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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’re involved in a car accident, it’s paramount to have strong legal support. The Carlson Bier attorney group stands out as a top-tier choice for handling your personal injury claims following vehicular mishaps. Our seasoned lawyers offer comprehensive knowledge of Illinois traffic laws and intricate insurance processes, helping our clients in Bluffs secure favorable outcomes. We strive hard to alleviate the stress often associated with auto accidents, leaving no stone unturned while fighting tooth-and-nail for rightful compensation. Besides aiding you during trying times, we serve as your shield against possible victimization from corporate-scale insurers seeking to minimize payouts. By leveraging extensive trial experience combined with steadfast commitment and emotional support, we at Carlson Bier are adept at achieving justice for our clients. Guiding them towards recovery both physically and financially defines us; rest assured that choosing us translates into assigning formidable defenders championing your rights on every occasion through detail-oriented client representation services.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Bluffs Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we comprehend the serious repercussions of car accidents and are committed to delivering comprehensive legal solutions in times of distress. As one of Illinois’ leading law firms specializing in personal injury cases, our primary objective is client welfare – a commitment expressed not only through our professional prowess but also through providing valuable educational resources on auto accident ramifications.

A significant factor accentuating the complexity surrounding car accidents pertains to their multifarious nature. Cars can collide due to numerous reasons – from negligent driving and technical vehicle malfunctioning to external conditions such as unpredictable weather or poor road infrastructure. Understanding the myriad factors contributing toward your mishap enables us at Carlson Bier to devise personalized approaches that address your specific situation.

• The cause of an accident determinates liability.

• Each type of accident comes with its unique brand of legal complexities involving insurance agencies.

• Relevant stated laws regulating road safety will inevitably intertwine in establishing culpability.

Considering these aspects, it becomes paramount for victims like yourself not only to consult expert legal guidance but to collaborate with personnel well-versed within this nuanced spectrum. Epitomizing such expertise, the opulent bench strength at Carlson Bier brings an unparalleled depth of understanding that aligns your interests with skillful negotiation tactics against insurance companies and competent assertion during court hearings if need be.

Perhaps one of the least discussed yet most consequential aspects following a severe motor crash is handling emotional trauma alongside mounting medical bills combined with income loss due to any sustained injury-imposed absence from work. With decades-long professional exposure under their belts, our seasoned attorneys understand this harsh reality more than many others. Consequently,

• We deeply respect your emotional state post-accident;

• We sympathize closely by striving hardest in protecting you from financial inequality resulting from someone else’s negligence,

• To serve you appropriately and affectionately has become our motivational mantra.

In addition to proving representation excellence inside courtrooms or negotiation chambers crafted around each client’s unique situation, another hallmark of Carlson Bier’s ethos is ensuring that prospective clients like yourself are thoroughly educated about the potential range of damages you might be entitled to claim –

• Medical costs occurred post and potentially too pre-accident;

• Wage loss and any deductions in earning potential due to incapacitation inflicted injuries;

• Damages for pain & suffering along with emotional distress.

Despite the daunting challenge presented by car accidents, it’s crucial not to lose sight of personal legal rights amidst recuperative strains. Being proactive in seeking expert guidance from seasoned professionals such as those at Carlson Bier can aid tremendously in navigating these turbulent waters.

Do remember; time remains a factor worth considering amidst your contemplation. While investigating incidents come naturally to our attorneys, Illinois law stipulates a two-year statute limit for bringing up personal-injury lawsuits following an accident. This finite window emphasises the importance of seeking legal help sooner rather than later, enabling us ample opportunity to build you a robust case foundation.

We invite you now to take an active step towards regaining control of your life – As painful as the past may have been, don’t let it dictate your future. We are right here ready and willing to lead you through this difficult journey onto a path laden with justice deservedly yours. Don’t wonder what compensation could be within your grasp – discover it firsthand by taking advantage of our free personalized case evaluation offer available on clicking the button below — find out today how much your case is genuinely worth!

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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.

All Attorney Services in Bluffs

Areas of Practice in Bluffs

Bike Incidents

Specializing in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Supplying expert legal services for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Healthcare Negligence

Ensuring experienced legal services for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Liability

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, providing expert legal support to consumers affected by defective items.

Senior Neglect

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Slip Accidents

Adept in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking justice for their harm.

Newborn Damages

Delivering legal help for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Accidents: Committed to supporting clients of car accidents obtain appropriate remuneration for hurts and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in providing representation for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Big Rig Incident

Ensuring experienced legal support for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for harms.

Construction Mishaps

Focused on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Brain Injuries

Expert in delivering dedicated legal representation for clients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Wounds

Specialized in managing cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Death

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and experienced legal assistance to ensure justice.

Backbone Impairment

Expert in defending individuals with paralysis, offering specialized legal support to secure compensation.

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