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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you become a victim of an unfortunate car accident in Murphysboro, Carlson Bier can provide exceptional legal assistance that puts your interests first. With unparalleled expertise in personal injury law, the highly skilled attorneys understand what it takes to navigate effectively through complex legal systems: from gathering vital evidence supporting your claim to negotiating with insurance companies ensuring maximum benefits for your loss. Considering the adverse effects and life-changing implications such accidents come with – physical injuries, property damages or mental trauma- relying on just any lawyer should not be an option. You need a partner in justice like Carlson Bier who is steadfastly committed to fighting relentlessly for every right you hold under Illinois Law, while passionately seeking outcome beyond financial remuneration including safeguarding clients’ dignity and respect after traumatic events. Such commitment evidences why choosing Carlson Bier remains the best option when selecting representation post-car accident scenarios stigma-free cosmic reassurance during trying situations within the premises of Murphysboro’s jurisdictional landscape.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Murphysboro Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys understands the devastation that car accidents can bring to a victims’ life. Our mission is clear: to provide our clients with comprehensive legal support and guide them through their journey toward recovery and justice.

Based in Illinois, we at Carlson Bier focus on cases involving car accidents where negligence is present. Unfortunately, negligent driving leading to accidents occurs more frequently than desired. This could involve anything from drunk driving or distracted driving to speeding or reckless vehicle operation.

Victims of car-related accidents face numerous challenges, not excluding medical injuries and financial burden. The immediate need for often extensive medical treatment can be overwhelming by itself; however, adding to this the potential loss of income coupled with repair/replacement costs for damaged vehicles can worsen an already troubling situation significantly.

As your legal advocates:

– We strive in standing up for your rights if you’ve been seriously injured in a car accident.

– We understand procedural rules, enabling us to maneuver effectively through various legal complexities tied to insurance claims or court proceedings related directly towards securing misspent dues generated as a direct consequence of the accident.

– We use our experience negotiating with insurance companies ensuring maximum benefits from any available coverage and preventing hasty settlements unlikely true value of your claim.

– We have courtroom savvy allowing us justly represent you if negotiation attempts fail and a trial becomes necessary.

In dealing with car accident aftermaths, crucial steps must be adhered hugely maximizing chances towards validation before the law courts concerning proclaimed innocence or being the victim rather than being deemed liable.

They include promptly seeking immediate medical aid following attributing physical injuries resulting from the accident’s occurrence regardless magnitude revealing eventually within forthcoming days hence providing reliable medical documentation vital during claims presentation. Moreover, preserving significant evidence respective scene improves changes collection rightful compensation thus encompassing photographic information regarding sustained physical injuries plus overall wreckage damages proved useful during case reconstruction analysis purposes hence forth enlightening jury members encouraging empathy furthering individual claims. Besides, reaching out towards potential witnesses or bystanders present during the accident moreover retrieving their recorded statements plus contact information serves building stronger court cases hence yet again aiding compensation retrieval bids

A retrospect analysis concerning previous legal victories portrays our dedication commitment mission realization providing rightful justice representing diverse clientele base. Despite seeming overwhelming initially process initialization precipitated through single action choice determining deserved rights preservation though electing proven successful legal representation ensuring dreams transformed into tangible feelings having victorious sense puts forth situations absolutely favorable realizing projected goals.

Injury law is complex and requires a seasoned team to navigate it effectively—the team at Carlson Bier is up for the task thanks to its attorneys’ decades of combined experience and extensive knowledge in personal injury law. We strive tirelessly to ensure you get compensated accurately for your loss of income, medical bills, pain and suffering, among other things you might have endured as a result of someone’s else negligence on the road.

If you’ve been involved in an auto collision incident due to another party’s negligence causing substantial emotional turmoil coupled with prevalent financial strain consider seeking justified representation against unjust occurrences making use from our readily available expert robust resources highly able combating presumed uncertainties instilling self-assurance required moving ahead.

Our ultimate goal extends further than just winning cases—it involves widely helping clients rebuild lives post car accidents coupled alongside providing much-needed assistance enabling back steering life course experiencing newfound happiness prosperity once again outlining lives–this forms core essence driving passions pursuing each case personal commitment vigor undoubtedly serves jury well duly recognizing such noble intentions thus incredibly helpful fighting your corner thus way more likely obtaining needed highest compensation truly deserves ultimately finally enjoying settlement benefits fully courtesy provided expertly professional personalized service.

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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 Murphysboro

Bicycle Incidents

Proficient in legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Fire Damages

Offering professional legal help for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Medical Malpractice

Providing dedicated legal representation for victims affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Liability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, supplying professional legal assistance to consumers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip and Stumble Injuries

Specialist in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking restitution for their losses.

Infant Traumas

Delivering legal help for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Collisions: Committed to helping victims of car accidents receive equitable settlement for wounds and damages.

Motorcycle Accidents

Expert in providing representation for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Trucking Crash

Delivering adept legal support for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for losses.

Construction Accidents

Focused on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Cerebral Harms

Dedicated to offering expert legal representation for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Harms

Proficient in handling cases for clients who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Committed to legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Demise

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and professional legal services to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Damage

Committed to representing individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal representation to secure justice.

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