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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the event of a car accident, choosing the right legal representation becomes utterly crucial. The Carlson Bier Group is a distinguished law firm proficient in delivering exceptional service and remarkable results for victims of car mishaps within Olympia Fields. Our team comprises committed attorneys with an unwavering dedication to securing your rights effectively. With our rich experience handling countless car accidents cases, we understand the trauma that you may be going through both emotionally and financially. Navigating insurance claims while also coping with personal injuries or potential loss can be overwhelming; let us lighten your burden by ensuring your interests are competently represented legally. Emphasizing on thorough case analysis coupled with personalized attention to detail enables our approach as forward-leaning litigators who do not hesitate adopting progressive strategies when necessary for you – our client’s benefit. Opting for Carlson Bier denotes entrusting seasoned professionals untiringly working towards obtaining maximum compensation under prevailing laws. For excellent advocacy during challenging times, think Carlson Bier lawyers.

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Car Accidents Lawyers in Olympia Fields Illinois

As a renowned law firm in Illinois, Carlson Bier centers its services on offering top-tier legal expertise for individuals who have unfortunately faced any form of personal injury. We specialize particularly in dealing with complications arising from car accidents. We understand that the aftermath of such unfortunate incidents can be daunting, and battling for your rights may seem quite overwhelming alongside personal recovery.

Car accidents are notorious for causing extensive damage, ranging from mere fender-benders to gruesome fatal crashes. Our team is committed to guiding victims through these tumultuous times by ensuring they comprehend multiple aspects related to car accidents. Legal matters can sometimes feel like a maze; our duty is not just to simplify this maze but walk you through every twist and turn so that justice is served rightfully.

Knowing your rights post a car accident undoubtedly stands as the first-step towards safeguarding your interests:

• You are entitled to receive compensation for both tangible and intangible damages

• You possess the right to sue at-fault parties

• If injured, you possess the right to receive payment for all medical expenses

Carlson Bier simplifies your fight against parties responsible even further by addressing common concerns related directly or indirectly with car accidents. Here’s how we extend our assistance:

• Deciphering complex lingo: Every law brings with it terms that can baffle anyone unfamiliar with legal jargon. One such term widely used when discussing car accidents is “Negligence.” It simply implies someone failing their responsibility of care ultimately leading to an accident.

• Establishing fault: Identifying negligence or proving who’s at fault isn’t always straightforward in case of vehicular mishaps. However, understanding this pivotal concept becomes easier when assisted by experienced lawyers like those present at our office.

• Compensation scope: Often people believe compensation covers only medical costs incurred due to injury following a crash – which isn’t entirely true primarily because compensation extends beyond physical injuries covering mental trauma, emotional stress, loss of wages, and often even damage to property.

In the face of a car accident, it is admissible that managing recovery alongside fighting for your rights can be challenging. Yet, ensuring you are rightfully compensated for injuries suffered in an automotive accident is not just vital but entirely achievable; all you need is the right aid by your side. The skilled team at Carlson Bier provides comprehensive support from initiation to resolution of cases associated with such accidents. Remember – we are here so that you do not have to navigate these unsettling times alone.

Our goal resonates beyond providing stellar legal representation as our team works collectively, striving daily towards educating everyone about their lawful rights post-vehicular mishaps. By helping individuals understand how personal injury law plays out in practical scenarios, we hope to minimize instances where victims hesitate or are forced to partake in compromising settlements rather than getting rightful compensation.

As one person does make a difference and every individual has a role to play together, they build resilience against life’s trials. Our law firm takes pride in being an integral part of Illinois’ legal community helping folk secure justice.

Do remember; no venturing into this quest needs to be unfeasible or stressful when Carlson Bier backs you! Wondering what lies ahead or what claims might quantify fairly under your unique case? We encourage you to click on the button below joining us in finding just how much your case could potentially be worth because at Carlson Bier satisfaction isn’t the end – serving justice is!

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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 Olympia Fields

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Scald Burns

Offering adept legal services for people of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Clinical Negligence

Extending experienced legal representation for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Responsibility

Managing cases involving defective products, delivering adept legal help to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Misconduct

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Stumble Occurrences

Specialist in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking restitution for their injuries.

Neonatal Harms

Offering legal guidance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Collisions: Concentrated on supporting patients of car accidents secure just payout for injuries and impairment.

Motorcycle Collisions

Focused on providing legal support for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Extending specialist legal assistance for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for hurts.

Worksite Crashes

Committed to advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Cerebral Injuries

Expert in delivering expert legal services for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Expertise in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Expert in legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Fatality

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and expert legal support to ensure compensation.

Neural Trauma

Specializing in defending persons with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal support to secure redress.

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