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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’ve been involved in a car accident, securing the expertise of an attentive, committed attorney becomes paramount. Carlson Bier emerges as your ideal partner through these challenging times. Based on their impressive track record and intricate understanding of Illinois’s law dynamics, they stand out among personal injury lawyer firms for handling car accident cases effectively and efficiently. The dedicated team at Carlson Bier possesses extensive experience dealing with various types of auto collisions—from fender benders to destructive highway crashes—always prioritizing your rights above all else.

They bring forth strong advocacy skills stemmed from decades-long experience to get you the compensation you deserve. Their commitment isn’t just centered around winning lawsuits but also involves helping clients recover emotionally post-accidents by taking off legal pressure from their shoulders.

Countless individuals across South Shore have benefited significantly from partnering with Carlson Bier in pursuing justice following a motor vehicle mishap—demonstrating that regardless of where one resides within Illinois State limits, choosing this professional group is a step towards assured victory against injustice inflicted due to negligent road behavior.

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Car Accident Lawyers in South Shore Illinois

As a seasoned law firm, Carlson Bier understands the devastating aftermath of a car accident. Each year, many Illinois residents face life-altering consequences due to reckless driving and ill-maintained roadways. We are devoted to ensuring victims stay steadfast when facing medical expenses, vehicle damage costs, loss of income opportunities, and emotional distress associated with such uncomfortable predicaments.

Strength lies in understanding your rights after experiencing an auto incident. The state of Illinois operates on an at-fault system; hence culpability must be established for compensation claims. If another driver is found guilty of causing the accident due to irresponsible behaviors such as speeding or ignoring traffic signals, you have every right to demand they bear the resultant financial burdens.

Importantly too, remember that abiding by timeframes set by respective laws is critical after suffering a personal injury from an automobile mishap in Illinois. Considering this policy can either make or break your case: You have exactly two years post-incident date to initiate legal action against any potentially liable party according to Illinois’ statute limitations. Doing so outside this timeframe might lead to dismissal of your claim by the court regardless of its validity.

Knowledgeably handling complexities surrounding insurance policies where car accidents are concerned also marks an essential step towards achieving justice. In Illinois, drivers should hold liability coverage amountsing $25K per person for bodily injuries ($50K per accident), and $20K for property damage respectively..However, if you have been involved in severe accidents which incur charges over these limits; it implies policyholders may not fully compensate all damages inflicted upon you themselves.

The team at Carlson Bier stands prepared to carefully dissect each detail of your case – we strive meticulously towards securing maximum possible compensatory damages . From our robust experiences representing clients before judges & juries alike; including our establishment’s vast resource network (medical professionals , forensics experts…etc.) utilized regularly during investigations; we’re well-equipped providing unwavering support.

There are various types of compensatory damages available to car accident victims which Carlson Bier can help you acquire; These include:

•Medical Expenses: Reimbursement for any medical treatment connected to the accident. It may include doctor visits, physical therapy, medication costs and even future medical expenses.

•Loss of Earnings: You could be covered for any income lost due to injury. This includes both present and future potential earnings.

•Pain and Suffering: Monetary compensation for physical pain caused by an accident. Emotional distress resulting from the accident also falls under this category.

The road to recovery after a car accident is not a solo journey. Our personal injury attorney team at Carlson Bier shoulders your legal fight allowing you centered focus on rebuilding lives back in shape swiftly amidst challenging times. Every discussion held with clients honestly yet compassionately builds full comprehension around case particulars – this important facet enables our attorneys passionately representing vulnerable victims within courtrooms diligently & successfully throughout the years.

Our law firm practices exclusively in personal injury law – offering each client prompt access towards legal experts operating closely with them; gaining thorough knowledge around distinctive aspects comprising their specific cases handled always treasures immense value while charting successful pathways moving forwards legally together .

Let us lead you through these confusing & stressful periods post-accident as your supportive pillar right from initial consultation till trial conclusion. To find out more information about how encounter circumstances might translate into compensation amounts potentially received; click on button below unraveling further details personalized towards your unique scenario exclusively 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 South Shore

Bicycle Accidents

Dedicated to legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Giving adept legal services for victims of severe burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Hospital Misconduct

Extending specialist legal representation for persons affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Fault

Handling cases involving unsafe products, extending specialist legal services to victims affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Abuse

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Trip Injuries

Expert in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking compensation for their damages.

Infant Injuries

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

Vehicle Mishaps

Accidents: Committed to helping sufferers of car accidents obtain fair compensation for damages and impairment.

Bike Accidents

Committed to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Truck Mishap

Ensuring experienced legal support for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for injuries.

Building Crashes

Focused on advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Brain Injuries

Specializing in offering specialized legal assistance for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Proficient in managing cases for people who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

Expert in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Fatality

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and skilled legal support to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Injury

Specializing in supporting persons with paralysis, offering dedicated legal support to secure recovery.

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