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About Carlson Bier Associates

In Prairie Grove, Carlson Bier is the leading name in legal offerings for car accidents. Our expertise furnishes clients with comprehensive guidance and representation, reflecting our dedication to securing their rights and achieving justice. Skilled in navigating the intricacies of personal injury law, particularly relating to car incidents, we offer a formidable ally. The superior quality of service provided by Carlson Bier stems from vast experience garnered across multiple cases resulting in successful settlements. Clients consistently commend us for our meticulous attention to detail – an attribute that differentiates us both before insurance adjusters and jurors alike – ensuring your case receives optimum handling at every stage of the process. Dedication with purpose defines us; no matter how complex or straightforward your situation might be, you can trust Carlson Bier’s team with absolute confidence because we understand that each client deserves personalized care during these trying times. For unrivaled advocacy after a vehicle accident in Illinois – look no further than Carlson Bier.

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Car Accidents Lawyers in Prairie Grove Illinois

Navigating the complexity of Illinois law isn’t an endeavor you should embark upon alone, especially when it comes to personal injury arising from car accidents. Carlson Bier is a distinguished personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, adept at rendering superior legal assistance tailored to successfully advancing your rights and interests. Our dedicated team has earned a formidable reputation for their proficiency in personal injury law over the years, specifically noting expertise in cases related to motor vehicle accidents.

Road traffic incidents leave victims grappling with physical pain, emotional turmoil, financial hardships and accompanying legal complications. At times such as these, Carlson Bier takes on the responsibility of helping you navigate life post-accident with dignity and confidence. We are committed to sifting through every intricate detail pertaining to your case while ensuring that justice is served promptly and effectively.

A cornerstone element of our approach is education about issues pertinent to car accidents; we believe that only when armed with knowledge can one truly exercise their rights effectively. Let’s explore some foundational information:

• Driving under influence: Indisputably one of the foremost causes contributing to car accident fatalities. These tragedies often cause irreversible damage not only to those directly involved but also impact families deeply.

• Distracted driving: This entails any activity causing diversion of attention from driving – be it texting or phone usage.

• Speeding: When drivers exceed posted speed limits or drive too fast for given conditions such as weather or traffic – it puts everyone at risk.

• Reckless driving: Disregard for road rules or behaving aggressively behind wheels covers this category comprising tailgating, changing lanes without signaling et cetera.

Please note that this informational content doesn’t replace professional legal advice but serves as guideline aiding your understanding regarding complexities around car accidents.

Carson Bier’s meticulously curated course of action includes compiling proof regarding aforementioned categories (if applicable), collecting medical records for associated injuries sustained during collision initiated incident along with reports documenting property damage resulting from that accident. The process is further fortified by gathering witness testimonials, and using expert testimony to build a robust case.

We actively collaborate with law enforcement agencies to put together an unassailable series of facts against offending parties in the car accidents. This not only includes drivers who were drunk or driving recklessly, but also against automobile manufacturers whose negligence may have contributed to the unfortunate incident.

Our approach here at Carlson Bier uniquely factors both immediate and long-term needs of our clients- procuring suitable compensations that cover medical bills and lost wages – while fighting tooth-and-nail for damages related to things like suffering, on-going therapy requirements, possible future surgeries and even potentially lifelong care needed as a result of impairment-caused lifestyle disruptions.

At Carlson Bier, creating value for each client has always been of stellar importance to us – regardless of what stage we’re recruited at. Our experienced professionals are equipped with expertise to fight doggedly for you; bringing justice within reach and giving power back into your own hands.

When caught amidst legal red tape post-car collision – remember it’s crucial not dealing with it in isolation! Reach out instead for support from experts acquainted specifically regarding personal injury laws pertinent across Illinois State effortlessly untangling complications initiated through car accidents.

Choose wisely regarding selecting those possessing potential transforming despair into optimism under any given circumstance! How better starting off than educating yourself concerning likely compensation expectations? Simply click on button noted below gaining necessary insight regarding value associated around your unique individual scenario setting precedent towards understanding worth linked with each specific case!

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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 Prairie Grove

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Dedicated to legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Providing professional legal advice for victims of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Clinical Incompetence

Extending specialist legal assistance for persons affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Liability

Managing cases involving problematic products, providing professional legal assistance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Senior Abuse

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Trip Injuries

Adept in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking justice for their injuries.

Newborn Damages

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

Auto Crashes

Accidents: Devoted to assisting clients of car accidents secure reasonable remuneration for injuries and harm.

Scooter Mishaps

Expert in providing legal advice for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Trucking Accident

Offering expert legal services for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for hurts.

Building Site Crashes

Focused on representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Damages

Committed to providing dedicated legal advice for individuals suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Traumas

Proficient in handling cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Committed to legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Wrongful Loss

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and professional legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spine Trauma

Focused on advocating for persons with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal support to secure settlement.

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