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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you, or a loved one, have experienced the upheaval of a car accident in Lena, Illinois – look no further than Carlson Bier to fight for your rights. Highly regarded across Illinois for their tenacity and compassion, they bring an unparalleled level of expertise in handling vehicular accident cases. Their astute team unequivocally navigates through convoluted insurance issues commonly associated with auto accidents ensuring that victims are justly compensated. What sets Carlson Bier apart is their strategic approach towards each case coupled with dedication to client satisfaction; helping them focus not only on winning but also on long-term recovery planning for clients involved in agonizing mishaps. Leveraging years of experience surrounded by various types of car accidents – from fender benders right up to life-changing collisions – allows Carlson Bier to identify every detail imperative for victories and maximum compensation claims. Trusting your case with such unmatched professionals can ensure needed restitution when faced with devastation caused by a car accident in Lena’s roads.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Lena Illinois

Welcoming you to Carlson Bier, we stand distinctly as a leading personal injury law firm in Illinois. Here, we specialize in safeguarding the rights and interests of individuals who have suffered harm due to the negligence of others. Our particular field of expertise lies within car accident cases, where our experienced attorneys relentlessly advocate for appropriate compensation for our clients.

Car accidents can yield catastrophic implications, often leaping far beyond physical injuries. Prolonged emotional turmoil, financial burdens brought upon by medical bills or loss of income are no stranger to most victims involved in these collisions. Consequently, understanding your rightful stance amidst such situations is essential.

Firstly, if you’ve been involved in a car accident through no fault of your own, know that you’re not alone nor helpless. A crucial benefit that comes from obtaining legal aid following your car crash includes support navigating the intricacies of insurance policies and claims. One must be aware of the tactics employed by insurance companies that aim at reducing your payout significantly. This situation can easily undermine your ability to get back on track after an incident.

Secondly on this journey towards justice stands Illinois’ comparative negligence law which entails displaying solid evidence indicating another party’s responsibility for causing your injuries through their carelessness or reckless behavior during driving. However abound with complexities, it becomes instrumental having proficient personal injury lawyers like us who know exactly how these laws function.

Your potential compensation could cover extensive areas: vehicle damage/ replacement costs, actual tangible losses- encompassing medical expenses (current and future), lost wages; as well as intangible consequents viz., pain/suffering endured physically/emotionally.; psychological damages inclusive post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD) ,anxiety , depression etc.

Our skillful team at Carlson Bier scrutinizes every detail meticulously ensuring all your suffering gets acknowledged while working for maximum recovery /compensation possible from insurers/ liable parties.

In tandem with achieving fair settlements outside court, we are equally adept at litigating vigorously inside the courtroom, should your case demand it. Our adept lawyers use their extensive knowledge to persuade juries and judges about the validity of your claims while highlighting the negligence that led to your predicament.

Time plays an essential role when filing a car accident claim in Illinois, governed by a statute of limitations that generally allows two years from the date of collision for filing personal injury litigation. Bear in mind prematurely settling for less than you deserve or missing these timelines might cost you untold damage. Thus retaining legal assistance promptly could help avoid such stumbling blocks.

Significantly, beyond providing professional legal advice, we pride ourselves on our unwavering commitment to empathetic client-lawyer relationships. We understand that initiating a lawsuit can be daunting; therefore, our approach is rooted in patience and clarity – answering every question you may have and ensuring you’re connected with developments related to your case.

Ready to take this decisive step towards justice? Remember: having been injured in a car accident doesn’t define you but standing up for yourself does! It’s time now to reclaim what’s rightfully yours!

Click on the button below today and let us provide insights into how much your case could potentially yield financially. Reinstating control over lives-client satisfaction stands primary at Carlson Bier , leveraging decades worth law-abiding experience working collaboratively getting lost pieces back together!. Let’s start unlifting those weights off your shoulders remember :We’re by side ready turn trauma recovery building brighter pathways ahead!

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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 Lena

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Extending specialist legal help for people of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Hospital Misconduct

Delivering specialist legal support for patients affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Obligation

Handling cases involving dangerous products, offering adept legal support to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Misconduct

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Trip and Stumble Mishaps

Professional in managing trip accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking redress for their losses.

Birth Traumas

Delivering legal help for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Crashes

Crashes: Dedicated to aiding clients of car accidents obtain reasonable compensation for hurts and impairment.

Bike Mishaps

Committed to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Trucking Accident

Providing adept legal services for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for damages.

Building Crashes

Dedicated to supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Neurological Traumas

Specializing in providing specialized legal assistance for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Wounds

Specialized in handling cases for persons who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Focused on legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unfair Death

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and experienced legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Neural Impairment

Specializing in representing persons with backbone trauma, offering professional legal assistance to secure settlement.

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