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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’ve been in a car accident, dealing with the aftermath can be stressful and complex. Immediate legal help is crucial to safeguard your rights and achieve optimum compensation for your loss. In Goreville, Illinois, Carlson Bier – a renowned personal injury law firm – stands as an exceptional choice for car accident lawsuit representation. With years of expertise in navigating intricate legislation surrounding auto accidents, we secure favorable settlements and verdicts that truly reflect our clients’ pain & suffering, medical bills, lost wages among other losses experienced due to the mishap. Our team possesses both objectivity and compassion when assisting victims of traffic collisions manoeuvre through the trauma associated with such unfortunate happenings – always fighting for justice while providing empathy-based support throughout each step of legal proceedings. Therefore if you are seeking top-tier representation following an incident on the roadways around Goreville or elsewhere in Illinois don’t look anywhere other than Carlson Bier: Your trusted ally during challenging times.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Goreville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are more than just a law firm; we are your personal injury advocates. Our team of experienced attorneys extends its top-tiered legal expertise to clients who have suffered from car accidents in Illinois. It is our goal and commitment not only to represent you as a client but also to educate you about all aspects of the event that has influence over your future well-being.

Car accidents can be daunting, causing physical trauma and financial burdens. During these challenging times, understanding the details and consequences relating to your accident becomes crucial for recovery, both physically and financially. We consider it our duty at Carlson Bier to impart this knowledge effectively so that you can navigate through this difficult phase with confidence.

When a car accident occurs, victims frequently suffer from injuries such as whiplash, fractures, brain injuries or even psychological trauma like PTSD. These situations demand immediate attention and detailed investigation. Understanding the factors contributing to an accident helps determine liability and sheds light on the necessity of pursuing compensation for damages incurred.

• Thorough scene analysis: Our dedicated legal team deploys meticulous investigative techniques following an accident’s occurrence.

• Identifying responsible parties: From immediate at-fault persons such as drunk drivers or reckless operators to entities steering clear of responsibility such as automobile manufacturers or road upkeep bodies; accurately recognizing those liable is critical.

• Assessing extent of damage: Clear articulation concerning suffered physical trauma with associated medical expense documentation forms solid ground for moving forward with fair compensation demands.

The key element differentiating Carlson Bier resides within our personalized approach towards every case we handle. By partnering with us, rest assured that no stone will remain unturned while assessing case specifics providing precision driven legal strategies tailor made for your unique circumstances under Illinois law.

We want every victim involved in a vehicular mishap regain healthful footing swiftly which requires skillful handling against heavyweight insurance companies often pressuring premature settlement acceptance falls significantly short covering long-term healthcare. Rigorous negotiation staving off any potential compromise lays foundation ensuring rightful compensation victim deserves.

Personal injury law varies across the US and knowing your rights under Illinois laws equips you with crucial knowledge while seeking justice. Here, negligence plays a substantial role when establishing fault. In other words, if another party’s irresponsible actions resulted in your accident, there is ground for legal action. Furthermore, statutory limits put deadlines on how long one has to claim personal injury following an accident – typically two years from incident date in this state but can vary upon case specifics.

Yet eloquently navigating through complicated terminology and minute details associated requires guiding hands experienced practitioners consistently outmanoeuvring common pitfalls victims susceptible face filing claim. This landscape we stride confidently, wielding mastery cultivated over years successful dispute resolution adhering strict ethical standards secure reasonable remuneration aiding effective recovery process.

At Carson Bier, our success emanates from dedicated commitment serving each client’s best interest balanced against unique claims particulars. We interpret complex nuances so you do not have to, easing burdens while fighting tirelessly champion cause protect your rights.

By arming yourself with information about your rights and understanding the weight of professional representation like Carlson Bier in enforcing them significantly reduces complexity surrounding personal injury claims Insurance juggernauts won’t intimidate know confident ally supporting committed pursuit fair settlement catering comprehensive care required recover accidents aftermath.

We invite determination worth case could elicit clicking button below for no obligation consultation session seasoned Marvin Carlson Let us take helm steer courageously choppy tides defining strong litigation strategy designed help restore balance disrupted by unfortunate vehicular incident Your trust encourages strive harder resolve pressing concerns paving smoother road recovery beyond monetary pursuits Personal attention integrity resilience remain cornerstones reveal promise unfaltering support at Carlson Bier Experience difference partnering approach align goals aspirations every step way

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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 Goreville

Bike Mishaps

Proficient in legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or perilous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Offering expert legal help for patients of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Physician Incompetence

Delivering expert legal support for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Responsibility

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, offering skilled legal help to consumers affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Stumble Accidents

Expert in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking redress for their suffering.

Newborn Traumas

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

Vehicle Mishaps

Incidents: Committed to aiding sufferers of car accidents obtain just remuneration for hurts and losses.

Bike Crashes

Focused on providing legal assistance for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

18-Wheeler Crash

Delivering expert legal assistance for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for harms.

Building Site Crashes

Focused on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Cerebral Traumas

Dedicated to offering dedicated legal assistance for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Injuries

Skilled in managing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Incidents

Committed to legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unjust Fatality

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and professional legal representation to ensure fairness.

Neural Damage

Expert in assisting patients with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure redress.

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