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Suffering the aftermath of a car accident can be both physically and emotionally distressing, but you don’t have to experience it alone. Carlson Bier is the rock-solid anchor amidst your storm; an esteemed law firm that specializes in personal injury cases associated with car accidents. Richmond residents seeking legal recourse after a traffic accident will find Carlson Bier’s personalized approach and remarkable results to be their best option.

Our superior knowledge of complex Illinois traffic laws allows us to effectively fight for just compensation for our clients’ medical bills, repair costs, or lost earnings caused by someone else’s negligence on the road. We’re more than attorneys – we are advocates who understand how an unexpected collision can disrupt lives.

At Carlson Bier, we offer exceptional representation coupled with compassionate counseling during these challenging times. As experts in obtaining extensive settlements and favorable verdicts at trial if necessary, we exhibit unsurpassed dedication which sets us apart within this specialty realm of personal injury law– making us unmatched when dealing with vehicular accident cases. At every turn during this trying process – remember: you deserve the best advocacy from brilliant minds like ours at Carlson Bier.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Richmond Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we provide an exceptional representation to those who have suffered personal injuries, particularly in car accidents. As a law firm based out of Illinois, our primary goal is to ensure that you receive justice and fair compensation for your losses.

Understanding the repercussions of car accidents is pivotal as they can impose tremendous physical, financial and emotional burden on the victims. Besides immediate injuries sustained, there may be long-lasting impacts on health due to delayed symptoms that might appear days or weeks after the accident. Moreover, time taken off work for recovery can lead to loss of wages adding further strain on victim’s finances.

Key aspects often associated with the aftermath of a car accident include:

– Medical Expenses: Immediate medical care following an accident is crucial. Costs could encompass ambulance fees, emergency room charges, surgery costs and expenses relating to rehabilitation therapy.

– Property Damage: Most car accidents result in some form of property damage. Compensation might be sought for repair or replacement of your vehicle and any other property damaged during the incident.

– Pain & Suffering: Car accidents frequently cause considerable discomfort and distress. You may seek recompense for pain endured alongside psychological suffering like stress or anxiety.

-Loss Of Enjoyment In Life: Serious injuries from car accidents can limit one’s ability to resume normal life activities or hobbies they previously enjoyed engaging into prior to their unfortunate encounter.

Being informed about these risks beforehand empowers you with knowledge necessary should you ever find yourself entrapped in such circumstances. At this point comes the role of competent personal injury lawyers at Carlson Bier who help negotiate fair settlements by meticulously assessing impact areas stemming from automotive collisions so every loss incurred is duly compensated.

Our legal expertise holds substantial experience contesting cases associated with negligence, recklessness or purposeful misconduct linked with causing severe car crashes across Illinois State jurisdictional boundaries. We employ strategic approaches aimed towards building solid lawsuits capable withstand rigorous scrutiny within court environs, escalating success probabilities for just compensations you rightfully deserve.

The aftermath of a car accident doesn’t confine to physical injuries or property damage. It extends enormously towards handling insurance claims, meeting submission deadlines and complying with legal proceedings that require technical understanding of the law. Simplifying complicated matters is what our team at Carlson Bier takes pride in, linking you smoothly through different processing channels connected with your case.

At Carlson Bier, we believe firmly in fostering client relationships based on trust, empathy and shared commitment so every visually disturbing memory associated with your traumatic experience eventually dissipates, replaced by relief knowing professional help has been sought from a firm genuinely concerned about your wellbeing.

Navigating complex litigation issues alone can be daunting but with proficient team of expert attorneys on board handling your matter expediently can ease up recovery process significantly more than thought possible.

It’s very critical to ensure all complexities related to the situation are addressed accurately and appropriately. That’s where we step in – bringing immense experience and dedication to navigate dexterity through formidable highways of judicial corridors until achieving successful end results honing onto numerous clients who’ve previously entrusted their faith in us for managing personal injury lawsuit intricacies seamlessly.

Finally, it’s important you remember why we’re here: To right wrongs inflicted upon unsuspecting victims like yourself while assigning responsibility where it belongs rightly – The perpetrator. Your well-being triumphs any other concern plus proud feeling emerging victorious against crafty insurers wanting nothing else but minimize payouts making it imperative you know rights entitled as Illinois resident unintimidated defending them when cornered unjustly during despair times following such unforeseen episodes involving motor vehicle accidents

Don’t wait – seize control over this distressing time by entrusting your case to authorities well-versed in personal injury lawsuits relating specifically to automotive crash incidents across Illinois State boundaries amidst unraveled legal consultant networks via solidified reputation earned over decades practicing uncompromising representation pledging steadfast commitment towards ensuring justice served wherever and whenever due.

Click on the button below to find out how much your case might worth, defeat injuries crippling normal lifestyle by transforming them into lessons ensuring safer roads globally so similar incidents prevented in future. Your journey towards compensation begins here at Carlson Bier.

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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 Richmond

Cycling Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Giving expert legal advice for people of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Healthcare Negligence

Providing specialist legal services for patients affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Accountability

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, supplying expert legal help to customers affected by harmful products.

Aged Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall & Fall Injuries

Professional in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking redress for their damages.

Childbirth Wounds

Offering legal aid for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Crashes: Focused on helping patients of car accidents obtain reasonable remuneration for damages and damages.

Motorbike Accidents

Expert in providing representation for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

18-Wheeler Incident

Providing specialist legal advice for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for losses.

Building Site Mishaps

Dedicated to assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Damages

Focused on extending professional legal advice for persons suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Injuries

Skilled in managing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog bites or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Focused on legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unfair Demise

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and skilled legal assistance to ensure redress.

Neural Trauma

Dedicated to advocating for persons with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal assistance to secure recovery.

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