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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’ve been involved in a car accident, the legal expertise to navigate through your claim is critical. As an established law firm in Illinois, Carlson Bier stands unmatched at providing robust and practical solutions to such incidents. Our distinguished group of attorneys bring deep knowledge in handling cases that deal with personal injury from automobile accidents, exhibiting exceptional proficiency over years of extensive practice. We meticulously understand the unique requirements concerning Lake Petersburg residents – their specific set of laws and traffic ordinance rules – as we strive to provide our top-notch services across all corners of Illinois without borders or boundaries affecting us. Trusting Carlson Bier means gaining access to dedicated professionals who relentlessly uphold your rights by reaching fair settlements while striving for justice against liable parties triggered by auto accidents. We work on absolute commitment ensuring every client gets thorough attention until successful resolution – bringing peace back into disrupted lives post-accidents skillsfully thus coining us a name synonymous with excellent choice when it comes to Car Accident attorneys within Illinois state domain

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About Carlson Bier

Car Accident Lawyers in Lake Petersburg Illinois

Committed to justice and dedicated to our clientele, welcome to Carlson Bier, a distinguished name in the sphere of personal injury law. Based in Illinois, we specialize in personal injury litigation specifically relating to car accidents. We bring with us years of combined experience and legal expertise that enable us to meticulously advocate for your rights and ensure maximum compensation.

We understand how a car accident can reshape your life overnight; physically, emotionally, and financially. Beyond the physical pain you suffer, there is an alarming sense of instability concerning medical bills and the loss of earning during recovery; often leaving you feeling overwhelmed. Experience shows that achieving successful outcomes requires not only sound legal advice but also empathy and compassion towards our client’s situation – qualities that Carlson Bier hold at its core.

Our signature approach encompasses a comprehensive understanding of both general and unique aspects governing auto-accident claims:

• Thorough Investigation: From scrutinizing police reports to analyzing medical records or cross-examination of witnesses if required; our team leaves no stone unturned in building a robust case on your behalf.

• In-depth Knowledge: As seasoned litigators trained under Illinois State laws, we are equipped with an extensive understanding about intricacies related to claim eligibility criteria encompassing degree of injuries suffered, damages incurred etc., thereby enhancing likelihood for securing higher settlements.

• Adept Negotiation skills: Insurance companies aim at paying least possible amount following an accident claim. Possessing first-rate negotiation abilities from dealing with insurers right across the spectrum enables us deliver favorable outcomes defying such tactics.

A noteworthy point – It’s crucial within this ambit knowing when it’s appropriate settling versus proceeding onto trial phase may significantly impact final compensation received.

Awareness is key while navigating through claim proceedings post-Auto Accidents:

• File Accident Report Immediately: Underscored by Illinois Statute – 625 ILCS 5/11-408

• Timely Medical Consultation & Follow-up Treatments: Prompt medical aid substantiate relevance of injuries incurred thereby strengthening liability against offending party (ADR Rule 214).

• Two-Year Statute of Limitations: Delaying past two years since the date of accident forfeits one’s right to file a compensation claim as stipulated under Tort Reform Act -735 ILCS 5/13-202.

Taking these preliminary steps helps ascertain crucial evidence not lost and statutes of limitations for filing claim strictly adhered to; therein driving your case in the desired direction.

In essence, we at Carlson Bier transform daunting processes into opportunities thereby ensuring each client is bestowed with justice they rightfully deserve. Our decades-long successful run commands respect throughout Illinois legal circuits. We guide our clients through every step while keeping elements like transparency and communication paramount during dealings—all this assuring utmost satisfaction coupled with fair compensatory results you deserve.

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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 Petersburg

Two-Wheeler Incidents

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

Thermal Injuries

Offering professional legal assistance for people of major burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Ensuring dedicated legal support for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Responsibility

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, providing adept legal assistance to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble and Stumble Accidents

Professional in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking redress for their suffering.

Childbirth Harms

Delivering legal aid for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Incidents: Focused on supporting clients of car accidents secure fair remuneration for harms and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Committed to providing representation for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

18-Wheeler Accident

Extending experienced legal services for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for injuries.

Worksite Mishaps

Committed to assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Traumas

Expert in extending specialized legal support for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Wounds

Skilled in tackling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from dog bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

Focused on legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unjust Death

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and expert legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Expert in defending patients with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal support to secure settlement.

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