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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the aftermath of a car accident, you deserve a compassionate and dedicated legal ally in upholding your rights. Carlson Bier Associates have earned their reputation by consistently providing diligent service to individuals facing adversity due to auto accidents. The prowess they hold in navigating complex automobile accident cases sets them a class apart. Each case garners our undivided attention, ensuring personalized approach for optimal outcomes in Frankfort Square and beyond. Fortifying victims with the needed strength to face insurance companies or erring parties — that’s what Carlson Bier aims for every day! We staunchly believe everyone deserves full compensation without compromise, thus we go above and beyond – fighting relentlessly until justice is served. Our extensive experience translates into deep understanding and effective litigation strategies which make us an unbeatable advocate on behalf of those affected by car accidents. If you’re looking for steadfast support while dealing with such unfortunate circumstances, trust none other than Carlson Bier – your powerful advocate during these challenging times.

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Car Accidents Lawyers in Frankfort Square Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted personal injury attorney group in Illinois, committed to guiding you through complex legal issues and relentlessly advocating for your rights. We specialize in car accident cases—empowering victims, shedding light on critical matters, and helping secure reparations for injuries sustained due to others’ negligence.

Car accidents can inflict profound harm—not just physical but emotional and financial as well. It’s a deeply traumatic event that can upturn lives within moments. As unfortunate as they are common, accidents on the road prevail as one of the leading reasons for serious injuries nationwide; hence why understanding specific points becomes crucial.

Firstly, it’s essential to know that not all car accidents call for legal advice. However, if severe injury or substantial damage occurs—or if there’s disagreement about who is at fault—it’s prudent act swiftly and engage with a skilled attorney like our team at Carlson Bier.

Secondly, while speed limits exist precisely to prevent incidents from taking place—speeding remains among the main perpetrators behind collisions. A speedy vehicle takes longer to stop or slow down upon sensing danger ahead—which often culminates into hazardous outcomes.

Thirdly, reckless driving accounts for a disconcertingly high percentage of crashes every year – whether it involves failure to comply with traffic rules or careless behavior such as tailgating.

Additionally noteworthy is distracted driving—from texting and calling on cell phones to eating while behind the wheel; distractions cause drivers to lose focus increasing chances of an accident drastically.

We believe knowledge empowers action—and understanding these nuances aids tremendously during contentious litigation proceedings ensuring maximum compensation possible. At Carlson Bier we fearlessly champion your cause by investigating each case thoroughly — even going beyond typical police reports when needed—to determine causation correctly so you can obtain justice deserved.

Because not all injuries appear immediately following an accident—it becomes paramount knowing potential symptoms arising later which includes headaches dizziness blurry vision and numbness amongst other feelings any changes should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider and attorney for prompt attention. Never underestimate the gravity of these symptoms—silent as they may be—they could signal deep-seated suffering that otherwise goes unnoticed until it’s too late.

Also, remember insurance companies harbor vested interests in minimizing payouts—even if this involves undermining claim’s integrity or discrediting your injuries. This is where experienced lawyers at Carlson Bier can help– by adeptly maneuvering through the complex world of accident claims providing shrewd negotiation skills ensuring you secure an equitable compensation—one that fully covers medical bills lost wages and rightly acknowledges pain inflicted upon you due to another party’s recklessness.

To close on a cautionary note—we highly advise not discussing your accident with anyone else involved after having made certain they’re safe too of course neither should information related to personal condition or case details shared indiscriminately right after the event doing so can result in unwelcome implications later on Strive instead to document evidence such as taking photos of damage sustained personal injuries traffic conditions etc for bolstering your legal case down the line

We hope this tailored guide helped provide clarity into critical aspects surrounding car accidents—and how a skilled lawyer can make all the difference when navigating their ensuing complexities. You have been hurt enough already; let us take on the uphill battle while you focus solely on recuperating—because at Carlson Bier our clients’ wellness tops everything else.

Are you wondering what your potential claim might amount to? Click on the button below and discover just how much your case could be worth! Let us assist you in seeking fair restitution today because no one deserves carrying burdens imposed unjustly by subpar drivers’ negligence. With Carlson Bier expertise is always merely one click away ready to fight tooth nail restoring peace back into lives disrupted without fault.Take first step toward justice now claim what rightfully belongs to you!

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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 Frankfort Square

Bike Accidents

Dedicated to legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Supplying professional legal help for patients of major burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Physician Carelessness

Extending expert legal assistance for victims affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Liability

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, providing specialist legal help to individuals affected by defective items.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Slip Injuries

Skilled in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking recovery for their losses.

Birth Damages

Offering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Accidents: Concentrated on supporting victims of car accidents secure reasonable compensation for wounds and losses.

Motorbike Mishaps

Committed to providing legal assistance for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Trucking Accident

Ensuring professional legal support for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for losses.

Construction Site Collisions

Dedicated to assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Head Damages

Dedicated to offering specialized legal representation for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Harms

Proficient in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

Expert in legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unfair Fatality

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and adept legal services to ensure restitution.

Spine Trauma

Dedicated to assisting individuals with paralysis, offering professional legal assistance to secure justice.

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