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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to legal representation for car accident cases, Carlson Bier outperforms. Guided by the values of compassion and tenacity, our teams consistently resolve your pressing issues related to personal injuries sustained in vehicular accidents. Our expertise is unparalleled within Illinois’ legal realm– a testament shown through our wealth of experience and multitude of satisfied clients across various regions including Red Bud. We understand the complexities of car accident suits beyond superficial understanding: from deciphering jargon-filled reports, handling insurance companies, gathering solid evidence to strategic court representations – we excel at all stages relentlessly pursuing justice for you. Choosing Carlson Bier allows access not just an attorney but dedicated allies armed with years worth sharp acumen ready tirelessly fight on your behalf so that you can focus on recovery while we handle every detail diligently ensuring utmost precision thus eliminating possible oversights often leading hidden losses or pitfalls common when going unrepresented or settling too fast with unsavory counterparts like unjust insurers. So choose wisely; Choose Carlson Bier!

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Car Accident Lawyers in Red Bud Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, a distinguished personal injury legal firm based in the heart of Illinois. Our primary objective is to safeguard the interests of car accident victims and help them navigate through this devastating ordeal toward a favorable resolution. We have built our reputation on unwavering commitment, profound legal knowledge, and compassionate client service.

Car accidents can be complex occurrences with serious consequences. Hence, understanding their multifaceted nature and the steps followed thereafter become vital for those involved.

• Immediate medical attention: If you’ve been involved in a car accident, your first priority should always be seeking proper medical care regardless of the perceived severity of injuries.

• Accident report: Individuals are legally obligated to call the police immediately after an incident. This ensures an official record at the scene that provides crucial evidence later.

• Legal consultation: It’s important to consult with an experienced attorney as soon as possible following a vehicular accident to protect your rights.

With years of proven excellence in representing diverse clientele affected by car accidents in Illinois, Carlson Bier can guide you every step of the way during these challenging times.

Navigating through post-accident circumstances involves several intricate components such as insurance claims processes, determining liability, securing evidence, establishing fault accurately before claiming compensation – all while recovering from physical trauma or emotional distress.

The role played by auto insurance companies entails acknowledging incidents per policy provisions once they validate. But it’s critical not to rely solely on them for justice due to potential conflicts of interest- hence having diligent counsel like Carlson Bier becomes paramount.

Determining liability requires extensive investigation into cause and effect surrounding an incident – another area where attainable experience matters enormously. Factors contributing could vary from driver negligence or vehicle malfunctions , environmental conditions or even governmental entity failure regarding road maintenance or design defects; thus making accurate fault establishment complex

and essential for fetching rightful compensations.

Carson Bier thrives on methodically collecting imperative details surrounding your accident to advance your case judiciously and effectively. We understand that the aftermath of a car accident can put immense stress on victims physically, mentally and financially hence we never back down from making sure you get the much needed settlement funds necessary for medical treatments, physical therapy or loss in wages due to inability to work post-accident.

Accurately submitting insurance claims entails no room for errors, vagueness or omission of pertinent details – aspects reliably covered when working alongside Carlson Bier. Our meticulous team ensures an error-free claim submission after reviewing minute details surrounding your incident, aiming towards maximum possible compensation.

As stalwarts in personal injury law, serving individuals affected by vehicular accidents within Illinois’s legal boundaries; we at Carlson Bier advocate with integrity while upholding highest degree of commitment towards every client’s unique case.

Our unwavering dedication towards justice has seen us successfully represent hordes of automobile accident victims. Comprehensive knowledge of Illinois specific laws and our strategic approach substantiated with cumulative years of expertise is what makes Carson Bier stand out in delivering results when it matters most.

Irrespective of how overwhelming circumstances might appear post-accident; remember you have rights that entitle rightful compensations for incurred injuries. And at Carson Bier; each case assumed under our wings receives paramount attention until desirable closure reached.

Do not let misfortune paralyze your endeavors towards justice rather empower yourself today by aligning with Carlson Bier in asserting your rightful stance legally. Take charge today! Click on the button below to find out how much your car case is truly worth under the apt tutelage of experienced professionals at Carlson Bier – where advocating for rights isn’t just about professional obligation but a compassionate pursuit toward enabling life again beyond unfortunate encounters.

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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 Red Bud

Cycling Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Offering skilled legal assistance for patients of major burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Delivering specialist legal advice for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Responsibility

Handling cases involving defective products, supplying specialist legal services to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Misconduct

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Fall Occurrences

Expert in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking recovery for their damages.

Infant Wounds

Extending legal help for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Accidents

Crashes: Committed to supporting sufferers of car accidents secure reasonable payout for harms and losses.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Truck Incident

Providing adept legal advice for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for damages.

Worksite Mishaps

Focused on assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Neurological Traumas

Specializing in providing dedicated legal assistance for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Wounds

Adept at addressing cases for persons who have suffered traumas from dog bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Focused on legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Passing

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and expert legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Impairment

Expert in supporting victims with paralysis, offering compassionate legal representation to secure settlement.

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