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Experiencing a car accident can be daunting, but Carlson Bier’s careful legal guidance offers reassurance. Our proficient lawyers possess an impeccable track record in handling auto accident cases in Oreana and across all of Illinois. We understand the complexity that comes after a mishap, from unexpected medical bills to insurance negotiations, lost wages or even vehicular damages; we promise to navigate these challenges with you. Our goal is to secure maximum compensation for your pain and suffering while also ensuring justice served on your behalf – because every driving experience gone wrong deserves a righting hand at law. As Carlson Bier Attorneys, our skilled team excels in uncovering loopholes and anticipating arguments presented by counter parties ensuring optimum results are obtained for each client we serve. You need not worry about adversarial insurers when guided by attorneys who prioritize your needs above everything else! Trust Carlson Bier’s deep-rooted knowledge within this realm as it transforms into strength applied strategically on the litigation front line – trust us today for a better tomorrow.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Oreana Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted personal injury attorney group based in Illinois. We’re highly-skilled experts in the field of personal injury law and we specialize firmly in assisting victims involved in car accidents. From negotiating with insurance companies to meticulously preparing for trials, our lawyers are dedicated to fighting for justice on your behalf.

Car accidents come unbidden and unnoticed, leaving devastating effects on victims physically, emotionally, psychologically, and financially. It’s heart-wrenching that many casualties resulting from such incidents not only leave imprints of pain but create stumbling blocks leading towards a life full of struggles. With this understanding at the core of our practice at Carlson Bier, we’re determined to handle every case uniquely, bringing years of experience as well as relentless dedication to each client.

Navigating through such distressing circumstances requires more than just medical attention; it also calls for adept legal assistance which can advocate for you successfully against liable parties. Despite the complexity or severity of an accident you’ve been part of – minor collisions leading to whiplash injuries or significant wrecks causing permanent disabilities – we stand beside you helping unravel your rights and options while assuring every essential detail is catered to.

• Providing Expert Legal Guidance: Our attorneys navigate complexities ensuring all crucial elements like proofs gathering, witness statements collection etc., are comprehensively handled.

• Understand Insurance Policies: We hold expertise in uncovering subtle nuances entailed within policies and ensure their full leverage favoring a victim’s claim.

• Skilled Negotiation: Our profound ability prompts insurance companies to settle rightly instead pushing matters unnecessarily towards costly litigation.

• Trial Preparedness: If negotiations fail inducing rightful compensation terms—be assured—we’re ready escalating matters further into courtrooms demonstrating aggressive pursuit over justice deserved by our clients

As a victim reclaiming control over the reins after enduring an accident might seem like climbing an insurmountable peak; however, under expertise at Carlson Bier, it isn’t as complicated. Our commitment revolves around undertaking the burden off your shoulders and striving for rightful compensation recovery you deserve in healing fully—physically as well financially.

In Illinois counts of road mishaps and ensuing casualties remain alarmingly high; however, underestimating or overlooking instances of negligent driving that cause such devastation is not a viable option. Therefore, entrusting an attorney capable of initiating severe action against at-fault parties helps secure adequate coverage paying medical bills, recovering lost income, compensation for pain & suffering etc; this will prevent individuals from slipping further into the abyss of financial troubles post-accidents.

At Carlson Bier we combine our passion towards ensuring justice with comprehensively strategizing your case to develop strong stances. By accessing our expertise we assure every necessary step aiming toward maximizing claims on your behalf will be taken proactively—from commencing investigations promptly after accidents to filing suits within deadlines outlined by Illinois laws for personal injury cases.

Car accidents ripple effect onto many facets of a victim’s life – stealing peace while leaving woes. As you continue dealing with this grueling aftermath let experts at Carlson Bier impart their resolute support advocating for the rights you rightfully hold and are entitled to exercise armor protected against manipulative insurance firms.

Interested in learning about what your case might just be worth? Take the first stride towards building formidable resistance lined up beside us today by clicking on the button below. Our dedicated team anxiously awaits assisting individuals like yourself who’ve endured unfortunate occurrences reclaim control back over their lives through strategic legal advocacy aimed at securing deserved compensations effectively.

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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 Oreana

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Offering skilled legal advice for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Medical Negligence

Ensuring specialist legal assistance for clients affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Fault

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, delivering adept legal services to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Slip Mishaps

Adept in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking compensation for their harm.

Birth Injuries

Supplying legal support for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Collisions: Devoted to guiding patients of car accidents get fair recompense for hurts and harm.

Scooter Crashes

Committed to providing legal advice for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Providing specialist legal support for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for damages.

Worksite Crashes

Committed to defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cerebral Impairments

Expert in extending expert legal advice for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Specialized in managing cases for victims who have suffered harms from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Expert in legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unjust Loss

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and adept legal services to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Committed to assisting clients with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure recovery.

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