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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, securing legal representation is crucial. Carlson Bier sets the standard for rigorous, expert assistance with personal injury matters arising from vehicular incidents. Their deep knowledge of Illinois law ensures that your rights are protected and potential damages awarded justly after any mishap on our roads. Clients throughout Farmington trust Carlson Bier as their first point of contact following an auto accident due to their impeccable track record of successful outcomes and personalized service standards. By listening diligently to client’s ordeals and investigating each case thoroughly, they strive relentlessly for justice to be served promptly and comprehensively. Their expertise covers negotiation ease with insurance companies, gathering pertinent evidence meticulously, and ensuring fair reparations are honored swiftly without burdening victims further emotionally or financially.Elite advocacy paired with compassionate understanding towards the individual ordeal makes Carlson Bier the reliable choice when beleaguered by unfortunate vehicular events in Farmington.Remember,Carslon Bier brings quality legal defence right where it’s needed immediately post-car accidents making them simply unmatched across the region!

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Car Accident Lawyers in Farmington Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a premier law firm specializing in personal injury cases, specifically focusing on car accidents. Conveniently situated in the state of Illinois, it is our sincere dedication to protect and serve individuals who have suffered distressing experiences due to vehicular incidents. Car accidents can cause significant physical and emotional harm that may require immediate attention and accurate legal representation.

Understanding what a car accident entails is an integral part of grasping the full concept of personal injury law. Car accidents can range from minor mishaps like fender benders to catastrophic events resulting in severe bodily injuries or even fatalities. The outcomes fall under two broad categories: property damage and personal injury – both having implications on how your claim gets processed.

– Property Damage: This refers to any damages done to vehicles or public property like roads and highway structures. You may file for compensation related only to this particular aspect.

– Personal Injury: If a car accident results in any type of bodily harm, this comes under personal injury. Your attorney will take into account all medical bills, rehabilitation costs, pain & suffering endured by the victim while building the case.

It’s essential not just knowing these silver linings but also understanding how insurance policies work surrounding these aspects because they’re directly tied up with your compensatory claims process post-accident occurrence.

In addition, another major cause for concern is dealing with insurance companies who might try their best to decrease your settlement amount significantly below its actual value. Having us at Carlson Bier means you are fully equipped legally with proficient knowledge backed-up by well-nurtured experience levels over many successful years perfecting our craft as esteemed attorneys specialized in car accident-related litigations.

Key services offered at our highly commendable operation include:

– Case Evaluation: We provide free consultation sessions deciphering possible courses your case could follow.

– Investigating Details Surrounding Incident: Each fact collected forms strategic points tilting odds favorably towards your side.

– Medical Resource Assistance: Our trusted legal service connects clients with the necessary medical resources, helping their recovery process while also aiding case formulation.

– Representing Client’s Best Interests: Our ultimate objective is to ensure that our clients receive every single penny they rightly deserve according to Illinois law.

At Carlson Bier, we strive for excellence by ensuring thorough educational understanding of the complexity surrounding car accidents incidents which blend exceptionally well with our services, and most importantly offering unparalleled representation in seeking rightful compensation. The road towards justice may be long and tedious, but together we will navigate these intricate legal channels bringing you closure and deserving rewards.

We firmly believe each client deserves an attorney who isn’t just skilled but takes personal investment into understanding their perspective as well. This level of deep-rooted empathy combined articulately with noteworthy proficiency levels spanning different complexities under car accident incidents offer genuine consul tailored precision-fit for your absolute needs.

The monetization aspect is one key area where most feel skeptical mainly due to legendry stories revolving around negligible compensations even after prolonged court processes. Still, at Carlson Bier suffice it confidently assuring that misconceptions like such deviations far away from reality when represented righteously according to specific strengths a given incident holds legally.

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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 Farmington

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or risky conditions.

Burn Wounds

Offering expert legal services for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Healthcare Misconduct

Offering specialist legal advice for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Fault

Dealing with cases involving defective products, supplying professional legal assistance to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Aged Malpractice

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Slip Incidents

Adept in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking redress for their damages.

Infant Injuries

Delivering legal guidance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Collisions: Dedicated to aiding individuals of car accidents obtain equitable payout for hurts and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Semi Incident

Ensuring experienced legal services for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for damages.

Construction Accidents

Concentrated on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Neurological Injuries

Specializing in ensuring professional legal advice for patients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Traumas

Adept at handling cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Focused on legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Loss

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and skilled legal services to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Injury

Committed to supporting persons with paralysis, offering professional legal representation to secure settlement.

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