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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the wake of a car accident victims need experienced, trustworthy legal representation. Carlson Bier can be your beacon in these challenging times. Not limited by boundaries, our dedicated team brings to Brimfield residents decades-long knowledge and unmatched expertise dealing with personal injury cases arising from car accidents. Led by key associates holding an enviable track record for securing top-dollar settlements; we pursue justice relentlessly on behalf of our clients ensuring their rights are upheld and they receive the compensation they deserve for pain, suffering and financial loss sustained. Our well-defined strategy combines meticulous investigation process into the circumstances surrounding each incident with aggressive negotiations or litigation against responsible parties/insurance companies involved if necessary. The dedication extends beyond typical office hours – round-the-clock guidance is provided through every step building towards successful resolution. Choose us, not because we claim to be located here in Brimfield but instead rely on our proven success stories that echoes far louder than mere location presence promises alone.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Brimfield Illinois

Navigating through the maze of recovery after a car accident is often overwhelming, stressful, and complicated. Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorneys are here to serve as your compassionate guide offering exceptional legal expertise in Illinois. Post-accident repercussions pose both emotional and financial burdens upon the injured individual. Our adept professionals focus on abolishing these hazards by representing your interests and fiercely advocating for them until justice is served.

Car accidents can derive from various causes. Determining the origin is an essential aspect of building a robust case for compensation. Some common factors causing car accidents include distracted driving (such as using mobile devices), drunk driving, reckless or aggressive maneuverings, weather conditions, inadequate vehicle maintenance, and defective automotive components.

Critical elements often overlooked in such cases include:

• Establishing liability: It’s vital to identify who was at fault.

• Gathering crucial information: This encompasses police reports, medical records and invoices, wage-loss documentation among others.

• Understanding specific state laws: Every state has specific rules pertaining to compensation claims.

When it comes to interpreting complex legal jargon and dissecting intricate insurance policies – you need experienced car accident lawyers like those at Carlson Bier on your side. Being based within Illinois grants us comprehensive knowledge about the local laws that will enable us not only protect your rights but also help you secure the maximum possible financial recovery.

A plethora of issues may arise post-accidents; restlessness due to loss of job or income security, colossal hospital bills, lengthy rehabilitation periods – this list can be endless! But fear not – with our unyielding assistance backed by firm commitment towards obtaining rightful justice makes us reliable advocates for personal injury victims across Illinois.

Here’s how we help:

• Handle all communication with the insurance company

• Collect evidence supporting your claim

• Conduct necessary investigations respecting the accident

• Temporize healthcare providers until a settlement or verdict can cover costs

• Advocate detailed-wise concerning vehicle repair/replacement

• Evaluate total damage: This involves calculating both immediate and long-term costs resulting from the accident (medical bills, lost wages, emotional distress)

• Negotiate for a just settlement; in failure of which represent you at trial

When battling legal complexities arising from car accidents, having specialists like us by your side swiftly makes daunting challenges more manageable. When life hits hard with unwelcomed accidents – think Carlson Bier; we facilitate bringing your life back to normalcy.

Each claim is unique; hence monetary compensation depends on multiple factors- nature of injuries obtained, impact on one’s daily life and livelihood, medical costs incurred along with many others. A rightful estimate can significantly aid in relieving economic hardships faced after an accident. We are empowered with tools to appraise the value rightly deserved based on individual case specifications accurately and transparently. Want to know how much your case is worth? Avail the opportunity laid before you! Click below to find out all about it now – together we can reclaim what was lost. Carlson Bier champions advocating for victims’ rights ensuring they garner fair compensation aligned with their deserved justice!

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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 Brimfield

Bike Mishaps

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

Burn Injuries

Providing professional legal assistance for patients of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Hospital Incompetence

Providing experienced legal support for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Fault

Handling cases involving unsafe products, supplying specialist legal help to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Trip and Trip Occurrences

Adept in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking redress for their damages.

Birth Injuries

Offering legal support for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Collisions

Mishaps: Devoted to assisting victims of car accidents receive fair compensation for wounds and harm.

Bike Accidents

Focused on providing legal services for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Big Rig Crash

Providing expert legal advice for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for harms.

Building Site Crashes

Concentrated on defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Brain Damages

Focused on offering professional legal support for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Specialized in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Committed to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Unjust Demise

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and expert legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Injury

Expert in defending persons with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal services to secure redress.

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