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About Carlson Bier Associates

When seeking legal representation after a car accident in Hillcrest, expert counsel from Carlson Bier is paramount. Renowned across Illinois for their unparalleled dedication to personal injury law, this highly skilled team constantly upholds the rights of their clients, ensuring fair and substantial verdicts or settlements are achieved. With specialized understanding in the significant impact that a vehicular collision can have on individuals’ lives, they meticulously prepare each case with thorough research and acute attention to detail. Pulling from an extensive history of successful negotiations and trials involving motor vehicle incidents displays how effectively Carlson Bier handles even the most complex cases effortlessly. Their relentless pursuit of justice has deemed them highly sought-after allies when facing turbulent times post-accident. With experienced litigators conversant in all aspects of automobile accident laws unique to Illinois state regulations, choosing Carlson Bier is synonymous with securing top-notch legal representation committed to attaining optimal results for your case— making them worthwhile consideration amid all available options.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Hillcrest Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the devastating implications that can result from car accidents. As experienced personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our persistent commitment to justice has consistently produced outstanding results for accident victims. Our firm specializes exclusively on personal injury law and is powered by a robust team of skilled legal professionals adept at navigating multifaceted laws and complexities associated with auto accidents.

Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming – coping with injuries, dealing with insurance companies, negotiating medical bills; it’s an exhaustive list. At such times, you need a trusted legal ally who understands your plight and fights for your rights relentlessly. The Carlson Bier attorney group shoulders this responsibility aiming to alleviate suffering through financial compensation secured via diligent legal representation.

Importantly, knowledge is power when it comes to negotiating claims or lawsuits originating from automobile accidents. Here are some critical elements:

• Urgency: Immediate action post-accident is crucial. Documentation starting from medical records to police reports will influence the case outcomes significantly.

• Insurance Claims: It’s imperative not to take hurried decisions guided by pushy insurance adjusters whose interests may contradict yours.

• Legal Expertise: Navigating intricacies in the world of personal injury law isn’t straightforward without expert assistance.

Car accidents might lead to severe life-changing impacts as well as minor inconveniences. In either scenario, you shouldn’t have to shoulder these burdens due to someone else’s negligence or irresponsible behavior on the roadways. Several potential consequences of car crash cases include physical harm like fractures or concussions, emotional trauma such as PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), property damages involving vehicle repair costs along with other auxiliary expenses like rental cars or public transportation fares if applicable.

Our primary objective at Carlson Bier lies in diligently pursuing optimal restitution facilitating victims and their families cope better amidst crises situation caused by unfortunate incidents. We believe in keeping our clients informed about every aspect linked with their case – right from initial consultations to final settlements or verdicts. It’s only through seamless attorney-client communication that successful comprehensive case strategies can be crafted resulting in favorable outcomes.

Carlson Bier, with its professional approach and thorough methodology has garnered the trust of numerous Illinois residents. Our seasoned attorneys ensure your narrative is relayed authentically, ensuring rightful justice isn’t compromised due to high-powered insurance companies’ defensive tactics. Additionally, we operate on a contingency fee basis implying no upfront costs; our fee is solely determined as a percentage share from the settlement amount or the jury awarded damages.

The perilous journey of transforming a tumultuous car accident aftermath into a reclaimed life begins with selecting the right legal partner who holds your interests above everything else. We urge you to not linger in taking this step. No matter how complex or straightforward your situation appears, hiring an adept personal injury attorney will upsurge possibilities for maximized compensation substantially.

Before closing off, remember that every legal tussle’s result involves crucial elements such as timely action post-accident and expert representation negotiating against potentially uncooperative insurers; anticipating standardized outcomes won’t be accurate given numerous involved variables dramatically influencing eventual settlements or awards.

Safeguarding rights while ensuring justice forms our core ethos here at Carlson Bier – capabilities amplified by years of experience handling auto accident cases across Illinois. Ready to take affirmative action? Click on the button below to uncover what your case could be worth as you aspire towards reclaiming control over life post battling unfortunate circumstances caused by motor vehicle accidents.

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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 Hillcrest

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Proficient in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Extending skilled legal assistance for victims of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Malpractice

Providing expert legal advice for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Fault

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, offering professional legal services to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Malpractice

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Tumble Mishaps

Specialist in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking compensation for their losses.

Birth Traumas

Providing legal guidance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Incidents: Concentrated on supporting individuals of car accidents receive appropriate recompense for wounds and harm.

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal support for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Semi Accident

Ensuring experienced legal advice for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for losses.

Building Site Collisions

Committed to advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Cerebral Impairments

Focused on extending expert legal support for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Expertise in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Incidents

Expert in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unjust Demise

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and professional legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spine Damage

Expert in defending individuals with vertebral damage, offering expert legal services to secure settlement.

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