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About Carlson Bier Associates

For residents of Arthur seeking the finest legal representation following a car accident, look no further than Carlson Bier. We are an established law firm specializing in personal injury cases, with profound expertise navigating complex car accident lawsuits. Our years of experience and track record have earned us the reputation as a dominant player within this niche. At Carlson Bier, we understand that each case is unique; hence we evaluate every aspect meticulously to deliver personalized service for optimal results. It’s not just our vast knowledge and technical legal competence; compassion remains central to our operation ethos too – We strive tirelessly on your behalf while you focus on recovery. Rigorous in defense advocacy, strategic in litigation maneuvers yet holding clients’ welfare paramount – that’s the premium blend of commitment provided by Carlson Bier Law Firm which sets us apart from competitors as your best consideration for Car Accident Attorney services.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Arthur Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a team of dedicated personal injury attorneys in Illinois with substantial experience handling car accident cases. Car accidents can have a precipitous impact on individuals: from severe injuries to profound emotional trauma. We understand the implications and stand unwaveringly beside our clients, providing comprehensive support and robust legal advice as they navigate through this challenging phase.

Car accidents are multifaceted occurrences that require meticulous investigation for accurate representation in legal matters. Evidence is paramount in these cases, typically constituting the critical determinant between success and failure when pursuing compensation from guilty parties or insurance organizations. Here, several crucial elements come into play:

• Informed analysis of police reports.

• Scrupulous assessment of health records to authenticate personal injuries.

• On-the-spot investigations at the scene of incidence for clearer insights.

• Professional interpretation of complex laws applicable to specific situations.

Understanding these components requires specialized knowledge which we—Carlson Bier—possess owing to years of concentrated practice. Hence, we shed light on potential pitfalls and help avoid any missteps during your claim process.

The prevalent cause behind most car accidents involves breaches of traffic rules: speeding over limits or disobeying red lights or stop signs, distracted driving due to phone usage or other activities within vehicles and impaired driver conditions caused by substance abuse or medical problems like sleep disorders. A vital aspect often overlooked pertains to liability determination—a determining factor in who pays for damages resulting from crashes.

Pertaining explicitly to Illinois law in the context of car accidents—the ‘fault’ system prevails here. This implies that whoever is proven at fault is obligated financially for harm done. Notably though, states also incorporate ‘comparative negligence’ laws into their framework where damage compensation awarded would be proportionally reduced based on percentages assigned towards victims’ contributory negligence (if any).

Further complexities emerge when dealing with insurance companies seeking settlement figures much lesser than deserved ones post-crises. Struggles often ensue with them downplaying injuries or even attributing blame towards the affected parties, a tactic employed to dodge full compensation payouts. Professional intervention at this juncture can ensure one’s entitled rights are upheld against such maneuvers.

A strategy we employ effectively at Carlson Bier involves holistic claim plan preparations, crucial for realizing optimal success probabilities. This encompasses several key facets:

• Comprehensive Document Collection: Vital in formulating robust lawsuits.

• Effective Communication Measures: With defendants, insurance entities and other stakeholders involved in claims.

• Skillful Negotiation Tactics: Employed extensively during settlements discussions ensuring clients receive their deserved dues.

• Tenacious Court Representation (if required): Strong case presentations via oral arguments, witness examinations and evidentiary exhibit display.

It is essential to remember that Illinois law stipulates specific statutes of limitation under which injury claims are eligible; beyond these periods, no court will entertain lawsuits—hence, time becomes a critical factor warranting immediate actions post mishaps for preserving legal remunerations rights.

Car accident matters involve intricate processes necessitating specialized understanding—not easily navigable alone without professional guidance from seasoned personal injury attorneys like us at Carlson Bier. We hold immense expertise in this field bringing our rich experience to serve you better by offering comprehensive solutions designed given your unique needs. If you’ve been implicated in a car accident—don’t try tackling it single-handedly—with uncertainty looming around laws applicable particularly within Illinois jurisdiction; let ‘Carlson Bier’ be your go-to choice delivering unparalleled support—a reflection of what we truly embody as industry exemplars.

We ensure incisive guidance on every aspect related to car accidents—from reviewing crash reports and medical bills through nuanced negotiation dealings right up until litigation proceedings execution (should they arise).

To know more about how much your case could potentially yield if pursued legally considering respective influencing factors – click the button below for an estimation customized specifically unto your circumstance through our uniquely designed tool. We reassure you—Carlson Bier has your back.

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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 Arthur

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Burn Burns

Offering skilled legal services for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Clinical Negligence

Delivering expert legal assistance for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Liability

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, offering skilled legal support to consumers affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble & Trip Injuries

Specialist in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking redress for their injuries.

Neonatal Traumas

Delivering legal guidance for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Accidents: Dedicated to supporting individuals of car accidents get appropriate settlement for injuries and damages.

Scooter Accidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Trucking Crash

Extending professional legal services for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for losses.

Building Site Incidents

Dedicated to supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Injuries

Dedicated to ensuring specialized legal assistance for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Specialized in managing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Specializing in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unfair Passing

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and experienced legal support to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Harm

Focused on representing clients with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal support to secure settlement.

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