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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’ve been involved in a car accident, choosing the right legal representation is crucial. Look no further than Carlson Bier, an accomplished personal injury lawyer firm with significant expertise in handling car accident cases. As proficient advocators for their clients’ rights across Illinois, they are recognized for their comprehensive knowledge of auto collision regulations and profound experience with insurance companies. Being victimized by automobile accidents often brings enormous physical and emotional trauma paired with financial burdens. Carlson Bier ardently believes that your sole focus should be on recovery; hence leaving all legal matters to them eases these strains. Their tactful negotiation skills ensure maximum compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other related costs that arise from such unfortunate circumstances. The integrity of Carlson Bier has given peace to numerous victims they have represented successfully throughout various cities within Illinois, including Cullom but not limited thereto without implying the presence of a physical office in such city – compliance strictly adhered always! Rest assured; enlisting the support of Carlson Bier means engaging top-tier expertise devoted wholly to securing just recompense after a harrowing car mishap.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Cullom Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury law firm rooted in the heartland of Illinois. Representing victims of personal injury for several decades, we specialize in matters pertaining to car accidents with a staunch commitment towards seeking justice for our clients. We believe it is essential for everyone to understand their rights and the steps they need to take following the unfortunate occurrence of a car accident.

Car accidents may result in life-altering injuries or, even worse, fatalities; intertwining physical pain and emotional distress with intricate legal proceedings. Insurance companies often try their best to minimize payouts, leaving victims feeling unsupported while coping with their injuries. Carlson Bier can help enhance your understanding of this complex process and assist you in securing the maximum compensation that you are legally entitled to receive.

Firstly, right after an accident occurs, summon medical assistance immediately if anyone appears injured. Following this critical first step, it becomes crucial not just from a legal aspect but also medically essential to document your injuries thoroughly. An official medical report corroborating your immediate and consequent health problems supports you in building a robust personal injury case.

Stresses caused by car accident headaches go beyond bodily harm—it extends into financial strains as well since car repairs and medical bills stack up incredibly fast. Thereby comprehensive documentation works towards fortifying your case—a police report with significant details concerning the incident and photographs from the scene will play crucial roles throughout the claim’s process.

Few other factors vital for executing successful claims comprise of:

• Directly informing your insurance company about the incident.

• Limit exchange of particulars at only what’s necessary—Names, contact information, driver’s license numbers and basic insurance information from all drivers involved.

• Refrain from discussing fault during these exchanges.

• Engage experienced professionals like us who are versed with Illinois laws concerning car accidents.

Understanding that each collision varies each case’s value considerably depending on multiple elements such as severity of injuries sustained by parties involved, property damage inflicted and effects on victims’ quality of lives. Engaging with an experienced personal injury lawyer like those in Carlson Bier can help you navigate through these complexities, ensuring you obtain a fair settlement value that reflects the true impact of your accident.

At Carlson Bier, we aspire to be more than just attorneys; we strive to be educators and advocates for justice. We want individuals involved in car accidents across Illinois to appreciate not merely the letter but also the spirit of legislation protecting their rights—Knowledge herein becomes power!

Let this steadfast commitment towards safeguarding victims provide solace during your recovery process—Our legal professionals meticulously scrutinize every element surrounding your incident, collaborating with medical experts familiarizing themselves with the extent of your injuries alongside assessing impacts on income potential. Not only do they break down multifaceted legal language into actionable strategies for you but also fiercely negotiate with insurance companies overcoming barriers standing between you and settlements rightfully owned by you.

To enhance comprehension further: An average sedan damage claim hovers over $3,000 whereas average bodily injury claims approach nearly $15,000! Thereby underscoring how personal injury lawyers can potentially thrust massive financial relief allowing victims focus entirely on physical as well as emotional recoveries.

Your journey towards redressal starts here—We invite readers interested in pursuing rightful compensations post-car accidents—Please click the button below permitting us evaluate how much may accrue towards you. We are excited about our potential partnership together steering through complicated terrains bridging gaps separating victims from justices deserved by them!

Please remember that reaching out does not promise any results—we wish to reiterate priority is lending guidance supporting informed decision making even if paths forward aren’t obviously opportunistic—it’s why we built Carlson Bier grounded passionately upon principles involving ushering light amongst shadows obfuscating rightful channels promising recoveries from otherwise stressful instances lowering hope amongst grief-stricken communities.

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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 Cullom

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Fire Burns

Providing expert legal help for victims of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Providing expert legal advice for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Obligation

Handling cases involving dangerous products, providing skilled legal support to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Misconduct

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Fall Accidents

Skilled in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking compensation for their suffering.

Newborn Wounds

Delivering legal help for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Incidents

Mishaps: Committed to guiding sufferers of car accidents secure fair settlement for hurts and damages.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Committed to providing legal support for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Trucking Incident

Extending expert legal assistance for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for injuries.

Construction Site Mishaps

Dedicated to representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Head Traumas

Specializing in offering expert legal representation for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Expertise in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Collisions

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

Wrongful Loss

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and experienced legal support to ensure justice.

Neural Trauma

Specializing in representing clients with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal representation to secure redress.

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