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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to selecting the right attorney for car accident cases in Grafton, Carlson Bier stands tall and unrivaled. With a strong legal team having decades of cumulative experience in personal injury law, we are well-versed with all intricacies surrounding vehicular accidents. Our seasoned attorneys artfully strategize each case, ensuring safeguarding your rights while pursuing maximum compensation is paramount from start to finish. At Carlson Bier, we carry on our shoulders an established legacy – one that resonates with winning challenging lawsuits and bringing justice for victims of car incidents. We understand how critical immediate legal assistance can be post-accident; hence offer round-the-clock consultation service to accommodate urgent requirements. Clients vouch for our exceptional negotiation skills when dealing with insurance companies promising optimal settlements — testament of our commitment towards your welfare and peace-of-mind amidst adversities! Trust us because we’re always here for you during these testing times — just as the residents of Grafton have done so repeatedly over the years.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Grafton Illinois

Experience, personal attention and proven results. These are the distinctive traits that set Carlson Bier apart as a leading authority in dealing with personal injury cases rooted in car accidents across Illinois. We have an unrivalled track record of ensuring our clients receive the compensation they rightfully deserve, and we pride ourselves on taking the time to understand every fine detail of your case personally.

Car accidents involve more than just two vehicles colliding; they involve heaps of physical pain, emotional toll, financial loss, and life-altering consequences. Your fight for justice should not be another stress point added to already arduous situation, which is why at Carlson Bier we shoulder that burden.

Understanding all there is to know about car accident law can precede any legal process related to litigation or claiming damages in this scope:

• Statute limitations: Such laws exist within different jurisdictions stipulating the time frame within which action should be brought forward.

• Proof Requirement: This entails proving negligence by showing duty, breach of said duty, causation and actual damage.

• Negligence Theory: Car accident claims often rely on the concept of negligence (whereby one person fails to act reasonably or causes harm through their actions).

• Compensation Claims: When estimating potential compensation payout amounts after a car accident it’s crucial to use medical documents about injuries suffered and ability for resulting work incapacity.

Understanding these points is elemental when pursuing compensation due under Illinois state law after suffering serious injury from road traffic collisions – no matter who was responsible. At Carlson Bier we remain committed throughout every step ensuring you never feel lost or overwhelmed leveraging nearly three decades years’ experience practicing legal law service against insurance entities refusing fair payouts amidst pressing desperation from aggrieved victims suiting rightful entitlement.

From crafting compelling case strategies addressing each client’s unique circumstances effectively exploring multiple aspects including wrongful death suits herniated disc trauma neck back spinal cord injuries broken bones brain injury burns disfigurements while offering comprehensive assessment about recoverable damages looking at medical expenses rehabilitation costs earning capacity diminution future wage loss and pain suffering often not considered by non-legal professionals. We strive to empower you with knowledge while skillfully combating car accident injury challenges.

Carlson Bier’s approach is personal yet aggressive, determined yet empathetic — Which is why we constantly stay updated with changes in Illinois state law that may affect your case outcomes enriching our persuasive negotiation prowess for higher settlement amounts than your insurance company will want you to know.

As respected Personal Injury Attorneys, Carlson Bier isn’t just a name but solid assurance standing firm behind victims seeking justice mitigating concerns that come from misguided perceptions or fear of legal systems complexity favoring only lawyers – making pathways smoother one step at a time. Here every client matters, every story resonates and every victory furthers our resolve for those adversely affected by the recklessness of others in road traffic incidents in Illinois.

Investigating the specifics of claims allows us at Carlson Bier to provide highly tailor-made strategies always aiming towards maximum compensation obtainment building advanced persuasive arguments through meticulous cross-examinations expert testimonies utilizing demonstrative aides leaving no space for contention against rightfully deserved claim amounts under existing statutes.

We encourage you now, be proactive about knowing what your rights are today and fortifying tomorrow’s peace of mind; take the next best step forward without delay.

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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 Grafton

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Supplying adept legal support for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Physician Carelessness

Extending expert legal services for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Accountability

Handling cases involving problematic products, supplying skilled legal support to individuals affected by defective items.

Elder Mistreatment

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble & Slip Incidents

Professional in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking redress for their injuries.

Birth Wounds

Providing legal aid for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Accidents

Crashes: Committed to aiding victims of car accidents secure fair recompense for hurts and harm.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Specializing in providing legal support for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Big Rig Accident

Extending professional legal services for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for hurts.

Construction Site Collisions

Committed to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Head Injuries

Expert in ensuring expert legal advice for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Damages

Expertise in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Jogger Mishaps

Specializing in legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Passing

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and adept legal representation to ensure redress.

Neural Harm

Committed to assisting victims with spine impairments, offering professional legal services to secure settlement.

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