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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the stress of a car accident in Ashburn, it’s essential to have steadfast legal help. Carlson Bier is your formidable ally during such challenging times. Specialists in personal injury law, we are well-equipped to assist you after a vehicle mishap. Our commitment to push for justice and fair compensation sets us apart as an excellent choice for representing your car accident case. We diligently analyze every detail of each incident, seeking out possible negligence markers that would bolster our client’s claim effectively. As traffic patterns differ by city and state laws vary widely, selecting an attorney familiar with both can significantly affect your case’s outcome- and that’s where we come into play at Carlson Bier Attorneys at Law – Illinois lovers through heart tirelessly working toward seeing justice done – no stone left unturned! Don’t just put trust in any firm; allow us to be the difference you deserve from legal expertise shaped by years championing Illinois clients’ rights on road mishaps’ untoward tolls.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Ashburn Illinois

When it comes to navigating the aftermath of an automobile accident, Carlson Bier stands as your premier personal injury attorney group in Illinois. Our specialized practice is committed to ensuring victims receive fair and maximum compensation for their pain, suffering, and loss incurred due to another’s negligence on the road. The process following such incidents can be complex; however, with our expert guidance and over a decade of cumulative experience dealing with car accident cases, you are assured professional assistance that advocates for your best interests.

The expertise of our vibrant team spans various aspects associated with car accidents. This includes but is not limited to understanding the nature of injuries stemming from accidents such as whiplash or concussions, comprehension of liability laws in Illinois, negotiation with insurance companies for appropriate settlements among other essential areas. Sturdily equipped with this knowledge, we proactively guide our clients through each step involved in building their case towards optimal resolution.

• Knowledgeable Personal Injury Lawyers: Our skilled attorneys have profound insights into personal injury law intricacies related to vehicle accidents.

• Comprehensive Evaluation: We take time understanding every element tied to your case while minimizing uncertainties linked with claim recovery.

• Personalized Approach: We recognize every client’s unique situation necessitating distinct strategies tailored personally.

• Determined Negotiator: Our proven track record highlights unwavering dedication in obtaining rightful compensation for clients from unyielding insurance providers.

To better comprehend how car accidents result in personal injury claims, here’s a brief overview:

After a car accident transpires due to another driver’s recklessness or disregard for traffic rules, the victim may pursue a personal injury claim. The basis typically centers around proving that the errant party’s negligence led directly to your suffered losses – physical damage (vehicle repairs), bodily harm (medical treatments), impacted livelihood (loss of wages) or emotional trauma. It then becomes crucial that effective legal counsel like Carlson Bier undertakes timely investigations focusing on acquiring relevant evidence to solidify your claim.

Additionally, understanding liability laws in Illinois is imperatively important. When an accident occurs, a determination must be made as to who was at fault. According to Illinois negligence law, the party found legally responsible for causing the accident can be held liable for all damages resulting from it.

When a personal injury claim comes into question after a car accident in Illinois, you’ll find Carlson Bier Personal Injury Lawyers well versed and ready to serve our treasured clients. Through comprehension of local statutes linked with personal injuries and vigilant assessments of each case’s unique circumstances, we empower our clients towards achieving rightful compensation.

Lastly, we acknowledge the emotional turmoil such accidents often bring on victims and their loved ones – that’s why we have built Carlson Bier on principles of empathetic engagements paired with aggressive advocacies. We relentlessly stand by you, championing your cause until justice has been served. If you or someone close to you has fallen victim to the negligent or reckless actions of a driver leading up till now journeying through this painful ordeal alone – it need not continue so.

Click on the button below now; let us evaluate your case free charge today. Let’s ascertain just how much equitable reprieve lies within reach when choosing Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorneys as your trusted companion during these trials navigated together.

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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 Ashburn

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Burn Damages

Supplying adept legal assistance for victims of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Carelessness

Delivering dedicated legal assistance for persons affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Responsibility

Handling cases involving defective products, supplying adept legal guidance to clients affected by defective items.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble and Slip Injuries

Specialist in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking redress for their damages.

Neonatal Injuries

Offering legal guidance for families affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Crashes: Dedicated to guiding individuals of car accidents obtain just remuneration for damages and losses.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Big Rig Crash

Delivering expert legal advice for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for hurts.

Construction Incidents

Concentrated on advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Head Traumas

Specializing in ensuring professional legal support for clients suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Adept at tackling cases for victims who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Crashes

Specializing in legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Death

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and expert legal support to ensure compensation.

Spine Damage

Expert in advocating for clients with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal representation to secure compensation.

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