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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to representing victims of car accidents in La Salle, Carlson Bier sets the standard for diligence and success. Boasting an impressive record of substantial verdicts and settlements, this team prioritizes its clients above all else within Illinois’s legal landscape. Proven expertise comes into play as they thoroughly investigate each case, ensuring a thorough understanding of the incident from every angle. This assists in accurately establishing fault while protecting client rights transparently under Illinois law. Employing smart strategies tailored to your specific circumstances is what makes them stand out against competition.

Their negotiation skills are almost unbeatable; securing maximum compensation that addresses medical bills, loss of income among other losses you may have incurred after an accident becomes possible with their assistance.

No one can rewind time or prevent accidents from happening but choosing Carlson Bier ensures that justice prevails by holding accountable those responsible for causing avoidable distresses abiding strictly with state regulations on advertisement practices and locations providing effective representation even beyond physical premises’ locality. Choose wisely; choose Carlson Bier when you require zealous representation following a car collision in La Salle.

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Car Accident Lawyers in La Salle Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that dealing with the aftermath of a car accident can be incredibly stressful. As premier personal injury attorneys in Illinois, we specialize in fighting for victims who have suffered physically, emotionally, and financially due to motor vehicle accidents. We provide a host of comprehensive legal services designed to secure justice for our clients.

A car accident occurs every seven seconds in the United States – incidents that cost American citizens millions annually in medical costs and property damage. Unfortunately, even minor collisions can result in severe physical injuries such as whiplash and broken bones; hidden injuries like herniated discs or emotional trauma may not surface immediately but will significantly impact your life quality.

Navigating the complicated world post-accident often leaves victims feeling overwhelmed. They are unfamiliar with intricate insurance procedures or how to adequately negotiate settlement agreements leaving them at a gross disadvantage against large companies equipped with teams of lawyers. That’s where Carlson Bier steps into champion your rights.

Our experienced team is armed with years of experience successfully litigating personal injury cases related to car accidents. Our tailored approach ensures we thoroughly investigate every aspect of your case – from accident scene investigation, evaluations by medical experts, detailed review of police reports, witness interviews, and stringent reviews of all pertinent documentation – nothing gets ignored.

Outlined below are some crucial factors you should remember:

• Notify the police – it’s essential to have an official record.

• Seek immediate medical attention even if you believe initially you’re uninjured.

• Document everything – Include pictures whenever possible.

• Do not discuss fault at the scene or directly following an accident.

• Contact us as soon as possible after connecting with your insurance company so we may begin advocating on your behalf immediately.

Having knowledgeable counsel ensures you obtain fair compensation necessary to cover short-term treatment costs and future expenses resulting from long-term health effects that appear down the line. In many cases, individuals do not fully comprehend their complete entitled recovery which includes non-economic damages such as pain, suffering, and other tangible losses you’ve suffered since the incident.

At Carlson Bier, we aim to ensure victims fully understand their rights according to Illinois law. Our commitment is to ardently pursue a fair settlement on your behalf navigating through complex litigation processes all the while taking care of minutiae details so you may focus on your recovery path.

Our team of attorneys skillfully negotiates settlements ensuring our clients attain maximum compensation for medical expenses, financial loss due to time away from work, rehabilitation costs, long-term disabilities, property damage along with emotional distress caused by the accident aftermath. Rest assured knowing that Carlson Bier handles every aspect rigorously right from claim filing stage up until final resolution whether it is arbitration or trial reaching optimal decisions consistent to your best interests.

Don’t battle this journey alone. With round-the-clock availability prepped in handling complex legal issues linked with personal injury law in Illinois – rely upon us as your trusted guide during these challenging times. You needn’t pay any upfront fees – We adopt a contingency payment model meaning you only pay once we emerge victorious winning you the rightful claim deserved for your shared ordeal.

Let us alleviate your burdens; allow yourself space needed for healing without added legal concerns plaguing your mind persistently. Click on the button below now facilitating immediate contact with one of our experienced lawyers leading towards learning what exact value constitutes your case bringing some much-needed relief amidst uncertainty awaiting justice prevailing itself conclusively at last!

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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 La Salle

Bicycle Crashes

Expert in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Burn Traumas

Giving expert legal support for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Physician Incompetence

Ensuring dedicated legal services for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Fault

Taking on cases involving faulty products, offering skilled legal assistance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Senior Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Tumble Accidents

Specialist in handling trip accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking redress for their losses.

Infant Injuries

Supplying legal assistance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Accidents: Devoted to helping patients of car accidents get reasonable remuneration for damages and harm.

Scooter Collisions

Committed to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Big Rig Accident

Ensuring specialist legal representation for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for harms.

Building Site Crashes

Dedicated to defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cerebral Damages

Focused on providing expert legal support for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Proficient in tackling cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

Specializing in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unfair Death

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and adept legal support to ensure fairness.

Neural Injury

Dedicated to assisting persons with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal representation to secure compensation.

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