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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with the aftermath of a car accident, selecting experienced and dedicated representation is crucial in ensuring your rights are protected. The law firm of Carlson Bier provides expert personal injury counsel to clients involved in such incidents. We have an impeccable record of navigating complicated legal landscapes successfully. As a leading attorney group adept at handling motor vehicle accident claims, our strength lies in not just our comprehensive knowledge of Illinois laws but also on our unwavering commitment to pursuing maximum compensation for our clients. Wronged parties within Lake Catherine can rely on Carlson Bier’s proven expertise and committed pursuit for justice to secure favorable outcome for their car accident suits at every legal frontier involved. Although we operate statewide, we assure you that each case is handled with unique dedication and thoroughness by providing personalized attention it deserves, irrespective of geographic location. With us as your judicial ally, rest assured; you’ll receive trusted advocacy equipped with relentless determination from start till end- A promise made by none other than Carlson Bier.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Lake Catherine Illinois

Serving as your trusted advocates, we at Carlson Bier offer unparalleled legal support to those who have fallen victim to personal injury caused by car accidents in Illinois. We understand the huge physical, emotional and financial toll an automobile accident can take on an individual and their families. Our law firm is committed to pursuing justice for our clients, aiming to reclaim what was lost during these unfortunate incidents.

Car accidents are one of the most common causes of personal injury cases we deal with at Carlson Bier. These situations often result in severe injuries or even fatalities, leaving victims and their loved ones grappling with hefty medical bills, loss of income, pain and suffering among other issues. It’s also essential to know that laws governing car accident claims can be complex and challenging to navigate without proper legal counsel.

Our team of skilled attorneys specialize in several areas related to car accidents which include:

• Assisting in understanding insurance coverage complexities

• Arbitrating disputes over fault under state traffic laws

• Preparing requisite legal documents

• Representing clients during court trial if necessary

In order to effectively navigate through this process, it’s important that you act promptly. Immediate action allows us at Carlson Bier more time gather evidence maximize your compensation potential.

Firstly, do not admit liability until a comprehensive assessment has been made by investigators or experienced attorneys like ourselves. An admission could risk undermining the value of your claim regardless of the actual circumstances surrounding the accident.

Secondly, seek medical attention even when no serious injury appears present after the incident; some symptoms may manifest days or even weeks later demonstrating further complications that arose from the incident. A thorough medical evaluation will serve as vital documentation evidencing injuries sustained during the accident.

Thirdly, don’t negotiate with insurance companies alone as they aim at minimizing payout amounts irrespective of fair compensation values resulting from undervaluing damages incurred due to lack of experience held by non-specialist negotiators (e.g., injured individuals).

Lastly, we can’t stress enough the significance of retaining legal help to navigate your claim. It’s crucial to understand that insurance company adjusters work in their corporation’s best interest–not yours. Our role at Carlson Bier is counteracting this one-sided interaction by passionately fighting for just compensation on your behalf.

At Carlson Bier, our paramount focus remains on protecting the rights and interests of our clients while providing personalized attention each case truly deserves. We are well versed with Illinois law surrounding car accidents and have built a reputation that reflects quality service blended with an unwavering demand for justice and rightful compensation for our clients.

The untimely occurrence of having been involved in a car accident can indeed be daunting — not only does it come accompanied by physical injuries but also leads to mental distress, loss in wages due potential inability to work along with mounting medical expenses. We’re here to alleviate these stresses so you can focus entirely on rehabilitation without financial worry related directly towards damages incurred from said vehicular accident.

Having served countless victims across Illinois, we understand every case has its unique circumstances which call upon tailored strategies ensuring optimal outcomes favoring those victimized within such predicaments inflicted through no fault of their own given another party’s negligence or willful misconduct.

We invite you now, wholly free from obligation or pressure, to learn what might be possible for your specific situation: find out how much your case could potentially be worth. By connecting with us through simply clicking the button below, you begin the journey towards attaining restitution proportional alongside reinstating peace back into your life after enduring such harrowing realities spurting from unfortunate automobile mishaps. Start today – allow Carlson Bier to light up this path toward reclaimed serenity and justice rightly deserved…

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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 Lake Catherine

Bike Mishaps

Focused on legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Burns

Providing skilled legal services for people of major burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Delivering professional legal services for persons affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Accountability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, offering skilled legal assistance to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Tumble Injuries

Adept in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking redress for their injuries.

Infant Wounds

Delivering legal support for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Accidents

Incidents: Focused on supporting individuals of car accidents gain reasonable remuneration for damages and losses.

Bike Mishaps

Expert in providing representation for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Ensuring professional legal support for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for hurts.

Construction Site Incidents

Committed to assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Cognitive Harms

Committed to extending expert legal support for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Adept at dealing with cases for persons who have suffered harms from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Mishaps

Expert in legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Loss

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and adept legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Expert in representing victims with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal representation to secure justice.

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