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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to navigating the turbulent aftermath of a car accident, choosing Carlson Bier shows you’re prioritizing expertise and experience. As highly-skilled personal injury attorneys, we specialize in addressing all aspects of car accident claims efficiently and effectively. In the challenging situation of a road mishap, our dedicated team will fight tirelessly for your rights and work to ensure that you receive maximum possible compensation. We understand how crucial timely legal advice is after an auto collision; hence we are steadfast in our commitment to offering prompt guidance when it is most needed. Situated within reach for Upper Alton residents who seek quality legal counsel following vehicular accidents, Carlson Bier’s reputation for relentlessly advocating on behalf of clients has cemented its place as a top consideration among those seeking skillful representation related to any car accident-related legal case in Illinois.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Upper Alton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we stand as a stalwart pillar of support for those struck by the unexpected thunderbolt of personal injury incidents in Illinois. Often, these accidents prove detrimental, tarnishing one’s life canvas with the relentless blots of physical pain, psychological distress and financial instability. Our thrust area remains motor vehicle collisions – a frequent reality within the frantic pace of modernity which assumes forms ranging from minor scrapes to catastrophic impairments.

The unsolicited guest that is a car accident can sweep into your existence without warning, flipping the rhythm and regularities upside down in one swift blow. Accidents induce not merely bodily harm but also emotional shockwaves, healthcare expenses and loss of earnings due to debilitation. To ensure you are apprised thoroughly about this subject matter, we have outlined some key points below:

– Car disasters might result from numerous grounds like DUIs (Driving under Influence), rash driving, disobeyance to traffic norms or distracted driving.

– Personal injury claims embody both tangible damages (medical bills) and intangible ones like trauma or loss of companionship. Therefore it transcends mere reimbursement for hospitalization costs.

– Legal disputes may concentrate either on who caused the mishap or on disagreements over damage amounts.

Life after a vehicular incident doesn’t have to be marred continuously by tension valleys; at Carlson Bier, our resourceful personal injury lawyers navigate with precision litigation labyrinths making certain justice isn’t denied but instead served steaming hot on the platter.

Our proficiency spans across diverse domains such as wrongful death suits where an individual’s negligence culminates in another person’s demise; product liability lawsuits encompassing defects triggering injuries during normal usage or worker’s compensation embracing workplace-related maladies/accidents. Moreover,

– We operate on contingency fees implying our remuneration arises only from victorious settlements or verdicts thus firmly joining hands with clients until success.

– Instead of immediate courtroom clashes, we also dabble in mediation techniques which are faster, confidential and more congenial.

– We take the mantle of connecting dots by gathering requisite proofs initiating from accident scenes to enlisting medical expert testimonies, analyzing police reports to decoding complex insurance policies.

Trust us when we proclaim that your monetary recovery has immense chances of elevating with skilled legal guidance; data backs this claim – victims legally represented on average gain settlements worth 3.5 times greater than those without attorney intervention.

Courtesy Carlson Bier, our honorable clientele can gear up for a law firm experience par excellence – transparent communication paired with meticulous attention to detail disarms shadows of confusion while proliferating glimpses into claim progress at each juncture. Replete with mastered attorneys, every case is treated as a distinctive narrative, every client as not another statistic but a human face.

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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 Upper Alton

Pedal Cycle Accidents

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

Thermal Wounds

Offering professional legal advice for victims of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Clinical Negligence

Delivering professional legal support for clients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Fault

Managing cases involving defective products, offering expert legal support to victims affected by defective items.

Elder Abuse

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble & Slip Occurrences

Adept in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking redress for their harm.

Newborn Damages

Supplying legal support for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Accidents

Incidents: Committed to helping patients of car accidents gain fair recompense for hurts and losses.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in providing legal services for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

18-Wheeler Collision

Extending experienced legal advice for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for injuries.

Building Site Incidents

Focused on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Head Damages

Committed to providing compassionate legal representation for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Harms

Adept at tackling cases for victims who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Loss

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and professional legal support to ensure restitution.

Neural Injury

Committed to advocating for clients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure redress.

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