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About Carlson Bier Associates

When involved in a car accident in Lake Bluff, facing the ensuing legal procedures without assistance can be overwhelming. Amid these complexities, Carlson Bier stands as your reliable ally. Our strengths lie in our comprehensive knowledge of Illinois car accident laws and years of practice serving clients successfully across the state. Our meticulous personal injury lawyers have a strong record for securing favorable outcomes, backed by extensive litigation experience and expert negotiation skills.

Time is crucial following an auto collision; quick initiation of legal action could significantly increase chances of receiving full compensation for your damages by capturing important evidence before it dissipates over time. At Carlson Bier, we ensure swift responses working around-the-clock to build powerful cases that uphold clients’ rights.

Our dedication lies not just on successful case resolution but also ensuring you understand every step taken towards achieving justice due to transparency being paramount at Carlson Bier. Choose us—ensure peace-of-mind amidst chaos—place yourself into capable hands with on-point expertise navigating intricacies related to vehicle accidents within Illinois law boundaries.

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Car Accidents Lawyers in Lake Bluff Illinois

As the leading Personal Injury Attorneys within Illinois, Carlson Bier commits to safeguarding individuals’ rights and interests suffering from personal injuries due to car accidents. Our specialized focus sits at the intersection of compassionate legal representation for accident victims and aggressive litigation against negligent perpetrators. In particular, we deal with auto collision cases that have resulted in physical harm, emotional distress, and financial loss.

Navigating through the aftermath of a car accident can be both physically and emotionally challenging. Lives can change in an instant due to another driver’s recklessness or negligence, translating into pain and suffering plus looming medical bills. As your trusted partner navigating this unpredictable scenario, Carlson Bier takes great pride in representing clients affected by automobile accidents.

Here are key facts about car accidents you need to know:

• The Human Impact: Car accidents often result in severe personal injuries ranging from spinal cord injuries to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), fractures, amputations, burns, among other catastrophic damages.

• Economic Consequences: Personal injuries sustained during a car accident may necessitate time away from work leading to lost wages. Additionally, medical treatments required can create exorbitant costs.

• Legal Entanglements: Contending with insurance companies post-accident is notoriously taxing. It requires a deep understanding of complex laws alongside contesting unfair settlement offers aimed at urgency over just compensation.

The attorneys at Carlson Bier recognize these impacts intimately and fight tirelessly to deliver justice while alleviating burdens wherever feasible for their clientele. Our diligent team aims to make pertinent legislation accessible without compromising on delivering nuanced counsel unique to every client’s circumstances. We understand the intricacies of the legal landscape surrounding vehicle collisions—heavily advocating for our clients’ right to claim compensation related to medical expenses, punitive damages, lost wages or earning potential and non-economic damages such as pain or suffering linked directly with the car incident.

It’s essential for anyone involved in a serious automobile mishap not only understand what their legal rights entail but also be privy to state-specific laws related to healing periods, damage caps and time limits for filing a lawsuit post-accident. In Illinois, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is typically two years from the date of the accident—a reason why prompt legal action becomes crucial in such situations.

At Carlson Bier, our attorneys specialize in all realms of Personal Injury Law applicable across Illinois…extensively versed with litigating car accident claims that involve impaired or distracted driving, speeding, reckless conduct and auto defects among other potential causes. We work meticulously on each case—deserving our reputation as formidable negotiators with insurance adjusters and skilled courtroom advocates when trials become a necessity.

We are here to answer any questions you may have about your rights and the steps needful towards securing fair compensation after a car accident. Remember, at Carlson Bier – every client matters and pressing actions towards achieving justice in line with your injuries remain our paramount priority. Your claim’s monetary worth hinges heavily not only on tangible factors like medical bills or lost wages but also subjective aspects linked with pain or suffering experienced due to an unfortunate road mishap.

By choosing us as your dedicated legal partner—we bring along tenacity coupled with intricate know-how aiding you chart fiscal recovery through merited settlement offers or out rightly deserved verdicts at trial

Every path begins with a simple step—and for us at Carlson Bier—it begins by accurately assessing the value tagged to your specific situation created due to automobile accidents within Illinois boundaries. So why wait? Click on the button below today…to see firsthand how we make an empowering difference while evaluating just ‘how much YOUR car accident case is worth’.

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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 Lake Bluff

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Proficient in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or perilous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Giving professional legal assistance for victims of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Medical Carelessness

Extending expert legal support for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, delivering professional legal help to victims affected by defective items.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Tumble Accidents

Expert in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking justice for their losses.

Birth Harms

Extending legal help for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Mishaps: Focused on supporting sufferers of car accidents get equitable compensation for harms and harm.

Scooter Incidents

Expert in providing representation for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Trucking Incident

Ensuring expert legal assistance for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for damages.

Construction Collisions

Focused on advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Neurological Injuries

Expert in offering compassionate legal advice for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Injuries

Expertise in handling cases for people who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Specializing in legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Demise

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and expert legal support to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Injury

Specializing in assisting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal assistance to secure redress.

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