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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the aftermath of a car accident, it’s crucial to secure legal representation that is adept in navigating complex injury claims. Throughout Illinois, Carlson Bier has distinguished themselves as leading advocates in this field. Utilizing extensive experience dealing with car accidents and personal injuries, they devote relentless effort and resources to ensure their clients obtain maximum compensation possible. Their reputation for securing significant settlements speaks volumes about their proficiency and dedication. Choose Carlson Bier; they deeply understand the devastating effects that a sudden collision can have on your life – physically, emotionally, financially. With them at your helm fighting tirelessly for fair compensation will grant you peace of mind knowing that your case is being handled by skilled professionals who care deeply for their client’s wellbeing and justice fulfillment journey – regardless of where you are based within Illinois’ borders. Trust Carlson Bier: offering exceptional legal service delivered with unmatched expertise when it matters most after a car accident ordeal.

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Car Accidents Lawyers in Sherman Illinois

Accidents, particularly car accidents, never announce their arrival yet the trauma they inflict remains embedded in our lives. At Carlson Bier, we understand that navigating the difficult terrain of personal injuries caused by car accidents can be a daunting task. As leading Illinois Personal Injury Attorneys, we possess an unrivalled understanding and deep-rooted commitment to representing accident victims who have been incapacitated due to recklessness or negligent operation of vehicles by others.

Armed with decades of legal expertise and unyielding passion towards protecting your rights, we endeavor not only to secure maximum compensation for you but also strive to ensure that you receive appropriate medical attention coupled with emotional support during these challenging times. Our team encompasses experienced attorneys who empathetically listen to your plight, meticulously examine every facet of your case and then formulate a strategic battle plan solely aimed at restoring normalcy back into your life.

Car accidents bring along both immediate harm like physical injuries as well as long-term repercussions such as psychological distress. Acquainting yourself with some key factors will empower you in preserving essential evidence which eventually could prove instrumental in fortifying your claim:

• Never flee from the scene: It is critically important not to leave until it’s suitable since doing otherwise might land you into serious legal issues.

• Call Police: Involving law enforcement ensures official documentation of pertinent information tied to accident details.

• Photographs: Taking pictures serve a dual purpose – firstly assessments related to vehicle damages or visible injuries become smoother; secondly, court litigations get immensely supported through these evidences.

• Detailed accounts: Write down how exactly things unfolded before and after collision struck – minutest detail could work wonders during ongoing case proceedings.

• Statements cautiously given out: Until spoken by any lawyer representing you do NOT admit fault even if it appeared so initially; circumstances may reveal later unforeseen aspects thus altering the entire picture quite dramatically.

Carlson Bier holds steadfast belief in imparting knowledge about dealing with aftermath of car accidents. Understanding that every situation is unique, we offer an array of legal services tailored explicitly to each client’s scenario, ranging from insurance negotiations through settlement discussions and court trials. You can therefore trust our judgment in ensuring your best course of action.

It’s vitally important for you to be aware of the fact that Illinois law has specific timelines within which lawsuits arising due to car accidents ought to be filed known as statute of limitations. Typically, it runs for two years commencing on accident day but could differ in some cases too. Delays beyond such stipulated time might result in complete forfeiture of rights to claim compensations whatsoever!

We comprehend how emotionally draining life post-accident becomes especially when you were absolutely not at fault; feeling helpless while medical expenses surge alarmingly or figuring out means towards replacement vehicles can indeed become quite overbearing! That’s where Carlson Bier steps into picture – passionately fighting on your front ensuring maximum compensation entitlements granted rightfully back into your possession while also securing all possible future benefits you are duly entitled for.

Navigating the murky waters presented by laws revolving around personal injury cases specifically related to car accidents can seem challenging particularly during already stressful times. But rest assured – with Carlson Bier at helm, this boat treads strongly against all waves no matter how strong they might turn out to be!

The first step in bringing those responsible for your predicament under justice lens would just require a click below which eventually sets rolling an ever-supportive team untangling complexities associated throughout this unfortunate journey; so go ahead find out what exactly would your case fetch today!

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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 Sherman

Bicycle Mishaps

Specializing in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Burn Damages

Offering professional legal help for victims of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Delivering experienced legal support for persons affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Liability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, extending specialist legal assistance to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Neglect

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Fall Accidents

Expert in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking compensation for their suffering.

Newborn Traumas

Providing legal assistance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Collisions: Concentrated on aiding victims of car accidents gain equitable remuneration for harms and destruction.

Bike Accidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Truck Mishap

Extending experienced legal representation for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for damages.

Building Site Mishaps

Dedicated to advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Head Damages

Committed to ensuring specialized legal assistance for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Traumas

Expertise in handling cases for persons who have suffered harms from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Collisions

Committed to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Demise

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and experienced legal representation to ensure redress.

Vertebral Injury

Dedicated to representing patients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal guidance to secure recovery.

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