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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the aftermath of a car accident in Savoy, Carlson Bier is your best partner for expert legal representation. With a wealth of experience and intimate knowledge of Illinois regulations, our team specializes in tackling intricate car accident cases with finesse. We understand how detrimental such an incident can be — from imposing medical bills and vehicle repair costs to physical distress and loss of earnings. Our objective is steadfast: secure rightful compensation for these burdens. Every Carlson Bier attorney stands by this promise because we know it makes all the difference as you restore your life post-accident. Adept at presenting compelling arguments before insurance companies or even juries if required, our methodical approach positions us uniquely superior among personal injury lawyers handling car accidents scenarios within Illinois state boundaries. Choose the exceptional service offered by Carlson Bier for unmatched efficacy – impeccable navigation through complex laws sure to deliver results that surpass expectations while easing your journey through recovery.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Savoy Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are deeply committed to upholding the rights of our clients who have been victims of car accidents in Illinois. Our team of specialized personal injury attorneys works relentlessly to ensure you receive full compensation for your injuries and damages. Our comprehensive legal support aims to alleviate the stress related to dealing with insurance claims, legal procedures, paperwork, and more that follows a traumatic car accident.

Car accidents can lead to devastating consequences impacting people’s lives significantly. Severe injuries, medical bills, lost work days or even loss of life can cripple families emotionally as well as financially. Knowing your rights following such unfortunate incidents is crucial—indeed imperative—for charting the best possible road towards recovery and ensuring you are adequately compensated.

At Carlson Bier, it’s not just about representing clients—it’s about educating them too. Here are some critical points every car accident victim should be aware of:

• Medical Attention: Even if you believe your injuries from an accident are minor, seek medical attention immediately—the severity may manifest later.

• Legal Advice: Always consult a personal injury attorney before making any statements or signing any documents presented by insurance companies.

• Keep Records: Maintain copies of all relevant reports and documents like police reports (if available), medical bills/reports, photos of the incident/vehicle/damages/injuries etc., witnesses’ contact details—including any communication between parties involved.

• Compensation Claims: Potential claims can cover various fields including but not limited to: compensatory damages for physical/emotional suffering; wage-loss claim potentially entitling you for reimbursement of wages lost during recovery period; claim for damage property; health costs incurred during rehabilitation/treatment.

A firsthand understanding of these points fosters better decision-making during challenging times—as logically expected—and helps protect victims from potential exploitation by various entities such as insurance companies looking out purely for their own interests rather than yours.

We recognize each case is unique and deserves personalized scrutiny. At Carlson Bier, our expertise in Illinois’ personal injury law allows us to fromulate successful legal strategies tailored for each case. Your initial consultation will provide the groundwork for our team to establish your case’s merit and potential steps towards claiming compensation.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that valuing a car accident claim is complex and involves various factors, including nature/severity of injury, future medical needs, loss of income, pain/suffering endured etc. As your trusted personal injury attorneys serving clients across Illinois —but not in Savoy— we scrutinize every detail meticulously to ensure maximum value for your claim.

We are dedicated to delivering exceptional services purely on a contingency fee basis—meaning you pay nothing until we win your case. This advocacy-based approach illustrates our unwavering commitment towards achieving justice for all victims irrespective of their financial circumstances.

Road accidents can create seismic shifts generating significant hardship; understanding them—and working through related maze-like complexity—is challenging without guidance or experience. Countless clients have placed trust in our expertise to drive their recovery journey following such life-altering incidents. Remember—you don’t need to navigate this alone—we at Carlson Bier stand beside you throughout this entire process advocating for fair treatment under the guiding principle: Justice…for All!

Deciding what next step(s) might be best after devastating traffic accidents could be an overwhelming mental challenge in itself — let alone dealing with emotional trauma alongside stalled lives! Allow us take leadership responsibility here so you may focus solely on recovery while we fight diligently ensuring just/fair compensation post this tragedy.

Having read this comprehensive guide about the complexities surrounding car accident injuries, legal rights & procedures involving claims settlement and role played by experienced personal injury lawyers like ourselves—in bringing winning outcome(s)—we cordially invite you now ascertaining worthiness/value of any viable potential claim from said incident involving yourself/loved one by clicking on the button below inviting no-obligation professional evaluation. Let’s work together restoring equity back into your life post this traumatic incident.

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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 Savoy

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Specializing in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or risky conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Offering skilled legal assistance for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Healthcare Carelessness

Ensuring expert legal support for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Obligation

Addressing cases involving problematic products, extending skilled legal support to customers affected by defective items.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Fall Injuries

Skilled in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking restitution for their damages.

Neonatal Traumas

Extending legal help for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to supporting clients of car accidents secure fair compensation for injuries and destruction.

Scooter Mishaps

Committed to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

18-Wheeler Collision

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for harms.

Construction Site Accidents

Concentrated on assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Neurological Damages

Specializing in providing dedicated legal representation for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Wounds

Skilled in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered damages from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Specializing in legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Loss

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and experienced legal support to ensure redress.

Backbone Impairment

Specializing in representing patients with spine impairments, offering professional legal representation to secure recovery.

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