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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Germantown Hills, seeking reliable legal counsel is a critical next step. Carlson Bier excels with profound knowledge and experience assessing and navigating the complexities of traffic law cases. We have helped countless Illinois clients successfully secure maximum compensation for their losses through not just understanding the law but miraculous execution. Our approach towards each case is personal while still holding broad expertise on all facets tied to automobile accidents – from handling insurance companies to addressing medical expenses. At Carlson Bier, we make it our topmost priority that your rights are thoughtfully addressed; you need an ally who will work relentlessly to sustain your interests during potentially distressing times – something integral with us at play! Trustworthiness backed up by significant years of practice puts us firmly as advocates of choice when dealing with car accidents repercussions. Choose Carlson Bier, where high-quality representation meets genuine care for every client’s unique circumstance.

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Car Accidents Lawyers in Germantown Hills Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that car accidents are some of the most traumatic incidents you can experience. Beyond the initial shock and disruption to your daily routine, a motor collision’s repercussions often extend into persistent medical issues and enduring legal complexity. That’s precisely why our Illinois-based Personal Injury Attorney Group is here – offering thorough guidance, impeccable expertise, and resolute representation for those affected by car accidents.

Car accidents are an unfortunately frequent occurrence on our roads today. Given the prevalence of these occurrences, it comes as no surprise that several complex factors go into determining how each incident unfolds legally. Indubitably, this is complicated territory for anyone without a robust understanding of personal injury law. However, with hands-on assistance tailored specifically to traffic collisions at Carlson Bier, becoming aware of significant aspects becomes an effortless process.

• One major factor in car accident cases is establishing liability – determining who or what was responsible for causing the accident.

• Another essential point concerns insurance claims; successfully navigating through this labyrinth aids victims secure rightful compensation.

• A substantial understanding of state-specific laws concerning statutes of limitations also features highly since such limits on filing lawsuits can profoundly affect claim potential outcomes.

• Finally, comprehending how damages are calculated – encompassing lost wages and medical expenses along with pain cause suffering compensation – crucially impacts case results.

These points underline just how pivotal retaining apt legal representation becomes when dealing with car accident-related personal injuries; what seems incredibly intricate at first glance immediately transforms into manageable components under astute guidance. Highly experienced in handling all these facets at Carlson Bier ensures you always have expert insight steering your legal journey while securing fair recompense.

From meticulously investigating your crash to ferociously negotiating with insurance companies, every step towards obtaining restitution gets carefully treaded under our keen supervision. We strive continuously to alleviate your stress during these challenging times by providing reliable advice based upon precedents and employ tactical maneuvers keeping ideal outcomes in sight throughout some of the toughest life chapters.

Remember, it’s a marathon and not a sprint when dealing with personal injury incidents following car collisions. The road to recovery from these crises typically curves through myriad unexpected challenges — emotional hardship, unanticipated legal tangles, confusing insurance proceedings, financial strain – enough tribulations to turn even the strong-willed into standing still. But don’t let these shake you; at Carlson Bier, we’re your steadfast companions throughout this taxing sojourn.

Our commitment transcends purely professional boundaries as well; beyond being your skilled guides in navigating laws and courts following traffic accidents, Carlson Bier stands firmly alongside clients during their direst times. We understand that personal injuries resultant of vehicular crashes involve substantial human aspects amid all the legalities. That’s why we have striven hard over time to build lasting bonds with our clients – wielding compassionate support as proficiently as legal acumen for aiding quick recuperation.

Irrespective of what got you here today – be it minor inquiries or an immediate requirement for expert representation- know that comprehensive help is readily available right here at Carlson Bier. Head-on over to us for streamlined explanations on significant elements concerning car accidents structured skillfully neatly within Illinois’s personal injury law premise — because nobody should have to traverse this terrain undauntedly.

So take the essential step towards reclaiming control while battling the impact left behind by debilitating automobile collisions. Find out exactly how much your case worth today isn’t mere conjecture but a potential route towards renewed hope for countless individuals hit by unfortunate circumstances – just like yours might be too! Overcoming hurdles resultant of dreadful car crashes doesn’t seem overwhelming anymore when embarking upon this journey in company with accomplished allies like ours.

One click below opens up possibilities previously unseen – unveiling prospects where despair resided until now and illuminating directions previously belittled or missed entirely by others lacking appropriate expertise. Know-how amassed from years of experience in fighting traffic collision cases becomes yours with just a click! Why struggle alone when you’ve got Carlson Bier standing by, ready to walk alongside and illuminate the path ahead? So go on – seize this opportunity right here and today, because your journey towards justice begins now. Arm yourself with expert legal advice; click below to find out how much your case is worth!

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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 Germantown Hills

Bicycle Crashes

Proficient in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or risky conditions.

Fire Injuries

Giving skilled legal assistance for people of severe burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Physician Negligence

Ensuring expert legal services for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Obligation

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, extending expert legal help to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Misconduct

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Trip & Stumble Occurrences

Adept in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking redress for their losses.

Infant Traumas

Offering legal aid for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Car Crashes

Collisions: Devoted to supporting clients of car accidents get appropriate settlement for damages and damages.

Motorbike Incidents

Specializing in providing legal services for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Semi Collision

Delivering experienced legal advice for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for losses.

Construction Site Collisions

Engaged in defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Traumas

Specializing in providing expert legal advice for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Wounds

Adept at handling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Committed to legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unjust Passing

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and experienced legal services to ensure fairness.

Spine Injury

Dedicated to assisting persons with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal services to secure settlement.

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