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About Carlson Bier Associates

When involved in a car accident, your ideal choice for legal representation is Carlson Bier. Known for their high-level experience and expertise in handling personal injury cases across Illinois, they have developed an unrivaled reputation for providing compassionate service coupled with tenacious litigation. Every Glasford resident can rest assured that Carlson Bier’s commitment to justice isn’t confined by geographical boundaries. The comprehensive approach to case analysis ensures that every detail of the accident is keenly scrutinized, thus building a proprietary foundation necessary to handle complex scenarios unique to each case. Beyond achieving favorable verdicts or settlements, they emphasize complete customer satisfaction through seamless communication during this stressful time of your life. Choosing Carlson Bier guarantees aggressive pursuit of compensation rights ensuring you get taken care of beyond immediate medical coverage needs directly related to the car accident at no upfront cost until victory is yours! Trusting Carlson Bier offers not just exceptional service but more so a strategic ally championing your cause tirelessly till justice prevails.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Glasford Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we prioritize your legal needs and protection following an automobile accident. As a prominent personal injury attorney group in Illinois, we specialize in assisting victims of car accidents to navigate the legal complexities that often accompany such unfortunate incidents. We’re here to provide valuable insights into the entire process from initial consultation through resolution. With our firm’s resources and expertise, rest assured your interests are being represented by seasoned professionals.

Car accidents can cause immense physical and emotional turmoil. However, it is critical to understand some essential elements involved –

• Liability: The key factor in any personal injury case revolves around proving who was at fault during the incident. Our attorneys have vast experience in handling liability matters associated with car accidents.

• Compensation: Victims might be entitled to recover compensation for medical expenses, loss of earnings due to inability to work, pain and suffering, or even permanent disabilities resulting from the accident.

• Statute of Limitations: For personal injury claims in Illinois, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.

• Policy Limits: Clients should also comprehend possible insurance policy limits which can influence settlement offers.

When dealing with car accident cases, it’s vital not to underestimate their complexity. There may be multiple parties involved from insurers and law enforcement agencies, all with conflicting interests which could lead one down a daunting path without proper guidance.

The role that Carlson Bier plays is twofold – firstly navigating these complexities on behalf of clients and secondly teaching them about these intricacies so they have better control over their situation. We strive for resolutions that stand up against time ensuring fair settlements for our clients based on their unique circumstances.

Understanding how stressful this period could be for victims like yourself is essential; that’s why we offer compassionate yet straight forward strategies personalized according to your individual needs; whether containing negotiation phases aimed at early settlement or potentially demanding trials designed robustly aiming at optimal outcomes.

Regardless of where you currently are in the post-accident process, we can step in. Carlson Bier is committed to protecting your rights and obtaining the ultimate resolution possible for your case. We realize that each car accident is unique and so should be its approach; our lawyers will scrutinize every detail related to your accident meticulously.

Our professional team explicitly understands accident laws prevalent in Illinois, thereby combining experience with legal know-how providing defense mechanisms unsurpassed by any other firm. Our longstanding professional presence across various courts in Illinois has equipped us with skills soberly addressing whatever complexities might come forth during the case.

At Carlson Bier, we believe knowledge equips power – empowering victims of automobile accidents toward rebuilding their lives on steady grounds while they transition through this phase smoothly orchestrating minimization on loss wherever possible is what drives us forward relentlessly.

The button below is your first step towards understanding all aspects of a personal injury claim from an auto accident point-of-view; better enlightening about what to anticipate concerning legal implications have never been simpler; at just one click away now lies your chance to determine how much value your own unique case holds – empower yourself today by clicking below. Let’s work together to spin things around into something considerably positive even amidst toughest circumstances!

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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 Glasford

Bicycle Collisions

Expert in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Fire Injuries

Offering adept legal help for people of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Clinical Misconduct

Ensuring experienced legal advice for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, extending adept legal services to consumers affected by defective items.

Aged Malpractice

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

Stumble & Tumble Occurrences

Specialist in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking redress for their suffering.

Childbirth Harms

Offering legal assistance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Accidents

Mishaps: Devoted to aiding victims of car accidents get reasonable remuneration for harms and impairment.

Motorcycle Collisions

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

18-Wheeler Collision

Providing specialist legal services for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for injuries.

Construction Accidents

Focused on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Neurological Impairments

Specializing in offering dedicated legal services for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Harms

Skilled in managing cases for persons who have suffered harms from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Collisions

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

Unfair Death

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

Vertebral Trauma

Committed to supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal assistance to secure redress.

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