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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the aftermath of a car accident, having experienced legal representation is key, and this is where Carlson Bier comes in. As renowned personal injury lawyers in Illinois with years of dedicated service, they have a robust understanding of auto accident cases. They understand the complexities surrounding accidents outcomes such as financial compensation for medical bills, emotional suffering or vehicle damage thus helping you navigate through the legal process with ease ensuring fair justice No matter how your vehicular misfortune unfolded on Athens roads – from head-on collisions to side swipes – Carlson Bier’s wealth experience provides an unrivaled expertise that makes them a reliable defender in seeking damages for victims. Compassionate yet tenacious, their adept team possesses not only excellent knowledge but also steadfast commitment to unravel each case detail leading towards successful resolution that can provide much needed respite after trauma endured. Seek no further; choose Carlson Bier during these challenging times because choosing expert assistance isn’t just an option—it’s imperative.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Athens Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we champion the cause of individuals who have suffered personal injuries due to car accidents in Illinois. Our professionalism, unrivaled expertise and absolute dedication to our clients set out the noteworthy values that underscore our service delivery. A significant portion of our vast knowledge is accumulated from years of experience dealing with a range of cases pertaining to car accidents.

Car accidents are unfortunately common occurrences and they attest for a significant proportion of personal injury related cases. In any case involving a car accident, understanding your rights as well as potential legal implications becomes profoundly important which means educating yourself on essential matters might just be as crucial as seeking legal counsel.

Essentially there are prolific causes attributed to car accidents:

• Distracted driving – This involves drivers deviating their attention from the road while operating a vehicle.

• Aggressive driving – Frequent abrupt maneuvers and reckless behavior can invariably result in an accident.

• Intoxication under influence – The usage of alcohol or drugs weakens an individual’s concentration, often resulting in catastrophic consequences.

• Vehicle malfunction – Mechanical failures like brake breakdowns can instantly lead towards severe mishaps.

After experiencing an unfortunate event such as a car accident, it’s vital you’re aware about steps one should undertake:

• Call for help immediately – Reach out to local law enforcement agencies if you’re able.

• Health first- Opt for medical aid promptly since injuries may not always manifest symptoms immediately.

• Gather key information– Aim at acquiring comprehensive data concerning other parties’ insurance details, photos of incident location etc.

Our team at Carlson Bier dedicates itself to alleviate all your distress encompassing vehicular incidents by delivering stellar legal advisory services aimed at safeguarding your interests. We unequivocally employ all conceivable ethical leeways within Illinois law protocols to ensure that complete justice prevails for any survivor associated with us enduring adversities following motor calamities.

With such incidents potentially leading towards severe trauma, potential financial crisis from extensive medical expenditure and psychosocial torment from temporary or protracted disability, having a steadfast legal team by your side becomes indispensable. Here at Carlson Bier, we offer an empathetic listening ear along with professional advice on how to charter forward in mitigating negative implications of such experiences.

Contemplating about the myriad complexities involved in personal injury laws can be an intimidating process marked with perplexity and stress. Analysing whether you’re eligible for compensation and estimating possible settlements becomes relatively simple when guided by our experienced lawyers who diligently work on your case based on available evidence while maintaining strict adherence to Illinois state laws.

With scores of successful personal injury cases brought into conclusion favorably reflecting the interests of victims involved car accidents under our laurel, we pride ourselves at being adroit achievers who champion client concerns fortifying justice above all else. We assure you that placing your faith in us when battling against convoluted legality orbiting incidents involving motor accidents is indeed thoroughly justified.

As negating as such encounters might be emotionally and physically alike; knowing there’s hope beyond any cataclysm matters integrally. By combining years worth resourceful experience gained through handling countless instances coupled with our unyielding commitment towards working meticulously for your betterment upholds why soliciting services offered by Carlson Bier should remain undisputed priority.

To start dissecting intricacies concerning evaluation of compensations you’re entitled following unfortunate vehicular events; click the button below without delay thus propelling consultation process designed exclusively for reviewing client requisitions completely free of charge moving along explorative pathways leading towards deserved justice hand-in-hand together always with 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 Athens

Cycling Mishaps

Proficient in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Flame Burns

Extending expert legal services for people of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Delivering professional legal advice for clients affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Obligation

Addressing cases involving faulty products, supplying professional legal guidance to individuals affected by defective items.

Geriatric Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip and Stumble Accidents

Specialist in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking redress for their suffering.

Neonatal Wounds

Providing legal help for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Crashes: Devoted to aiding individuals of car accidents get just compensation for wounds and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Expert in providing legal assistance for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

18-Wheeler Collision

Offering experienced legal assistance for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for hurts.

Worksite Incidents

Committed to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Head Injuries

Focused on providing professional legal support for persons suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Injuries

Proficient in managing cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog bites or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Committed to legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Death

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and professional legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Backbone Damage

Focused on assisting clients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal representation to secure justice.

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