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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you become a victim of a car accident in Livingston, it can leave you confused and unsure about the right steps to take. With Carlson Bier, expertise in personal injury law is just one call away. Renowned for our deep-rooted commitment to advocate for what’s right, we focus on providing top-notch legal assistance specifically tailored to your unique needs. Our vast experience extends far beyond general accident cases – we’ve honed our skills and knowledge in the complex domain of car accidents as well. What sets us apart from others? It’s our aggressive representation style paired with compassion when handling your case along with an unwavering dedication to getting you maximum compensation possible under Illinois laws. Above all else, at Carlson Bier protecting your interest comes first! Don’t allow malicious attempts by insurance companies trying to undervalue your claim – trust us; bring justice home! Rest assured that if it’s important to you, then it is paramount here at Carlson Bier.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Livingston Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to providing the premier level of legal support in personal injury circumstances arising from car accidents. Our personal injury attorneys specialize in representing clients across Illinois who have been subject to a range of inconvenient and often traumatic aftermaths following vehicular accidents. A deep understanding of your rights and potential compensation claims is vital to promoting the path towards justice.

The understanding that car accidents can result from countless unexpected scenarios propels us to cater our representation based on individual circumstances. Whether it be minor fender-benders, daunting high-speed collisions, or even incidents involving intoxicated drivers – no case complexity is beyond our expertise at Carlson Bier. Overcoming temporary and long-term physical implications or battling insurance agencies for rightful compensations – we are prepared to guide you every step of the way.

Establishing liability in these situations assumes most significance as it forms the foundation for claiming reparations. To this end, carefully examining police reports, surveying eyewitness accounts, studying damage patterns on involved vehicles or properties, analyzing medical records post-accident – all feed into deciphering how fault should correctly be assigned. At Carlson Bier, our attorneys meticulously untangle such complexities with an unrivaled commitment so that your focus remains undeterred on recovery.

• Documented evidence including photographs or videos from the accident scene

• Detailed medical records indicating injuries sustained from the accident

• Witness testimonies lending weightage towards establishing causation

• Expert examination of vehicle wreckage to deduce incident details

These factors play crucial primacy while maneuvering through legal pathways for justifiable compensation claims; each holds its unique role towards fortifying your case’s validity which we adeptly navigate here at Carlson Bier law firm.

Financial burdens associated with car accidents traverse beyond initial vehicle damages and hospital costs – prolonged rehabilitation processes, wage losses due to inability to work during recovery phases are but another facet we vigilantly look into rectifying along your journey towards justice. We understand that each claim remains a unique intersection of personal and legal landscapes which warrants nothing short of the most optimal resolution. You deserve rightful compensation for all repercussions – physical, psychological, and financial – following car accidents and our expert personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier are wholly dedicated to ensuring that.

Claiming insurance post-accident should ideally be hassle-free, but it often culminates into another struggle with adjusters striving to close your case with minimal payout. It is not uncommon for claims to be unfairly denied or undervalued by insurance companies. Our aggressive representation aims to negate these discrepancies right from the onset: scrutinizing policy details, demanding fair evaluations, negotiating assertive settlements – relentlessly advocating on your behalf against intimidating insurers forms an integral part of our mission.

Car accident laws in Illinois adhere strictly under tort liability system where individuals causing the accident bear responsibility which essentially entails their insurance company compensating for damages caused. If you’ve suffered injuries from such accidents in Illinois, grasp the import of immediate legal counsel so as not to allow statutes of limitations expire denying rightful recompensations or let crucial evidence dissipate making case defense harder over time.

At Carlson Bier, we insistently implore that even seemingly minor car accidents engage professional legal assistance in securing deserved reparations because every incident bears potential blind spots betwixt law literatures best unraveled through seasoned expertise like ours.


Regrettably, navigating aftermaths of vehicular accidents might indeed present itself as daunting while dealing simultaneously with resultant bodily traumas or property losses. The task does become less overwhelming when leaning onto expert guidance throughout provided here at Carlson Bier where empowering you towards disentangling from this web forms our core mission statement.

Consider taking the critical step now into rightly claiming your deserving reparations following any such unfortunate incidences by reaching out to us. Click on the button below! Let’s evaluate what worth rightfully holds for your case. We are Carlson Bier, personal injury attorneys rooted in the basics of empathy and service ready at your behest to steer you through a challenging chapter towards the justice that you rightly 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 Livingston

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Focused on legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Extending adept legal services for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Hospital Misconduct

Delivering professional legal representation for clients affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Liability

Handling cases involving faulty products, extending skilled legal support to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Malpractice

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Trip Mishaps

Professional in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking recovery for their harm.

Childbirth Injuries

Extending legal help for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Accidents

Crashes: Devoted to aiding patients of car accidents get appropriate remuneration for harms and losses.

Scooter Mishaps

Committed to providing legal support for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Semi Crash

Delivering adept legal representation for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for injuries.

Construction Accidents

Concentrated on supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Cognitive Traumas

Focused on providing professional legal services for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Wounds

Adept at tackling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Specializing in legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unfair Passing

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and experienced legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Neural Damage

Specializing in advocating for patients with paralysis, offering professional legal guidance to secure recovery.

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