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Experience the expertise of Carlson Bier, a trusted name in personal injury law specializing in car accidents. Our team prides itself on its deep-rooted commitment to supporting victims and their families throughout Illinois. We know the nuances of state laws and leverage this knowledge to fiercely protect your rights. Navigating post-accident complexities can be daunting; allow us to alleviate that burden while you focus on healing. Over the years, we have cultivated a reputation for relentless advocacy marked by results-driven counsel and personalized attention for every client. At Carlson Bier, we are empathetic listeners but aggressive pursuers of justice; our seasoned attorneys strive tirelessly until they secure maximum compensation for you or your loved ones following a car accident.

Regardless of where exactly you hail from within Illinois – Clearing or beyond – trust that with Carlson Bier, proximity is no barrier to excellence in service delivery.

Choose us: experience unwavering legal representation configured around transparency, integrity, professionalism – because at Carlson Bier, your recovery is our victory!

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Car Accident Lawyers in Clearing Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our team of esteemed personal injury attorneys is dedicated to ensuring our clients receive adequate compensation for the injustices they’ve experienced. We focus exclusively on personal injury claims and are passionate about delivering justice on your behalf in the state of Illinois.

Being involved in a car accident can be an overwhelming experience. Unanticipated medical expenditures and loss of income due to injuries sustained can significantly impact your life in unforeseen ways, causing undue hardship and stress. However, you don’t have to navigate these challenging waters alone – at Carlson Bier firm we guide and support victims through every step of their case.

A key consideration following any accident is determining who bears liability. In many cases, more than one party could be responsible which may heighten the complexity of the claim process. Our specialized lawyers possess extensive knowledge not only regarding Illinois statutes but also comprehending intricacies associated with insurance policies; granting us added leverage when going against big insurance companies that habitually contest liability.

Often underestimated is the vital role documentation plays in strengthening your case post-accident:

• Capture photographic evidence: Documenting scene specifics including road conditions, vehicle damage, visible injuries etc., will help provide factual proof.

• Gather witness information: Witnesses account often play crucial roles corroborating events leading up to accidents.

• Report immediately: Every discrepancy or delay might potentially weaken your claim legitimacy

The aftermath of a car accident can be chaotic making it easy for important details to slip through unnoticed or forgotten. Rest assured that with Carlson Bier by your side this won’t happen. We’ll help ensure accuracy during fact-finding stages while lending you guidance on how best to handle interactions with other parties involved such as insurers or enforcement officials involved; preventing accidental self-incrimination inadvertently increasing liability fault share reducing potential compensation awarded in return.

Maintaining complete transparency throughout proceedings holds utmost priority for us at Carlson Bier hence rigorous tracking practices employed by our team guaranteeing clients stay informed always regarding their cases’ status. Not only does this facilitate smoother operations but it also helps in creating an environment of trust and understanding.

We understand that dealing with the devastating consequences of a car accident can lead to substantial financial burden. That’s why at Carlson Bier, we provide our services on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless successful compensation is obtained for you.

Consider choosing us as your personal injury lawyer firm because we’re committed to providing fiercely determined representation coupled with compassionate care. With our fluid command over Illinois law and unyielding dedication towards holding accountable parties responsible while pursuing fair restitution for victims, rest assured, your journey towards justice will be steadfast with us regardless of case complexity or magnitude.

And now comes one integral question: How much is your case worth? Are you receiving rightful settlement amount compensating adequately considering pain and suffering endured, medical expenses incurred and wages lost? Reach out today by clicking on the button below to get evaluated by seasoned attorneys at Carlson Bier where every client matters; restore peace amidst disruption ensuring dedicated legal aid focused on getting justice served rightly.

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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 Clearing

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Offering adept legal help for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Incompetence

Extending experienced legal advice for victims affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Liability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, offering professional legal assistance to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Misconduct

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Trip Injuries

Adept in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking compensation for their damages.

Childbirth Injuries

Providing legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Crashes

Mishaps: Devoted to guiding individuals of car accidents obtain fair settlement for harms and losses.

Scooter Collisions

Focused on providing representation for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Truck Collision

Extending expert legal advice for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for damages.

Construction Collisions

Engaged in representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Head Traumas

Specializing in delivering specialized legal support for individuals suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Expertise in managing cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Incidents

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

Wrongful Fatality

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and skilled legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spine Damage

Dedicated to representing patients with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal support to secure redress.

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