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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the aftermath of a car accident, uncertainty and confusion can often lead one down a complex legal labyrinth. Choosing Carlson Bier to guide you through this challenging time can make all the difference. As seasoned Car Accident attorneys, we bring an unparalleled depth of knowledge and expertise in Illinois’ vehicular laws, ensuring your rights are powerfully defended. Our team at Carlson Bier is committed to facilitating transparent communication every step of the way and delivering astute advice tailored specifically for your situation harnessing our decades-long success record dealing with intricate auto accident cases. Tirelessly fighting for justice on behalf of those entangled in automobile accidents has remained our unwavering mission over time as personal injury lawyers demonstrating exemplary competence across Illinois state lines while maintaining rigid adherence to ethical advertising standards set forth by statal regulation compatibly with their absence of any physical office location-based implications in Cornell market area subject matters under discussion.. Trust Carlson Bier – resilience personified; excellence embodied.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Cornell Illinois

Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorney Group emphasizes on integrity, dedication, and a relentless passion for seeking justice in personal injury cases. Established in the state of Illinois, our primary focus is to pursue legal remedies for individuals who have suffered harm due to car accidents. With years of experience, we’re dedicated to aiding victims navigate the often complex landscape of personal injury law swiftly and successfully.

Understanding that every case presents its unique intricacies, we approach each situation with an innovative perspective. We grasp the gravity of the situations our clients face – physical pain, emotional trauma, financial strain resulting from medical bills or loss of income while recuperating from injuries sustained in a car accident. Any person involved in such an unfortunate incident stands at risk of these consequences; therefore it is crucial they are well informed about their rights and potential avenues for restitution.

A few focal points concerning your rights as an injury victim after a car accident include:

– You have the right to file a lawsuit against a negligent driver.

– As per Illinois state law, you can claim compensation not only for your medical expenses but also for lost wages and mental anguish.

– In instances where insurance companies attempt unjust practices to downplay or deny your claims completely, you have legal recourse to challenge them.

At Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorney Group, we endeavor to keep clients informed at all steps of their case progression. Our highly experienced attorneys appreciate the magnitude of effective communication between lawyer and client. Our team’s wealth of expertise is put into action from very first interaction – providing detailed consultation service designed around understanding client’s situation thoroughly before recommending forthright solutions which aligns strategically with laws outlined by Illinois state jurisdiction including statutes governing limitation periods relevant for filing lawsuits relating injuries arising out specific type motor vehicle accidents.

We believe that knowledge lights up the path towards successful resolution after grave misfortunes like motor accidents occur leaving people’s lives fractured emotionally or physically or sometimes both ways spiraling towards unforeseen disruptions leading to a series of negative consequential chain reactions. Sharing appropriate and powerful information about how law can be leveraged in an injured person’s favor works towards the objective of empowering them allowing an enhanced sense of control over individual circumstances.

With extensive experience under our belts, backed by solid professional aptitude, we provide legal guidance focusing on protecting your rights. Our commitment is cemented around delivering results in client’s best interests – ensuring they receive rightful compensations embracing various dimensions such as medical bills, lost wages or ongoing rehabilitation services post-accident. At Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorney Group, rest assured you have competent experts standing firmly with you every step of the journey.

We empathize not just with immediate distress victims face post-incidents but also potential future economic hardships that could occur from lingering complications even after physical injuries seem to have healed superficially. Providing clarity fused with hope mirroring our dedicated values – integrity combined fiercely with passion is something we take great pride upon at Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorney Group.

Car accidents demand more than just medical attention; they require an aggressive legal recourse to battle the injustice one has been dealt with due to another party’s negligence or blatant carelessness while behind the wheel. Therefore, if you’ve been involved in a car accident where injuries inflicted were factors outside your personal control breaking normal pace life into shattered fragments, click on the button below now for a free consultation session to uncover what your case fundamentally holds from restitution standpoint. Your journey towards justice begins here. WIth us standing by your side at each turn ahead.

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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 Cornell

Bicycle Mishaps

Proficient in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Scald Damages

Offering skilled legal advice for people of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Medical Malpractice

Providing dedicated legal assistance for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Responsibility

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, supplying expert legal guidance to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Malpractice

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Trip Accidents

Specialist in handling trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking restitution for their suffering.

Neonatal Harms

Offering legal aid for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Collisions: Devoted to helping clients of car accidents get reasonable compensation for wounds and losses.

Motorcycle Crashes

Specializing in providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Semi Accident

Offering specialist legal support for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for losses.

Building Crashes

Engaged in defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Head Harms

Specializing in extending compassionate legal services for persons suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Traumas

Specialized in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Wrongful Demise

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and skilled legal support to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Harm

Expert in defending persons with paralysis, offering dedicated legal support to secure justice.

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