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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the repercussions of a car accident, it’s essential to turn to reliable legal representation like Carlson Bier. As top-rated personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we specialize heavily in handling car accident cases throughout diverse locations. In cities like Oakland, where numerous auto injuries occur every year, having an advocate well-versed in local and state regulations becomes crucial for victims. At Carlson Bier, our team is strategically situated to represent individuals embroiled in vehicle accidents effectively and efficiently within these territories.

Our firm’s reputation as leading experts comes from proven case histories rooted exclusively in winning maximum compensation entitled under law for clients involved in automobile incidents. Our proficient understanding of unique city-related rules equips us with capabilities that align best with your particular set of circumstances.

Selecting Carlson Bier ensures not just legal enlightenment towards the resolution but active steps necessary for you against such contingencies – a promise held sacred by trusted legal souls resonating within our established professional landscape. Choose reliability; choose strength; choose justice – Choose Carlson Bier when navigating through aftermaths of any unfortunate motor vehicular misfortune.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Oakland Illinois

With over a decade of experience, proven expertise and committed service, Carlson Bier is your dependable partner in matters related to personal injury law. We specialize in representing clients who have sustained physical or psychological harm as a result of motor vehicle accidents. Our Illinois-based practice has been at the forefront of giving victims a voice and securing their rights for fair compensation.

In the realm of car accident claims, knowledge is power; so let’s delve into some key facets that can impact your claim:

– **Duty to Mitigate Damages:** After an accident, you are legally obligated to mitigate further loss. This means seeking immediate medical attention and care. Delaying this process may disqualify you from receiving full benefits.

– **Comparative Fault:** Illinois operates under what’s termed “modified comparative negligence.” If it’s found that you’re more than 50% at fault for the accident, you won’t be able to recover damages.

– **Statute of Limitations:** In Illinois, victims generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit.

– **Uninsured/Under-insured Motorist Coverage:** You may still receive compensation if the guilty party does not have insurance or insufficient coverage. Consult with one of our experienced attorneys about leveraging your own policy provisions.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that car accidents are traumatic events where legal jargon could just add more stress on your plate. That’s why we strive to make the entire legal process understandable and less overwhelming for our clients. We take pride in our personalized approach and journey alongside with our clients; every step from initiating legal actions against faulty parties, negotiating with insurance companies or even going as far as trial – should it be necessary to ensure justice served right.

Accident-related injuries often lead to financial burdens due to lost wages, mounting medical bills and rehabilitation costs. Work loss might deprive families off income sources while recovery therapies can be a long and expensive process. All these create unforeseen challenges that could push victims into deep financial strain. As your trusted law ally, Carlson Bier is dedicated to ensure your rightful compensation covers any neglect-caused losses.

Our tireless team of seasoned personal injury attorneys not only fights for your compensatory damages – which include medical expenses and lost income – but also non-economic damages such as pain, suffering, emotional distress and loss of companionship or enjoyment in life; in accordance with what Illinois state laws allow.

We believe that our clients should focus on recovery while we work hard to negotiate with insurance adjusters and fight for maximum compensation against negligent parties who have caused harm. Over the years, our unwavering client advocacy has been recognized by legal bodies and peers alike – an encouraging affirmation towards our commitment to justice.

Trust that we understand how overwhelming it can be handiling statutes, liability laws or insurance policies after a tragic roadside incident. Count on the Carlson Bier’s expertise built over a decade through relentless perserverance in helping car accident victims navigate through legal complexities.

The road to recovery might seem daunting but remember: you are not alone. Let Carlson Bier stand by your side providing legal support, diligently fighting for your rights while you concentrate on healing physically and emotionally. Your journey towards getting rightfully compensated begins here—click the button below right away to find out how much your case could potentially be worth! Don’t hold back from exploring the compensation you so rightly deserve; often this value proves instrumental in hastening onto the path of complete recuperation!

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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 Oakland

Bicycle Incidents

Proficient in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Damages

Providing specialist legal services for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Medical Carelessness

Ensuring experienced legal support for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Responsibility

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, providing adept legal services to victims affected by defective items.

Aged Abuse

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip & Slip Incidents

Specialist in handling trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking justice for their suffering.

Birth Wounds

Supplying legal aid for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Collisions: Committed to helping individuals of car accidents gain reasonable compensation for wounds and losses.

Scooter Crashes

Specializing in providing legal services for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Big Rig Accident

Delivering specialist legal advice for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for harms.

Worksite Crashes

Engaged in supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Brain Damages

Specializing in offering dedicated legal advice for patients suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Expertise in addressing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Dedicated to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Fatality

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and skilled legal guidance to ensure redress.

Neural Trauma

Expert in advocating for clients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal services to secure justice.

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