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When involved in an auto accident, securing a reliable and experienced legal representation is essential. That’s where Carlson Bier comes into action – standing as the top-tier car accident attorneys serving Harristown residents. With vast experience navigating intricate processes of personal injury laws in Illinois and handling countless successful negotiations, they are your best chance at obtaining rightful compensation for undeniable distress caused by motor vehicular incidents. Their proven expertise assures understanding of diverse scenarios with absolute strategic planning to secure optimal outcomes for victims who have suffered emotional, physical or financial damages owing to unanticipated vehicular mishaps.

Carlson Bier adopts a prompt comprehensive approach towards litigation while you tend to healing and recovery; their sheer grit aims at reducing stress often shouldered by clients during investigations and negotiations instigated post-accidents.

Safety on roads we all share is unquestionably vital but when abrupt tragedies strike resulting in devastation, placing your trust in the skilled professionalism of Carlson Bier can make all the difference – restoring peace within chaos that potential accidents carve across everyday lives. Reach out today because everyone deserves justice delivered diligently.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Harristown Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we acknowledge the gravity of dealing with a car accident and its aftermath on your life. Steep medical bills coupled with lost wages can create an uphill mountain to your recovery path. Our personal injury attorneys are compassionate and dedicated, prioritizing your well-being above everything else and dedicating their expertise to ensure you receive just compensation.

Navigating through the complex world associated with car accidents entails understanding specific areas. These touchpoints include knowing types of car accidents that could result in different injuries; causes of such collisions; consequent physical harm, psychological trauma, or property damage incurred, among others.

Types of road mishaps involving automobiles cover rear-end collisions – often due to tailgating or sudden deceleration by cars in front, side-impact crashes – also recognized as t-bone or broadside where one vehicle hits another from the side and head-on collisions that account for severe casualties considering the direct impact force involved.

Numerous causative factors like distracted driving encompassing activities such as texting while operating vehicles contribute significantly towards these unexpected tragedies. Additionally, drunk-driving remains a major concern over all states including Illinois resulting in devastating consequences for all parties involved. Reckless driving characterized by extreme speed violations or illicit street racing constitutes yet another dangerous factor triggering grievous incidents on hyperactive highways.

Personal injuries vary depending upon severity levels ranging from minor abrasions or sprains to critical conditions involving damaged organs or spinal cord afflictions. Psychological traumas induced may persist even longer than physical wounds creating prolonged periods of stress-filled existence for victims paralyzed by phobias stemming from Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD). Lastly but importantly is monetary loss incurred due to vehicle damages necessitating costly repairs besides intrinsic value depreciation owing to severity marked during detailed auto-assessments.

Our adept team at Carlson Bier is trained at carefully discerning the various facets arising out of automobile accidents thus ensuring comprehensive representation considering all aspects covered above. With a deep understanding of Illinois’ traffic laws, insurance policies, and overall landscape entailing vehicle-related mishaps; we aspire to handle your case with unflinching dedication & commitment towards securing an equitable outcome.

Asserting rightful claims involves proficient document preparation reflecting credible evidence substantiating liability prove or proving negligence on perpetrator’s part contributing to accident occurrence. In addition we meticulously assemble medical records outlining diagnoses indicating injuries related directly to car-accident highlighting subsequent treatment measures required for complete recovery.

Henceforth, navigating through murky waters of legal complexities becomes effortless under guidance from seasoned personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier committed thoroughly towards delivering your rightful dues post-accidents. Our exemplary track-record is proof of our dedication and relentless legal representation that ensures the highest possible compensation fitting your loss gravity.

Time indeed could be the most crucial factor working in favor or against you when claiming fair compensation post such unfortunate incidents. Hence, never hesitate or delay initiating this process which sets in motion faster path towards closure marked by eventual financial relief aiding greatly during recovery pursuits. Trust Carlson Bier for providing quintessential protection shielding wrongful endorsement allowing you reclaim control over lives interrupted unpredictably owing to auto accidents wrecking daily routines hitherto full of zeal and vigor.

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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 Harristown

Bicycle Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or risky conditions.

Fire Damages

Extending professional legal support for patients of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Physician Negligence

Delivering expert legal assistance for clients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Obligation

Managing cases involving defective products, extending adept legal assistance to customers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Trip Injuries

Skilled in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking restitution for their losses.

Birth Harms

Delivering legal aid for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Mishaps: Dedicated to supporting individuals of car accidents get reasonable remuneration for damages and impairment.

Motorbike Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Semi Accident

Offering professional legal services for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for harms.

Building Site Crashes

Dedicated to assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Head Impairments

Committed to ensuring specialized legal representation for victims suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Proficient in tackling cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unjust Passing

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and experienced legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Neural Harm

Committed to defending persons with paralysis, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure justice.

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