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About Carlson Bier Associates

When seeking legal representation following a car accident, one name stands out in Illinois – Carlson Bier. Our expertise is backed by years of successful litigation and a deep understanding of this complex area of law. If you’re in Shorewood or the surrounding areas, we are readily available to fight for your rights. We prioritize our clients’ needs, ensuring personalized consultation at all stages. Navigating through scenarios like moderate fender benders to more severe collisions often requires an adept attorney capable of securing maximum compensation for your losses. This underscores why you should consider choosing Carlson Bier; we excel where others fall short due to our dedication, skillset and commitment towards delivering justice on behalf if injured victims involved in car accidents . Although not physically located within the city limits , we’ve consistently shown immense commitment to representing clients from Shorewood with fierce determination and uncompromising professionalism.

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Car Accidents Lawyers in Shorewood Illinois

Carlson Bier is a distinguished Illinois-based law firm specializing in personal injury cases with an emphasis on car accidents. As renowned personal injury attorneys, we understand the complexities following a vehicular accident – emotional distress, medical costs, lost wages, vehicle repair expenses and more. Our team of skilled lawyers meticulously represents clients to ensure they receive the maximum compensation for their losses.

Auto accidents are unfortunately common and can have severe consequences. Being involved in such mishaps can often result in catastrophic injuries or worse, fatalities which affect not only victims but also their families. Injuries sustained during a crash include head traumas, spinal cord injuries, fractures and even psychological trauma like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Understanding your standing after facing the ordeal of a road traffic accident is crucial for your legal rights and possibilities of securing rightful compensation:

• Never refrain from consulting healthcare professionals post-accident as this lays the foundation for any physical damage claims.

• You should always report the incident to local enforcement authorities fulfilling not just legal obligations but also providing substantial proof in court later on if needed.

• Getting an accurate estimate of property damages can be validated by contacting insurance companies making sure you get fairly reimbursed for repairs and replacements.

Emphasising on navigation through legal labyrinths post-accidents might seem daunting; however, Carlson Bier assures that clients rightfully gain all necessary support throughout their journey seeking justice under state law. We proficiently guide our clients during each step while focusing on gathering all applicable evidence capable of substantiating claims ranging from police reports to witness testimonials.

As part of Carlson Bier’s mission to provide expert advice with deep compassion emphasizing tailored strategies fitting unique client needs at all times:

• We ensure thorough investigations concerning insurance policies updating individuals about how much coverage they could possibly rely on.

• For appropriately gauging claim value minor details such as age, occupation alongside severity & type of inflicted injuries are comprehensively taken into account.

• Negligence often being a significant aspect during vehicular accident lawsuits, our firm drives the necessary effort to establish fault making sure the party responsible is duly held accountable.

Remember that Carlson Bier can proficiently assist you regardless of whether you were involved as a driver, pedestrian or even cyclist during an incident. It’s of utmost importance for ensuring justice served appropriately within Illinois state law boundaries managing such situations successfully comes with indispensable expert legal aid which we at Carlson Bier promise uninterrupted.

In conclusion, if facing uncertainties emerging due to automobile accidents and bearing hefty financial impacts seems insurmountable remember that seeking expert legal support is vital for your future financial stability and peace of mind. Allow us at Carlson Bier to provide adept representation streamlining emotional distress while securing essential compensation under the meticulous expertise of qualified personal injury attorneys. No matter how complex your situation may appear, our specialized team is equipped to help – handling negotiations with insurance companies, gathering crucial evidence substantiating your rightful claim rigorously protecting client interests throughout lawsuit proceedings. Click on the button below today and let’s find out together what your case could be worth – because everyone deserves justice without exception!

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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 Shorewood

Cycling Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Injuries

Offering professional legal support for people of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Offering professional legal assistance for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Liability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, providing adept legal assistance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Stumble Mishaps

Expert in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking justice for their harm.

Neonatal Wounds

Delivering legal aid for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Collisions: Concentrated on assisting sufferers of car accidents obtain equitable compensation for wounds and impairment.

Scooter Crashes

Focused on providing legal services for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Semi Collision

Extending expert legal representation for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for losses.

Construction Site Accidents

Committed to defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Cognitive Damages

Focused on extending expert legal assistance for persons suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Harms

Adept at tackling cases for people who have suffered harms from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Focused on legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Passing

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and skilled legal services to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Harm

Dedicated to assisting clients with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure redress.

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