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About Carlson Bier Associates

Trust the seasoned professionals at Carlson Bier to represent your car accidents case in Columbia. Our experience and dedication relentlessly fuel our pursuit of justice for every client, sustaining their assurance through trying times. Navigating the aftermath of a car accident can be stressful; we strive to ease this burden with legal expertise that comes from years spent mastering personal injury law. We leverage our knowledge of Illinois’ laws, regulations, and courts as we ardently advocate on behalf of those injured due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct behind the wheel. Whether it involves contending with insurances or battling in courtrooms, its clear Carlson Bier remains unmatched when delivering sound legal counsel and results for Car Accidents victims amid these challenging circumstances. Choosing us means choosing proficient attorneys devoted passionately towards ensuring fair compensation aligning with your injuries’ severity and necessary reparations—pick Carlson Bier today to secure hope amidst adversity tomorrow.

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Car Accidents Lawyers in Columbia Illinois

Founded on a deep commitment to offering the best legal services in Illinois, Carlson Bier thrives as a distinguished personal injury attorney group specializing in car accidents. With an exceptional team of dedicated lawyers, we take pride in our extensive expertise and analytical prowess, purposefully designed to navigate the intricate landscape of personal injury cases. Our dedication is to protect your rights and ensure you receive just compensation for any physical or emotional damages encountered during these unfortunate instances.

Understanding car accidents’ multifaceted nature and their potential legal implications can form an important part of this process. Knowing your rights can make all the difference. Here are some key aspects to remember:

• Under Illinois law, those involved in a car accident due to another driver’s wrongdoing are entitled to compensation.

• Car accident claims may often include compensations for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering.

• One must report car crashes occurring within Illinois that resulted in death, bodily harm or property damage worth $1,500 or more.

• Bringing forth successful car accident claim necessitates proving fault scientific evidence like police reports, witness statements etc.

In depth understanding of the relevant statutes ensures effective leverage when seeking maximum settlements from insurance companies who commonly look to minimize payments made towards compensations. Typically governed by statute limitations requiring action within two years from accident occurrence date for personal injuries while allowing up five years for property-induced damages aligns with ensuring vigilant proceedings within the stipulated timeframe.

At Carlson Bier, we adhere radically faithful strategy buttressed robust knowledge garnered expansive experience field which includes handling serious motor vehicle collisions ranging automobile motorcycle truck accidents among others promise thoroughly investigate analyze every aspect case work tirelessly uncover all possible sources power effectively negotiate behalf against aggressive insurers typically push quick inadequate settlements.

Our professional approach extends beyond just winning cases. We comprehend that surviving a car crash can be distressing – physically taxing and emotionally overwhelming – hence as your devoted representatives on this matter; we take extra care not only to provide competent legal services but also volunteer emotional support and empathetic comprehension wherever necessary. Our unwavering commitment is making a difference in your life, guiding you through this difficult time by ensuring informed decisions about the next steps underway towards reclaiming normalcy.

Choosing Carlson Bier means entrusting your case into hands that not only value justice but understand its true essence. Hands that fight relentlessly to turn your unfortunate circumstances into a story of victory and resilience. We maintain an exemplary track record highlighted with countless victories – securing maximum compensation for our clients throughout Illinois while establishing ourselves as disputed champions within this specific niche in the State’s legal world.

Your suffering deserves attention, respect, and apt financial restitution. Take advantage of our expertise today – click on the button below to find out how much your case could potentially be worth. See how we transform adversaries into tangible action plans armored with strategic insights aimed at putting you back on the road to recovery smoothly yet swiftly. Remember, with Carlson Bier guiding you every step of the way; hope reassumes presence where despair once dwelled, restoring confidence for tomorrow while redefining today’s challenges altogether!

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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 Columbia

Bike Mishaps

Focused on legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Burn Wounds

Providing expert legal advice for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Medical Misconduct

Extending specialist legal advice for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Responsibility

Managing cases involving defective products, extending professional legal guidance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Mistreatment

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Fall Incidents

Specialist in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking redress for their suffering.

Newborn Wounds

Extending legal help for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Crashes: Concentrated on aiding patients of car accidents get appropriate compensation for hurts and damages.

Bike Collisions

Committed to providing legal services for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Semi Incident

Offering adept legal advice for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for losses.

Building Site Incidents

Dedicated to advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Neurological Harms

Focused on extending specialized legal advice for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Injuries

Adept at addressing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Dedicated to legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unjust Loss

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and skilled legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Backbone Damage

Focused on supporting clients with spine impairments, offering specialized legal services to secure settlement.

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