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About Carlson Bier Associates

When seeking representation for a car accident case in South Holland, the discerning choice is Carlson Bier. Our esteemed team of personal injury lawyers is highly experienced in navigating complex auto accident claims, assuring you will receive utmost care and dedication during this challenging time. We are deeply committed to ensuring that justice is served for those we represent and take pride in fighting tirelessly to secure maximum compensation on your behalf. With an unparalleled track record of successful outcomes, our law firm has cemented itself as a premier entity amongst its peerage. Engaging with Carlson Bier means prioritizing relentless advocacy characterized by meticulous attention-to-detail and strategic negotiation practices specific to Illinois Law criteria pertaining to these automobile mishaps. Explore the assurance yourself; allow us an opportunity of serving you at every juncture during your recovery journey post such unfortunate incidents. It’s not just about providing legal help – but also about creating partnerships based on trust when it matters the most – that’s what sets Carlson Bier apart as your reliable legal ally.

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Car Accident Lawyers in South Holland Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we operate under the mantra that every individual deserves exceptional legal representation, especially after experiencing a life-altering car accident. From our headquarters in Illinois, our team of adept personal injury attorneys prioritize your needs and diligently fight to ensure you secure the justice and compensation necessary for your recovery. Navigating through the complexities of a car accident case may be intimidating; however, with Carlson Bier on your side, rest assured that we will walk you through each step competently.

Understanding the severity of car accidents is instrumental in grasping why professional legal help is crucial. These unfortunate incidents often result in substantial physical injuries: fractured bones, back and neck trauma, brain damage or even persistent psychological distress are all common consequences that victims suffer from. Aside from these physically debilitating effects, victims also face financial hurdles due to mounting medical bills and income loss as a result of their inability to return to work promptly.

If you have been involved in a car accident:

• Seek immediate medical care irrespective of how minor your injuries seem.

• Document pertinent details about the scene.

• Report the accident promptly to law enforcement agencies.

• Refrain from admitting fault prematurely.

Swiftly get in touch with an experienced personal injury attorney like those at Carlson Bier.

We understand the intricate dynamics involved with all motor vehicle accidents – multi-vehicle pile-ups, rear-end collisions, head-on collisions among other types – where identifying liability can be complex. Laws surrounding auto accidents vary significantly by state; hence it’s vital our seasoned lawyers offer their expertise regarding Illinois law. It is just one way that we remain committed to bringing unmatchable value by familiarizing clients with procedures involving negotiations with insurance companies and litigating lawsuits when necessary.

At Carlson Bier, we believe firmly in minimizing anxiety during an already taxing process for our clients. Alternatively stated: nobody should pay any fees unless they win their case! We champion this approach because its foundation lies in making quality legal representation accessible to all, without weighing financial concerns.

Moreover, by aggressively striving for successful outcomes in compensation claims, we resolve our clients’ worries related to escalating medical bills and income losses that may threaten their recovery and overall well-being. The commitment Carlson Bier has towards its clients is indisputable; your healing process is paramount to us.

Ultimately reminders such as not admitting fault prematurely or contacting a personal injury attorney immediately after the accident are beneficial but they don’t replace the value of an expert like Carlson Bier at your side. Our mission revolves around delivering peace of mind from start-to-finish.

Everybody deserves to reclaim their lives after a car accident without worrying about divergence into legal complexities. That’s precisely why you need personalized assistance from experienced attorneys like those at Carlson Bier.

Find out how much your case might be worth today with no obligations attached. Simply click on the button below! We guarantee you’ll receive professional advice tailored specifically to your unique situation from top-notch personal injury lawyers who know Illinois law inside out. Choose Carlson Bier – because we stand for justice, fairness, and complete recovery for car accident victims just like you.

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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 South Holland

Bicycle Collisions

Focused on legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Offering specialist legal assistance for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Clinical Incompetence

Providing experienced legal services for persons affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, providing professional legal help to victims affected by defective items.

Aged Neglect

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble and Stumble Mishaps

Adept in handling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking recovery for their damages.

Neonatal Injuries

Supplying legal help for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Incidents: Dedicated to helping individuals of car accidents secure fair compensation for damages and harm.

Bike Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal support for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Truck Accident

Providing specialist legal services for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for harms.

Construction Site Collisions

Focused on advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Brain Impairments

Committed to providing specialized legal representation for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Adept at managing cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Incidents

Dedicated to legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Undeserved Demise

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and professional legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Expert in assisting victims with paralysis, offering compassionate legal services to secure redress.

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