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About Carlson Bier Associates

When the unforeseen strikes and you find yourself involved in a car accident, it’s crucial to ally with reputable legal representation. In Argenta, Carlson Bier stands as the trusted choice for those seeking proficient advocacy and support. Rooted in profound adeptness within personal injury law, our firm emphasizes unyielding expertise in navigating complex car accident cases. We uphold an impressive track record synonymous with successful litigation outcomes. Our attorneys challenge insurance companies relentlessly pursuing maximum compensation on behalf of our clients. We assiduously dissect each case factoring multiple viewpoints to build a convincing argument that serves your best interests effectively. Beyond technical prowess, at Carlson Bier we prioritize compassionate service deeply committed to shielding victims rights’ during their most vulnerable timeframes post-accident frets onset by physical injuries or exorbitant medical bills push people into distressful corners; Carlson bier steps forward geared up ready to strive against these tribulations Securing your rightful compensations is more than just business; it’s about restoring balance after life takes unexpected turns – trust us on this path.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Argenta Illinois

Carlson Bier, your dependable personal injury attorney group, understands the gravity and complexities surrounding car accident cases. Offering professional legal representation based in Illinois, we are dedicated to ensuring that you receive fair compensation for your pain, medical expenses, and property damage caused by a negligent party.

Car accidents occur unexpectedly and can be highly traumatizing. In these stressful situations, it’s imperative to understand the key factors that surround such unfortunate events:

– Immediate medical attention is paramount: The aftermath of a car accident can often result in severe injuries requiring urgent medical care. Not only does this vital step ensure that your life isn’t at risk but also provides crucial evidence when claiming compensation.

– Legal implications of various accident types: Depending on whether a case involves rear-end collisions, hit-and-run incidents or drunk driving offenses, different laws come into play – making legal guidance indispensable.

– Evidence gathering: Following any vehicle collision, the collection and documentation of supporting evidence like photographs from the scene or witness testimonials can make or break your case.

– Understanding insurance companies’ tactics: Insurers might attempt to lessen their financial responsibilities by misconstruing facts or downplaying your injuries – protecting yourself against these practices often requires skilled legal counsel.

At Carlson Bier, our personal injury lawyers meticulously navigate through each stage involved in such cases with expert precision. We offer actionable advice and comprehensive legal services so victims may concentrate on healing than fighting arduous battles alone.

Possessing an astute knowledge of the intricacies implicated within Illinois automotive accident law allows our team at Carlson Bier to champion victims’ rights efficiently. Our attorneys assess each client’s predicament individually providing relevant information including entitled compensations for lost wages if unable to work post-injury; we assist clients during interactions with insurance adjusters ensuring claims are handled appropriately preventing lowball payouts typically offered by parties aiming to settle quickly.

Moreover:

– Helmet usage’s impact on motorcycle collision lawsuits

– Consequences of texting while driving violations

– Comparative negligence implications on settlements

– Rights when hit by an underinsured or uninsured driver

Are all legal avenues that we explore to build persuasive cases.

Throughout our professional history, we’ve aided countless auto accident victims in their quests for rightful compensations. Beyond court representations and conducting arduous negotiations with insurance companies; our vision has been unwavering – protect the rights of each victim, one case at a time.

Now could be an opportune moment for you to benefit from decades of personal injury law expertise available at Carlson Bier. Take control of your situation by seeking advice from proven experts who dedicate themselves to securing justice on behalf of car accident victims across Illinois.

Our promise: Comprehensive assistance throughout the legal procedure along with intensive efforts dedicated towards securing deserved compensation in accordance with the specifics of your case.

So consider taking action today; click the button below for a free case assessment. Discover what Carlson Bier offers as we ascertain how much your specific claim could potentially be worth—it’s clearly a proactive step in asserting your rights and pressing forward through such trying circumstances. Together, let’s ensure you receive full remuneration for any losses borne due to another party’s negligent actions—an obligation we stand ready and decidedly equipped to fulfill at Carlson Bier.

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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 Argenta

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Focused on legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or risky conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Offering expert legal advice for people of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Physician Misconduct

Delivering specialist legal representation for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Liability

Taking on cases involving faulty products, providing professional legal services to customers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Misconduct

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

Trip & Slip Injuries

Professional in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking justice for their suffering.

Neonatal Injuries

Supplying legal help for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Mishaps: Focused on supporting sufferers of car accidents obtain just payout for harms and impairment.

Bike Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal services for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Truck Accident

Providing expert legal assistance for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for damages.

Building Site Accidents

Engaged in supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Neurological Traumas

Specializing in offering professional legal representation for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Wounds

Expertise in managing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unjust Loss

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and expert legal representation to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Dedicated to supporting individuals with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal services to secure justice.

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