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About Carlson Bier Associates

Victims of car accidents require relentless and skilled legal representation to ensure their rights are protected. Carlson Bier, an astute personal injury law firm situated in Illinois, demonstrates unparalleled vigor in managing car accident cases. Our expertise extends far and wide across diverse jurisdictions, including Tuscola. While adhering strictly to the rules set forth by Illinois law preventing false claims about location, we emphasize our authority in tackling Car Accident scenarios effectively no matter where they occur within the state boundaries. Whether it’s negotiating with insurance companies or fighting for your rights fiercely in courtrooms against staunch oppositions, Carlson Bier proves time again its mettle as a formidable choice for those facing these tumultuous circumstances. Don’t let geographical limitations cloud your decision; instead opt for competency and proven success that cares not about borders but justice! Trust Carson Bier – a category unto itself when it comes navigating through the maze of laws around car accidents successfully.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Tuscola Illinois

When an unexpected car accident strikes, the widespread devastation can be overwhelming; from considerable physical injuries and emotional trauma right down to financial strain. Recognizing this turmoil, we at Carlson Bier dedicate ourselves to relentless advocacy for victims of personal injury in Illinois. We strive to alleviate your hardship by diligently fighting for rightful compensation that safeguards your future while you focus on recovery.

Navigating the intricate labyrinth of legal proceedings surrounding car accidents often requires in-depth knowledge and expertise – a domain wherein Carlson Bier indisputably excels. Our accomplished team comprises profoundly skilled attorneys who boast of extensive experience in handling a myriad range of personal injury claims – honing particular prowess in auto accident cases. Upholding commitment towards informing our clients adequately, we shell out essential points related to car accidents:

• Absolute causal determination is pivotal: Our deft lawyers possess keen understanding of establishing explicit causation between the mishap and resultant damage- a crucial element vested within all personal injury lawsuits.

• Complete comprehension of applicable laws: Understanding Illinois’ comparative fault system or timeframe necessities under its statute of limitations is immensely significant– areas where our adept attorneys expertly guide clients.

• Estimating just Settlement Amounts: It’s fundamental that every incurred expense borne as a result of the incident – medical bills, lost wages, or even intangible losses like pain or suffering get integrated into settlements sought.

Possessing eminent negotiation mettle fused with stellar litigation capabilities creates a formidable blend empowering us to obtain advantageous outcomes catered towards clients’ specific needs and circumstances. At Carson Bier, we believe passionately in advocating rights over mere representation!

Accidents don’t discriminate based on timing – they occur during rush hour gridlocks as equally as ungodly hours when roads supposedly remain deserted! Unfortunately, being involved even once can elicit irreparable consequences altering lives beyond recognition! One key reasoning underlying Carlson Bier’s existence involves educating people about their legal rights promptly after such undesirable incidents– that slip-seconds can make a vast difference.

To those unsure about assigning a dollar amount to their predicament, Carlson Bier’s Vehicle Accident Value Calculator proves exceptionally insightful! This tool designed ingeniously by our skilled technology team gives you an estimate of economic relief deserved effortlessly. Notably, this unique calculator establishes itself as remarkably advantageous for individuals grappling with decisions surrounding appointing legal representation – weighing costs involved against probable reimbursement derived.

Our firm believes steadfastly in delivering more than mere legal service; we strive towards forming supportive relationships which extend beyond courtrooms -emphasizing compassion alongside our unyielding pursuit of justice. We understand the pressing urgency and severe distress typically accompanying such difficult times – hence commit sincerely towards driving guidance, support, and assurance manifesting into compensatory victories!

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on maintaining inherent integrity above everything else while upholding the strictest professional standards pursuant required by law. Augment this with an unwavering commitment to each client’s wellbeing advocating aggressively on their behalf, it concocts into an esteemed powerhouse regular folks dealing with unsolicited adversity rely upon – not just within Illinois but further too… But remember: providing services stating specific geographic locations would defy governing laws unless possessing physical offices therein (e.g., Tuscola).

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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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Car Accident FAQ​

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 Tuscola

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Dedicated to legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Providing skilled legal services for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Clinical Incompetence

Extending experienced legal advice for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Liability

Managing cases involving problematic products, extending skilled legal services to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Neglect

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Trip and Slip Mishaps

Expert in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking redress for their damages.

Newborn Traumas

Supplying legal support for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Crashes

Accidents: Concentrated on supporting sufferers of car accidents receive appropriate compensation for wounds and losses.

Motorcycle Incidents

Expert in providing legal support for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Semi Collision

Delivering experienced legal representation for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for harms.

Worksite Mishaps

Concentrated on representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Cerebral Traumas

Specializing in offering compassionate legal advice for individuals suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Adept at tackling cases for persons who have suffered harms from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Demise

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and adept legal support to ensure justice.

Neural Harm

Dedicated to supporting persons with backbone trauma, offering expert legal services to secure settlement.

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