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Suffering through a car accident can be traumatic and highly distressing, leaving you in need of skilled empathetic representation. Carlson Bier emerges as your premier choice for navigating these turbulent times. As seasoned personal injury lawyers, we excel at managing car accident claims across Illinois including Crescent City with expert precision. Supremely dedicated to our craft, Carlson Bier combines vast experience with insightful industry knowledge to effectively advocate for clients’ rights on all fronts – physically, professionally and emotionally impacted by the accidents. We painstakingly pore over each individual case detail to devise optimal legal approaches that put victims best interests centerstage while aggressively fighting against insurance company tactics designed to undermine their rightful compensation claim value. At Carlson Bier, we’re committed agents working diligently towards ensuring swift justice delivery promptly when clients need it most because every second counts post-car-accident trauma recovery period. Trust us at Carlson Bier – with an established reputation carved from continual client victories – as your reliable Car Accident Lawyer.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Crescent City Illinois

Carlson Bier is a premier Illinois-based personal injury law firm specializing in representing clients that have suffered injuries due to car accidents. We understand the unique challenges faced by victims of auto accidents, and we strive to provide exceptional legal representation to help them get the compensation they deserve.

Car accidents can cause devastating physical injuries, emotional trauma, and significant financial burden. Severe injuries might require intensive medical treatments and lengthy rehabilitation periods which may put strain on your finances. Despite such overwhelming circumstances, choosing the right legal assistance is crucial in ensuring you obtain rightful compensation for your losses.

At Carlson Bier, we guide our clients step-by-step through every stage of their claim process. Our experienced attorneys possess profound knowledge about traffic laws and vast experience in handling complicated accident claims. Leveraging this expertise helps us effectively handle a variety of cases including but not limited to rear-end collisions, hit and run incidents, head-on crashes, multi-car pile-ups and much more.

The following are the reasons why choosing Carlson Bier for your case would be beneficial:

• Extensive Experience: With years of practice under our belts, we boast a wealth of experience dealing with intricate accident claims involving different types of collisions.

• Personalized Legal Strategy: We perceive each case as unique; hence we craft individualized solutions that cater best to our client’s needs.

• Maximum Compensation: We fight vigorously to ensure you receive full-fledged compensation for damages suffered including medical bills, loss wages among others.

• Prompt Communication: Staying connected with our clients forms an integral part of our services; therefore, we maintain transparent communication throughout the litigation process.

Understanding liability in car crash incidents may be complex; however it plays a vital role while seeking compensation from perceived responsible parties. These could range from other drivers involved or entities like vehicle manufacturers or even government agencies depending on circumstances leading up to the crash. Our dedicated team at Carlson Bier diligently investigates each aspect relating to your claim, thereby identifying all potential liability avenues to maximize your compensation.

As accident severity may vary, so does the type of injury suffered by victims. This could range from minor cuts and bruises to more severe forms including traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damage. At Carlson Bier, we represent clients dealing with wide array of injuries ensuring they receive recompense that reflects their suffering severity and future needs associated with recovery.

Determining precise amount for your claim deserves careful thought considering factors like medical costs involved, therapy expenses, repair bill for damaged vehicle among many others. Figuring out these details while recovering might seem overwhelming; hence we urge you to entrust us with these formalities whilst focusing on your health recuperation.

Recovered damages in car accidents can be categorized into three types:

• Economic Damages: These include quantifiable financial losses incurred due to injuries such as medical bills, lost wages etc.

• Non-economic Damages: Pertaining to intangible losses including pain & suffering, emotional distress and loss of consortium.

• Punitive Damages: Awarded rarely to punish defendants for egregious negligence or deliberate harmful actions.

Negotiating appropriate compensation involves detailed claim assessment involving medical reports review, accident scene analysis for establishing fault along with an extensive understanding about how insurance companies function. Carlson Bier has successfully helped numerous clients navigate this process securing high value settlements on their behalf.

If you have been injured in a car accident through no fault of your own don’t hesitate seeking assistance from our proficient team at Carlson Bier. Your next step is merely a click away! Discover the true worth of your case by clicking the button below. Let us guide you through this challenging journey towards justice and rightful restitution today!

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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 Crescent City

Bike Accidents

Focused on legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Offering adept legal assistance for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Physician Negligence

Extending professional legal assistance for clients affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Liability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, providing expert legal help to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall & Trip Incidents

Specialist in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking compensation for their damages.

Newborn Wounds

Extending legal support for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Car Crashes

Accidents: Dedicated to supporting victims of car accidents receive fair payout for harms and destruction.

Motorbike Crashes

Specializing in providing legal services for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Truck Incident

Extending specialist legal services for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for losses.

Building Site Incidents

Committed to defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Head Damages

Dedicated to ensuring compassionate legal advice for clients suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Adept at dealing with cases for clients who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Wrongful Demise

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and experienced legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Injury

Dedicated to representing clients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal guidance to secure recovery.

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