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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experiencing a car accident can be overwhelming and the process that follows even more complex. Therefore, securing expert legal assistance is crucial. Carlson Bier presents years of dedication towards personal injury law as well as unmatched expertise in handling car accident cases specifically. With an exceptional track record for Third Lake clients, we understand the specifics of Illinois traffic laws and effectively represent your interests outsmarting every stumbling block along the way.

Why choose us? Our commitment to individual client care sets us apart from others while our thorough approach leaves no stone unturned helping you secure maximum compensation possible. We offer accessible communication throughout the claims process offering clear explanations and realistic expectations. Furthermore,

our services are charged on a contingency basis meaning you owe nothing unless we win your case – exemplifying our confidence in delivering favorable outcomes.

For those involved in unfortunate road mishaps around Third Lake environs, turn to Carlson Bier– where justice meets compassion! Need advice? Reach out today!

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Car Accidents Lawyers in Third Lake Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the debilitating impact of car accidents on victims and their loved ones. As an experienced group of personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we are here to guide you through a potentially complex legal landscape. We make it our mission to assist clients like yourself gain fair compensation while alleviating the stress associated with handling insurance companies and judicial proceedings.

Understanding car accident law forms the bedrock of effective legal representation for the injured. Around 2 million people succumb annually from auto-related injuries across America, leaving families grappling with emotional trauma and considerable financial strain caused by medical bills and loss of income due to inability to report back to employment. Legal support during such challenging times is invaluable.

In Illinois, laws related to auto-accidents tend towards fault-based system rather than no-fault systems in operation across other states. This means that parties causing accidents bear responsibility for any damage inflicted including personal injury. Impact ranges from minor cut or bruise resulting in short-term pain to major debilitating injuries requiring intense surgeries coupled with long time rehabilitation efforts.

Key highlights within Illinois’s accident liability legislation include:

• Timeframe for filing claims: Generally, a two-year deadline applies from the date when collision occurred.

• Comparative Negligence Rules: If multiple parties share blame for an accident taking place, this rule applies salvaging part compensation even if victim was partially responsible.

• When Serious Injury occurs: The more severe the outcome of an accident – say if it resulted in death– potential compensation increases dramatically encompassing lost earning capabilities alongside general suffering.

Financial remuneration following road accidents can be vast extending as far as covering future earnings; past/future medical treatments; property damages; physical/mental anguish etc., well beyond immediate healthcare costs suffered post-accident event. With careful examination of each particular case type simultaneously considering relevant statute limitations/any contributing factors led by our proficient legal team at Carlson Bier – rightful deserving packages can be secured providing much needed respite.

Trace of critical evidence, negotiation against insurance settlements or full-blown court trials – our legal team tailors strategies per individual case requirement ensuring best outcomes. We pride ourselves on sustaining top-tier skill sets & extensive professional know-how revolving around successful navigation amid complexities attributed to car accident law in Illinois. Ultimately, these characteristics underline our dedication towards securing justice coupled with adequate compensation for esteemed clients like yourself.

Recovery from a troubling event such as an auto accident involves more than just physical healing; it calls for reassurance that you are well-represented legally and financially safeguarded. Partnering with Carlson Bier translates into having a formidable ally battling vigilantly as your personal injury attorney group while you channel all energies into convalescence uninterrupted by legal woes threatening peace of mind.

To underscore this commitment, we operate on a contingency basis which simplifies former fears related to exorbitant upfront-legal costs hindering pursuit towards justified compensation. Essentially, until victory is clinched securing deserving monetary damages – no fees would come your way.

Utilize our expertise in car accident laws facilitating careful understanding surrounding complex packages spun out by insurers frequently beyond layman comprehension capacity whilst meticulously planning phased progress to secure what’s rightfully yours under legal purview of Illinois jurisdiction: fair & fast compensation proportionate to suffered distress post grievous road mishaps.

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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 Third Lake

Bicycle Collisions

Focused on legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Fire Damages

Extending expert legal services for victims of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Healthcare Misconduct

Providing professional legal services for victims affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Obligation

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, extending professional legal support to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Abuse

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

Tumble & Trip Mishaps

Expert in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking justice for their injuries.

Childbirth Wounds

Extending legal help for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Accidents

Mishaps: Devoted to assisting victims of car accidents gain reasonable settlement for hurts and losses.

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Trucking Crash

Extending adept legal advice for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for losses.

Building Accidents

Engaged in assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Cerebral Damages

Committed to offering professional legal representation for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Adept at managing cases for people who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Expert in legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Fatality

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and adept legal support to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Harm

Focused on supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal assistance to secure recovery.

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