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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been in a car accident in Colchester, it’s crucial to seek representation from an adept attorney like those at Carlson Bier. Our team is devoted to serving clients involved in motor vehicle accidents and providing the best possible legal aid. With years of hands-on experience and a stellar reputation for success, our personal injury lawyers are dedicated to fiercely advocating for your rights and interests. At Carlson Bier, we utilize our expansive knowledge of Illinois traffic laws along with keen negotiation skills to fight hard on your behalf. We pour over each detail meticulously, ensuring no stone is left unturned while looking to garner maximum compensation for damages suffered due to the auto accident. As attuned listeners, we capture every facet of our client’s experience post-accident; these insights help build compelling cases that resonate with juries or negotiate powerfully on settlement tables. Please remember – when it comes down to choosing assertive yet compassionate legal counsel after such life-altering experiences as car accidents – consider partnering with premier law firm Carlson Bier.

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About Carlson Bier

Car Accident Lawyers in Colchester Illinois

Welcome to the Carlson Bier personal injury attorney group. As dedicated and experienced lawyers based in Illinois, we specialize in serving clients who have been injured due to car accidents. Accidents occur unexpectedly, often resulting in severe emotional and physical trauma. Our mission is to ensure that our clients receive the necessary legal support during these difficult times.

A car accident could seriously damage your life causing potentially debilitating injuries or crippling financial burdens due to medical bills and lost revenue. At such an important juncture, our skilled team of attorneys at Carlson Bier can assist you in understanding your situation better so that you can take informed actions towards obtaining fair compensation.

At Carlson Bier, we fully understand the complexities surrounding car accident cases including potential issues like uninsured motorists, underinsured drivers, hit-and-run accidents as well as divergent situations involving pedestrians or bicyclists. To this end, we prioritize educating our clients on critical factors:

• The importance of gathering evidence: Documentation of physical injuries, property damage proofs such as photographs, eyewitness accounts materialize as irrefutable evidence supporting your case.

• The relevance of prompt action: Remember to notify relevant parties such as insurance providers immediately after an accident while also filing a police report if necessary.

• Understanding comparative negligence: An essential aspect of Illinois law where sharing fault might impact your compensatory amount.

This process not only ensures transparency but it also helps foster credibility and trust between us ensuring all cards are laid out on the table for us both.

Dealing with insurers post a serious accident can indeed be overwhelming. Often hiding behind complex policy agreements coupled with their motives aimed at minimizing payouts create tricky situations for claimants hindering rightful settlements. Our professional advice would effectively guide you through these murky waters while advocating fiercely for your rights when fighting against high-powered insurance companies.

We believe that no one should suffer silently after being victimized by reckless drivers or any other entities neglecting safety rules leading to accidents. At Carlson Bier, we champion for the rights of crash victims while tirelessly working towards holding negligent parties accountable for the harm they have caused.

Our team specializes in drawing useful insights from varied accident causes and circumstances, pertinent laws as well as the nuanced techniques employed by insurance companies that help secure fair settlements. By focusing on personalized attention alongside aggressive representation, our clients can rest assured knowing that their interests remain paramount throughout proceedings.

Navigating the aftermath of a car accident could indeed be unsettling but with our capable attorneys at your side, you won’t have to face it alone. Partnering with us entails having an experienced personal injury lawyer ready to legally represent you ensuring maximum compensation so that healing both emotionally and physically becomes your primary focus.

As licensed professionals operating within Illinois’s legal framework, we abide by regulations strictly avoiding any misconstrued representations regarding physical office locations. Rest assured that compliance is deep-rooted in our practice and transferring this approach onto handling your case is fundamental.

Now that you are better informed about dealing with car accidents having understood laws applicable within Illinois including key considerations surrounding your potential legal battle for rightful damages, make this crucial next step towards securing a say in your future: Seek professional advice today! Not sure where to begin? Click on the button below to find out how much your case could potentially be worth – let Carlson Bier lead you back onto the path of recovery and justice. Together we will lay down strong foundations aimed at recovering what was unjustly taken away from you due to someone else’s negligence. Let’s pave way for stability and let’s move forward together.

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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 Colchester

Cycling Collisions

Expert in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Offering professional legal help for victims of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Physician Negligence

Delivering expert legal advice for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Accountability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, offering specialist legal assistance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Senior Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Trip & Tumble Accidents

Skilled in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking compensation for their harm.

Childbirth Harms

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

Vehicle Collisions

Mishaps: Dedicated to helping victims of car accidents gain appropriate remuneration for damages and damages.

Motorcycle Crashes

Committed to providing legal assistance for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Trucking Crash

Offering professional legal support for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for losses.

Construction Site Accidents

Concentrated on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Neurological Harms

Committed to providing expert legal services for patients suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Traumas

Skilled in managing cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Committed to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Passing

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and professional legal services to ensure redress.

Vertebral Injury

Committed to advocating for persons with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal representation to secure settlement.

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