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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Oak Park, it’s crucial to have reliable legal representation to guarantee your rights are protected. That’s where Carlson Bier Associates steps in as your preferred choice for professional diligence and uncompromised commitment. With years of experience handling personal injury cases stemming from auto accidents, our team can provide the expert counsel needed during this challenging time. Our unwavering dedication has delivered optimal results for numerous clients; thus, placing us among the leading legal names when it comes to car incidents matters around Illinois areas including Oak Park vicinity. We prioritize client service and strive relentlessly towards securing fair compensation for damages experienced by victims. Remember that navigating these complex cases requires not just any lawyer but an attorney who specializes in auto accidents – exactly what Carlson Bier provides! For anyone seeking skillful negotiation tactics coupled with aggressive courtroom strategies after being affected by a car incident within proximity of Oak Park locale – look no further than the reputable law firm: Carlson Bier Associates.

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Car Accidents Lawyers in Oak Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your journey to justice begins with our unwavering commitment to fight for you. Being the prominent personal injury law firm in Illinois, we specialize and provide expert insight into Car Accidents. Our robust understanding of traffic laws plays a significant role in delivering successful outcomes for accident victims.

Motor vehicle collisions often lead to severe injuries that can disable a victim temporarily or permanently. Common types of car accident-related injuries include fractures, back & neck traumas, brain damage, spinal cord lesions, and emotional distress. At Carlson Bier, our astute personal injury attorneys evaluate each case meticulously and devise strategies tailored specifically for your unique situation.

• When an accident occurs due to another driver’s negligence or disobedience of traffic rules, it falls under Personal Injury Law.

• Compensation includes payment for medical bills, loss of income due to disability or trauma from the incident – both physical and mental.

• If the victim lost his life in an unfortunate happenstance on roads due to others’ negligence; then aggrieved family members can claim wrongful death compensation.

Understanding these nuances helps one know their rights better when dealing with a traumatic experience like a car accident. Yet every case is distinctive – this mandate calls for expertise. Our committed lawyers use their years-long thorough knowledge combined with timely execution to unpack layers of legalities involved; awareness that aligns us as leaders within this field.

Here at Carlson Bier where people matter before everything else, we believe understanding law should not be complex jargon only decipherable by practitioners but made simpler for everyone aided by friendly guidance from our team right from the onset. We bridge this gap by providing detailed educational content surrounding car accidents swiftly understandable even without any background in law.

Time is critical following an accident – immediate steps are instrumental towards securing your rights:

• Contact local police: Your first call post-accident should be 911

• Seek immediate medical attention: Any delay may worsen injuries

• Document the incident: Note down critical details about the accident scene, involved parties and date & time.

• Contact a legal advisor: A trained lawyer can help outline your next steps.

Getting you the compensation you rightfully deserve is our priority. We hold ourselves responsible for guarding you in these distressing times because being legally represented does not equate to on-paper transactions alone – it means standing by clients emotionally and to glean a ray of hope from overwhelming situations.

Accident repercussions overflow with complex issues that require immediate attention – medical emergencies, growing bills, enquiring insurance companies. Add to this maze navigating through mountains of paperwork, understanding legal lingo, rules-regulations; often breeding overwhelming anxiety during such crucial times. Hence we urge all accident victims to make informed decisions by leveraging expert advice from trained professionals at Carlson Bier. Don’t let legalese intimidate you; let our veteran attorneys guide your way towards justice.

Intricate claims procedures requiring detailed negotiation capabilities especially when dealing with uncooperative insurance agencies demand seasoned hands-on expertise that each personal injury attorney at Carlson Bier seamlessly carries.

At Carlson Bier, we are defined by high professional standards, thorough case preparation combined with unwavering compassion- blending legal excellence with humanitarian touch knowing this brings comfort in testing times where claimants already bear significant physiological-psychological stress alongside coping up with tedious administrative tasks weaving post-accident period be they gaining rightful compensations or nursing injuries back to health thereby transforming lives touched by unfortunate unforeseen accidents giving life a second chance.

Believe in us as we believe in you and together let’s step forward towards deliverance. By arming yourself promptly with precise comprehensive information surrounding car accidents backed up with necessary prompt legal action enables inclined positive outcomes resulting into faster recoveries catalyzing enriching transformative experience post-accidents.

Don’t just count your losses but fight for what’s rightfully yours! If navigating these detours makes you helpless in this crossroads of life; let us guide you in reclaiming control over your unfortunate circumstances. Discover today how much value we can bring to your case. Do click on the button below – because every step taken forward is a step closer to restoring justice for you!

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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 Oak Park

Cycling Collisions

Specializing in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or risky conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Providing specialist legal assistance for people of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Healthcare Incompetence

Extending professional legal services for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Accountability

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, providing specialist legal help to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Fall & Slip Mishaps

Adept in handling trip accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking recovery for their suffering.

Neonatal Traumas

Extending legal assistance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Collisions: Dedicated to helping individuals of car accidents obtain appropriate remuneration for damages and losses.

Motorbike Accidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

18-Wheeler Crash

Ensuring specialist legal support for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for damages.

Building Site Collisions

Concentrated on advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Cerebral Damages

Dedicated to delivering professional legal support for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Damages

Skilled in managing cases for people who have suffered harms from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unfair Fatality

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and experienced legal representation to ensure justice.

Backbone Injury

Specializing in representing clients with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal representation to secure recovery.

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