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About Carlson Bier Associates

Painstakingly navigating the tumultuous aftermath of a car accident in Palmyra, with all its legal complexities, can be daunting. This is where Carlson Bier steps in as your steadfast ally. Leveraging our dedicated experience and comprehensive understanding of Illinois’s personal injury laws, we efficiently handle auto collision cases ensuring justice for car accident victims. Laser-focused on serving those faced with unfortunate automobile mishaps, Carlson Bier’s attorneys doggedly pursue fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages or earning potential and even emotional distress suffered by clients. We deem every case unique; hence tailor an individualized strategic approach enhancing prospects of favorable outcomes to pave the way towards swift moving-on for you or loved ones impacted. Our reputation for diligence and exceptional client advocacy precedes us – rest assured you are entrusting your case into proficient hands that prioritize you above all else at Carlson Bier! Hence if caught unawares by a vehicular incident around Palmyra environs,xreach out today – let our prowess come forth to fight your battle excellently.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Palmyra Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted partner in personal injury law cases based right here in Illinois. Our primary area of focus and expertise is in car accidents – a traumatizing experience that happens all too often and can lead to both physical harm as well as emotional distress.

Having an experienced legal advocate by your side during this challenging period can make a significant difference. Let’s delve into the complexities surrounding car accident cases and how our skilled team at Carlson Bier can be of invaluable help on your road to recovery and justice.

Car accidents occur for numerous reasons; impaired or distracted driving, speeding, reckless behavior behind the wheel, poor weather conditions or not adhering to traffic rules. Regardless of the cause, it’s crucial to know that every victim has rights under Illinois laws.

Among these rights include:

• The rightful compensation for practical financial burdens such as medical bills or loss of wages due to injury.

• A settlement for non-economic damages like pain, suffering, mental anguish that results from an unfortunate aftermath of a sudden collision.

• In instances where negligence was at play, victims have a substantial chance of receiving punitive damages aimed at punishing the violator and discouraging similar behavior in future.

Navigating through the process requires careful handling only guaranteed by seasoned expertise – something we are proud to possess at Carlson Bier. From proving liability which involves showing irrefutable evidence that there was negligence from another driver leading to your misfortune; negotiating insurance settlements which demands comprehensive understanding on policy specifics; till preparing robust representation before court if necessary – we shoulder these so you don’t bearing them alone during such emotive times.

In addition,

– We go beyond paperwork providing compassionate counsel when coping with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), fairly common after severe accidents

– Embrace technology thus ensuring quick communication channels are always open between us

– Proudly adopt a result-oriented approach meaning payment only comes after winning your case

Although we are Illinois locals, Carlson Bier has established strong networks across the state and beyond. We’ve forged relationships with medical personnel, accident reconstruction experts, financial professionals among others: thus, presenting a comprehensive team backing your case. Let’s keep in mind that the deadline to file a personal injury claim after a car accident in Illinois is generally two years from the date of the accident (known as the statute of limitations). Hence your prompt action coupled by our swift response paves way for timely justice delivery.

Today at Carlson Bier, we stand steadfast living by our mantra – Compassion drives us; Justice propels us – holding hands with countless victims left devastated behind wheel accidents and powerfully representing their rights. Our commitment gathers roots from both compassion towards those enduring such overwhelming hurdles and determination to hunt down justice they deserve.

We believe YOU deserve it too- which brings us to extend an invitation to connect on this journey together. Allow our solid legal representation to be your stronghold during these rough times and navigate you through intricate legal waters ensuring ultimate success. Just one step remains: putting faith upon proven legacy of commitment over mere words.

Right here below awaits opportunity knocking at your door – A button that leads you to find out how much your case is worth based on specific details surrounding your situation; then deciding future course juridically alongside experienced counsel awaiting eagerly to serve you best. The time indeed couldn’t be more fitting than now – when justice promised deserves being claimed. Step forward today appreciating worth commanded by unexpected turns life can take up sometimes – forever leaning onto strength displayed out of respect towards human values we always have upheld high and relied upon.

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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 Palmyra

Bicycle Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Giving adept legal advice for victims of grave burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Clinical Carelessness

Extending expert legal support for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Fault

Managing cases involving problematic products, supplying professional legal support to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Misconduct

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

Slip & Stumble Injuries

Specialist in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking redress for their suffering.

Birth Traumas

Providing legal guidance for families affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Incidents

Collisions: Committed to helping clients of car accidents secure fair remuneration for damages and damages.

Scooter Incidents

Dedicated to providing representation for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Semi Crash

Ensuring experienced legal advice for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for harms.

Building Crashes

Dedicated to defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Damages

Expert in offering expert legal representation for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Injuries

Specialized in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Death

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and experienced legal representation to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Damage

Focused on advocating for clients with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal representation to secure redress.

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