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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Sandwich, you certainly need expert legal representation. Thankfully Carlson Bier is your exemplary choice for a Car Accident attorney. We prioritize obtaining fair and comprehensive compensation for our clients suffering from motor vehicle accident-related injuries and losses. Why Carlson Bier? Not only do we bring years of specialized experience handling personal injury claims, but we also pride ourselves on offering individualized attention to each case that comes in our way. Settling your claim is no simple task when dealing with insurance companies; at such times, retaining competent advocates like us who understand the ins-and-outs of Illinois laws can make all the difference to your recovery journey. With an impressive track record that speaks volumes about our commitment towards justice, we study details meticulously and form responsive strategies grounded on hard facts; hence enabling us to assertively negotiate or confidently litigate as necessary. Trust Carlson Bier to provide superior advocacy for your Car Accident needs in Sandwich.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Sandwich Illinois

Carlson Bier – When help is most needed. We are a reputable personal injury attorney group, serving the state of Illinois tirelessly with our honed expertise and dedication to justice. Accidents happen, but when they significantly harm you due to someone else’s negligence, we step in to help you recover what’s rightfully yours.

One common area that calls for our legal prowess is car accidents. They can create not just physical wounds, but emotional anguish and financial stress as well. The victims often have a plethora of questions regarding insurance claims, medical bills, lost wages among others that require clear understanding of the law for effective navigation.

• Time Frame: It’s crucial to know that in Illinois, there’s specific time limit or “statute of limitations” on filing any personal injury lawsuit which includes those related to car accidents. The clock starts from the date of your accident.

• Compensation: Personal Injury Protection (PIP) works on an at-fault system where it’s possible to make a claim against another driver if their negligent behavior led to your injury. Our team crafts robust arguments getting you compensation for your expenses or losses directly linked with the accident.

• Negotiation prowess: Insurance adjusters aim at saving money for their company and might offer lower settlements initially. Our negotiation skills ensure you’re not short-changed.

Car Accident cases require meticulous care and attention hence why Carlson Bier stays abreast with all updates on laws pertaining these types of cases ensuring representation offered has depth and specificity required in successful litigation processes . Trusting us means trusting decades’ worth experience navigating complex legal terrains Illinois’ Car Accident Laws.

Being proactive after an accident can be stipulated through immediate medical checkups even if injuries appear minor; notifying insurance companies about incident immediately while facts still fresh memory amongst others steps play critical role setting solid foundation case acquisition deserving reimbursement . This isn’t task meant solely you – we partner every step way easing burdens associated this journey .

Injuries sustained during traffic accidents vary greatly with some being minor requiring minimal medical intervention while others catastrophic leading severe, life-altering implications. Medical costs from these incidents can be sky-high and may persist during the recovery period or even beyond. That’s not to mention loss of wages if you are unable to work due to your injuries. Our job at Carlson Bier is ensuring all these factors are factored into your claim so that you receive proper restitution.

You deserve the best representation in such challenging circumstances – someone who cares about your wellbeing and justice above all else. We understand that choosing a personal injury lawyer isn’t an easy decision which is why we have open lines for free consultation so you can fully understand our dedication and commitment towards helping clients get what they rightfully deserve.

On this note restar assured- Carlson Bier isn’t just another law firm – just as you aren’t merely a ‘case’. Rather, we view each client unique in their needs, deserving undivided attention of a knowledgeable team well versed with nuances Illinois Car Accident Laws.

Ready to find out how much your car accident case is worth? The peace-of-mind knowing experts are working tirelessly on your behalf has never been easier to obtain. Don’t let uncertainty linger over financial burdens potentially resulting from injury related car accidents haunt any longer .

Click the button below as start of new chapter where justice sits co-driver seat guiding path recovery empowerment . Together Carlson Bier, possibilities restitution bright making sure every fraction deserved compensation lands rightful place- hands . Remember: true value extends beyond monetary gain . It lies recovered trust legal system , restored dignity through quest genuine justice , more importantly , it resides healed lives thanks unflinching efforts dedicated Personal Injury Attorney group like ours here Carlson Bier standing beside each step way onto road complete recovery .

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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 Sandwich

Bike Collisions

Expert in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Burn Traumas

Supplying skilled legal services for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Clinical Incompetence

Delivering experienced legal support for victims affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Obligation

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, offering specialist legal help to consumers affected by defective items.

Aged Abuse

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall & Slip Incidents

Specialist in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking redress for their injuries.

Infant Harms

Offering legal aid for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Car Accidents

Crashes: Dedicated to guiding individuals of car accidents secure just recompense for damages and losses.

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Semi Incident

Extending experienced legal assistance for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for harms.

Worksite Accidents

Concentrated on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Dedicated to extending expert legal services for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Harms

Adept at tackling cases for persons who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

Committed to legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Undeserved Passing

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and skilled legal services to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Focused on defending patients with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal support to secure settlement.

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