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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering a car accident can have profound implications. Turn to the trusted experts at Carlson Bier, the renowned personal injury lawyer firm in Illinois which has advocated vigorously for clients and achieved substantial results. The dedicated team of experienced legal professionals is more than prepared to take on complex car accidents cases, comprehensively providing strategies tailored for each unique situation. In-depth familiarity with laws exclusive to Illinois signifies there’s no specifications unknown or challenges unable to be tackled by them effectively.

Accident victims deserve passionate legal representation that’s relentless but compassionate; this conviction is firmly embedded into their practice ethos, witnessed through tangible actions rather than mere words. Throughout each step of your legal journey after a car incident, Carlson Bier will be your unfailing support as they strive relentlessly towards securing fair compensation that encompasses medical expenses and pain endured due to someone else’s negligence.

The lasting bonds forged between clients testify their unwavering dedication: it isn’t just professional expertise they offer when addressing car accident issues — it’s seasoned guidance drawn from empathetic understanding solidified over years working closely with people recovering from devastating incidents. When considering sound legal advice after a vehicular mishap, choose Carlson Bier—where every client truly matters.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Paw Paw Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law and are based right here in Illinois. Our focus is providing expert legal advice to victims of car accidents who require guidance on their rights, potential compensation, and what this process entails. We understand that dealing with an accident can be a challenging time filled with uncertainty and stress. Our proficient team offers top-tier legal assistance aimed at bringing justice to our clients while they focus on recovery.

Car accidents can have devastating consequences that extend beyond the immediate physical injuries. They often lead to substantial financial loss from medical bills, rehabilitative care, loss of earnings due to inability to work, property damage repairs or replacement costs. Moreover, victims may also suffer intangible losses such as pain and suffering, emotional distress and loss of enjoyment in life.

• Proper Documentation: Always ensure your accident is well-documented including police reports, witness statements, medical records and receipt of all relating expenses.

• Understanding Insurance Claims: Your insurance claim will likely play a critical role in the aftermath of your accident. Unfortunately, insurance companies often offer settlements considerably less than what you would attain with an attorney’s intervention.

• Negotiating Settlements: In some cases where lawsuits seem imminent due to disagreements about responsibility or compensation amounts; settlements could be negotiated outside court for quicker resolution avoiding lengthy litigation processes.

• Litigation: When negotiation fails or isn’t applicable due to circumstances surrounding your case; our dedicated attorneys take steps towards litigation ensuring every aspect of your case is flawlessly presented before a judge/jury pursuing maximum compensation.

The laws surrounding Personal Injury and car accidents are complex hence having experienced lawyers like us guiding you through can make a monumental difference. Not only do we help navigate these complexities but also meticulously build compelling narratives grounded by factual evidence upholding clients’ best interests throughout the entire process. At Carlson Bier our aim isn’t just winning cases rather it’s about truthfully representing our clients making sure they receive rightful compensation according to law.

Our personal injury attorneys don’t just work for you, we work with you. With Carlson Bier, clients can expect effective communication, transparency and commitment towards achieving the best possible outcome in your case. We have an unmatched skillset collectively gained from years of specialisation directly related to car accident cases building a reputation across Illinois as leading experts in our field.

While nobody can change what happened, together we can impact what happens next. Allow us to take this burden off your shoulders by representing and advocating for your rights leaving no stone unturned till justice is served.

In Carlson Bier, our commitment goes beyond providing excellent professional service; it’s about serving real people dealing with real issues hence tailoring each approach according to individual client’s needs ensuring their voices are heard and represented within legal avenues maximising potential compensation.

Understanding whether or not you have a claim could be the first step towards recovering what was lost due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness on Illinois roads. Our expert team of lawyers here at Carlson Bier are ready and waiting to evaluate the specifics of your circumstances carefully considering every detail to ascertain how much your case may potentially be worth.

Take that crucial leap forward today – click on the button below, secure a consultation with us at Carlson Bier where truth meets justice head-on. Let’s explore together how substantial compensation for your car accident could change things drastically for better enabling recovery while we handle legal complexities on behalf of you marching forward assuring best possible outcomes resulting from unfortunate circumstances.

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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 Paw Paw

Bicycle Accidents

Proficient in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Providing adept legal help for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Medical Malpractice

Offering dedicated legal services for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Fault

Managing cases involving faulty products, offering professional legal help to customers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Abuse

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Stumble Accidents

Skilled in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking recovery for their suffering.

Childbirth Traumas

Offering legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Collisions: Dedicated to guiding individuals of car accidents gain fair settlement for harms and harm.

Motorcycle Accidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Semi Incident

Offering expert legal advice for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for hurts.

Construction Site Crashes

Dedicated to representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Neurological Traumas

Focused on ensuring compassionate legal support for clients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Traumas

Adept at tackling cases for individuals who have suffered damages from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Accidents

Specializing in legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unjust Passing

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and experienced legal representation to ensure compensation.

Backbone Injury

Committed to advocating for victims with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal guidance to secure compensation.

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