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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, navigating the intricate intricacies of legal procedures can be daunting. This is where Carlson Bier steps in to help, with their unrivaled experience and immersive understanding of motor vehicle laws. Despite the numerous personal injury lawyer firms out there, Carlson Bier distinguishes itself as an exemplary option for those seeking proficient Car Accident attorneys.

Drawn from years of unwavering commitment to delivering utmost satisfaction to our clients across different targets including Albany, we wholly advocate for victim rights and diligently work towards ensuring that each client receives all due compensations deserved from liable parties.

Our proven track record reflects not only successful lawsuits but also satisfied clients whom we’ve aided through distressing situations to achieve desirable outcomes. We use our expansive knowledge lawfully guiding victims past common pitfalls characteristic of these cases thereby securing maximum compensation.

Your fight becomes ours once you place your trust in us — with Carlson Bier, fair justice isn’t just a possibility; it’s an assurance! For incomparable service tailored specifically toward helping Car Accident victims take back control over their lives – think no further than us at Carlson Bier!

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Car Accident Lawyers in Albany Illinois

Suffering a car accident can be a distressing event, further compounded by potential legal battles that ensue as you strive to receive just compensation. Carlson Bier is committed to helping Illinois residents navigate through these tumultuous times with our top-tier personal injury attorney services.

Car accidents often inflict more than just physical harm. They contain the potential to cause emotional anguish and financial strain too. If you’ve been victimized in such an unfortunate occurrence, it’s paramount you’re acquainted well with your rights and the possible remuneration avenues available to you.

Primarily, remember Carlson Bier’s Law Firm stands ready for immediate action on your case following any vehicular mishap in Illinois. Our experienced team of practiced professionals capably handle all manner of cases involving car accidents including:

– Rear-end collisions

– T-bone crashes

– Head-on collisions

– Hit-and-run incidents

Comprehending the implications of these varied types may be daunting but rest assured; we shall meticulously review each aspect of your incident during personalized consultation sessions aimed at formulating best strategies tailored specifically for successful victories.

Speaking about laws specific to auto accidents in Illinois: they’re primarily centered around negligence & liability statutes. An individual deemed ‘at fault’ (the negligent party) bears responsibility for compensating any losses suffered by other parties involved in the same accident. But, understanding who exactly is at fault isn’t always easy – factors such as contributory negligence or comparative negligence come into play. Here’s where having a seasoned attorney becomes invaluable!

It’s also important noting that there are certain time restrictions within which any filings linked to personal injury lawsuits resulting from a car accident need adhering too…known legally as “Statute of Limitations.” Failing timeliness might result thereby forfeiting opportunities for receiving deserved compensation.

Alongside assisting lawsuit filing processes within legislated timelines, another instrumental role played by us extends towards negotiating fair settlements from insurance providers. Many victims often mistakenly accept lower payouts under the misguided belief they aren’t eligible for greater sums! It’s worth remembering insurance companies operate at a profit by offering minimal compensation to keep their bottom lines steady and are rarely ever interested in your well-being or speedy recovery.

We implore anyone involved in such unfortunate incidents; seek legal aid before signing any settlement forms tendered by insurance companies. Without suitable negotiation, you risk severely undermining your entitlements. With Carlson Bier standing guard over your rights though, you’d never need worrying about receiving less than deserved! All our dealings beam-focused predominantly on securing maximum possible compensation aiding fast-track recovery from not just physical injuries but also emotional stress accumulated by victims.

Lastly, let Carlson Bier take the reins of handling all those intimidating administrative burdens linked to personal injury lawsuits allowing you more time focused on important matters – recovering peace & tranquility once prevalent before this unfortunate setback!

Ending deliberations here, we invite everyone seeking professional advice following car accidents within Illinois to get in touch with us promptly. Click the button below right now to discover what we’ve tirelessly worked for years helping countless clients attain – rightful compensation against wrongful suffering brought upon them unjustly during car accidents! Don’t miss out knowing how much your case could be worth altogether… because we believe firmly that justice delayed is justice denied! So reach out immediately and let us begin taking firm steps towards attaining closure on your ordeal through legal routes most advantageous for uncompromising victories. You won’t regret entrusting your case with us because at Carlson Bier, bringing value into lives touched adversely by careless negligence remains our unrelenting commitment always!

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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 Albany

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Offering professional legal help for people of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Clinical Carelessness

Ensuring expert legal advice for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, extending professional legal help to victims affected by harmful products.

Elder Abuse

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Fall Mishaps

Expert in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking compensation for their suffering.

Birth Damages

Providing legal help for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Accidents: Dedicated to assisting individuals of car accidents receive equitable settlement for injuries and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Expert in providing legal support for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Truck Incident

Extending expert legal advice for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for hurts.

Building Site Accidents

Committed to representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Cerebral Traumas

Focused on delivering dedicated legal representation for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Harms

Proficient in handling cases for victims who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Dedicated to legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Demise

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and expert legal support to ensure fairness.

Backbone Damage

Dedicated to advocating for clients with paralysis, offering professional legal support to secure justice.

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