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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating the aftermath of a car accident is always challenging. While you handle your recovery, allow the esteemed Carlson Bier attorney group to manage all your legal needs. Renowned for our trusted and reliable personal injury services in Illinois, we take pride in offering comprehensive support tailored to each individual case. Harnessing decades worth of experience, arrayed against insurance companies and negligent drivers, we work unyieldingly so that justice prevails for those unjustly burdened by a car wreck disaster. At Carlson Bier, our expertise isn’t confined within geographical boundaries; wherever you are based or encounter an accident—we can serve as your committed representatives providing round-the-clock counsel every step of this arduous journey until justice is served. By entrusting us with handling your case following a car crash incident, rest assured that Carlson Bier’s team will strive to uphold rights and observe fair compensation claims diligently reflecting both current woes and future implications brought on by such accidents—ultimately helping Altamont residents hit their stride back towards normalcy post-trauma while ensuring professional solidarity throughout the entire process.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Altamont Illinois

Navigating the aftermath of a car accident can be complex and stressful. Here at Carlson Bier, we understand every facet of personal injury law in Illinois and how it applies to automotive accidents. Our skilled personal injury attorneys dedicate themselves tirelessly to representing victims of car accidents, helping them obtain fair compensation for their injuries.

Car accidents occur each day, leaving a trail of damage both physical and emotional in their wake. Whether caused by reckless driving, driver negligence, or hazardous road conditions, the impact they have on those involved is colossal. It disrupts your routine and can often lead to serious health complications that need immediate attention, pressure from insurance companies, loss of income due to inability to work – all burdensome issues you have to bear amid your recovery process.

Here’s why you should consider securing representation from a lawyer like Carlson Bier:

• Expertise: We are proficient in Illinois personal injury law involving car accidents.

• Experience: Years of working with accident victims has equipped us with invaluable experience in tackling different cases.

• Empathy: Our lawyers genuinely care about you as an individual and strive to make this trying period less complicated — because beyond being our responsibility as attorneys, we see it as our purpose as humans.

Being uninformed about details concerning personal injury laws can affect how much compensation you receive after an accident. That’s why educating yourself becomes paramount — so let’s shed some light on key aspects:

– Liability: Establishing who was responsible for the accident plays a significant role when seeking damages.

– Damage assessment: Crafting an accurate account detailing all losses incurred from the accident (e.g., medical bills or property loss) is critical during settlement negotiations.

– Insurance play: Knowing how insurance companies calculate settlements will give you a clear understanding if an offer is fair or not.

Carlson Bier’s role stretches well beyond getting clients their deserved compensation; we equally aim towards building healthier communities by advocating safe driving practices. This commitment reverberates through our relentless pursuit against reckless drivers and ensuring they are held responsible for the damage caused.

Emphasized in both Chicago and Rockford, Illinois, we pride ourselves on being locally invested personal injury attorneys. Our first priority is to ensure each client feels heard, recognized and legally supported. We may not be physically located elsewhere in the state — such as Altamont — but rest assured, our commitment to aiding you remains unchanged no matter where you are in Illinois.

We at Carlson Bier understand that no two accidents are alike. Therefore, no two approach strategies can be identical either. Whether it’s a hit-and-run case or a collision due to impaired driving, our dedicated team of legal professionals will meticulously create an individualized plan based on your specific circumstances. At every point of your claim process, we’re beside you – advocating for your rights and fighting tirelessly for what you rightfully deserve.

But how do you know how much compensation is just? A fair settlement should cover medical bills, pain and suffering endured during the accident as well as any income lost due to inability to work – concerns that affect day-to-day living significantly. And this is precisely where Carlson Bier steps into high gear – assessing accurately the worth of your case while maintaining diligence throughout negotiation processes with insurance companies; making sure there’s no stone left unturned when it comes proving the legitimacy of your claim.

Accidents change lives drastically – emotionally, physically and financially – but reaching out for help doesn’t have to be difficult. Start visualizing a future less weighed down by damages from an accident today by considering consulting with experienced legal support like us here at Carlson Bier.

After understanding personal injury laws involving car accidents in Illinois better now, won’t knowing how much compensation could potentially lighten up your burden fuel curiosity too? Don’t hesitate— click the button below right now to unearth what might just be valuable information concerning how much your case might truly be worth.

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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 Altamont

Bike Crashes

Specializing in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Flame Traumas

Providing professional legal support for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Clinical Misconduct

Delivering professional legal assistance for persons affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Obligation

Handling cases involving faulty products, delivering specialist legal help to individuals affected by defective items.

Senior Neglect

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

Trip & Trip Mishaps

Expert in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Traumas

Providing legal guidance for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Incidents

Collisions: Focused on guiding patients of car accidents obtain appropriate remuneration for hurts and destruction.

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to providing representation for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Semi Mishap

Providing professional legal representation for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for losses.

Building Mishaps

Dedicated to defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Brain Harms

Focused on ensuring compassionate legal representation for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

Skilled in managing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Incidents

Specializing in legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Demise

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and experienced legal representation to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Expert in defending clients with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal support to secure recovery.

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