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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’re in search of a trusted, knowledgeable car accident attorney in Illinois, look to the exceptional expertise offered by Carlson Bier. Our law group specializes in personal injury cases stemming from vehicle mishaps and collateral damage. We have an extensive history advocating for clients involved in car accidents, thoroughly addressing medical expenses, income loss compensation claims, and damages recovery. As proud attorneys serving those impacted across the Land of Lincoln state—we are your staunch ally when it comes to negotiating with insurance firms or pursuing trial litigation post-car accidents. Each case that we handle is treated individually; every strategy crafted is unique as per client’s scenario & requirement reflecting our commitment to provide personalized high-quality legal service with integrity & professionalism at its core—prioritizing fairness always! Allow us here at Carlson Bier to efficiently navigate through this convoluted process and catalyze actions towards ensuring rightful justice after any unfortunate auto collision incident.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Saybrook Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury cases with a particular emphasis on car accidents. As leading Illinois-based attorneys, we are committed to providing our clients with invaluable advice and comprehensive legal representation. Our firm, located in the heart of Illinois, is renowned for its professional team of attorneys who have an exemplary track record in managing car accident claims and securing justified compensation.

Car accidents can result not only in immediate physical injuries but also long-term psychological trauma and financial burdens. Experts predict that almost every individual will experience at least one motor vehicle accident during their lifetime they might need legal help to recuperate their rightful damages. Here’s where Carlson Bier steps in.

• We understand time is critical after an accident.

• Dealing with insurance companies can be nerve-wracking.

• The severity of medical conditions arising could be overwhelming.

• Answering queries around loss of earnings and repair costs require expert guidance.

As knowledgeable Car Accident Attorneys from Carlson Bier, we are experts in transforming these complex issues into manageable ones while ensuring you get the justice and compensation you deserve.

In-depth knowledge about traffic laws, understanding medical reports associated with injuries sustained during the tragedy, negotiating expertise coupled with courtroom battle proficiency -all these factors contribute significantly towards claiming your rightful compensation post-accident. At Carlson Bier, it’s our core competency to ensure that all statutory deadlines are met while detailing out specific legal strategies based on your unique case facts.

We cater to a wide range of car accident types ranging from drunk driving accidents to uninsured motorist accidents; distracted driver-related mishaps to hit-and-run incidents. If you were involved in any such unfortunate scenario – contact us immediately because when it comes to dealing with insurer delays or denials or fighting against biased juries – every second count!

Of vital importance is our approach which puts our client at the center stage: Your well-being matters us most! Our team exhibits compassion towards each client by understanding their emotional trauma post-accident. Medical costs, loss of earnings need not be your concern. Trust us to recover the highest possible compensation.

Throughout our journey with our clients, we hold high the values of honesty and integrity and offer clear communication about legal proceedings’ progression. Our processes shed any ambiguity that might exist around personal injury claims from car accidents – claiming repair costs for damage sustained by the car or addressing medical bills due to injury-related treatment falls within this scope.

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to giving you valuable advice for your path forward after a car accident in Illinois. We understand that grasping these complexities during recovery can be daunting; hence we ensure that every client receives individual attention from one dedicated attorney who understands their specific requirements entirely.

Remember, aspiring or not to take legal action following an accident is a decision that has long-term effects – it largely comes down to securing your right and justice agaisnt negligent parties. We whole-heartedly believe in empowering our clients by educating them about their rights while striving hard to achieve the best possible outcome on their behalf.

We’re ready when you are! If you’ve found yourself victimized following a car accident – contact us today itself! Don’t let legal formalities deter you from realizing what’s justly yours; let’s tackle them together – because NOT ONLY JUSTICE matters but also HOW SOON you achieve it!

Click on the button below to discover all about how much worth your case holds – because at Carlson Bier, each client’s cause is our mission! You’ve already suffered through an accident; now allow us to transform those sufferings into winning causes!

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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 Saybrook

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Giving professional legal advice for patients of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Physician Carelessness

Delivering experienced legal services for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Fault

Addressing cases involving problematic products, delivering professional legal services to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Neglect

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Slip Mishaps

Adept in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking restitution for their harm.

Newborn Harms

Providing legal support for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Incidents: Concentrated on guiding victims of car accidents secure equitable recompense for harms and losses.

Bike Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Trucking Mishap

Providing specialist legal advice for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for harms.

Building Mishaps

Engaged in defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Head Injuries

Focused on extending dedicated legal services for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Injuries

Skilled in managing cases for people who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Focused on legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Fatality

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and adept legal assistance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Impairment

Committed to defending clients with paralysis, offering specialized legal services to secure recovery.

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