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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’re confronted with the aftermath of a car accident in Danforth, Carlson Bier is at your service. A motorcycle roar or a sudden collision can change lives dramatically, and sometimes irreversible consequences arise from such incidents. That’s when one seeks an ally to stand by their side during these challenging times – someone capable of pursuing justice through legal channels for them. The team at Carlson Bier possesses unparalleled experience defending car accident victims across Illinois state law jurisdictions — championing the cause of those whose peace has been compromised due to another’s negligence on the roadways.

With its roots firmly implanted in personal injury law, our firm endeavors to ensure every client is fully compensated for their physical suffering and emotional distress following a vehicular mishap. By meticulously accumulating evidence around each situation we can build persuasive cases tailored towards achieving significant settlements.

In Carlson Bier you’ll find not just a resourceful ally but also empathetic counsel committed towards restoring normalcy after disastrous accidents. For diligent representation that puts your best interests front and center post-accidents, consider us: proficient upholders of justice amidst life-altering circumstances.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Danforth Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are reputed personal injury attorneys specializing in representing car accident victims throughout Illinois. We understand the emotional, financial and physical strain which victims of auto accidents undergo post such traumatic events. Having worked with clients from many walks of life, our experienced team not only stands equipped to provide you impeccable legal council but also delivers substantial empathy towards each unique situation.

The aftermath of a car accident is often complex, entailing numerous medical bills, loss of earnings due to inability to work or even long term affects that might haunt one psychologically. You are entitled by law to receive compensation for these damages if the collision was caused by the negligence or carelessness of another party. That’s where personal injury attorney can make a significant difference.

At either end of the road spectrum – dealing with minor traffic incidents or struggling through major high-speed collisions, the laws governing auto accidents remains constant although their application varies based on several factors

Here are few key points worth noting:

• An immediate report must be filed with local police department following any auto accident.

• Ensure all medical requirements are attended to promptly mounting medical expenses tend to carry heavy weightage when your claim is being evaluated.

• Proactively gather as much evidence as possible from the site including photographs, eye-witness accounts etc., thus making your lawyer’s efforts more effective.

• Engaging an attorney at the earliest would aid in ensuring insurance providers do not manipulate you into settling for less than what you deserve.

Battling insurance cases single-handedly often ends in victims securing lesser settlement amounts at best or a dismissal at worst. The brewing complexity witnessing an apparent simplicity needs expert handling dedicated towards meeting clients’ specific needs thereby maximizing their rightful compensation amount.

Choosing Carlson Bier guarantees qualified lawyers adeptly handling cases involving various types of vehicular accidents like Rollovers, Single-car crashes, Multi-vehicle pile-ups among others irrespective whether it involves cars/trucks/bikes/pedestrians. Our able attorneys, over their decades long richly experienced careers have successfully negotiated settlements worth millions of dollars for deserving victims.

In the world of personal injury lawsuits, each case is unique. Whether you’ve been involved in a minor fender bender or a grave highway mishap leading to debilitating injuries, it’s imperative that your legal representation is tailor-fitted to your circumstances. To this end Carlson Bier attorneys step in proceeding with detailed functionality providing professional guidance dedicated towards guarding clients’ rights not limiting simply to court representations but including negotiations with insurance carriers for securing deserved compensation.

At Carlson Bier we assure compassionate personalized assistance throughout this complicated process thereby helping victims regain control over their life post such traumatic events while ensuring justice duly served. So why wait? Click the button below and receive a free evaluation of your case today! We are eager to use our skills and expertise to help you find out how much your case is genuinely worth. Fair legal counsel devoid any location biases – just reliably comprehensive service calibrated fine like our reputation across all 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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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 Danforth

Bike Collisions

Proficient in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Scald Damages

Providing professional legal help for victims of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Medical Negligence

Offering professional legal advice for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Accountability

Addressing cases involving faulty products, supplying skilled legal services to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Misconduct

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip and Tumble Accidents

Specialist in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking compensation for their harm.

Neonatal Harms

Delivering legal support for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Collisions

Crashes: Committed to helping individuals of car accidents obtain equitable remuneration for injuries and losses.

Motorbike Crashes

Expert in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Big Rig Collision

Ensuring experienced legal advice for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for harms.

Construction Site Collisions

Engaged in supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Head Traumas

Committed to ensuring expert legal advice for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Skilled in handling cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Specializing in legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Undeserved Passing

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and skilled legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Damage

Focused on defending clients with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure redress.

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