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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve suffered from an unfortunate car accident in Evanston, Illinois, and need effective legal representation to secure rightful compensation, turn to Carlson Bier. We are a team of highly experienced and dedicated personal injury lawyers who have worked tirelessly on car accident cases across the state. Coordination with medical professionals for comprehensive understanding of the injuries sustained, negotiation with insurance claim adjusters; our expertise lies in every aspect required for a successful resolution. Our insight into complex traffic laws and commitment towards ensuring justice makes us one of Evanston’s preferred choices. Carlson Bier takes pride not only in their mastery over legal intricacies but also delivering personalized attention that each client rightfully deserves during such times. Chronic pain or mounting medical bills post-accident do not define your life – justice does! Choose Carlson Bier as your diligent defender following a vehicular mishap – we stand by excellence and unshakeable loyalty to our clients’ cause even amidst tumultuous circumstances.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Evanston Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we’re more than just a law firm. We’re dedicated champions of justice with a sterling reputation as Illinois’s premiere personal injury attorneys. As your legal advocates, our mission is to fight for the rights and fair compensation that you deserve in the aftermath of a car accident.

Any car accident—small or catastrophic—can lead to significant disruptions in an individual’s life. From unbearable physical pain and emotional stress to lost wages due to being unable to work, the impact can be overwhelming. Understanding these consequences at their core informs every action we take on your behalf.

We need you to understand some crucial points about dealing with car accidents:

– First, it is paramount not to admit liability at any point even if you feel partially responsible.

– Always ensure immediate medical attention irrespective of perceived severity; sometimes injuries may manifest later.

– Documentation is critical: Police reports, medical bills, photos of injuries or damaged vehicles can solidify your claim.

Accidents don’t choose where they occur as such no geography is immune; whether residential areas, highways or intersections remain ever exposed. This only underscores why professional advocacy from expert personal injury attorneys like us at Carlson Bier becomes indispensable.

Bearing both the complexity of Illinois state laws and the aggressive nature of insurance company representatives in mind can be daunting – this is where our expertise shines brightest. At Carlson Bier, diligence meets compassion; two cornerstones that define our practise representing countless individuals involved in car accidents throughout Illinois over the years.

In any typical case involving a car wreck:

It begins with thorough fact-finding: identifying liable parties; accumulating evidence—photos, videos, eyewitness accounts—and meticulously reviewing police reports and medical records.

What follows next are strategic negotiations with insurance companies ensuring cause and damage alignment.This ensures full compensation—the kind that factors potential future costs emanating from sustained injuries perhaps needing continuous treatment

Without professional guidance navigating through complex jargon laden contracts, one could easily miss vital compensation.

In the vast universe of personal injury law, every case carries its unique set of fact patterns and legal challenges. At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on tailored representation that understands individuals are not mere numbers; everyone possesses a unique constitution in terms of resiliency and capacity to cope with tragedy—we always factor this into our legal strategy.

Rest assured knowing that Carlson Bier stands synonymous with legal prowess combined with integrity—a crucible where justice is forged from anticipation, preparation,dedication but most importantly compassion. Furthermore with our contingency-based model – you pay us only if we win your case—there’s absolutely no financial risk in seeking competent counsel.

Should it reach trial stage you can lean on our accomplished attorneys who’ve battled and won substantial verdicts for clients before jury mattresses– their skill is your insurance against being short-changed an appropriate settlement.

We understand how daunting the path to recovery might seem right now and we are here to guide you through each step towards gaining full physical, emotional and financial recovery. Your focus during this period should squarely be on recuperation—leave deterrence against the burden off potential litigation woes to us.

To appreciate how much impact professional legal advocacy can have: press the button below this page’s conclusion.For over many years now countless others just like yourself—with stories stamped by heart-wrenching pain courtesy of other negligent drivers- found themselves faced with two pathways: letting insurance companies dictate what their suffering was worth or -paving their way using justice’s hammer under guidance from seasoned lawyers committed to your cause .

No one sufficiently prepares for tackling aftermath of car accidents-with numerous scattered interests tugging at once causing confusion galore;enter CarlsonBier-an exemplary team whose mettle so strong nurtures positive outcomes even within disruption cocoons.Won’t you join them? Find out now what valuable difference a dedicated attorney team makes in determining rightful dues.Take action by clicking the button below to know your case’s worth 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 Evanston

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Proficient in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Offering professional legal support for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Hospital Carelessness

Extending specialist legal representation for persons affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Obligation

Handling cases involving defective products, extending specialist legal guidance to clients affected by defective items.

Aged Misconduct

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Slip Injuries

Professional in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking justice for their injuries.

Neonatal Damages

Providing legal guidance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Incidents

Incidents: Focused on aiding sufferers of car accidents gain fair compensation for injuries and harm.

Scooter Crashes

Committed to providing representation for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Semi Incident

Extending expert legal support for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for damages.

Construction Site Crashes

Dedicated to assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Neurological Damages

Specializing in providing compassionate legal advice for victims suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Skilled in handling cases for victims who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Focused on legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unjust Passing

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and experienced legal services to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Injury

Focused on supporting individuals with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal representation to secure justice.

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