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About Carlson Bier Associates

When the unexpected happens and you find yourself in a car accident, choosing Carlson Bier as your legal ally ensures compassionate service along with high-grade expertise. Known for their personal injury proficiency across Illinois, they tactfully navigate the legal highways of car accident cases. With years of experience to draw on, they strive relentlessly for optimal outcomes that meet clients’ needs for justice and compensation. Their commitment lies heavily in unraveling complex legalities so victims can concentrate on recuperation without undue stress over litigation fears or financial burden. The expert lawyers at Carlson Bier meticulously map out each case’s specifics — guaranteeing personalized representation every step of the way to safeguard your interests robustly. They analyze diverse aspects methodically from fault determination to gathering thorough detail required for effective claim process handling— all directed towards building compelling evidence-driven cases under Illinois jurisdiction rules mastery nuances this firm possesses by heart. Trust no one but Carlson Bier; champion supporters who gear efforts into turning unfortunate events into impactful victories against adversity.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Kirkwood Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted personal injury attorneys based in Illinois. As veterans in the field of personal injury law, we specialize in assisting clients who have been unfortunate victims of car accidents across the state. Understanding your rights and navigating the complexities of a car accident claim on your own can be daunting; that’s where we come in.

Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to understanding the legal landscape surrounding car accidents. To ensure you’re fully informed, here is some valuable education and insights:

• You need to understand that after a car accident you are entitled by law to compensation if it was caused due to someone else’s negligence.

• Illinois operates under a “fault” system when it comes to automobile accidents. This means that drivers who cause accidents are responsible for paying damages.

• Keep records – medical reports, police reports, receipts for any related expenses incurred – these documents serve as crucial evidence while filing for claims.

• Hiring an attorney familiar with personal injury law significantly increases one’s chances of securing a fair settlement.

The aftermath of an auto accident often leads victims grappling with various challenges—medical bills, recovery from physical injuries, emotional trauma along with loss of income due illness-related leave from work. We at Carlson Bier comprehend this deeply and hence our mission is relieving such burdens off your shoulders by handling all aspects related to your claim process so that you can focus primarily on your well-being during this distressing period.

Our team at Carlson Bier goes beyond just offering legal representation; we bring years of experience along with thorough knowledge about the ins-and-outs of car accident claims in Illinois which enables us effectively advocating on behalf our client’s interest providing them best shot at full and fair compensation they deserve. With proficient negotiation skills backed by strategic litigation tactics tailored specifically to individual cases, our primordial objective lies getting what rightfully belongs back into hands those wronged owing negligent or reckless actions others causing undue harm risk their lives.

Protecting your rights, seeking the compensation you deserve, or dealing with insurance companies can seem a mammoth task at first. However, with our dedicated legal team by your side, rest assured you’re in safe and expert hands. We strategically assess each case minutely while guiding our clients through every step of the claims process. You need an advocate who won’t back down when confronted with tough negotiations – that’s what we stand for.

At Carlson Bier, it’s not just about winning cases; it’s about ensuring justice is served whilst providing a service which brings value to our clients’ life during their time of distress.

So why wait? With no strings attached consultation sessions we offer immediate attention towards addressing your concerns getting started efficient strategy tailored best suit needs circumstances. Remember don’t get paid until win—that’s assurance commitment towards success shared journey together helping recover from aftermath unexpected calamity.

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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 Kirkwood

Bike Incidents

Proficient in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or risky conditions.

Flame Burns

Extending specialist legal advice for victims of major burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Hospital Incompetence

Offering dedicated legal assistance for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Fault

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, offering professional legal services to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Fall & Fall Accidents

Specialist in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking justice for their suffering.

Birth Traumas

Providing legal assistance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Incidents: Focused on assisting clients of car accidents get just recompense for wounds and destruction.

Bike Accidents

Specializing in providing representation for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Truck Incident

Ensuring expert legal support for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for harms.

Building Crashes

Dedicated to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Head Injuries

Focused on extending specialized legal advice for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Harms

Expertise in handling cases for people who have suffered harms from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Dedicated to legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Death

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and professional legal assistance to ensure redress.

Backbone Injury

Committed to supporting persons with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal services to secure compensation.

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