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Car accidents, both minor and devastating, are distressingly common. In a moment of crisis following such an event in Kewanee, you require the support of a diligent legal advocate – Carlson Bier is your ideal ally. Our law group specializes in personal injury cases attributed to car accidents. With our immeasurable experience and tenacious commitment to client satisfaction, we’ve established ourselves as a paragon within Illinois’s legal landscape. We meticulously investigate every detail surrounding your case ensuring optimum results are achieved swiftly while alleviating any anxiety entwined with navigating complex legal systems alone or settling for insufficient compensation. Our proficiency has proven consistently unmatched; from negotiating substantial settlements to reinforcing claims at trial if necessary, Carlson Bier champions all aspects compellingly. Selecting us as your car accident attorneys signifies choosing experienced representation committed to advocating tirelessly on your behalf for just recompense and assertively confronting insurance companies’ strategies designed specifically to undercut victims’ rightful dues post-accident scenarios.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Kewanee Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on our extensive knowledge and expertise in handling personal injury cases across Illinois. As highly experienced car accident attorneys, handling a wide array of auto-collision scenarios is an integral part of our practice. Our guiding objective as your legal representatives is championing your rights toward obtaining the fair compensation you so rightfully deserve.

Car accidents can be life-altering events with devastating effects. The vast majority of road accidents are often caused by negligence such as distracted driving, impaired driving due to substance use, reckless or aggressive driving behaviors and non-adherence to traffic laws. These acts could result in severe injuries that take a toll not only physically but also emotionally and financially.

After a crash, the immediate concern should be seeking medical attention for physical well-being irrespective of the severity of perceived injuries – even minor incidents can cause hidden trauma such as internal bleeding or whiplash which may manifest later. Once this has been attended to satisfactorily it becomes imperative that victims or representatives get in touch with seasoned personal injury lawyers such as us at Carlson Bier to investigate the incident and establish fault irrefutably.

In depth knowledge about insurance policies also plays out significantly during litigation or negotiation processes after motor vehicle accidents; understanding policy limits, clauses concerning uninsured & underinsured motorists shields clients against inadequate settlement proposals from insurers focused solely on profit margins; similarly comprehension about health insurance coverage could favorably impact claims settlements amounts.

Noteworthy points concerning car accident representation include:

• Establishing liability through comprehensive investigation.

• Framing lawsuits within stipulated timelines (Statute Of Limitations)

• Presenting compelling evidence effectively

• Adept negotiation strategies with insurers for desirable settlements.

• Mastery over trial procedures if necessary

As at Carlson Bier, we support each client individually throughout various stages post-accidents providing guidance on interacting with insurers right from initial contact up until final settlement or judicial verdicts thus safeguarding interests at all times. In unfortunate classes of fatal accidents, we assist with compassionate but structured legal counsel aiding timely closure and respite to bereaved families.

Even though transportation advancements and vehicular safety measures have progressed over time, the negligent behaviors resulting in motor vehicle accidents persist unwaveringly causing grave harm to innocent lives on the road. Our team is fervently dedicated to holding these wrongdoers accountable for their actions often going beyond legal services providing extensive support resources facilitating client recovery holistically.

Carlson Bier represents car accident victims across Illinois through our strategically located offices within the state allowing easy accessibility while respecting regulations about localized attorney advertisements fully. Whilst supporting clients from a myriad of geographical areas there may be instances where initial consults could occur via phone or video calls due to logistic constraints; nevertheless our commitment toward exceptional client service remains steadfast always.

Personal Injury claims typically hinge on proving negligence definitively and recovering damages for injuries suffered further complicated by varying nuances of policy coverage chosen by involved parties which requires specialized expertise that Carlson Bier has demonstrated consistently. Our distinguished track record underpins proven proficiency not only in technical knowledge, strategic negotiation & litigation skills but also empathetic understanding of traumatic aftermaths faced by victims evident in holistic support provided during all stages after car accidents – from medical care coordination right up until resolution whether settlement or courtroom verdicts.

If you’ve been subjected to hardship due an auto collision caused negligently visit us at Carlson Bier for a comprehensive review of your case today! Click the button below to find out how much your case could potentially be worth. Begin your path towards rightful compensation under guidance from experienced professionals who understand this complex field thoroughly. Experience firsthand why countless satisfied clients found reassurance and justice with their legal representation at Carlson Bier!

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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 Kewanee

Bike Crashes

Focused on legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Offering adept legal support for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Physician Misconduct

Extending specialist legal assistance for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Accountability

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, delivering professional legal support to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Neglect

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Stumble Incidents

Skilled in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking recovery for their harm.

Neonatal Traumas

Extending legal support for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Collisions

Incidents: Committed to assisting individuals of car accidents get just payout for wounds and destruction.

Motorbike Accidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Big Rig Collision

Ensuring expert legal representation for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for damages.

Building Mishaps

Concentrated on defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Head Damages

Specializing in delivering compassionate legal services for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Traumas

Skilled in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Crashes

Specializing in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unjust Fatality

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and skilled legal representation to ensure restitution.

Backbone Damage

Focused on supporting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal support to secure compensation.

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