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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’ve been involved in a trucking accident, swift action is essential. This includes securing reliable legal representation from professionals experienced in this complex field of law. Carlson Bier specializes exclusively in Trucking Accident litigation, helping ensure injured victims secure the compensation they rightfully deserve. We possess an extensive understanding of federal and state regulations governing the trucking industry, which gives us an edge when handling your case. We couple this with comprehensive analyses to determine fault accurately and improve our clients’ chances of success excellently. Our firm’s history showcases resilient advocacy for individuals throughout Illinois affected by serious truck-related injuries or losses – reiterating that we’re conscious about fighting tenaciously for them against large insurance companies and commercial carriers alike. Contact Carlson Bier–we’ll steadfastly protect your rights and bring compelling evidence supporting your case into light while ensuring all elements comply with Countryside jurisdictional rules regardless of its complexity.Our commitment to achieving justice knows no bounds: consider us as partners on

this journey towards recovery post such harrowing experiences.

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Trucking Accident Lawyers in Countryside Illinois

Carlson Bier is a premier law firm specializing in personal injury and, more importantly, in fighting for victims of trucking accidents within Illinois. With an unwavering commitment to justice and an unparalleled understanding of the complexities involved in truck accident lawsuits, our expert attorneys help victims recover compensations they rightfully deserve.

Trucking accidents are catastrophic incidents that carry devastating consequences for those involved. Unlike typical car collisions, these involve massive commercial vehicles such as 18-wheelers, big rigs, or other heavy-duty vehicles. Notably higher in weight and size compared to average passenger cars, these trucks when part of an accident have adverse impacts that typically transcend physical injuries alone.

* The involvement of commercial entities: It’s essential to understand that proving liability isn’t simply limited to the driver. Commercial enterprises involving themselves with manifest disregard towards federal safety regulations could be held accountable.

* Severity of injuries: Survivors often suffer from life-altering injuries resulting in loss of mobility or short-term/long-term disabilities requiring costly medical treatments.

* Emotional repercussions: Victims also face emotional trauma; this aspect needs adequate representation as it influences compensation factors significantly.

With Carlson Bier on your side, you will benefit from extensive investigation gathering irrefutable evidence. This includes thorough examination of all aspects tied to the incident – whether it comes down to driver error or manufacturer negligence contributing toward faulty vehicle parts.

In addition, insurance companies’ tactics play foul when trying to lower amount payouts – this can be mitigated with combined experience amounting decades worth expertise vested within our legal teams committed preventing unjust outcomes by ensuring socio-economic protection rights aren’t violated clients they serve diligently earned reputation reflects devotion achieving crucial victory needed emboldening future course action considerable clients seek

Our specialized attorneys possess:

• Extensive knowledge about Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

• A deep understanding pertaining intricate processes involving courtroom trials negotiations coupled with their true road warriors reputations city arenas hence equipping right weaponry winning battles against large corporations.

• Resources crucial to medical expert testimonies, accident reconstruction experts and the like.

Here at Carlson Bier, we recognize the importance of understanding each client’s unique situation. We will help you navigate through the legal complexities that follow truck accidents, with an end goal–– to secure substantial settlements or verdicts catering for current medical bills as well as future needs regarding recovery therapies along lifelong aftercare when necessary readily available accessible 24/7 / over phone email in-person meetings abet filling gaps between us getting started on your case right from day one await any further delay.

Time is of the essence following a trucking accident. Prompt investigations can lead to pivotal pieces of evidence which could deteriorate if not secured swiftly. Therefore, engaging our services promptly post-accident could drastically improve prospects chance securing rightful claims compensations so rightfully stand win please remember every claim case individual therefore timeframes around it cannot be generalized strive alleviate financial burdens arising mounting care costs resulting from these traumatic experiences hence stand committed helping victims regain control their lives guiding them closer justice rightfully deserve

In light all points discussed above reasons mentioned ve enlisted experienced team lawyers specialize within particular practice areas act aggressively hold responsible parties accountable actions leading damages sustained thus ensuring best possible outcomes clients entrust cases undergraduate utmost commitment passion unwavering advocacy path providing sound course action professional advice empathetic approach designed keeping mind sensitivities surround horrific aftermath life-altering unfortunate events such suffice out align mission relentlessly towards achieving empowering victims beliefs personally fought rights.

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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 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 Countryside

Bike Crashes

Specializing in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Injuries

Providing adept legal services for patients of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Delivering expert legal representation for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Accountability

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, offering adept legal support to clients affected by harmful products.

Senior Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Stumble Incidents

Specialist in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking justice for their suffering.

Infant Wounds

Extending legal support for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Collisions

Mishaps: Committed to guiding individuals of car accidents receive fair settlement for wounds and impairment.

Scooter Crashes

Specializing in providing legal services for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

18-Wheeler Collision

Delivering expert legal advice for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for harms.

Construction Collisions

Committed to supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Neurological Impairments

Committed to extending specialized legal assistance for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Wounds

Proficient in addressing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Expert in legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unfair Passing

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and expert legal services to ensure fairness.

Backbone Injury

Committed to representing persons with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal services to secure compensation.

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