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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the unfortunate event of a car accident in Lindenhurst, you need representation that understands your situation, is committed to strive for justice and prioritize your best interests. Serving Illinois residents with dedicated expertise, Carlson Bier offers exactly this – exceptional understanding of auto injury law. Our esteemed team continually stays abreast with changing laws and their implications on victim compensation rights. We’ve won thousands of cases, securing maximum settlements for clients affected by motor vehicle incidents. Most significantly, we are empathetic yet assertive when it matters most; passionately championing against insurance companies reluctant to provide rightful remuneration. If negotiating or pursuing legal proceedings seem daunting post-accident – our seasoned attorneys will navigate through these complexities while ensuring minimum disruption to your life balance so you can concentrate on recovery and wellbeing over paperwork intricacies. When considering primary legal aid options following car accidents within Lindenhurst’s vicinity though based in Illinois –tiered expertise rendered by Carlson Bier merits profound consideration as evident through years of victorious outcomes.

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Car Accidents Lawyers in Lindenhurst Illinois

As an esteemed law firm serving the state of Illinois, Carlson Bier carries a well-regarded reputation in the field of personal injury law. As specialists in Car Accident cases, we profoundly understand the unexpected distress and turmoil resulting from motor vehicle accidents. With our unwavering commitment to rectifying unjust situations, every client receives legal representation explicitly tailored to their case’s unique circumstances.

Motor vehicle accidents involve more than just physical harm; they touch upon critical aspects such as emotional distress, loss of income capacity, financial hardships due to medical bills, and potential future damages for long-term injuries. Understanding these intricacies is crucial when dealing with car accident lawsuits or claims – facets that we are adept at and professionally devoted to.

Comprehending key points about car accident cases helps alleviate stress when facing such life-altering events:

• Liability Determination: Defining who holds responsibility in a car accident can be complicated since it may involve various factors like negligence or violation of traffic laws.

• Vehicle Damage Recovery: In many cases, insurance companies undervalue claims on vehicle damage. Our team advocates for fair compensation relating to your property’s actual repair or replacement value.

• Medical Cost Coverage: From immediate medical care post-accident to ongoing treatments necessary for recovery, all associated costs should be covered by liable parties – something we strive earnestly to achieve.

• Compensation Seeking: If you have suffered due to another driver’s negligence directly leading to lost wages, pain & suffering or disfigurement among other losses, you are rightful in seeking appropriate compensations.

In response to the varied concerns following vehicular accidents and complications linked with recovery efforts from insurance companies and opposing parties involved—having Carlson Bier as your chosen Personal Injury Attorney Group ensures complete advocacy aligned uniquely around your individual situation’s needs. Our approach fosters personalized strategies anchored around pursuing maximum entitlements relevant under Illinois law. We diligently work towards favorable resolutions without losing sight of your rehabilitation process’s welfare.

Our expert coordination entails meticulous medical records scrutiny, meticulous liability assessment along with accident reconstruction professionals when required, comprehensive negotiation management involving insurance companies and other involved parties, whereas necessary—indomitable representation in court. The combined expertise of our personal injury attorneys ensures exceptional service centered on optimal outcome realisation for clients – all under the premise of fairness and integrity.

Navigating the fine print presented by insurance companies or dissecting convoluted legal speak can challenge even the most strong-willed among us. By entrusting your case to Carlson Bier, we guide you through these processes while focusing on essential recovery efforts at hand. Augmenting swift response times teamed with proactive advocacy denotes our approach both within and outside courtrooms – a testament reflected demographically via collective successful resolution rates exceeding industry averages parallely reaching($-wise) lucrative settlements for countless Illinois residents till date.

At Carlson Bier, we strongly believe that knowledge is power — understanding your rights following a car accident primes as imperative towards making informed decisions leading to positive outcomes. As tenacious advocates prioritizing client’s best interests above everything else—in every single matter handled—we invite you to leverage our commitment, experience and resources optimally suited for navigating post-car crash landscapes intricately individuated from even seemingly parallel cases

Taking that first step may seem daunting; however, knowing where your case stands legally holds value beyond measure potentially influencing long-term effects experienced consequent to motor vehicle accidents. We urge you now: don’t suffer in silence! Click the button below to ascertain your case’s worth – giving way not just towards justice being served right—it likewise marks an initial stride empowering a journey towards hopeful recuperation propagating pain into posture instead of prospecting progress sustained through provoking potentials persistent…So why wait? Assert your rights today – let Carlson Bier be your voice amidst chaos seeking equity vivaciously targeted around ushered victories ensuring resilient triumphs Suffolk-aroused under legal statutes strictly adhered thereof.

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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 Lindenhurst

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Proficient in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or risky conditions.

Scald Injuries

Offering expert legal services for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Medical Incompetence

Delivering specialist legal support for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Responsibility

Managing cases involving faulty products, extending specialist legal help to victims affected by defective items.

Elder Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip and Slip Mishaps

Skilled in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking justice for their losses.

Birth Injuries

Delivering legal aid for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Car Incidents

Incidents: Devoted to guiding victims of car accidents obtain appropriate compensation for damages and losses.

Motorbike Collisions

Focused on providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Trucking Incident

Delivering experienced legal representation for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for damages.

Worksite Crashes

Dedicated to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Harms

Committed to delivering compassionate legal assistance for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Injuries

Expertise in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Specializing in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Undeserved Passing

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and experienced legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Backbone Trauma

Dedicated to assisting individuals with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal services to secure redress.

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