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About Carlson Bier Associates

Facing the aftermath of a car accident can be devastating, emotionally taxing and financially draining. In such dire circumstances, you rightly deserve the best legal support – a firm that guides and fights relentlessly for your rights. At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with an extraordinary track record in car accident cases. Our dedicated team comprehends how daunting it is to handle insurance claims or navigate through complex laws; therefore, they pledge absolute commitment towards vigilantly protecting your interests.

Our attorneys diligently work on extensive investigations rooted in evidence-based practice to strengthen your case for optimal outcomes irrespective of mishap’s complexity. The wisdom gained from staying ahead amidst intricate proceedings in Illinois sparks our exceptional reputation that speaks volumes about their prowess.

Lake of the Woods locals dealing with unfortunate accidents may feel uncertain where to turn; rest assured Carlson Bier presents unwavering assistance without compromising excellent customer service standards tailored around specific needs while maintaining complete transparency throughout this challenging journey.

Choosing Carlson Bier means choosing integrity and unparalleled experience – make us your first call when faced with such life-altering situations because careful guidance during these times isn’t just desirable but absolutely essential!

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Car Accident Lawyers in Lake of the Woods Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your leading personal injury attorneys in Illinois, we specialize in making sure justice is served right to individuals who have been the unfortunate victims of car accidents. Our dedicated team understands that oftentimes, car accident-related liabilities are not as cut and dried as they may seem; numerous factors come into play which can contribute to the severity of the damages incurred.

Getting into a car accident can be mentally traumatizing and physically devastating. Unexpected medical bills, painful injuries, vehicle repair or replacement costs – these are all part and parcel of such situations that lead to immense stress. At Carlson Bier, we believe you should focus on getting better while we take care of the rest – anything legal concerning compensation for your losses and suffering.

• We relentlessly fight for full compensation of lost wages.

• Provide meticulous representation to recover medical costs.

• Pursue necessary financial support throughout recovery.

• Seek damages for any emotional trauma or distress caused by the accident.

Car accidents can result from various scenarios like reckless driving, speeding, DUI’s or distractions behind the wheel. At Carlson Bier, our attorneys have extensive experience handling all forms of automobile incidents and delivering favorable outcomes for our clients.

Understanding the impact of laws related to car accidents in Illinois requires expertise only professional lawyers possess. Factor this with state-of-the-art investigative techniques at Carlson Bier which enables us to dig deeper into every case individually, ensuring maximum recovery potential. A critical aspect is understanding “Comparative Negligence” Illinois Law that states even if you’re partially guilty for an accident; you’re still eligible for damage recovery if less than 50% at fault— just one among many things where our seasoned attorneys assist you intricately.

Offering years of vast knowledge regarding specific details connected to auto insurance policies benefits those who are unaware of unexplored adjustment opportunities within their plan- something very common amongst policyholders:

• Obtain deserving settlements communicatively rather than court trials.

• Present evidence of defendant’s negligence effectively.

• Understand and execute procedural rules and laws accurately.

Furthermore, we follow strict ethical guidelines set forth by legal practices in Illinois. We can legally represent you at any legitimate office location in the state but it’s important to note that advertising a law firm in a city where there is no physical presence violates Illinois law; hence no such practice is followed by Carlson Bier.

Added emotional stress often proliferates recovery from physical injuries encountered due to accidents. Allow Carlson Bier’ certified professionals ease your burdens during one of life’s most challenging times – achieving utmost client satisfaction being our main objective coupled with ensuring minimum hassle faced throughout this comprehensive process.

As every personal injury case comes with its unique circumstances, so does their value varies correspondingly. It remains dependent on many factors like extent/severity of the injury, potential future medical ailments linked to accident-related injuries treated presently, total medical costs incurred till date and expected ahead, loss of wages or reduced earning capacity owing to the incident amongst many others.

The dedicated staff at Carlson Bier helps clients meticulously evaluate what their case might potentially be worth considering all aspects equitably- assuring maximum possible compensation for situations where victims are left helpless otherwise due to lack of appropriate expertise or assistance – simply click on the button below!

Don’t let an unfortunate incident take any more away from you than it already has. Let us utilize our resources and experience at fighting these battles for you efficiently since ‘justice delayed is justice denied’. The personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier await eagerly to aid individuals encountering complex situations only they’re best equipped at tackling wisely across Illinois!

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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 Lake of the Woods

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Focused on legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Supplying expert legal services for victims of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Physician Carelessness

Offering professional legal representation for victims affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Liability

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, offering specialist legal guidance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Abuse

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip and Fall Mishaps

Professional in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking redress for their suffering.

Infant Injuries

Supplying legal help for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Mishaps

Accidents: Dedicated to supporting victims of car accidents receive equitable remuneration for harms and damages.

Motorcycle Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

18-Wheeler Incident

Ensuring adept legal representation for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for damages.

Construction Site Accidents

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

Brain Harms

Expert in providing compassionate legal assistance for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Injuries

Skilled in dealing with cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Committed to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unfair Loss

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and skilled legal services to ensure compensation.

Backbone Damage

Focused on supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal assistance to secure recovery.

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