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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a car accident occurs in Saint Anne, the immediate aftermath can be challenging to navigate. Amid such distress, Carlson Bier is your steadfast ally. With our robust professional team steering you through complex legal terrain, rest assured you’re in seasoned hands. Our unrivaled knowledge of Illinois personal injury law and impeccable track record for obtaining satisfying settlements set us apart as a compelling choice for victims of motor vehicle accidents. At each stage of your case, we prioritize clear communication and transparent processes – it’s an approach that has served hundreds of clients across the state since our inception and continues to drive successful outcomes today. We at Carlson Bier understand both the immediacy indispensable after an auto collision fallout — medical care costs or future treatment expenses and broader concerns like lost earnings potential or pain from trauma sustained — all vital considerations when seeking rightful compensation claims that adequately address damages incurred during this unexpected eventuality in life’s journey underpinned by fairness within the justice system.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Saint Anne Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are more than just a team of lawyers; we are your allies in the often complicated and overwhelming world of personal injury law. Based in Illinois, we specialize in representing victims of car accidents navigating through the legal maze to secure rightful compensation for their losses.

Each year, countless individuals suffer devastating consequences from road incidents. Such accidents can lead to severe injuries or even fatalities, not to mention the accompanying trauma and financial distress. Nonetheless, with our professional expertise at your side, you don’t need to face these challenges alone.

Understanding your rights is crucial after a car accident. As a potential claimant, it’s essential that:

• You report the accident promptly – both to your insurance company and local law enforcement.

• You seek immediate medical attention even if no initial signs of injury present themselves

• Refrain from making definitive statements regarding who was at fault until seeking legal counsel

• Document every detail – accurate record-keeping (of medical bills, loss of wages etc.) aids immensely in establishing liability.

Equipped with years of experience handling similar cases within Illinois, the attorneys at Carlson Bier have developed an effective strategy when dealing with car accident litigation. Our approach starts by conducting thorough investigations into each incident’s specifics: leveraging police reports; eye witness testimony; camera surveillance footage and any other available evidence sources. From thereon in consultations with renowned experts whether collision reconstruction specialists or healthcare professionals helps structure an irrefutable defense towards securing maximum coverage for our clients’ claims.

Furthermore, while most people associate vehicular accidents solely with motorist negligence like speeding or DUIs—these are unfortunately only part of a bigger picture. Hidden culprits such as faulty vehicle parts; dangerous road conditions due to lack of maintenance or poorly installed traffic signals can also play significant roles sometimes leading victims unknowingly deprived complete compensation rightfully theirs by law—the plight one wouldn’t have spare were they represented by knowledgeable personal injury lawyer from Carlson Bier.

With a reputation built on trust, commitment, and unrivalled success rates—our firm is ready to guide you every step of your journey towards justice. We understand that life after a car accident can be an emotionally draining roller-coaster rendered even more difficult due to seemingly insurmountable medical costs and other out-of-pocket expenses which pop up without warning while recuperating.

At the same time, we’re sensitive to our clients’ concerns about legal fees as well: thus operate on a contingency basis, meaning you don’t owe us anything unless we win your case. This no-risk contract assures struggling victims that they can afford top-rate legal representation irrespective of their current financial situation; it’s also rousing testimony to our belief in the worthiness of the cases we decide to take on.

Reassert control over your future by obtaining comprehensive legal advice from Carlson Bier. Beyond just recovering damages – medical bills or lost wages – our attorneys will strive for settlement encompassing pain suffering endured ensuring not left deal aftermath accident alone.

Explore how much your case could potentially be worth – all with zero obligation for consultation: click on the button below today! Our highly skilled team of personal injury lawyers are standing by eager to transform this challenging chapter into recovery and victory.

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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 Saint Anne

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Traumas

Extending specialist legal services for patients of grave burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Hospital Incompetence

Delivering experienced legal support for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving defective products, offering expert legal help to victims affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Malpractice

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Slip Injuries

Expert in managing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking redress for their losses.

Newborn Traumas

Providing legal aid for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Mishaps: Devoted to helping patients of car accidents get reasonable settlement for wounds and losses.

Motorcycle Collisions

Focused on providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Truck Incident

Providing experienced legal support for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for harms.

Worksite Incidents

Committed to advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Cerebral Impairments

Expert in ensuring dedicated legal assistance for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Expertise in handling cases for people who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Focused on legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Undeserved Death

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and skilled legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Neural Injury

Dedicated to defending individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal representation to secure settlement.

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