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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to navigating the complex process of a car accident claim in Shabbona, Carlson Bier stands as your strongest ally. We specialize in personal injury law and have years of experience advocating for clients who have been involved in automobile accidents. Our legal team demonstrates an unwavering commitment to securing fair compensation for medical bills, vehicle repairs, lost wages, and other related costs that stem from these unsettling incidents. We understand the local laws and regulations pertaining to motor vehicle collisions better than anyone else – we know precisely how they apply within Illinois’ legal landscape. You need an experienced hand guiding you towards justice when dealing with insurance companies who are primarily concerned about preserving their bottom line more than your well-being post-accident.Leveraging extensive industry knowledge alongside a compassionate approach tailored to each individual case’s needs is our standard procedure at Carlson Bier.We strive not only just for settlement or verdicts but vowed dedication; harmless negotiations that correctly reflect our client’s losses.Our dedication combined with expertise makes us the first consideration when seeking assistance following a car accident in Shabbona.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Shabbona Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury attorney group based in Illinois with a compelling objective – ensuring you receive the justice and compensation you deserve. Specializing in car accident cases and committed to providing you unsurpassed legal representation, our expertise makes us your largest ally when facing pressing circumstances that come along after a distressing vehicular mishap.

Car accidents can be extremely upsetting events often leading to grave injuries, including severe brain injury or spinal cord damage, persistent whiplash, broken limbs, internal bleeding, among others. It’s crucial for those who’ve suffered these unfortunate incidents to comprehend their rights from both medical and legal standpoints. We at Carlson Bier live by this principle – guaranteeing sound awareness of rights leads victims towards maximum possible recovery.

Firstly, understand that not all car accident cases are created equal. Each case varies greatly depending on several factors:

– Severity of the damages accrued

– Nature & extent of incurred injuries

– Determination of fault

– Insurance coverage policy

These elements significantly influence the direction your case takes, hence it’s vital they’re analyzed meticulously and methodically by competent professionals.

Secondly, assessing liability is pivotal in car accident incidents. Remember –just because someone caused an accident doesn’t necessarily implicate they’re legally responsible for resultant damages. In certain situations even partially liable drivers may acquire partial compensation under Illinois’ comparative negligence law.

Thirdly, bear in mind insurance companies aren’t always on your side during such times although it might seem so initially. Their main intent invariably revolves around minimizing payouts while maximizing premiums collected which effectively results in smaller settlements than victims justifiably merit.

Navigating through this complex labyrinth calls for impeccable professional assistance – enter Carlson Bier – championing the cause of leveling playing fields against big insurance corporations thereby ensuring clients get what they authentically ought to – fair settlement amounts commensurate with their losses rather than convenient business-centric decisions delivered by insurance concerns.

It’s important to realize that the right legal counsel can bring invaluable perspective, offer strategic advice and not just represent you in legal proceedings but shoulder your worries during such distressing circumstances. At Carlson Bier, we utilize our vast experience and profound knowledge to guide victims expertly to ease their emotional strain without compromising on rightful compensations.

As a premier Illinois Personal Injury Attorney Group, we strive at turning difficult paths into manageable journeys for our clients. Paying meticulous attention to each detail, deploying responsive service approaches and maintaining total transparency, we infuse trust among clients reinforcing why they chose us in the first place – to confidently battle for justice against any odds.

Moreover, being acutely aware of time-sensitivity that comes with personal injury cases especially statutes of limitations – firm deadlines by which lawsuits need filing failing which plaintiffs lose rights to sue – it’s one of our cornerstone strategies ensuring speedy recovery and timely actions matching adroitly with legal requirements thereby protecting clients’ interests under all circumstances.

Prudence lies in immediate action post car accidents – procuring medical help obviously being paramount followed by swift consultation with experienced attorneys like us at Carlson Bier – helping lay down an effective road map targeted towards resultant damages’ full recovery legally as well as personally.

While detailing aspects concerning car accidents casts light upon otherwise opaque zones granting enhanced understanding about subsequent implications; Assuaging pangs of anxiety accompanying traumatic experiences requires compassionate human touch only a dedicated team like ours provides – assuring empathy-laden service wherein pain isn’t merely understood but felt deeply translating into unwavering commitment towards cause fulfillment.

Trust Carlson Bier: As your steadfast companion every step along this arduous way surefootedly guiding you throughout the confusing aftermath landscape all whilst aiming relentlessly towards securing favorable verdicts summing up fair compensation measures aligning closely with incurred losses.

Time is precious; Begin consulting today! Do curious queries linger around how much your case might be worth? Or perhaps you’re contemplating legal representation’s necessity itself? Let’s help dissolve those doubts, shall we?

Click on the button below to uncover how much your specific case may be worth. With Carlson Bier, rest assured knowing informed decision making rules all action paths validating our unwavering dedication towards earning desired justice for clients. Together, let’s ensure rightful compensation never gets dodged by ill-intentioned loopholes and technicalities – with us at the helm powered by seasoned acumen and passionate resolve. Your fairness, our mission – solidifying into a fort of trust that guarantees peace of mind in turbulent times.

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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 Shabbona

Bike Incidents

Proficient in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Offering specialist legal advice for people of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Healthcare Misconduct

Delivering experienced legal representation for victims affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Responsibility

Managing cases involving faulty products, extending professional legal services to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Misconduct

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Fall Incidents

Professional in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking recovery for their harm.

Birth Traumas

Offering legal help for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Incidents: Focused on guiding individuals of car accidents receive equitable remuneration for damages and destruction.

Motorcycle Accidents

Expert in providing legal services for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Trucking Accident

Ensuring professional legal representation for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for harms.

Building Accidents

Focused on representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Neurological Traumas

Specializing in offering expert legal assistance for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Damages

Adept at dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered harms from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Committed to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unfair Death

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and experienced legal support to ensure redress.

Vertebral Damage

Committed to advocating for victims with paralysis, offering professional legal assistance to secure compensation.

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