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Suffering from a car accident can be a troubling ordeal with significant physical, emotional, and financial burdens. In these testing times, consider the counsel of Carlson Bier—the seasoned personal injury attorneys who have been serving clients with unwavering dedication. Though their expertise encompasses numerous facets of personal injury law, they hold notable proficiency in car accident cases. Over years of practice around Lewistown region and wider Illinois territory, their strategic acumen has empowered countless victims to successfully claim compensations that expediently cover medical bills, lost incomes and other pertinent damages—giving them peace amidst tumultuous circumstances.

What sets Carlson Bier apart is their earnest commitment to your cause—they listen intently understanding your unique situation before devising an effective legal strategy; always advocating for you proactively till justice stands delivered rightly. Thus if you’re looking for competent representation that guarantees unwavering focus on your best interests following a car crash – trust in the diligent service at Carlson Bier attorneys’ experience.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Lewistown Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we uphold the rights of individuals who have been victimized through car accidents in Illinois. These unfortunate incidents can not only impact your health but also inflict financial and emotional strain on you and your family. Our team of personal injury lawyers are dedicated to providing strategic legal solutions tailored explicitly for those left reeling from a car accident’s traumatic aftermath.

Car accidents may be more common than you think; according to statistics from The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately six million occur each year in the United States alone. Tragically, these lead to over 37,000 deaths and an overwhelming 3 million injured parties. Reasons for these accidents range from drunk driving and speeding to distracted driving and weather conditions.

Our focus at Carlson Bier is ensuring that you feel supported during this challenging time while we work diligently towards securing fair compensation for you. Here are some essential aspects our attorneys tackle when dealing with such cases:

• Thoroughly investigating the car accident

• Negotiating with insurance companies on your behalf

• Pursuing maximum compensation available under Illinois law

• Protecting your rights throughout the entire process

Understanding car accident laws within Illinois can be complex as they operate under what’s known as a ‘fault-based’ system while using comparative negligence rules if you’re partly responsible for an accident. At its core, it means that whoever was at fault in causing the crash is financially liable – typically channeled through their insurance provider – for damages or injuries resulting from it.

It would help if you first reported an accident when seeking compensation as mandated by state law. As per Illinois statute 625 ILCS 5/11-408, failing to report a vehicle collision within ten days could result in suspension of driving privileges – something we encourage all potential clients to take seriously.

Moreover, there exists a statute of limitations dictating how much time you’ve got after being involved in a mishap to initiate legal proceedings for injury or damage. According to Illinois law under 735 ILCS 5/13-202, you have generally a two-year deadline – any claims filed after this may likely be dismissed.

Our seasoned attorneys at Carlson Bier strive always to deliver comprehensive guidance all through your pathway towards justice. Despite the uncertainties defining these stressful situations, know we’re committed to ensuring your rights aren’t compromised and are ready to fight tirelessly on your behalf.

Additionally, it is of significance understanding that personal injuries sustained from car accidents extend beyond physical damage. It encompasses emotional trauma, lost wages during recovery period, future earning capability if left permanently disabled and escalated insurance premiums – each taking their toll psychologically and financially alike.

The pursuit of justice following personal injury involves more than just making a claim; it necessitates fighting off intimidating insurance firms out to minimize their exposure by way of diminished claim payouts. Through strategic negotiation tactics coupled with distinct insight into navigating the legal landscape surrounding personal injury law within Illinois’ justice system, our attorneys endeavor towards securing the optimal outcome for your particular case.

At Carlson Bier, every client matters and every case counts as a commitment for us above everything else. Our accomplished team remains steadfast in its dedication pursuing excellence unyieldingly while advocating vigorously for the rights of individuals who’ve been left in agony following unfortunate incidents such as car accidents – with an unwavering focus on delivering justice fittingly hand in hand with compassion inevitably along the way.

Your path to recovery begins here at Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorney Group. The process may seem overwhelming- but rest assured our vibrant team’s combined expertise spanning vast years walking clients through similar circumstances stands ready today helping navigate relentlessly those rough waters alongside you just like they have countless others before over time invariably back towards reclaiming peace once again seemingly swept away overnight leaving only enduring turmoil behind suddenly amidst inexplicable tragedy overwhelmingly crippling otherwise caught within its heart-wrenching grip unapologetically.

Ready to find out how much your case could potentially be? Click on the button below right now; let Carlson Bier take it from here inching you steadily back towards newfound hope budding once again on distant horizons persistently replacing darkness looming over currently with enduring light intensifying gradually instead notwithstanding adversity facing relentlessly nevertheless, invincible essentially in spirit unyieldingly through and through intertwined amidst shared resilience valiantly timelessly.

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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 Lewistown

Bike Collisions

Proficient in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Fire Wounds

Supplying expert legal support for patients of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Medical Misconduct

Delivering expert legal support for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Fault

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, delivering adept legal services to consumers affected by harmful products.

Aged Abuse

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip & Stumble Occurrences

Adept in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking recovery for their injuries.

Infant Traumas

Delivering legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Car Collisions

Accidents: Committed to supporting victims of car accidents gain reasonable settlement for hurts and losses.

Motorbike Mishaps

Focused on providing legal advice for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Big Rig Accident

Delivering adept legal advice for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for injuries.

Construction Accidents

Concentrated on advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Head Injuries

Expert in providing expert legal advice for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Damages

Specialized in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Fatality

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and professional legal assistance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Harm

Focused on assisting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal support to secure justice.

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