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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been involved in a trucking accident here in Bismarck, Carlson Bier is the law firm to consider for expert legal representation. A leader among personal injury lawyers, we exhibit exceptional proficiency within this specific area. Trucking accidents harbor complexities of the legalities that differ from standard automotive cases; at Carlson Bier, our dedicated professionals specialize in navigating such intricate terrain. Leverage our robust knowledge and extensive experience with trucking laws while dealing with insurance companies or establishing liability. Benefit from our proven track record of securing substantial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering experienced by victims like yourself – residents impacted by daunting circumstances surrounding truck-related accidents throughout North Dakota’s capital. Seizing upon a wealth of strategies honed over years across diverse jurisdictions allows us to provide meticulous care even when demanding justice far from home turf– Illinois based but nonetheless committed on all fronts.. While your recovery remains paramount after an accident’s traumatic ordeal whether in bustling Interstate 94 or quiet residential roadways around town—let no detail escape scrutiny under Carlson Bier’s watchful purview.

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Trucking Accident Lawyers in Bismarck Illinois

At the reputable law firm of Carlson Bier, we are seasoned personal injury attorneys who foremost commit to providing quality legal counsel and representation in Illinois. A core area of our specialization entrusts us with cases related to trucking accidents – a branch within which not only do we boast extensive experience but also consistently attain favorable outcomes for our clients.

Trucking accidents pose unique challenges when compared to regular vehicular mishaps. They tend to result in severe injuries or even fatalities due largely to the size and weight differences between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles. Furthermore, legally navigating truck accident cases requires adept comprehension of federal, state transportation regulations, as well as an understanding of the distinct dynamics involved in interrupting complex insurance issues surrounding such incidents.

For victims grappling with the aftermaths of these devastating incidents, it’s crucially important that you comprehend certain key aspects:

• Liability: Determining who is accountable can be more complicated than in other vehicular accidents due to multiple parties potentially implicated – including truck drivers, owners/operators, freight loaders, manufacturer(s), and mechanics.

• Evidence: The preservation and collection of valuable evidence such as logbooks, driver records, vehicle maintenance data, GPS information or dashboard camera footage can significantly sway case outcome.

Countless times throughout our illustrious history at Carlson Bier have we seen how early involvement of skilled legal counsel positively impacts a case’s progression and ultimate resolution. Our approach integrates painstaking investigation techniques to amass necessary documentation coupled with rigorous readiness should litigation become inevitable. We work assiduously on each client’s behalf analyzing all potential liability angles (e.g., negligence by the operator or faulty equipment). Additionally determining if breaches occurred regarding statutory obligations like cargo restrictions/oversights or compliance failures relating to rest periods etc., becomes part of our conventional purview.

Moreover at Carlson Bier personal care given is every bit equal to professional vigor invested into each case; we credit this uniquely balanced philosophy for forging countless long-term client relationships. Our firm thoroughly understands the traumatic implications of truck accidents on victims and their loved ones, especially when considering soaring medical bills, loss of income due to injury, or even dealing with the bereavement following fatal accidents. As a pivotal component of our service spectrum, we ensure an open communication line at all times with our clients – keeping those affected apprised of developments as they unfold.

The accomplished legal team at Carlson Bier resonates with your quest for justice and ensuring rightful compensation is received where warranted by facts. Familiarity stemming from hands-on involvement in myriad such cases informs us how distressed victims often feel stack up against mightier opponents; but remind that David didn’t need size to conquer Goliath – he needed strategy! We pride ourselves upon possessing this strategy whilst retaining focus on humanity also coming alongside in supporting you through these most challenging hours.

Distressing as it may seem facing formidable insurance corporations or untangling exasperating governmental bureaucracy involved post-accidents; allow us taking the reigns empowers one to primarily concentrate healing – physically emotionally while trustingly letting seasoned professionals like us tackle legally taxing issues navigated sensitively effectively bringing about lauded success many instance past.

We further wish emphasizing how no initial payment is required from you; owing to operating under a contingency fee basis only do we get paid if winning on your behalf – there’s absolutely nothing to lose reaching out!

If you’ve suffered because of a Trucking accident it’s time justice found its way towards you. Allow your champions at Carlson Bier commence unlocking some peace-of-mind culminating into concretely seen action relieving much present angst caused prematurely curtailed dreams or losses inflicted by someone else’s negligence. Eagerly awaiting connect likewise inviting simply click the button below gaining much-needed insight regarding what rightfully owed monetary terms: explore now potentially paving way affording deserved closure begin anew!

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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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Trucking Accident FAQ​

Trucking accidents are often caused by a combination of factors, including driver fatigue, mechanical failures, improper loading of cargo, speeding, and inadequate driver training. External factors like poor road conditions and bad weather can also contribute.

Safety first: move to a safe area if possible. Call emergency services for medical and police assistance. Document the scene with photos and notes, and gather contact information from witnesses and all involved parties. It’s also crucial to seek medical attention, even if you feel fine, as some injuries may not be immediately apparent.

Liability in trucking accidents can be complex. It may involve the truck driver, the trucking company, manufacturers of truck parts, or other third parties. An investigation will typically look into the driver’s actions, vehicle maintenance records, the trucking company’s compliance with regulations, and other factors to determine fault.

Victims of trucking accidents may be entitled to various forms of compensation, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. In some cases, punitive damages might be awarded, especially if gross negligence or intentional misconduct is involved.

Trucking accidents often involve complex legal and regulatory issues. An attorney with experience in this field can navigate federal and state trucking laws, deal with large trucking companies and their insurers, and help ensure that you receive fair compensation. They can also assist in gathering evidence and expert testimonies necessary for building a strong case.

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Areas of Practice in Bismarck

Bicycle Mishaps

Expert in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Scald Burns

Giving expert legal help for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Medical Carelessness

Ensuring dedicated legal services for persons affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Fault

Managing cases involving problematic products, providing professional legal services to clients affected by faulty goods.

Elder Neglect

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Slip Accidents

Specialist in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking justice for their suffering.

Birth Harms

Providing legal guidance for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Mishaps: Concentrated on supporting clients of car accidents receive just recompense for damages and losses.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Committed to providing representation for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Semi Mishap

Ensuring expert legal assistance for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for damages.

Construction Site Crashes

Engaged in advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Head Impairments

Dedicated to extending specialized legal assistance for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Injuries

Expertise in handling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unfair Loss

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and professional legal representation to ensure restitution.

Neural Impairment

Specializing in assisting persons with backbone trauma, offering professional legal assistance to secure justice.

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