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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you are involved in a car accident in Fox River Grove, retaining the skilled legal assistance of Carlson Bier is an intelligent choice. Our dedicated attorneys specialize in car accidents and have a deep understanding of Illinois law to support your case. We stand out from other law firms due to our years of experience and proven track record of successful outcomes for our clients. At Carlson Bier, we believe that every victim deserves fair representation and compensation. We apply personal injury laws aggressively on behalf of those injured through no fault of their own, focusing on acquiring just recompense for medical bills, loss wages, as well as pain and suffering. With us by your side, navigating complex insurance policies becomes less complicated while we strive to hold negligent parties responsible for their actions fully accountable. Choose Carlson Bier today – where every client receives superior service underpinned with unmatched expertise; because when it comes down to asserting your rights after a vehicular incident within the confines of Fox River Grove vicinities- only the best will suffice – choose wisely: select Carlsons & Bier.

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Car Accidents Lawyers in Fox River Grove Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we continue to redefine legal excellence with our expertise in personal injury law. As a prominent Illinois-based litigation firm, we firmly believe you should know your rights when involved in a car accident. When such unfortunate circumstances strike, understanding the facts about personal injury law can make all the difference in securing the compensation you deserve.

Car accidents cause not only physical injuries but also overwhelmingly ravage emotional wellbeing and financial stability. The disruption caused by them is sudden and intense, making it more important than ever that anyone dealing with this traumatic event has adequate representation from experienced professionals who truly understand Illinois’ unique laws surrounding these cases.

We’ve compiled some crucial points to keep in mind if you find yourself amidst a vehicle accident:

* Acting promptly is vital – Seek immediate medical attention even if your injuries do not appear serious initially.

* Report accurately – Communicate clearly with law enforcement officers on the scene and ensure they record an accurate account of events.

* Document everything – Exceptional documentation can strengthen your case; include photographs of vehicle damage and injuries, noting down details of the incident as soon after as possible will be immensely helpful.

* Never assume liability – Discuss details of the accident sparingly until able guidance from a practiced attorney.

Ensuring skilled legal representation following such an event cannot be understated, imagine having someone fighting for your entitlements while keeping abreast of any changes or developments which may affect you are during this difficult period. Navigating through complex legal procedures becomes less daunting with proficient legal minds acting on your behalf unscrambling intricate jargon into coherent information to support informed decision-making processes.

Carlson Bier leverages years of collective experience specializing in representing victims of car accidents throughout Illinois offering personalized assistance at every juncture supporting clients’ transition towards recovery smoother. Our expert lawyers always engage courageously passionately championing clients’ justified claims ensuring their voices get heard within bogged-down bureaucratic systems feeling comforted knowing your fight becomes ours too.

Under Illinois law pertaining to personal injury, victims are entitled to various types of dues like medical expenses, lost wages due to time off work, emotional distress and suffering, disfigurement or disability caused by the accident, loss of normal life activities amongst other reimbursements. However, validity window for filing such claims is limited significantly highlighting the urgency in acquiring proficient legal support quickly after an accident allowing ample opportunity to file a well-substantiated claim enhancing chances for fair retribution.

At Carlson Bier, our commitment towards dispelling legal conundrums allows us to transform lives empowering individuals braveness in standing up against injustice making coping strategies easier during strenuous periods fostering quicker recuperation. We encompass both compassionate counseling coupled with robust litigation notably making a difference in the field of personal injury leveling playing fields irrespective of case size.

We cordially invite you to experience this powerful combination at Carlson Bier where we zealously advocate for your rights capitalizing on decades-long intimate knowledge about state-specific nuances particular strengthening resilience during challenging times providing dedicated counsel essential when traversing through nuanced particulars inherent within personal injury law. Our main mission remains constant: assisting individuals positively progressing past ordeal illuminating potential pathways towards regaining control negotiating complex scenarios skillfully beyond usual lip service converting promises into plausible actions unequivocally.

Understanding entirely what one’s case worth underlined our belief in comprehensive education endorsing transparency firmly encouraging anyone seeking exploration into unknown depths triggered by unfortunate incidents gaining more clarity laying foundation stone upon which justifiable compensatory design materializes ensuring justice prevails methodically legally convincingly truly invaluable asset considering unpredictability often connected with personal injuries specifically stemming from car accidents. Click on the button below if eager unraveling meritorious possibilities awaiting unveiling associated promises emerging potentially richly rewarding future beckoning brighter tomorrows steadily confidently assuringly Carlson Bier today tomorrow forever!

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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 Fox River Grove

Cycling Accidents

Focused on legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Burn Damages

Giving professional legal services for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Physician Malpractice

Delivering expert legal advice for patients affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Fault

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, providing specialist legal guidance to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Neglect

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip and Slip Incidents

Adept in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking compensation for their injuries.

Childbirth Harms

Extending legal aid for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Mishaps

Collisions: Devoted to aiding patients of car accidents gain appropriate recompense for harms and losses.

Motorcycle Crashes

Specializing in providing representation for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Truck Accident

Providing experienced legal advice for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for harms.

Worksite Collisions

Committed to defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Brain Harms

Focused on extending compassionate legal support for clients suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Specialized in handling cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Unjust Fatality

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and professional legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spine Harm

Dedicated to advocating for patients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal support to secure compensation.

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