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About Carlson Bier Associates

When navigating the aftermath of car accidents in Glen Ellyn, it is crucial to have an assertive and experienced legal advisor like Carlson Bier at your side. Through their resolute dedication to high-quality representation, this Illinois based personal injury law firm proves standout amid countless others. Utilizing a combination of comprehensive legal knowledge, personalized approach and relentless advocacy, Carlson Bier ensures optimal outcomes for those grappling with car accident cases. Their experience empowers them to fearlessly challenge insurance companies’ profit-driven tactics while pointing out factual inaccuracies in accident reports which may harm your case. Standing on years of successful litigation track records, they devise strategic plans guaranteeing rightful compensation for medical bills or lost wages you might be entitled from unyieldy auto crash impacts. Choosing Carlson Bier as your preferred attorney group means opting for peace-of-mind by entrusting seasoned professionals who prioritize your best interest over anything else during these challenging times; ultimately proving themselves not just counselors at law but partners in pursuit of justice.

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Car Accidents Lawyers in Glen Ellyn Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the daunting challenges faced by victims of car accidents. As established personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our mission extends beyond providing legal aid; we endeavor to equip you with pertinent information and guide you through the complex maze that is accident laws and processes. Our expertise cuts across diverse facets of car accident cases including liability issues, insurance complications, wrongful death claims, under-insured or uninsured motorist claims among other intricate elements tied to car injuries.

Car accidents can trigger an upheaval stretching from physical well-being to financial stability. Thus it’s vital for anyone venturing onto the roads to grasp certain basic rules which include:

• Always maintain your vehicle properly as faulty vehicles contribute majorly to avoidable accidents.

• Driving under influence remains a leading cause of horrendous auto-accidents; avoid it at all costs.

• Speeding robs you off control over your vehicle hence increasing chances of fatal crashes.

Your adherence not only keeps you safe but also significantly reduces overall incidents of road carnage.

It takes more than just understanding the law when dealing with insurance companies who aim at paying out as little as possible on claims. With years of experience behind us, Carlson Bier boasts profound knowledge in circumventing these hurdles ensuring you get what is rightfully yours. We help unravel dark corners tying compensation packages such as medical bills piling due to sustained injuries, lost wages during recovery period or property damages linked directly or indirectly to your incident.

Navigating personal injury lawsuits can prove overwhelming with numerous regulations involved. That’s where Carlson Bier prowess comes into play; turning those potentially grueling encounters into seamless experiences for our clients while maintaining utmost professionalism paired with empathy driven by our tireless commitment towards securing justice for every deserving client.

Limits exist on duration within which compensation suits must be filed after occurrence of an accident – termed as statute limitation. In select scenarios like when seeking restitution from municipalities or state governments these statutes can be considerably short leading to lost justice due to mere technicalities. Embrace Carlson Bier’s adeptness in meeting these deadlines, ensuring your justice is neither rushed nor delayed.

Our achievements stand firm on our meticulous approach towards each task from the point of initial consultation till the signing off after a successful suit. We keenly analyze all facts about your accident to build foolproof cases that ensure maximum payouts for you. Our prowess spans beyond impressive litigation skills; we are dedicated champions fighting for those robbed of normality by careless drivers or systemic failures resulting in road accidents.

Choosing Carlson Bier means walking a journey with legal experts possessing an indomitable spirit and sense of dedication when it comes to unearthing truth and securing compensation for victims of car accidents .Our team maintains open communication channels where every concern receives attention culminating in fruitful relationships transcending just lawyer-client interactions – we aspire to be trusted allies sharing both burden and triumphs together as one united front against rampant injustice related to auto-accidents.

Your ordeal over a car accident should not be prolonged by inability to secure rightful compensation or even lack of understanding pertaining thereto.Transport your painful experience into our stable hands at Carlson Bier.Let us turn that horrific episode into a fight for justice-a march towards secure financial stability cushioning you against catastrophic consequences bearing down on most victims post such occurrences.We remain relentless, fighting tooth and nail, draining every ounce of energy within us and exhausting all channels available legally until you get what rightfully belongs to you –fair compensation.

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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 Glen Ellyn

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Providing expert legal help for victims of major burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Physician Misconduct

Extending dedicated legal representation for victims affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Liability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, delivering specialist legal help to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Tumble Accidents

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

Newborn Injuries

Offering legal help for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Crashes

Incidents: Devoted to helping patients of car accidents receive just settlement for wounds and harm.

Scooter Collisions

Committed to providing representation for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

18-Wheeler Accident

Offering adept legal advice for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for losses.

Construction Crashes

Dedicated to representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Neurological Impairments

Focused on delivering professional legal representation for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Traumas

Adept at dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Crashes

Specializing in legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Undeserved Demise

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and skilled legal services to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Expert in defending victims with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure compensation.

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