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About Carlson Bier Associates

Carlson Bier is a premier law firm specializing in trucking accidents cases. With our extensive expertise, we are an ideal choice for residents of Central City seeking representation. Our profound understanding of Illinois laws enables us to provide outstanding advocacy for victims involved in trucking accidents. Our team is driven by compassion and knowledge, employing a tenacious approach to obtain the justice each client deserves. We navigate complex litigation processes with high-level proficiency, ensuring that every party liable for your accident is held accountable. Despite not based in Central City, we commit ourselves diligently to serving its community because you deserve nothing less than comprehensive legal support on such critical matters as personal injury due to trucking accidents. Choosing Carlson Bier embodies choosing resilience perfected over numerous hard-fought triumphs and personalized attention focused on your absolute recovery and restitution needs — an unwavering commitment born from our dedication to serve.

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Trucking Accident Lawyers in Central City Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we operate at the forefront of personal injury law in Illinois, specializing in trucking accident cases. We understand that coping with a truck accident can be overwhelming and stressful as it involves not only physical and emotional hurt but also several financial implications. However, you do not have to navigate these discouraging emotions alone. Our expert team is committed to helping you through this challenging journey so that you regain your footing.

Trucking accidents are complex incidents that go beyond typical vehicle collisions. They involve massive commercial vehicles often resulting in severe damages and injuries. This kind of case demands thorough knowledge and understanding of peculiar federal safety regulations unique to the transportation industry that directly affect your rights as an injured party.

For instance:

– The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations mandate specific guidelines for maintenance and inspection of trucks

– Hours-of-service regulations limit drive times for operators which if violated could lead directly to driver fatigue

– Load securement rules dictate how cargo should be tied down or otherwise contained

At Carlson Bier, our legal experts are adept at drilling into every aspect of these laws because we believe a detailed investigation is critical to establish liability accurately while ensuring all potential avenues for compensation are explored thoroughly.

We identify four primary parties who may hold responsibility after a truck accident occurs: the truck driver for negligence or reckless driving; the trucking company for improper training or failure to ensure adherence with relevant laws; manufacturers of faulty parts if it contributed towards the crash, like breaks failing or tire blowouts; third-party loading companies for overloaded or imbalanced cargo distribution causing instability during transport. In some instances, multiple parties may bear responsibility acting jointly or separately.

Crucially, Illinois follows what’s known as ‘modified comparative fault’ rule in personal injury cases where you’re entitled to deduct monetary damage based on percentage fault attributed towards each defendant involved in your accident. Rest assured our capable lawyers will fight tooth-and-nail aiming towards maximizing your deserved compensation.

Claims involving trucking accidents can be a minefield of complexities: insurances companies pressurizing quick settlements often below fair value, numerous federal & state laws impacting the case, negotiations around damages and injuries. At Carlson Bier, we approach these intricate challenges with meticulous planning, assertive negotiation and aggressive litigation when necessary – all towards ensuring you get the justice and closure you deserve in handling the aftermath of a truck accident.

Remember that acting swiftly is critical. Illinois law allows for only a two-year statute limitation from the date of your injury to file your lawsuit (exceptionally three years if it resulted in death). Begin by seeking immediate medical help post-accident; then call us for legal support as soon as possible so we can start gathering evidence while it’s still fresh and applicable deadlines are met without hurdle.

At Carlson Bier, every client is treated with respect, compassion and thoughtful deliberation about what’s best given their unique circumstances surrounding any ill-fated trucking accident case. You concentrate on healing both physically and emotionally; leave all legal legwork to us for tireless pursuit aimed at delivering fair compensation tied to your personal suffering and financial losses involved owing to 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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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 Central City

Cycling Mishaps

Expert in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or risky conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Supplying expert legal support for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Providing specialist legal support for persons affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Liability

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, delivering professional legal services to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Aged Abuse

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Trip Incidents

Specialist in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking redress for their injuries.

Birth Harms

Extending legal assistance for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Accidents: Concentrated on guiding sufferers of car accidents get equitable payout for harms and losses.

Bike Collisions

Expert in providing legal support for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Truck Collision

Offering adept legal advice for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for damages.

Building Site Incidents

Focused on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Cognitive Injuries

Specializing in delivering expert legal representation for clients suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Adept at addressing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unfair Passing

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and experienced legal support to ensure fairness.

Spine Injury

Specializing in representing clients with paralysis, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure recovery.

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