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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with the aftermath of a car accident, you need legal support from experienced professionals who understand Illinois laws and regulations. With Carlson Bier, that is exactly what you will receive. As dedicated personal injury lawyers, we advocate for Eldorado residents impacted by devastating motor vehicle accidents. Our team’s expertise in navigating intricate auto-mobile legislations ensures our clients’ cases are handled efficiently and judiciously. We strive to secure compensation commensurate with your injuries and related hardships—a reflection of our unwavering commitment to justice.

Our track record underlines our proficiency as distinguished advocates: successfully recovering millions in verdicts & settlements for automobile accident victims across Illinois . While every case is distinct, each client benefits from the personalized attention necessary for winning their claims.

In these tough times when dealing with stressful insurance companies can be overwhelming; one thing remains unchanged —the exceptional service provided by Carlson Bier. Trust us to guide you through this challenging journey—an assurance we give not on account of geography but catalyzed by our common creed: Justice Over Prejudice!

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Car Accident Lawyers in Eldorado Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our unparalleled understanding of Illinois state personal injury laws safeguards the interests of individuals who have encountered unfortunate events on the roadways. As specialized personal injury attorneys, we pride ourselves in offering comprehensive consultation and representation for car accident victims, ensuring you secure a deserving compensation for your misfortune.

Accidents are unpredictable encounters that could result in minor to catastrophic injuries or even loss of life. When such events unfold due to someone else’s negligence or deliberate act, it’s essential that the victim or their loved one consult with legal practitioners equipped with extensive knowledge and experience in handling auto accident claims. With years of professional practice under our belt, we take prides in our ability to adeptly analyze your situation and recommend ideal courses of action that maximize your chances of obtaining rightful settlements.

Accidents can manifest in various forms, from head-on collisions to hit-and-run cases; each type carries distinct implications regarding liability determination and potential damage claims. An overview of common types are:

• Rear-end Collisions: Often caused by tailgating or careless driving.

• Head-On Collisions: Frequently stemming from drunk driving or fatigue-induced lapses.

• Side-Impact Crashes: Usually occur at intersections as a result of failure to yield properly.

The gravity associated with navigating the muddy waters post-accident is immense. However, there exists a silver lining considering you’ve got Carlson Bier at helm steering your course towards justice. We meticulously guide clientele through complex processes involving insurance companies negotiations; acquisition of pertinent police reports; gathering witness testimonies; establishing medical treatment protocols – all roles pivotal in bolstering your claim position within courtrooms.

While initially daunting, identifying liable parties shouldn’t seem impossible when armed with effective representation from proficient law personnel like us at Carlson Bier. Quite often these could potentially include:

• At-Fault Drivers: For reckless behavior causing accidents.

• Auto Manufacturers: If malfunctioning vehicle components contribute to the incident.

• Government Entities: If poorly maintained roads and infrastructure result in accidents.

Every claim process comprises unique steps, which Carlson Bier ensures are carried out professionally with your best interest at heart. From filing the claim to negotiating a settlement or representing you in court if need be, we stand firmly behind every client until they get due compensation.

The value attributed to personal claims is frequently hinged on factors like case circumstances; injury severity; impact of accident related emotional trauma; income loss as well as future earning implications caused by injuries sustained. Thus, seeking legal advice through firms such as Carlson Bier consisting adept personnel results in receiving substantial deserved compensations for unanticipated encounter repercussions.

At Carlson Bier, we instill confidence that justice will prevail via our relentless pursuit of fairness and transparency within legal realms. By clicking the button below, you can quickly find out just how much your case might be worth based on individualized evaluations from our seasoned practitioners. So don’t wait! Your path toward recovery starts here….at a law firm proven reliable when it comes to handling personal injury cases arising from car accidents right here in Illinois.”

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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 Eldorado

Bicycle Crashes

Dedicated to legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Burn Burns

Extending specialist legal advice for people of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Providing dedicated legal representation for persons affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Accountability

Taking on cases involving faulty products, extending skilled legal support to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Mistreatment

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

Stumble and Fall Accidents

Professional in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking justice for their injuries.

Newborn Harms

Providing legal aid for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Crashes

Crashes: Focused on helping individuals of car accidents secure equitable payout for injuries and harm.

Bike Accidents

Expert in providing representation for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Truck Accident

Providing specialist legal services for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for damages.

Construction Site Incidents

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

Cognitive Traumas

Expert in ensuring expert legal services for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Skilled in handling cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Incidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Fatality

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and professional legal support to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Committed to representing individuals with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure settlement.

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