commitment, our dedicated team ensures complete ease throughout the entire legal journey till due compensations are achieved rightfully.

If you have had the misfortune of enduring personal injuries resulting from car accidents or know someone who does – remember this: You’re not alone in what may appear like an overwhelming battle against leverage-flaunting giants. At Carlson Bier we are here to fight alongside you steering your case through tricky terrains ensuring rightful dues reach where they belong – with you!

Don’t hesitate to contact us today if you need any additional information or require guidance for specific circumstances pertaining to personal injury laws related to car accidents within Illinois jurisdiction.

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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 Highwood

Bike Incidents

Specializing in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or risky conditions.

Flame Injuries

Providing expert legal advice for victims of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Healthcare Misconduct

Extending experienced legal support for victims affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Obligation

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, providing skilled legal help to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Misconduct

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Slip Incidents

Skilled in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking compensation for their losses.

Childbirth Damages

Offering legal aid for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Crashes: Concentrated on assisting victims of car accidents gain reasonable remuneration for injuries and damages.

Bike Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal support for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Big Rig Mishap

Ensuring expert legal services for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for harms.

Construction Site Collisions

Dedicated to defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Neurological Impairments

Expert in delivering compassionate legal services for patients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Damages

Adept at tackling cases for clients who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Jogger Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unjust Fatality

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and professional legal support to ensure justice.

Neural Harm

Committed to assisting individuals with backbone trauma, offering professional legal guidance to secure redress.

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