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About Carlson Bier Associates

When one is faced with the aftermath of a trucking accident in Plano, engaging an expert attorney like Carlson Bier is crucial. Our expertise lies in protecting your rights and ensuring you receive the best possible representation. Our dedicated attorneys have substantial experience navigating through complex truck accident cases, striving relentlessly to ensure justice served embraces both accountability and compensation for our clients. We lean heavily on our extensive legal proficiency and intricate understanding of Illinois’ laws pertaining to these unsettling events. Despite being based elsewhere, we assertively represent all our Plano clients holding steadfastly to their trust in us as their chosen legal allies against intimidating insurance corporations or liable parties who might seek to undermine your rightful claims. With each case we undertake at Carlson Bier, profound diligence towards uncovering truth forms the core of our commitment while tenaciously protecting client interests stands paramount over everything else; thereby fortifying why when compelled by such circumstances involving a Truck Accident, not looking beyond us for your competent lawyer could be judicious.

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Trucking Accident Lawyers in Plano Illinois

Carlson Bier is a dedicated personal injury law firm located in Illinois. Renowned for our commitment to securing justice and favorable compensation for clients, we bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and dedication to each case we handle. Based on our extensive knowledge in managing trucking accident cases, we realize that such unfortunate incidents can cause not only physical harm but also emotional distress and financial upheaval.

Recognized as sophisticated legal advisors with a heritage of serving personal injury victims across Illinois’ vast landscape, Carlson Bier delves deep into the intricacies of legal pursuits related to trucking accidents. Trucking accidents often differ greatly from standard automotive mishaps due to much worsened impact severity and typically involving multiple liable parties – a complex scenario unravelled best by seasoned legal professionals like us.

While each circumstance presents unique challenges, common grounds leading to these devastating occurrences may include:

– Excessive speed or reckless driving

– Fatigued truck drivers who’ve been on the road beyond legally permitted hours

– Insufficient vehicle maintenance

– Load exceeds permissible weight limits

– Disregard for safety regulations

Understanding these potential causes play an integral role in determining liability and negotiating just settlement figures. At Carlson Bier, we exhaustively scrutinise every aspect— examining driver logs for any potential violations of federal safety regulations; analyzing cargo records; identifying whether driver fatigue played a role; reviewing if proper inspections were carried out pre-travel etc holding all responsible parties accountable for their actions or negligence.

The repercussions following a major collision involving commercial trucks can be crippling – from extensive medical costs, lost earnings due to inability to work, constant pain or discomfort, lowered quality of life even causing trauma impacting mental wellness. When facing such burdensome hardships post traffic collisions particularly magnified in instances involving large commercial vehicles you need a proficient ally championing your rightful cause. Given our proficiency in navigating this highly complex terrain coupled with immense empathy towards client suffering help cutting through the legal complexity, recover rightful damages thus restoring normalcy in their life.

Legal language and processes can be daunting. At Carlson Bier, we break down complexities into easily comprehensible terms offering an easeful journey through the intimidating process intertwined with utmost transparency. We help you understand your rights, what to anticipate throughout the legal proceedings, how to establish liability and calculate a fair compensation claim among other vital aspects concerning your case.

To ensure our clients’ needs are met with personalized attention and care upholding ethical imperatives—we meticulously work towards outranking ourselves on every challenge that stumbles upon us for our client’s best interest. Remember – at Carlson Bier you’re not just another case number but part of us in fighting injustice placing outstanding commitments contributing significantly fine reputation earned over years of serving valuable clients like yourself.

Experiencing an unfortunate trucking accident may leave you emotionally overwhelmed and financially strained – don’t let these deter seeking out justice served rightfully due. Wondering if pursuing a claim is worth investing time? What would your potential settlement look like? All these queries answered only when based on individual circumstances considering multitude factors involved lending accurate estimation value, rest assured we’re here to aid comprehensive understanding whilst equipping best fit approaches meant choicest results deserving ends meet. Click on the button below intending free consultation discovering case-worth—empower taking wise informed decisions align servicing righteous settlements indeed.

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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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Trucking Accident FAQ​

Trucking accidents are often caused by a combination of factors, including driver fatigue, mechanical failures, improper loading of cargo, speeding, and inadequate driver training. External factors like poor road conditions and bad weather can also contribute.

Safety first: move to a safe area if possible. Call emergency services for medical and police assistance. Document the scene with photos and notes, and gather contact information from witnesses and all involved parties. It’s also crucial to seek medical attention, even if you feel fine, as some injuries may not be immediately apparent.

Liability in trucking accidents can be complex. It may involve the truck driver, the trucking company, manufacturers of truck parts, or other third parties. An investigation will typically look into the driver’s actions, vehicle maintenance records, the trucking company’s compliance with regulations, and other factors to determine fault.

Victims of trucking accidents may be entitled to various forms of compensation, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. In some cases, punitive damages might be awarded, especially if gross negligence or intentional misconduct is involved.

Trucking accidents often involve complex legal and regulatory issues. An attorney with experience in this field can navigate federal and state trucking laws, deal with large trucking companies and their insurers, and help ensure that you receive fair compensation. They can also assist in gathering evidence and expert testimonies necessary for building a strong case.

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Areas of Practice in Plano

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or perilous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Giving skilled legal services for patients of major burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Medical Misconduct

Ensuring expert legal support for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Obligation

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, offering adept legal help to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Slip Incidents

Adept in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking redress for their harm.

Birth Injuries

Extending legal assistance for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Accidents

Accidents: Dedicated to guiding individuals of car accidents gain reasonable payout for hurts and damages.

Bike Accidents

Committed to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Big Rig Crash

Offering adept legal representation for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for harms.

Building Crashes

Committed to assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Head Injuries

Expert in ensuring specialized legal support for individuals suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Damages

Adept at dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Committed to legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unjust Passing

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and professional legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Impairment

Expert in assisting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal support to secure compensation.

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