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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the aftermath of a car accident in Heritage Lake, you want to place your trust in an advocate who knows what they are doing. This is where Carlson Bier excels; our reputation for strategic and assertive representation speaks volumes about our dedication to clients. We have refined the complexities of personal injury cases down to a science, understanding every nuance related to car accidents and their potential repercussions. Knowing that each case brings unique circumstances, we strive relentlessly for justice on behalf of individuals affected by traffic collisions. Clients choose Carlson Bier because we tirelessly leverage our vast expertise within Illinois laws concerning auto accidents, procuring compensation so you can focus on recovery without undue stress. Our commitment reflects not just in substantial verdicts secured but more significantly in the peace clients regain during challenging times. Trust and experience carve out outstanding results—and at Carlson Bier, both are central tenets we stand by firmly as seasoned attorneys safeguarding your interests following unfortunate vehicular incidents.

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Car Accidents Lawyers in Heritage Lake Illinois

Navigating the aftermath of a car accident can be an overwhelming and confusing time. With the well-regarded law firm, Carlson Bier, at your side, you will have a robust team of personal injury attorneys serving Illinois to guide you through each step of your legal journey. Our expertise resides in handling complex cases involving car accidents which often leaves victims dealing with damage repairs, medical bills and lost wages due to injury.

One key aspect to understand is that Illinois operates under a ‘tort’ system for vehicle accidents. This simply means whoever is proven liable or at fault for causing the accident is responsible for covering all related financial losses. This may include costs associated with medical treatments for injuries sustained during the accident, vehicle repairs or replacement, loss of earning capacity if injuries prevent you from working as much or at all and even compensation for emotional distress suffered as a result of the incident.

If ever involved in an automobile accident, it’s recommended to follow these steps:

• Call 911 immediately.

• Prioritize getting medical attention even if no immediate injuries are apparent.

• Document everything about the situation including details regarding drivers and passengers involved, date/time/location of incident and eyewitness testimonies.

• Seek advice from qualified legal professionals like ours at Carlson Bier before talking about your case with insurance companies.

It’s common knowledge that insurance companies aim at paying out as little claim amount as possible after an accident. Hence they might push you into accepting less than what you actually deserve. In such situations having our professional Illinois personal injury attorneys advocating on your behalf helps ensure not only receiving rightful coverage but also covers damages inflicted by another party during auto collisions fully accountable under tort checks applied in Illinois State law.

Moreover,get familiarized with some potential factors affecting how much compensation one might receive post-accidence.These include:

• The severity and longevity of your physical injuries.

• Medical expenses incurred both currently and estimated future costs linked directly with the accident.

• The amount of income lost because of time spent away from work.

• Negative impacts on your quality of life, including physical discomfort, mental anguish, and thus reduced enjoyment of regular activities.

Your personal injury claim should be a true reflection of the hardships you’ve faced due to another party’s negligence.If this hasn’t been achieved,it may be necessary for a lawsuit to push further.Our experienced team at Carlson Bier is dedicated not just to get you compensated but also in holding wrongdoers accountable.

In Illinois State there moreover exists statutes limitations which essentially sets deadlines regarding how much time victims have after an accident to commence legal proceedings. How these statutes are applied can be complex and varies case by case hence necessitating having knowledgeable attorneys helping demystify interpretations as per existing law provisions.

Remember that Car Accidents can lead to plethora complications. Let us bear some burden off your shoulders guiding through complexities created by these incidents. After all we are committed not only towards winning cases but also upholding highest professional standards maintaining respect,honesty,and integrity.Check us out today because our passion is fighting for what’s right,on behalf deserving victims all over Illinois.Wondering what compensation could look like in your specific situation? Click on the button below for an evaluation from one of Carlson Bier’s expert personal injury attorneys.We’ll take into account detailed specifics about your incident before providing comprehensive feedback.With no obligations and complete confidentiality,your path towards understanding claiming justice starts here.The journey towards overcoming difficulties caused by car accidents is understandably challenging,but remember you’re never alone.By reaching out—earning rightful advocate—you’re making best first step through recovery process let alone ensuring justice prevails.

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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 Heritage Lake

Bike Accidents

Focused on legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Fire Burns

Supplying adept legal assistance for patients of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Physician Incompetence

Ensuring expert legal assistance for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Obligation

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, offering adept legal guidance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Malpractice

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Stumble Injuries

Adept in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking recovery for their harm.

Childbirth Damages

Supplying legal aid for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Incidents

Incidents: Concentrated on guiding sufferers of car accidents receive appropriate payout for damages and damages.

Motorbike Accidents

Committed to providing legal advice for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Semi Incident

Providing professional legal representation for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for hurts.

Construction Site Incidents

Dedicated to assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Cerebral Harms

Committed to providing professional legal assistance for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Harms

Specialized in tackling cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Mishaps

Committed to legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unfair Death

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and experienced legal assistance to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Expert in advocating for persons with spine impairments, offering specialized legal guidance to secure redress.

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