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About Carlson Bier Associates

Involved in a car accident and unsure of your next steps? You require the unparalleled advocacy that Carlson Bier can provide. Specializing in personal injury law, notably in motor vehicle collisions, our team is dedicated to delivering justice within Peoria and throughout Illinois. With years entrenched in relentless work on behalf of victims impacted by tragic car accidents, we have successfully navigated complex litigation processes to secure deserved compensation for injured parties. Clients continually choose us due to our tenacity blended with compassionate service; we understand that empathy is as crucial as strong representation during such devastating periods. Our critical analysis aptitude forms insightful strategies designed specifically for each unique situation ensuring optimal outcomes are always pursued diligently from courtrooms to negotiations table alike nationwide – Not just confined within any city’s borders but across all channels available under Illinois legislations’ framework diligently enforcing your rights while minimizing distress sustained amidst difficult times – That’s Carlson Bier: Your ally after auto accidents.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Peoria Illinois

Experience the dedicated legal service of Carlson Bier, the premier Personal Injury Law Firm based in Illinois. Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident can be stressful, which is why our reliable team works tirelessly to make sure you receive the justice and compensation that you deserve.

Car accidents are unfortunate realities that leave behind physical damage and emotional trauma. In many cases, victims have to navigate perplexing insurance policies or negotiate with hesitant parties who refuse accountability. At Carlson Bier we understand how hugely an accident impacts your life – loss of wages, medical expenses, physical pain, emotional suffering – all these factors significantly affect your quality of life. Our goal is to help you recover smoothly by securing appropriate financial compensation for these damages.

The key aspect our firm focuses on:

• Comprehensive investigation: We thoroughly collect evidence and analyze every piece of information concerning your accident. This includes gathering medical reports, interviewing witnesses, generating computer simulations if needed.

• Negotiating with insurance companies: Having handled countless car accident cases throughout Illinois we know exactly how insurers operate — trying to minimize payouts as much as possible; leaving victims barely scraping through their bills. We counteract such tactics ensuring that they reflect purely on facts and not on minimizing their costs.

• Legal representation: If negotiation fails to achieve fair settlement amounts, we won’t hesitate to take things further legally — up till trial proceedings even.

Understanding what causes car accidents could prevent future incidents:

• Distracted Driving remains one of significant contributors to road mishaps

• Drunk driving increases the risk due to impaired functioning

• Reckless Driving which involves rash speeding or changing lanes without signalling etc

It’s crucial post an accident too! Quick actions like contacting law enforcement authorities immediately after an incident ensures formal documentation supporting your claim later on. The other critical steps generally involves getting medical care right away so related injuries can be documented/ linked back properly to the accident happened!

No matter whether it’s a collision, hit-and-run case or any sort of personal physical injury – our years of expertise in motor vehicle law have got you covered. Our Illinois-based firm is committed to guiding you every step of the way – from understanding your unique situation, developing a cogent strategy tailored specifically towards your needs to representing you admirably with integrity and effectiveness.

Allow us at Carlson Bier to make this complex legal journey smoother for you. You deserve not just a lawyer, but an ally who will tirelessly champion for your cause. Don’t let unfair circumstances victimize you further.

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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 Peoria

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Damages

Giving expert legal services for patients of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Physician Malpractice

Providing professional legal advice for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Accountability

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, extending skilled legal support to customers affected by harmful products.

Aged Misconduct

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Stumble Incidents

Skilled in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking restitution for their suffering.

Birth Damages

Delivering legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Collisions

Accidents: Devoted to assisting victims of car accidents secure reasonable settlement for wounds and damages.

Motorbike Incidents

Dedicated to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Trucking Accident

Delivering professional legal assistance for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for damages.

Building Mishaps

Concentrated on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Neurological Harms

Dedicated to delivering compassionate legal services for persons suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Adept at dealing with cases for clients who have suffered damages from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Incidents

Expert in legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unjust Death

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and experienced legal services to ensure justice.

Neural Harm

Dedicated to advocating for victims with spine impairments, offering professional legal guidance to secure justice.

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