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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating the aftermath of a car accident can be distressing. Amid managing physical injuries and emotional trauma, grappling with legalities may seem overwhelming. That’s where Carlson Bier steps in – your trusted associate to help you through these complexities in Wilmette, Illinois. We are an adept body of attorneys focusing particularly on personal injury cases due to car accidents. Our proven track record illustrates our capacity to fight for the justice that our clients deserve effectively, even when up against intimidating adversaries or complex circumstances.

Specialists at Carlson Bier take time painstakingly investigating case details, pulling from years of experience in negotiating insurance settlements and court trials revolving around auto accidents.

We understand how vital it is for victims to secure compensation crucial for their recovery process; hence we dedicate all resources necessary towards achieving this objective.

Choosing Carlson Bier does not merely get you assertive representation—it equips you with empathetic allies committed toward alleviating your burden during such trying times by deploying their profession’s best practices justly and passionately.

With us by your side dealing with the juggernauts post a car accident becomes significantly less stressful—so let us champion your cause while offering unwavering support throughout!

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Car Accidents Lawyers in Wilmette Illinois

Carlson Bier is a distinguished law firm based in the heart of Illinois. Proudly dedicated to the practice of personal injury law, our primary focus lies in providing comprehensive legal assistance on car accident cases. We understand that an automobile accident can be a traumatic and life-changing experience, potentially resulting in severe physical injuries, emotional distress, loss of income and expensive medical bills.

Our team of experienced attorneys works tirelessly to protect your rights and ensure you receive fair compensation for your emotional suffering, pain, suffering, property damage and lost wages. From fender benders to catastrophic accidents involving trucks or motorbikes – we are here to fight for justice on multiple fronts:

• Determining liability: Identifying who held responsibility in the accident is essential. More than one driver or parties might be partly responsible as well.

• Proving negligence: To successfully litigate your case, one has to demonstrate that someone else’s bureaucracy led to the accident.

• Dealing with insurance companies: Negotiating with shrewd insurers can be intimidating; Carlson Bier handles this aspect too ensuring you receive every penny due.

Being involved in a car accident doesn’t simply lead to financial losses; it also involves grappling with challenging healing processes and emotional trauma. While money cannot eliminate all consequences following such life-altering events, receiving rightful compensation makes coping somewhat more feasible – covering costs for ongoing medical treatment and making up for employment-related earnings.

It cannot be overemphasized how crucial documenting evidence post-accident becomes. Evidence gathered right after an incident unfolds helps strengthen any potential claim presented against at-fault parties.

• Documenting scene context: Capture photographs if redirected traffic signs or poorly maintained roads factored into an event.

• Witness information: Collect contact details from people nearby witnessing incidents firsthand.

• Medical records verification: Keeping track of injury-related expenditures accurately displays inflicting damages’ extent.

Navigating through these intricate investigations indeed proves overwhelming. Hence, obtaining legal representation from specialists at Carlson Bier becomes essential – removing associated stress, leaving you solely to focus on recovery.

At Carlson Bier, we operate under a contingency fee-based model which means that clients won’t be charged unless we successfully win their case. Thus, levelling the playing field and ensuring your access to justice does not depend on financial capability.

As accident attorneys devoted relentlessly to your needs — we mobilize our expertise for effective claim strategy implementation, utilizing existing laws optimally. While doing so requires intensive efforts — sustained by focused research & data analysis; the results are definitely worth it: rightful accident victims can – rather quickly — be adequately compensated for their losses while being shielded from confusing litigation processes.

Together with seasoned litigators dedicated to minimizing stress integral to accidents’ aftermaths – think no further than choosing Carlson Bier’s lawyers as strong allies while pursuing fair compensation critical towards guaranteeing ensured economic stability post-accident.

Discover your case’s value today! By clicking the button below, uncover how much your case might be worth. Our team remains steadfastly prepared for advocating aggressively against those accountable for careless driving causing unwanted distress. Your deserved recovery shouldn’t remain prolonged nor have hardships dictate terms any longer. Allow us at Carlson Bier reigning expertly in personal injury law practice making pivotal restoration strides becoming potential reality sooner than later.

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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 Wilmette

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Expert in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Burn Damages

Supplying skilled legal advice for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Hospital Misconduct

Extending dedicated legal support for persons affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Liability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, providing specialist legal assistance to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Abuse

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Stumble Injuries

Skilled in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Injuries

Extending legal guidance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Crashes

Accidents: Dedicated to aiding clients of car accidents get appropriate compensation for wounds and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

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

Big Rig Accident

Ensuring specialist legal assistance for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for losses.

Building Crashes

Committed to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Head Traumas

Expert in offering compassionate legal services for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Traumas

Skilled in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered damages from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Specializing in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Wrongful Fatality

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and experienced legal representation to ensure compensation.

Backbone Harm

Specializing in representing individuals with paralysis, offering compassionate legal services to secure redress.

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