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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the unexpected and life-altering event of a car accident, you need expertise by your side. Carlson Bier offers precisely that caliber of skill and knowledge for residents in Seneca, ensuring they attain rightful compensation. As unrivaled leaders in vehicular litigation, we burgeon hope during trying times through our exceptional legal prowess. Specializing exclusively in personal injury law allows us to dispense targeted advice tailored proficiently to serve car accident case intricacies. With an unwavering dedication to clients, Carlson Bier emphasizes transparent communication while working indefatigably towards favorable outcomes; we believe our sterling record speaks for itself.

Moreover, navigating complex laws surrounding personal injury claims requires nothing less than detailed acumen – exactly what Carlson Bier commitment guarantees you. By choosing us as your steadfast defenders, you trust decades worth of proven experience coupled with personalized attention that prioritizes client interests above all else. Reinforcing justice one case at a time is not just our job; it’s our shared purpose.

Turn to Carlson Bier – championing fairness and restoring peace-of-mind after automobile mishaps across Illinois.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Seneca Illinois

As a renowned personal injury law firm, Carlson Bier represents victims of car accidents across Illinois with unrivaled legal expertise and dedication. Car accidents can be an overwhelming experience for anyone involved. The immediate aftermath often involves shock, confusion, physical injuries or even fatalities. At Carlson Bier, our commitment is to alleviate your burden by providing unequaled legal counsel and energetic representation until you get the appropriate compensation.

Car accidents are complex events encompassed by multiple laws that outline how redress should take place in the face of these unfortunate circumstances. Understanding some key facts about car accident claims in Illinois can significantly impact your claims process:

• Every driver has a duty of care – Legally speaking, every motorist on the road owes other users a duty of reasonable care to prevent harm through their actions.

• Illinois operates under tort laws – This implicates that the at-fault party’s insurance company must compensate the victim(s) for damages following an accident.

• Proof of negligence is crucial – It’s essential to establish the fault showing another party acted negligently leading to your injuries from a car accident.

• You have two years to file a claim – In Illinois, you have two years from the date of the accident to bring forth an injury claim.

Dealing with insurance companies without proficient legal guidance can be daunting as they might give less priority to your interests compared to theirs. Also, it’s important not just count on law enforcement and lack detailed records as this could affect your case negatively.

At Carlson Bier we adopt an aggressive strategy delving into exhaustive investigations and assembling comprehensive evidence supporting your claim making sure there are zero loopholes for liable parties’ defenses. Our expert lawyers are versed in areas such as traffic regulations violations, equipment failure checks like deficient brake systems or faulty tires, distracted driving including texting while driving or drowsy driving among others which could lead us right into demonstrating negligence.

Repercussions caused by car accidents differ greatly from minor to life-changing injuries, permanent disabilities and the ultimate cost of life. Thus, compensation varies as uniquely as each case. Claimable damages in Illinois comprise:

• Immediate and future medical expenses due to accident-related injuries

• Property damage

• Physical Pain and suffering

• Lost wages during recovery

• Emotional distress

Inevitably, determining the accurate value of your claim presents you with the hard task of putting a dollar amount on pains suffered both physically and emotionally often drenched in complex legal junctions that Carlson Bier’s attorneys can help untangle.

Fixed faster than damaged cars or settled hospital bills are memories etching scars lasting long beyond physical injuries healing after such unfortunate incidences. In such times empathy steps forward presenting itself not just through words but actions at Carlson Bier.Our team strides legally armoured to ensure judicial fairness is granted towards negating moments panic has stripped away peace by helping reclaim what was unjustly taken.

Trust us for relatable demeanor stemming from profound professional insights parcelled with a promise that every minute spent gets accounted for defending truth uncompromised until we secure what rightfully belongs to you – justice served rightly making sure none face alone days left traumatized by car accident repercussions.

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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 Seneca

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Flame Damages

Offering professional legal advice for patients of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Physician Incompetence

Offering professional legal representation for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Liability

Managing cases involving defective products, delivering expert legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Elder Neglect

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Tumble Mishaps

Specialist in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking redress for their harm.

Infant Wounds

Supplying legal help for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Incidents: Concentrated on aiding victims of car accidents receive appropriate payout for harms and destruction.

Motorbike Incidents

Focused on providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Big Rig Crash

Delivering professional legal representation for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for harms.

Worksite Mishaps

Committed to supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Head Harms

Specializing in extending compassionate legal advice for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Adept at addressing cases for persons who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

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

Unwarranted Death

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and adept legal services to ensure justice.

Backbone Injury

Focused on defending patients with paralysis, offering professional legal representation to secure recovery.

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