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About Carlson Bier Associates

If unfortunate circumstances lead to a car accident in Benton, turning to Carlson Bier as your go-to law firm is an excellent consideration. We stand out for our robust expertise and track record in handling complex personal injury cases related to auto collisions precisely and effectively. Our winning edge stems from the fusion of unparalleled commitment, legal proficiency, client-oriented policies, and vigorous pursuit for justice. The aftermath of an auto mishap can be demanding physically and emotionally; let us help alleviate the financial aspect by fighting relentlessly for maximum compensation on your behalf.

Carlson Bier’s prestigious team understands Illinois traffic laws inside-out, making us crucial allies when deciphering multifaceted claims linked with vehicular accidents. Renowned around Benton residents for our hands-on experience navigating complicated aspects of personal injuries resulting from car accidents–a confident trust placed upon us is not unwarranted! When seeking result-driven legal representation post-mishap in Illinois choosing Carlson Bier guarantees tenacity combined with tailored strategies that put your interests first–every step of the way!

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Car Accident Lawyers in Benton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we take immense pride in representing our clients in their time of need as one of Illinois’ trusted personal injury attorneys. Personal injury law is not only our profession; it’s our passion. We’re profound advocates for accident victims and strive for successful outcomes on their behalf.

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, understanding your rights can make all the difference. It’s essential to know that immediate medical attention should always be your priority after any vehicular mishap to ensure your safety first and foremost. Following this primary step, gathering evidence from video footage, photographs, eyewitness accounts or getting an accurate police report becomes significant.

It’s also crucial to familiarize oneself with time limitations on filing claims under the Illinois Statutory Law – two years from the date of the incident for personal injuries and five years for damages to property in most cases.

Here are some vital points that outline why legal representation is beneficial following a car accident:

• Legal Expertise: Familiarity with personal injury law increases chances of rightful compensation entitlements.

• Negotiation Skills: Often forced to deal with insurance companies who try minimizing payouts, an experienced attorney has enhanced negotiation abilities, ensuring you receive what you deserve.

• Case Preparation: A professional attorney prepares a robust case by collecting necessary documentation accurately and quickly.

Carlson Bier maintains its dedication towards providing personalized attention each client deserves while navigating complex legal terrain post-accident instances present. Our extensive experience enables us to assist clients effectively in regaining control over life circumstances impacted by accidents beyond their control.

Car accidents often bring about physical pain, financial strain or emotional distress; losses referred to as ‘Damages.’ These might include Medical expenses (hospitalization cost & future treatments), Loss of income due to incapacitation plus reduced potential earnings, Vehicle damage repairs or replacement costs along Pain & suffering endured physically/psychologically because of someone else’s negligent act rendering ‘Pain & Suffering.’

This is where Carlson Bier’s expertise shifts balance favorably. We are privileged to stand as ‘Warrior Advocates’ for accident victims amid adversity, facilitating rightful closure/healing process entirely from a harrowing ordeal they have likely been dealing with.

Importantly, obtaining our services won’t cost you upfront fees. Our fundamental principle revolves around fighting tirelessly toward securing maximum possible compensation and only charging once successful outcomes materialize.

Remember! Each personal injury case carries unique facets demanding individual attention. Therefore, settling on generic predictions in terms of valuation can be misleading—this underscores the necessity for adopting an exhaustive consultative approach together.

We invite you to leverage our experience so we might journey towards justice alongside you effectively; click below NOW for thorough case evaluation assisting determining potentially invaluable insights regarding your claim’s worth. Trust in us because at Carlson Bier – wherever you’re hurting, we can help!

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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 Benton

Bicycle Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or risky conditions.

Thermal Burns

Providing skilled legal services for patients of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Physician Misconduct

Ensuring specialist legal support for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Responsibility

Taking on cases involving problematic products, extending professional legal assistance to customers affected by defective items.

Geriatric Malpractice

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip & Stumble Occurrences

Expert in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking restitution for their injuries.

Birth Wounds

Providing legal help for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Mishaps

Crashes: Focused on supporting patients of car accidents secure appropriate payout for hurts and harm.

Motorbike Accidents

Specializing in providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Semi Incident

Providing adept legal services for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for hurts.

Building Accidents

Focused on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Head Impairments

Specializing in extending dedicated legal representation for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Proficient in addressing cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Crashes

Dedicated to legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unfair Loss

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and expert legal representation to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Harm

Focused on representing patients with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal support to secure justice.

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