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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’ve been involved in a car accident in Gilman, it’s essential to consider partnering with experienced legal professionals like Carlson Bier. We have built our reputation around being skilled and dedicated personal injury attorneys who tirelessly fight for justice on behalf of our clients. Our diligent team rigorously investigates each case, compiling critical evidence and constructively presenting it before juries and judges alike. Focused entirely on personal injury law, we are well-versed in Illinois regulations pertinent to car accidents—truly your ideal representation choice following any automobile mishap. Dealing extensively with insurance companies’ tactics that aim at minimal settlement payouts, we strive to secure the maximum compensation possible for our clients. With Carlson Bier at your aid after an unfortunate vehicle collision occurrence in Gilman or anywhere else within Illinois state lines, rest assured that you’re prioritizing experience backed by proven results; indeed giving yourself the best chance leading towards rightful remuneration for damages suffered.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Gilman Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to advocating on behalf of the residents of Illinois who have been affected by personal injury due to car accidents. We understand that navigating through the litany of legal procedures and complexities post-accident can be challenging for survivors or their families.

Efficient representation is crucial when seeking compensation, especially with regards to punitive damages resulting from negligence or misconduct. This can include loss of earnings, medical expenses, and traumatic stress. Have you fallen victim? With a seasoned team at your side like that at Carlson Bier, rest assured justice will prevail.

Car accidents often result in injuries with severe implications- some evident immediately while others having delayed manifestation. These could range from physical impairment including spinal cord damages, brain injuries, fractures or burns to psychological distress such as anxiety and depression. Seeking immediate help irrespective of apparent symptoms is paramount due to potential latent health issues.

Forms of negligence causing these horrific accidents could involve anything from reckless driving like speeding and tailgating; distraction-induced errors due to mobile phone usage; impaired operation under influence of substances; failure to adhere traffic lights; fatigue-led misjudgments among others.

Let’s briefly delve into the legal specifics applicable within our state. Under Illinois law:

• The statues prescribe filing a lawsuit within two years following the accident.

• Comparative fault – This indicates if an injured party is found partially responsible for their own harm – it could proportionately reduce their recovery amount.

• There’s no cap on compensatory damages recoverable except punitive damages where cases need substantial evidence proving malicious intent leading up to injury.

Undeniably these legalities might seem convoluted but knowing them is crucial which brings us back full circle as to why expert guidance must not be undermined in such scenarios

This brings us back to discussing after-effects bearing long-term lifestyle changes – extended medical treatments or inability fulfilling job requirements apart from emotional upheaval experienced through being tangled constantly in prevailing turmoil.

Every accident occurs uniquely necessitating awareness over one’s rights as a victim; that’s where we at Carlson Bier are dedicated. We’re geared to provide exhaustive guidance while meticulously strategizing to garner maximum compensation for you nature of your injury notwithstanding.

Choosing legal assistance is as vital as medical attention immediately following an accident – do not leave it up to chance or wait until damage exacerbates before seeking professional advice especially when lives are in the balance.

You’re imbued with rights needing assertion and protection. While dealing with recovery, burdening yourself with details of legal proceedings can be overwhelming, remember Carlson Bier has always stood by clients’ side making their battles ours compassionately and diligently.

To further understand specifics, let us mention that Illinois operates under a Tort system – denoting responsibility levied on parties determined guilty. Meaning damages responsible party is consequentially held liable monetary-wise too. Herein lies the essence of competent representation during litigation which aims not only securing justice but also ensuring rightful dues reaching survivors’ hands enabling recovery and rehabilitation post-injury.

Crucial pieces often missed by victims initiating filings individually include incomplete accident report files, incorrect submission timeline per legal timeframe requirements, overlooked personal impact statements among others. These could potently affect claim success leaning heavily towards denial more than approval. Comprehensive navigation thus becomes evidently essential from experienced professionals well-versed in local laws like ours at Carlson Bier here helping individuals across Illinois hence establishing trust through expertise and resolution consistently maintained over years demonstrating our esteemed reputation in this realm

Building cases considering all influencing factors accentuates importance of victim-oriented representation such as ours specifically designed without losing sight of human aspect entwined within superficial legal terminologies asserting strength characteristically underscoring our approach making claims adjustable favorably transforming adversity into relief

Our assurances hold solid standing firmly behind every client vowing fighting till very last exhausting possibilities tirelessly battling odds turning tides ushering optimism amidst chaos created following unfortunate instances impacting lives drastically

We invite you to explore more, delve further into specifics concerning your unique situation and understand the strength or potential value of your claim simply by clicking below. This could be the turning point towards acquiring due compensation providing airbags for life’s unexpected crashes here with Carlson Bier, Illinois’s established personal injury attorney group. Click on the button below; let’s commence this journey towards justice together!

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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 Gilman

Cycling Mishaps

Expert in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Flame Injuries

Supplying skilled legal help for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Physician Carelessness

Providing experienced legal assistance for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Fault

Managing cases involving unsafe products, extending specialist legal guidance to customers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Neglect

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Trip & Fall Injuries

Professional in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking redress for their losses.

Neonatal Wounds

Offering legal help for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Accidents: Dedicated to helping victims of car accidents gain equitable settlement for injuries and harm.

Motorcycle Crashes

Committed to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Big Rig Mishap

Offering expert legal representation for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for hurts.

Building Incidents

Concentrated on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Cognitive Impairments

Committed to offering specialized legal advice for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Wounds

Proficient in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Focused on legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unfair Loss

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and expert legal support to ensure redress.

Spine Harm

Committed to defending victims with vertebral damage, offering expert legal representation to secure compensation.

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