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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’re facing the aftermath of a car crash, Carlson Bier is here for Barrington residents. Rooted in Illinois law practice, our team specializes in handling challenging car accident cases, providing the vital support and legal expertise needed at such times. We understand all too well that accidents bring together uncertainty and stress; this is why we work tirelessly to assure our clients are equipped with the best legal defense. Decades of experience back our attorneys up as they navigate through this complex legal territory on your behalf, advocating for you every step of the way to ensure just compensation for your loss. Car Accidents require sharp attention-to-detail and ceaseless tenacity – two attributes manifestly ingrained in Carlson Bier’s operating DNA. Don’t let yourself be burdened by legal complexities when professional guidance from Carlson Bier could make all the difference about obtaining warranted restitution promptly and efficiently after a car accident occurs.

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Car Accidents Lawyers in Barrington Illinois

Presenting Carlson Bier, a distinguished personal injury attorney firm based in Illinois, dedicated to safeguarding the legal rights of those who have endured injuries as a result of car accidents. With a robust team of seasoned and diligent attorneys, we possess unmatched expertise in all areas pertaining to automobile accident law.

Car accidents can be life-altering experiences that not only leave physical scars but emotional traumas too. In the whirlwind that swiftly follows such an incident – medical expenses, insurance proceeds, loss of earnings – you deserve nothing less than unwavering legal support grounded in years of practice; which is precisely what Carlson Bier offers.

Understanding the intricacies associated with car accidents is paramount for any impacting parties involved:

-Breach of Duty: Not all road mishaps warrant legal intervention. To file a lawsuit, one ought to prove that the party at fault violated their duty to act responsibly on public roads.

-Causation: Directly correlating the negligence presented by the offending driver with your injuries significantly strengthens your case.

-Establishing Damage: Medical bills, car repairs or replacements and loss of wages are just some examples constituting ‘damages’.

Navigating these complexities alone could potentially escalate into an overwhelming burden. By choosing Carlson Bier as your trusted advocate, you alleviate yourself from such pressure – allowing our proficient team to take charge while you focus primarily on recovery.

Car accident litigation isn’t limited solely to colliding vehicles; it encompasses pedestrians, cyclists or any other moving entities involved. The umbrella term ‘Personal Injury’ may often seem broad so let us break it down for further clarity:

-Rear-End Collisions

-T-Bone Accidents

-Hit & Run Incidents

-Distracted Driving Cases

-Pedestrian Accidents

Since each scenario presents unique challenges requiring bespoke legal strategies – specialization becomes crucial during attorney selection. At Carlson Bier, not only do we host specialized attorneys catering nuanced requirements but also take immense pride in maintaining transparent client relationships. We strive not merely for victory, but justice.

Know your rights – under Illinois state law, victims of car accidents have the legal right to demand compensation for their injuries and other damages from the party at fault. A successful claim could cover current and future medical bills, property damage or loss, lost wages due to inability to work along with non-economic damages like pain and suffering or emotional distress.

Our well-versed team acutely understands these principles hence ensures that each case is meticulously analyzed before forming a pragmatic approach towards optimal resolution. Whether negotiation outside court serves best interest or requires fighting tooth and nail inside court – we commit wholeheartedly until justice is served.

Taking immediate action post an accident amplifies chances of a favorable outcome yet many miss out on this crucial detail. Contacting us immediately following an accident arms us with ‘fresh evidence’, increasing possibilities of swift settlement claim approvals thereby alleviating undue stress that often accompanies such unfortunate incidences.

Knowledge builds power; Now armed with sound understanding about how Carlson Bier can support you during testing times associated with car accidents – we encourage you to utilize our expertise by clicking below to discover what potential value your case holds. Remember: It’s not just about financial compensation but holding those accountable who disrupted your life through negligent actions — Restoring hope in a system fortified by fairness…Carlson Bier awaits you!

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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 Barrington

Pedal Cycle Collisions

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

Flame Traumas

Supplying specialist legal support for people of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Physician Misconduct

Delivering specialist legal support for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Responsibility

Managing cases involving faulty products, extending skilled legal support to clients affected by faulty goods.

Senior Neglect

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

Stumble and Tumble Accidents

Expert in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking redress for their damages.

Birth Injuries

Offering legal support for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Collisions

Collisions: Committed to guiding patients of car accidents obtain appropriate settlement for harms and damages.

Motorcycle Accidents

Expert in providing legal advice for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Truck Crash

Extending specialist legal assistance for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for hurts.

Construction Site Accidents

Focused on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Head Damages

Specializing in delivering dedicated legal advice for persons suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Expertise in handling cases for persons who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Loss

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and adept legal representation to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Harm

Focused on representing clients with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal support to secure redress.

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