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Automobile accidents can be a distressing experience. In such formidable situations, entrusting your legal concerns to Carlson Bier’s proficient car accident attorneys is an optimal choice. With hundreds of satisfied clients in Illinois, we’ve forged our reputation based on professional values and client-focused virtues. Our dedicated legal experts exhibit comprehensive mastery over automobile injury laws which enable us to achieve maximum compensation for your losses and suffering. Rest assured, Carlson Bier prioritizes the significance of prompt action; therefore, we provide swift representation right after an accident occurs – optimizing prospects for beneficial outcomes.

Moreover, acknowledging that every case bears a unique story coupled with intricate details- our accomplished lawyers labor persistently to protect your rights while fostering better understanding about the unfolding complexities involved within auto accident claims and law procedures.

With painstaking attention to detail and relentless commitment towards uncovering layers of available evidence – at Carlson Bier you’re not just represented by another lawyer from Illinois – but by a team leaving no stone unturned in securing the best possible retribution making us indispensable when it comes down to issues related with Car Accident Lawsuits.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Valier Illinois

Welcome to the Carlson Bier’s website, your trustworthy partner for personal injury claims based in Illinois. As a law firm specializing in personal injury cases, our mission is to fight relentlessly for justice and fair compensation on behalf of victims of accidents across Illinois. Our time-tested approach and seasoned expertise are guaranteed to advocate powerfully on your behalf, paving the way towards legal success.

Our primary focus is Car Accidents – an unfortunate event that can bring about drastic turbulence to life’s equilibrium by inflicting physical harm or substantial financial losses. A car accident might not only put you through extensive emotional stress but also lead you into complex legal proceedings that necessitate professional guidance.

Understanding Car Accidents: An informed victim stands a better chance at recovering rightful compensation. That’s why we believe in providing comprehensive education about the intricacies involved in car accident lawsuits.

• The plaintiff needs to prove negligence: Most car accident lawsuits revolve around the driver’s carelessness or ‘negligence.’ Negligence is established by proving that the driver did not exercise reasonable caution while driving.

• Compensation covers more than bodily injuries: Sure, medical bills make up a large portion of accident-related expenditures; however, other damages like income loss due to missed workdays, vehicle repair costs, and psychological distress could also form part of the compensation sum.

• Strict adherence with deadlines: Illinois has its statute of limitations under which any lawsuit stemming from an auto collision must be filed within two years from the said incidence.

Whether you were injured as a driver, passenger or even as a pedestrian – Carlson Bier ensures personalized attention and expert legal assistance throughout every stage of your claim process.

Engaging Early Legal Representation : It helps immensely when our team enters early into action soon after an accident happens. Early involvement facilitates us in investigating thoroughly, preserving essential evidence before it gets lost over time and documenting everything veritably while events are still fresh memories. These initial measures offer a substantial cushion during later stages of negotiation with insurers or representation in court.

Documenting and Assessing Damages Properly: We at Carlson Bier excel at meticulous quantification and documentation of damages, correctly assessed for fair compensation. This includes tangible expenses like medical costs, motor repairs to more abstract elements like pain and suffering or emotional duress arising from the accident.

Negotiating Insurance Claims: Our primary goal is to maximize your rightful settlement amount which insurance companies often try to downplay. With us by your side, you can rest assured that we will aggressively negotiate on your behalf without settling for less than what you deserve.

At every step, our dedicated team stands by your side – right from paperwork to negotiations, fighting tooth and nail for satisfaction not just through victory but also via the journey leading up-to it. We at Carlson Bier aim to transform the harrowing aftermath into a smooth road towards legal vindication.

Being an informed victim makes significant difference when dealing with personal injury cases related to car accidents. Click on the button below now and let us help assess how much your case could potentially be worth – because you should never settle for less than fair dispensation from no fault of yours.

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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 Valier

Bicycle Collisions

Expert in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or risky conditions.

Fire Burns

Offering skilled legal assistance for victims of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Medical Misconduct

Extending experienced legal support for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Fault

Addressing cases involving defective products, providing skilled legal support to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Neglect

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble and Trip Accidents

Adept in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking redress for their suffering.

Infant Wounds

Extending legal support for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Car Incidents

Collisions: Committed to supporting individuals of car accidents get appropriate settlement for harms and harm.

Scooter Accidents

Specializing in providing representation for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

18-Wheeler Accident

Offering adept legal support for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for harms.

Worksite Collisions

Committed to assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Head Harms

Expert in delivering dedicated legal support for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Traumas

Expertise in addressing cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Specializing in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Loss

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and expert legal guidance to ensure justice.

Neural Damage

Expert in assisting victims with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal representation to secure justice.

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