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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’re a resident of Portage Park who has unfortunately been involved in a car accident, securing the best possible representation is crucial – Carlson Bier can provide this. Our team possesses vast experience and expertise in car accident cases across Illinois. Exceptionally knowledgeable about local regulations, we navigate the legal complexities with precision to ensure your rights are protected after an unfortunate incident on the road. We bravely advocate for our clients’ entitlements in these precarious situations because each case matters deeply to us. At Carlson Bier, personalized attention coupled with bold legal strategies distinguishes us from other law firms serving Portage Park community members’ right interests.True professionals within our field, we work tirelessly towards procuring fair compensation for any losses incurred due to automobile accidents.We’re acutely aware that such incidents bring not just physical trauma but also emotional suffering & financial strain – trust us at Carlson Bier to fight relentlessly on your behalf during such times; because justice delayed is often justice denied.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Portage Park Illinois

As a prominent Illinois-based law firm, Carlson Bier offers expert legal services to those who have sustained personal injuries as a result of vehicular accidents. With comprehensive knowledge and experience in automobile accident claims gathered over years of dedicated practice, our team has the demonstrated capability necessary to fight for your rightful compensation.

The aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming. Coupled with likely injuries and vehicle damage is the stress of navigating through insurance claims, opposing parties’ lawyers, and stringent state laws. At Carlson Bier, we aim to alleviate this burden by providing you with steadfast representation every step of the way.

Car accidents in Illinois can result from various reasons such as reckless driving, drunk driving or even environmental factors like poor highway design. Each circumstance requires particular legal handling which we are adept at delivering based on several critical elements:

• Determination of liability: We gather evidence scientifically which includes photographs from the incident site, witnesses statements, CCTV footage if available and police report

• Damage assessment: Tangible damages like property damage (car) loss of income due to absence from work; Intangible losses include pain & suffering.

• Dealing with insurers: Insurance companies often challenge claims or try to make lowball offers. Our expertise lies in negotiating strenuously for settlement.

• Legal proceedings: If it comes down to it, we’re ready and willing to take your case before court ensuring you get nothing short than what you deserve.

Our responsibility is not just limited to representing you legally but also ensuring that our counsel helps extend an understanding about your rights under Illinois Law. Awareness about one’s right plays an equally important role as seeking counsel post-accident:

· Right To Seek Compensation – The law recognizes that injured victims should be compensated for all types of damages suffered due unlawful acts/negligence by others.

· Right To Choose Your Physician – You have complete autonomy when it comes to choosing your doctor or hospital during treatment procedures

· Right To Legal Counsel – Regardless of the circumstances, every individual has the right to seek consult and retain an attorney

The pathways of personal injury law can appear overwhelming. But fear not, we at Carlson Bier are committed to lightening this load, offering guidance through the intricate maze that is legal procedure. You may have had your world turned upside down by this incident, but you do not have to trudge alone.

Through our candid approach involving constant communication and honest assessment about your case’s probabilities, Carlson Bier endeavors to provide personalized attention to each client thereby ensuring a reassuring presence throughout your recovery journey.

A common question posed by most clients- How much could my case potentially be worth? We understand the anxiety coupled with such uncertainty and invite you to use our service below. Click on the button below for a detailed analysis that assesses both non-economic damages (like pain & suffering) along with economic damages (like medical expenses or lost wages). Understand what you stand entitled to before even beginning negotiations with insurers or opposing attorneys. Knowledge indeed is power; equip yourself today!

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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 Portage Park

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Scald Damages

Giving expert legal support for people of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Clinical Carelessness

Providing specialist legal assistance for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Accountability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, offering specialist legal support to customers affected by harmful products.

Senior Misconduct

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip & Trip Occurrences

Adept in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking recovery for their damages.

Newborn Injuries

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

Auto Mishaps

Collisions: Devoted to supporting clients of car accidents gain fair settlement for hurts and damages.

Bike Collisions

Expert in providing legal support for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Big Rig Mishap

Providing expert legal representation for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for damages.

Building Crashes

Concentrated on advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Harms

Specializing in offering compassionate legal advice for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Damages

Specialized in tackling cases for clients who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Specializing in legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Wrongful Demise

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and expert legal services to ensure compensation.

Neural Damage

Focused on representing persons with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure redress.

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