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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’re involved in a car accident, it’s crucial to have an experienced attorney on your side. The Carlson Bier group’s expertise empowers clients in Plainfield, ensuring the best possible outcome for their case. Our specialized Car Accidents attorneys operate under the highest degree of skill and ethical standards. With an established track record of successful results in vehicular accidents claims, we navigate through complex legal procedures efficiently and effectively to secure maximum compensation for victims’ losses and injuries. Equipped with resources necessary to handle even the most challenging cases successfully, our firm delivers no less than outstanding service that prioritizes our client’s needs above all else every step of the way towards achieving justice. Choose Carlson Bier as your professional ally – committed not just in serving but excelling at what we do; safeguarding victim rights while securing fair settlements against at-fault parties with unrelenting dedication.

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Car Accidents Lawyers in Plainfield Illinois

When you experience an accident, your life can suddenly shift from a brisk walk into a downward spiral of fraught dealings with insurance companies, medical bills and debilitating injuries that affect your quality of life. As personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier, based in Illinois, we’re the unwavering support you need to restore balance in such times. Our wealth of legal expertise extends to handling car accidents matters with utmost care and professionalism.

Car accidents are disruptive life events that can leave victims suffering from varied injuries ranging from minor scratches to severe conditions like traumatic brain injuries. Let’s delve deeper into some focal points:

• Cause: The causes for car accidents extend beyond erratic driving. They encompass manufacturers’ defects on vehicles, poor road maintenance or weather conditions.

• Injuries: Car accident injuries usually vary depending on the forceful impact during collisions. They can range from whiplash and fractures to more severe cases like spinal cord damage or traumatic brain injury.

• Compensation: A critical aspect after any car accidents is compensation claim filings.

With Carlson Bier by your side, understanding these diverse aspects involved becomes manageable – allowing you to focus on what truly counts; your recovery process.

We acknowledge that dealing with insurance companies post-accidents presents a challenge for many victims who may not have comprehensive knowledge about their rights under Illinois law which directly impacts recovering maximum compensations for damages suffered due to someone else’s negligence. That’s where we step in as reliable backups ensuring that you secure appropriate payout calculated against everything – lost wages, expensive medical treatments and pain endured both physically & mentally.

Our skilled team of personal injury lawyers vigilantly handles all the legwork within complex realms dominating auto accident claims including launching thorough investigations about potential contributions toward said accident (driver error/vehicle defects/poorly maintained roads), monitoring sustained injuries’ progress determining their lasting impacts on victims’ lives and effective negotiations with obstinate insurers excelling in low settlement payouts.

At Carlson Bier, we steadfastly believe in ensuring that you’re conversant with every part of the legal process so as to realize well-informed decisions about your case. Our client-centric strategy focuses on syncing our extensive expertise and resources’ magnitude with personalized counsel relevant to your unique situation.

So, if you or loved ones have suffered due to a car accident, it’s crucial to contact an experienced personal injury attorney promptly. Immediate representation can help protect critical evidence that could fade quickly with time, impact insurance claims’ processing efficiency or offer early negotiations leeway.

Remember though – Rushing through claim filings can find victims settling for less than owed just for quick resolutions. Engaging Carlson Bier guarantees avoidance of such pitfall scenarios since we’re adept at steering clients past insurance pitfalls, lending an ear during challenging times and fighting uncompromisingly until fair settlements get delivered into their deserving hands!

Victims should not bear the financial burden incurred from accidents caused by another person’s negligence – and this sentiment fuels our daily operations towards rendering unflinching support like safe harbors amidst violent legal storms.

However unfamiliar you may be regarding intricate dealings underlined within car accidents lawsuits realm – reaching out to competent attorneys like us represents a segway into gathering insights backed by years of intensive training & practice devoted exclusively within Illinois’ laws governing personal injuries compensation structure.

Before making any hasty moves that may potentially jeopardize your chances at securing what’s rightful – take swift action! Click on the button below for qualified assistance determining how much your car accident case is worth accompanied by guided marching towards breaking free from aftermath burdens attached to such life-altering tragedies. With the Carlson Bier team committed fully onboard your journey – tranquil voyages away from chaotic waves bred post-accidents await eagerly along every turn enhancing recovery endeavors uniformly across both physical & mental landscapes.

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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 Plainfield

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or perilous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Extending expert legal services for people of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Hospital Incompetence

Offering dedicated legal services for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Responsibility

Managing cases involving dangerous products, delivering specialist legal help to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Tumble Mishaps

Expert in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking redress for their injuries.

Neonatal Wounds

Extending legal guidance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Mishaps: Focused on supporting individuals of car accidents secure reasonable remuneration for hurts and impairment.

Motorcycle Accidents

Committed to providing representation for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Truck Crash

Ensuring expert legal advice for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for losses.

Worksite Crashes

Committed to supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Head Impairments

Committed to offering specialized legal representation for persons suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Injuries

Proficient in managing cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Specializing in legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unjust Fatality

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and experienced legal support to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Committed to assisting persons with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal representation to secure settlement.

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