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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you are involved in a car accident, it is crucial to align yourself with experienced professionals. At Carlson Bier, we are more than just your legal defense; we become part of your personal support system during this challenging time. Specializing in Car Accident Law, our attorneys provide comprehensive services that encompass every aspect of your motor vehicle accident case. Based on an unshakeable commitment to justice and extensive experience dealing with the complex labyrinth that is the Illinois law, Carlson Bier offers dedicated representation focused entirely on achieving successful outcomes for our clients.

We pride ourselves on the personalized service we deliver and cascading benefits to those who entrust us with their cases across multiple cities including Madison. The aftermath of a car accident can be stressful but having such formidable dedication advocating for you will ensure maximum compensation potential for injuries sustained during an auto accident so enlisting our expertise positions you firmly against those looking to deny or minimize your claim; reinforcing why choosing Carlson Bier as your go-to car accident lawyer firm makes astute sense.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Madison Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our mission is ensuring justice for those affected by car accidents in Illinois. We are a legal stronghold, adhering to truth and integrity as we navigate the complex spheres of personal injury law. With decades of combined experience, our seasoned lawyers provide adept representation for victims of automotive collisions.

One does not often expect to be involved in an auto accident but when such life-altering events take place, it becomes crucial to comprehend the rights and responsibilities attached to them. Here’s what happens after a car accident:

• Reporting: By law, all drivers involved in an accident must stop at the scene. Report the collision immediately to police who will produce an official record.

• Seeking Medical Attention: Immediate medical attention is always advised even if no injuries seem apparent initially. Delayed symptoms are quite common.

• Documenting Damages: Detailed documentation of vehicle damage or bodily injury drastically improves your chances of claiming compensation.

• Insurance Claim Reporting: Promptly report your accident details to your insurance company.

• Legal Support Consultation: Discussing your case with a skilled attorney like ours can help delineate complexities and clarify processes moving forward.

Car accidents can result in severe physical, emotional trauma alongside financial burdens due to hefty medical bills or wage losses. It is important that you understand there could be several grounds for filing claims beyond immediate evident injuries:

• Burden Of Negligence: The core argument usually involves proving which driver was more negligent during the situation leading up to the crash.

• Wrongful Death Claims: In unfortunate cases when lives are lost owing to another’s negligence, surviving family members may choose to file wrongful death lawsuits.

Grounds vary depending on specific circumstances surrounding each case and ascertaining these intricacies necessitates proficient guidance – something Carlson Bier attorneys pride themselves on. Bursting false myths surrounding car accidents settlements is yet another forte we excel at:

✔️ Every Case Is Different: No “standard compensation” exists. Each case is evaluated on individual-minute details.

✔️ Not Every Accident Leads To A Lawsuit: Depending on liability assessment, negotiation resolution may occur without ever needing to file a lawsuit.

✔️ Personal Injury Lawyers Are Cost-Effective: With Carlson Bier attorneys working on contingency basis, we get paid only if we win your claim thereby alleviating upfront financial burden.

Stationed in the byzantine maze called personal injury law, our pillars of strength are empathy and resilience. We champion honesty while advocating for victim rights fiercely – so no surprise elements appear in court or during settlement negotiations.

At Carlson Bier, each detail surrounding your car accident gets thoroughly triangulated. Our arsenal comprises fact verification tools like scene reconstruction technology, witness testimonials corroborating accident scenes along with medical consultants elucidating injuries sustained and their impact – all aiming at ensuring optimal outcomes for you.

As esteemed practitioners of personal injury law in Illinois, the attorneys at Carlson Bier bear unwavering commitment to assist victims of auto accidents throughout often-daunting legal landscapes. Our prime focus rests upon securing rightful recompense whilst providing moral support intertwined with abiding conviction towards justice.

Far from being any mechanized arrangement – solicitor-client relationships at our firm are amalgamations of trust, respect and mutual understanding enveloped within warmth. Dialogues ring open; questions always find answers; doubts dissipate under crystal clarity furnished professionally yet compassionately by us – sportsmanship showcased unswervingly in fighting injustice whilst never losing sight of our human essence.

Whether grappling with minor traffic contraventions or drastic tragedies converting lives into before-and-after junctures permanently – remember that as you ride off into undetermined future bendings roadways could deliver unpredictably –alongside also lies assurance of having staunch defenders like us awaiting resolutely round-the-corner! It is time to explore not just damages but also deserved entitlements befitting your circumstances.

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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 Madison

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Dedicated to legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or perilous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Providing adept legal support for individuals of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Physician Negligence

Ensuring professional legal services for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Obligation

Addressing cases involving faulty products, extending expert legal guidance to clients affected by defective items.

Elder Abuse

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Fall Incidents

Professional in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking recovery for their losses.

Neonatal Wounds

Extending legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Collisions: Focused on helping individuals of car accidents secure equitable compensation for wounds and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Committed to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

18-Wheeler Crash

Providing adept legal advice for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for harms.

Building Mishaps

Committed to representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Brain Damages

Dedicated to offering compassionate legal representation for patients suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Traumas

Proficient in handling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Crashes

Committed to legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Loss

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and professional legal support to ensure redress.

Vertebral Harm

Dedicated to representing individuals with backbone trauma, offering professional legal support to secure justice.

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