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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Rock Falls, look no further for legal representation than Carlson Bier. With their extensive experience and specialized knowledge of personal injury law, this dedicated team is well-equipped to assist. Their unwavering commitment ensures tailored assistance and relentless pursuit of justice for victims affected by road accidents; becoming your most valuable asset during these trying times. Choose Carlson Bier as your car accident lawyer – they shine brightly due to their deep understanding of the complexities unique to auto collision cases within Illinois jurisdictions. Above all, they prioritize client satisfaction with an unrivaled degree of skill, empathy,status efficiency,and driving determination unmatched by others.From filing insurance claims,to vigorously representing your rights,recoveries,in settlement negotiations or courtrooms alike,you will find confident support from Carlson Biere.Your distressing moments are bound to become less burdensome under their expert guidance.Rest assured that opting for the professionalism and proven track record that distinguishes Carlson Bier is making a decision poised towards achieving max affirmative outcomes after a car mishap.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Rock Falls Illinois

Serving as trusted advocates for the injured in Illinois, Carlson Bier is a law firm that focuses on personal injury cases and particularly offers expertise in car accident litigation. Partnering with us means entrusting your case to experienced personal injury attorneys who understand the nuances of Illinois law and possess an unwavering commitment to obtaining optimal results for our clients.

Car accidents are unfortunately common occurrences that can dramatically alter one’s life course due to physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. The negative impacts can be long-lasting if not correctly handled. In Illinois alone, thousands of people fall victim to car accidents annually – most of which could have been avoided if proper care was taken.

Understanding your rights following a car accident is crucially important:

• Right to Legal Representation: As an accident victim or defendant, you retain the right to obtain legal assistance.

• Right to Compensation: If another party’s negligence leads to a collision, you’re entitled to seek compensation for damages incurred.

• Right Not to Admit Fault: Even when facing pressure from insurance companies or opposing parties, remember you are under no obligation to admit fault prematurely.

• Right to Sue: Depending on the circumstances surrounding your accident, there may be grounds for filing a lawsuit.

Carlson Bier has dedicated personal injury lawyers well-versed in helping clients navigate such complexities after an automobile mishap. With vast knowledge about dealing with insurers and strategically advocating for rightful compensation; their role extends beyond legal advice but also involves compassionate counsel during this traumatic time.

Here at Carlson Bier, we’ve built a reputation based on personalized attention and proven results. We strive diligently towards achieving fair settlements or fighting fiercely at trial depending on what best suits each client’s interest. Our team follows through every process conscientiously – from conducting meticulous investigations that uncover critical evidence supporting the claim; negotiating assertively with insurance adjusters; structuring persuasive arguments grounded firmly within applicable law; all up until securing satisfactory compensation encompassing medical expenses, lost earnings, suffering and much more.

With us by your side, you’ll never have to stand alone navigating the overwhelming confusion after a car accident in Illinois. Whether it’s essential paperwork filing deadlines or deciphering complex legal jargon – Carlson Bier is here to ensure everything proceeds smoothly and judges can see the full extent of damages you’ve suffered due to someone else’s negligence.

As an esteemed firm with numerous successful settlements and verdicts under our belt, Carlson Bier continues to uphold its core value of achieving justice for personal injury victims. We pride ourselves on being relentless in our fight for clients’ rights while maintaining utmost empathy towards what they’re going through.

We invite everyone who has been injured in a car accident not because of their fault but someone else’s carelessness or recklessness, to reach out to us for a thorough case review that could potentially change your life. Rest assured we will execute every possible strategy within our means and go beyond if necessary so that justice isn’t just served but seen as being done.

When considering the services of a personal injury attorney after enduring a car accident in Illinois – look no further than Carlson Bier, where championing for victims’ rights lies at the heart of all we do. Trusting us with your case empowers you with top-tier legal representation focused on turning around unforeseen tragedies into triumph against adversities even amidst such challenging circumstances.

To inquire about how much your case might be worth while working alongside dedicated advocates tirelessly working towards restoring what an unfortunate event momentarily robbed from you – find courage today and click below now! When facing possibly one of the toughest trials life has thrown at you don’t face it alone—tap into committed assistance that ensures beginning this journey towards rightful compensation starts right 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 Rock Falls

Cycling Mishaps

Expert in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Damages

Giving professional legal support for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Clinical Carelessness

Providing dedicated legal representation for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Fault

Handling cases involving problematic products, offering specialist legal services to consumers affected by defective items.

Elder Misconduct

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Stumble Occurrences

Adept in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking recovery for their suffering.

Infant Damages

Extending legal assistance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Car Mishaps

Crashes: Concentrated on assisting clients of car accidents receive appropriate compensation for hurts and impairment.

Scooter Mishaps

Focused on providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Semi Mishap

Offering adept legal assistance for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for losses.

Worksite Crashes

Engaged in assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Brain Impairments

Specializing in offering specialized legal services for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Adept at handling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Collisions

Dedicated to legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Undeserved Loss

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and skilled legal representation to ensure justice.

Backbone Damage

Focused on representing clients with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal services to secure compensation.

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