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About Carlson Bier Associates

When involved in a car accident, your priority should be to seek experienced legal representation. The Carlson Bier law firm is renowned for its stellar performance in navigating the intricate ambiance of personal injury law, particularly in cases involving car accidents. This noted group of attorneys offers unparalleled dedication and legal prowess when advocating on behalf of their clients who have suffered unfortunate vehicular mishaps. Their comprehensive knowledge equips them with the skill set required to deal effectively with insurance companies, ensuring optimal compensation due to you under Illinois State Law. They are aware that each case is distinct and warrants an individually-tailored approach – something that sets Carlson Bier apart from their counterparts. With them at your side, facing harrowing post-accident scenarios need not cause additional stress or worry as they expertly tackle both simple and complex civil litigation issues linked to car accidents within Alhambra jurisdiction limits – making them a compelling choice for victims seeking justice after auto-related incidents.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Alhambra Illinois

Carlson Bier is an illustrious personal injury law firm based in Illinois, renowned for its tenacity and commitment to achieving the best results for clients who have suffered injuries from car accidents. With a wealth of experience in dealing with these specific cases, our team has honed their skills to perfect the art of negotiation and litigation that outshines others.

A car accident can be a catastrophic event leading to substantial emotional distress, physical damage, and financial hardship. Understanding your rights and legal avenues is crucial. At Carlson Bier, we are here to guide you through every step of this intricate process as part of our exceptional legal services.

Car accidents commonly result from negligent actions such as drunk driving, reckless driving, distracted driving, speeding or fatigued driving. We adopt an investigative approach wherein we thoroughly scrutinize the circumstances leading up to the accident.

• First off, collecting evidence is essential – police reports, witness testimonies and photographic records play a vital role in building your case strongly.

• Secondly evaluating medical records serves two-fold benefits- it substantiates your claim about inflicted injuries due to the accident while helping compute fair compensation sums as per expense incurred on treatments.

• Lastly understanding insurance policies aids swift conflict resolution during filing claims or negotiating settlements.

Our client-centric approach involves delivering sophisticated counsel combined with compassionate care which invariably leads us towards successful recovery outcomes. Whether your injury resulted from rear-end collisions causing whiplash or serious rollovers causing traumatic brain injuries; each case receives our undivided attention infused with fervor driven by justice aiming towards procuring deserved reparations.

Every state has its own set of rules regarding automobile accidents also known as “fault” and “no-fault” systems. Illinois adheres strictly following Tort laws where victims holding <50% responsibility in triggering the mishap can pursue damages proportionately according their fault percentage . Navigating through these complex regulations requires proficient expertise that Carlson Bier proudly offers.If you have found yourself or a loved one involved in a car accident, enlisting the help of Carlson Bier should be your next step. Our team meticulously engages with each case, investigating every detail and offering legal advice tailored to your specific situation. We understand that this is a difficult time for you and we are committed to ensuring the process is as smooth as possible. Understanding value brought by effective representation cannot be overstated; it paves way for comprehensive recovery- emotionally, physically as well as financially. We are prepared to face challenges head-on with an unwavering attitude focused on restoring order back into your life, uncompromising on rightful compensation targeted towards complete rehabilitation.At this juncture, it's important to know how much justice could convert into numbers - what your case could potentially earn you in damages so that you can plan better for your road to recovery. For an accurate estimate of settlement worth specifically pertaining to your case, simply click on our ‘Case Value Calculator’. This tool has been exceptionally designed by our experienced attorneys who have seen thousands of auto accident cases and are familiar with compensatory brackets within which various degrees of typical injuries fall under Illinois law.However multifaceted disputations might seem following devastating vehicular collisions; remember Carlson Bier is here standing beside driving through obstacles towards securing victories for affected community members like YOU! Asserting clients' rights while confronting negligent adversaries becomes achievable when years of experience meets smart strategy under industrious execution at Carlson Bier. So why wait? Begin taking steps right away aiming for rejuvenation after disruption; give us a call today or fill out the contact form online and allow us to provide appropriate legal guidance dedicated making difference in real lives dealing real harm caused due motor accidents. Your resolution begins at the other end of a click! Learn how much more tranquility awaits down this road towards triumph against adversity simply by clicking on the button below. Let's begin creating your success story with Carlson Bier today!

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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 Alhambra

Bicycle Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Flame Burns

Giving specialist legal services for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Extending dedicated legal assistance for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Obligation

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, extending expert legal support to clients affected by harmful products.

Elder Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble & Tumble Mishaps

Professional in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking redress for their injuries.

Infant Injuries

Extending legal help for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Crashes: Concentrated on assisting victims of car accidents get just recompense for hurts and destruction.

Scooter Collisions

Committed to providing representation for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

18-Wheeler Crash

Providing experienced legal assistance for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for harms.

Construction Site Mishaps

Committed to advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Cognitive Traumas

Specializing in ensuring compassionate legal services for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Harms

Skilled in tackling cases for people who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Passing

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and experienced legal support to ensure redress.

Neural Harm

Committed to assisting individuals with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal support to secure justice.

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