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About Carlson Bier Associates

Involved in a trucking accident around Evanston? The legal team at Carlson Bier stands ready to advocate for your rights. Purpose-built on dedication and integrity, our exceptional group of attorneys focuses primarily on complex trucking accidents. Equipped with extensive experience, we pursue justice meticulously while guiding you through the complexities of personal injury laws in Illinois. Navigating such cases can be daunting; however, our unwavering commitment ensures comprehensive support every step of the way from initiating a claim to ensuring just compensation is secured effectively. Optimum outcomes are our priority as we scrutinize each case scenario uniquely, enabling us to devise bespoke strategies that reflect your specific situation optimally. At Carlson Bier, rest assured that securing the maximum possible compensation for injuries sustained during trucking accidents remains paramount within our firm’s mission statement — advocating fiercely for those affected by catastrophic events such as these whilst upholding their rights diligently defines us best.

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Trucking Accident Lawyers in Evanston Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a dedicated group of Illinois-based personal injury attorneys specialized in handling trucking accident cases. Our expansive knowledge and effective legal strategies have helped victims secure justice and get fair compensation from negligent parties. Tractor-trailers, 18 wheelers, semi-trucks all share the common capability – the potential to cause catastrophic accidents due to their sheer size and weight.

In transporting goods across the country, these large commercial trucks often find themselves involved in complex scenarios resulting in unfortunate accidents—with injuries ranging from minor scratches and fractures to severe head traumas or spinal cord injuries even leading to wrongful deaths. Some main causes of trucking accidents include driver negligence like distracted driving or driving under influence (DUI), vehicle malfunction because of improper maintenance or faulty equipment, improperly loaded cargo causing instability, malfunctioning road conditions or poor weather situation.

To comprehend any truck accident’s depth requires a solid understanding of both federal and state regulations managing the conduct and responsibilities of drivers and companies. We possess an in-depth command over such laws that ensure preservation & presentation of crucial evidence favourably stand for our clients.

Our team at Carlson Bier focuses on key law enforcement investigation reports, truck usage logs, witness testimonies, evaluation of physical evidence at the crash site such as skid marks & debris. Moreover,

• We collaborate with medical professionals if your case involves long-term rehabilitation or permanent damage.

• Bring onboard economists who estimate future earnings lost due to incapacities suffered.

• Consult re-constructionists specializing in determining how exactly did the collision occur.

All these cumulative efforts increase your chances manifold when contesting for rightful compensation against gigantic corporate insurers known for their intimidating defence methodologies.

Selecting an adept attorney could make a significant difference between winning deserved payments versus settling for low-ball offers tossed by insurance companies exploiting courtroom vulnerabilities.

Your need goes beyond ‘an average lawyer’, you require experienced professionals adept at dealing cleverly yet assertively with defence attorneys, skilled at investigating the complete crash scene, proficient in negotiating insurances – that’s precisely where Carlson Bier comes in promising!

Confidently armed with legal proficiency, unique insights through years of serving truck accident victims, successful track-records including fair settlements and jury wins—we bring you a silver-lining amidst the tragic event.

Our lawyers leave no stone unturned! They’ll work relentlessly harnessing all their resources & strategic influence advocating for your rights—eyeing to achieve maximum possible compensation. Recognizing that each case is unique, we personally tailor our approach after thorough understanding of every client’s situation.

Large commercial vehicles often impose severe implications when involved in accidents due to their magnanimous size–leading victims to endure excessive physical suffering besides financial stress triggered by towering medical bills and loss of income during recovery period.

Taking immediate action post such an accident becomes critical yet choosing the right attorney becomes more crucial as deliberate delay tactics from negligent parties can jeopardize winning deserved compensations.

Fortunately, with Carlson Bier you’re not just hiring a powerhouse attorney but opting for a robust ally; empathetically standing alongside throughout this hectic legal journey until justice served.

But how much are these battles worth? Every case has its own nuances shaping the eventual recompense—the nature of injuries suffered & associated trepidation resulting from the accident, extent & duration of medical treatments required along with lost earning ability affecting routine livelihood—are some primary factors determining rightful compensations.

Yet wondering about your claim’s worth? We’d love that you find out. And so, below is a button leading to our ‘Case Worth Estimator’. Click on it without any commitment or obligation and get instant insight into typical compensation ranges relevant to your specific circumstances powered directly by our vast historical data collated over countless cases won for numerous satisfied clients. You’ve really nothing to lose yet possibly everything to gain!

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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 Evanston

Bike Mishaps

Proficient in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Scald Traumas

Extending adept legal advice for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Hospital Negligence

Providing professional legal advice for patients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Obligation

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, delivering professional legal guidance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Aged Neglect

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Tumble Accidents

Expert in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking restitution for their losses.

Childbirth Damages

Extending legal help for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Collisions: Committed to guiding individuals of car accidents secure appropriate recompense for wounds and losses.

Scooter Collisions

Expert in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Trucking Collision

Extending specialist legal assistance for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for damages.

Building Site Incidents

Focused on assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Cognitive Damages

Dedicated to providing specialized legal representation for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Injuries

Adept at handling cases for people who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Crashes

Committed to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Undeserved Passing

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and skilled legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Backbone Trauma

Specializing in assisting patients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal representation to secure settlement.

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