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About Carlson Bier Associates

Car accidents can be a distressing and complex experience, but Carlson Bier is committed to easing your burden by providing superior legal services. We are experienced Car Accidents attorneys with deep roots in Illinois law practices, uniquely familiar with the intricacies of personal injury litigation. Navigating through car accident laws and regulations requires skilled expertise that we are proud to offer our clients. We understand how challenging it can be coping emotionally, physically, and financially following an accident; therefore we dedicate ourselves to tirelessly advocate for you until justice is achieved.

Our comprehensive knowledge grants us the ability to develop compelling cases on behalf of our clients while upholding their rights every step of the way during negotiation or trial.

We deeply value our relationship with the Mahomet community though we may not have physical offices there but still operate diligently in building robust cases for those unfortunate mishaps on its roads.

Remember — when disaster strikes on bustling streets or quiet corners alike – trust Carlson Bier’s exceptional Car Accident attorney team; your warriors in pursuit of fair compensation.

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Car Accidents Lawyers in Mahomet Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we know that being involved in a car accident can be both emotionally draining and physically devastating. As personal injury attorneys based in Illinois with a long-standing history of success, our mission is to provide comprehensive legal counsel to victims of auto accidents while advocating for their rights to fair compensation.

In the wake of a car accident, it’s essential to understand the pertinent steps an individual needs to take:

• Seek Immediate Medical Attention: Regardless of the severity, always seek medical assistance after an auto accident as unresolved injuries tend to escalate over time.

• Collect Evidence: Detail oriented documentation including pictures, witness information and police reports play a vital role during your case proceedings.

• Legal Consultation: Seeking professional legal counsel from dedicated personal injury attorneys like us at Carlson Bier is essential in victimizing you against experienced defense lawyers insurance companies usually employ.

The aftermath of an auto accident is anything but simple; there are numerous complex components and variables intertwined which demand professional proficiency to navigate successfully through. Unknown factors such as future medical expenses or loss of income due to missing work contribute significantly towards a settlement’s final amount. Our team’s expertise lies in meticulously analyzing these complexities, ensuring nothing is overlooked.

One should also understand that Illinois uses a modified comparative negligence rule where if you’re 51% at fault for your injuries’ cause or more, you won’t be able further claim any losses even falling inside policy limits. Consequently, this introduces significant challenges into how cases proceed and underlines the importance for all involved parties seeking qualified legal representation.

Additionally keep in mind that Illinois has rules about how long you have after an accident happens before filing suit – In most cases this period (known as statute of limitations) covers two years past incident’s date regarding personal injury claims and five years related directly to property damage.

Our commitment at Carlson Bier goes beyond simply handling your lawsuit – we aim empowering clients with timely insights so they make informed decisions regarding their cases. Our passion derives from advocating for victims’ rights, ensuring they receive fair compensation as smoothly and swiftly as possible.

It’s our mission to assure you’re not alone during this difficult time: As personal injury attorneys our job is helping underneath burden brought upon by life-altering auto accidents. Right from your initial doctor visits to ongoing therapy sessions we’ll cover every nuance of your case allowing you to focus on recovering while we negotiate with insurance companies, sift through legalese and relentlessly pursue justice on your behalf.

Also remember at Carlson Bier, we operate on a contingency basis – This means that unless we successfully obtain a settlement or win the case in court, the client owes absolutely nothing. It reiterates our confidence in achieving favorable outcomes and takes the financial stress off your shoulders despite uncertainty throughout proceedings’ duration.

By choosing Carlson Bier, clients can expect transparency and supportive guidance throughout each phase of pursuing adequate compensation – all anchored deeply in a reputation built over years of dedicated legal service within Illinois.

We understand it’s impossible wrapping entire accident experiences inside a webpage so we strongly recommend scheduling an appointment to discuss specific aspects pertaining towards yours exclusively – Click on the button below now to find out how much value lies locked inside this unfortunate situation that changed everything about your life so abruptly and justly reclaim what you rightfully 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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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 Mahomet

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Proficient in legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Scald Injuries

Extending specialist legal help for victims of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Healthcare Carelessness

Ensuring professional legal representation for persons affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Obligation

Dealing with cases involving defective products, extending expert legal guidance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Aged Mistreatment

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Fall Injuries

Specialist in managing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking redress for their damages.

Infant Traumas

Delivering legal assistance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Mishaps: Dedicated to guiding clients of car accidents obtain reasonable recompense for hurts and losses.

Motorbike Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Big Rig Incident

Extending specialist legal support for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for injuries.

Building Incidents

Engaged in supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Head Damages

Specializing in offering professional legal services for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Damages

Adept at managing cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Committed to legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Undeserved Death

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and expert legal support to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Injury

Expert in advocating for patients with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal support to secure justice.

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