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About Carlson Bier Associates

When the unexpected occurs and you find yourself a victim of a car accident in Algonquin, rely on Carlson Bier – your trusted conduit towards rightful compensation. Possessing an enviable record in championing for victims, as they confront insurance companies and dire legal complexities often associated with automobile mishaps, we provide indispensable assistance to get things moving favorably again. Exceptional client service coupled with relentless pursuit for justice defines our approach at Carlson Bier. We harbor great empathy for those entangled in unanticipated devastating incidents; our team works diligently to shoulder this burden so that you can focus on mending without stress about legal complications. We have chiseled out a niche prominence by being not just any group of lawyers but an unwavering pillar of support consistently promoting clients’ best interests above all else while relentlessly advocating for maximum obtainable settlement or verdicts under Illinois Law.

Trust us today as husky buffers between stress and strategized relief when dealing with aftermaths such challenging moments inevitably present. Optimize your chance at justice; opt Carlson Bier’s dedication to setting besmirched records straight!

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Car Accidents Lawyers in Algonquin Illinois

At Carlson Bier, expertly navigating the complex terrain of personal injury law is our forte. We’re a distinguished law firm based in Illinois, specializing in representing individuals who have suffered physical or emotional injuries as a result of car accidents. Our legal team possesses an arsenal of experience and knowledge crucial for establishing compelling claims to ensure that your rights are upheld at every turn.

Car accidents can spiral into nearly insurmountable circumstances without immediate professional assistance. The trauma, medical expenses, loss of earnings, vehicle repairs and replacement costs could bring one to their knees – plunging victims into a vortex of financial inadequacy and emotional distress. That’s where we jump in; Carlson Bier aims at lighting a beacon hope to everyone battling with the aftermaths of car accidents.

• Thorough case evaluation: Our first action point comprises a comprehensive examination of your accident’s details gathering evidence meticulously to build solidity around your case.

• Medical bill negotiations: Your health comes first. As such, we obtain all details related to your hospital bills and negotiate with healthcare providers to reduce them significantly.

• Resolute courtroom advocacy: Should out-of-court settlements be unsatisfactory or unattainable, our highly experienced trial attorneys won’t hesitate to fiercely defend your rights before any jury ensuring maximum compensation is attained.

Here at Carlson Bier, understanding Car Accident Law isn’t merely about knowing which side one should stand on after an incident occurs; rather it stretches towards grasping what steps you should take immediately after such incidents occur. Thus:

• Reporting the accident: It involves contacting local police departments promptly regardless of how severe or trivial the collision seems.

• Gathering evidence: This could include photographs from varying angles showing vehicle damages, deployment of airbags, location images demonstrating skid marks etc.; video recordings indicating traffic light operations during collision timeframes; witness contacts among others.

• Seeking immediate medical attention: This serves two purposes – it ensures timely treatment and documents any injuries you’ve sustained, crucial ammunition in personal injury law suits.

• Contacting your insurer: While this step seems like a no-brainer, language used during such conversations could potentially harm your claim. We help streamline communication with the insurance company protecting your best interests.

Navigating through the aftermath of car accidents need not be daunting nor dehumanizing. With expert legal guidance from Carlson Bier attorneys, liberation awaits on the horizon ready to lift you out of adversity’s clutch and nurse your life back into normalcy. Our victories in Illinois courts resound within hallways filled with thankful clients who’ve witnessed firsthand our relentlessness towards justice.

Pioneering our client-centered service are well-seasoned lawyers whose adaptability fosters winning strategies that transform adversity into success stories ensuring each case is a heavyweight competitor on its own rights before any negotiations or court sessions commence. Your journey with us isn’t merely about seeking financial assistance; it incorporates strength, resilience and recovery at every stage – a validation of spirit bound by justice.

In essence, bringing value to victims compensates half our mission; providing an enduring sense of fulfillment as we see lives rebuilt remains the heart of what we do at Carlson Bier. Taking action today might seem overwhelming but rest assured knowing that our expertise will bear all complexity connected to personal injury lawsuits particularly dealing with car accident claims hence focusing on speed recovery while minimizing stress allowing you breathe easy again.

We implore you to assume control over circumstances seemingly beyond your reach by clicking on the button below for an evaluation of what compensation amount could likely await if you decide to engage us today – remember victory belongs only those daring enough take first steps towards justice!

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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 Algonquin

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Proficient in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or risky conditions.

Thermal Burns

Offering specialist legal help for victims of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Healthcare Misconduct

Delivering specialist legal services for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Fault

Managing cases involving defective products, offering expert legal help to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Elder Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Skilled in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking redress for their damages.

Birth Injuries

Offering legal assistance for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Crashes: Committed to aiding individuals of car accidents gain fair settlement for hurts and harm.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal support for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Big Rig Crash

Extending specialist legal advice for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for harms.

Construction Site Collisions

Dedicated to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Cognitive Damages

Dedicated to providing dedicated legal assistance for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Skilled in handling cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Crashes

Expert in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Demise

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and adept legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Expert in assisting patients with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure compensation.

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