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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to navigating the complexities of car accident law, Carlson Bier offers unparalleled expertise. Our profound understanding of Illinois statutes coupled with a strong commitment to clients sets us apart in the realm of personal injury law. Residents in Forest Park should know that our team is consistently ready and willing to offer assistance after any vehicular mishap. We work assiduously on your case, ensuring every avenue for compensation is thoroughly explored to achieve maximum recovery. Trust is fundamental when seeking legal services post-accident; at Carlson Bier, we build this trust through transparency, exceptional negotiation abilities, and an unwavering dedication toward your legal victory. With our prime concern being your peace-of-mind during such trying times, we strive for swift resolutions that enhance your prospects for full physical and financial recovery from the incident’s repercussions—all without having you bear any additional stress or confusion about complex claim processes typically associated with auto accidents lawsuits. Choose Carlson Bier as your trusted ally.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Forest Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our profound proficiency in personal injury law resonates throughout Illinois. Leveraging decades of collective expertise, we offer unparalleled services for anyone engulfed by the traumatic aftermath of car accidents. We understand that a car accident can instantaneously disrupt life’s regular rhythm and initiate an unexpected spiral of medical costs, emotional distress, physical pain, loss of earnings or even permanent disability. It is through these trying times that you will find Carlson Bier fiercely advocating to restore your peace and fortify your future.

Car accidents unravel various complex legal aspects that demand astute representation to achieve justice truly reflective of your ordeal. Essential elements include but are not limited to:

• Fault Determination: Comprehending the intricate tenets governing negligence laws in Illinois is imperative to ascertain liability accurately.

• Damage Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation entailing medical expenses, wage loss, pain & suffering experienced by the victim constitutes an effective damage assessment.

• Negotiation Expertise: Masterful negotiation skills empower settling disputes effectively possibly without resorting to lengthy court trials.

• Statutory Adherence: Diligent adherence to the state’s statute regarding time limits within which legal action must be initiated marks a successful claim process.

At Carlson Bier, we adopt a comprehensive stance towards each case while maintaining dedicated professional engagement with every client individually. We endeavor tirelessly analyzing every aspect ranging from scene reconstruction techniques to witness testimonies; scrutinizing all accessible details for gaining deeper insights into your case scenario.

Our commitment extends beyond mere representation – it entails fostering relationships constructed on foundations of unwavering trust coupled with outstanding accountability furnished by relentless advocacy directed towards championing your cause. Each discernible detail concerning car accident laws propels us forward assisting victims actively rather than passively diluting circumstances assaulted by insurance entities seeking opportunities for defenses against fair impairment compensation.

In empowering citizens across Illinois understanding their rights further highlights why making informative decisions regarding lawful representations becomes crucial for securing deserved compensation amounts. Allowing legal urgency to be guided by uninformed decisions frequently leads towards resulting adversities leaving potential victims reeling under the deleterious impacts of skewed justice.

Consider this: Insurance companies embed their foundations upon profit-driven objectives. Therefore, they inherently function towards minimizing payouts on every claim lodged despite however severe your injuries might have been—silent testimonials towards our explicit value delivered through our assertiveness coupled with comprehensive industry knowledge and negotiating prowess. This experience hints at only a fragment of what Carlson Bier offers Illinois citizens seeking unmatched legal representation while enveloped in personal accident distresses.

Our lawyers relentlessly strive constructing compelling cases entailing meticulous investigation deep-diving into all corresponding evidence supporting rightful claim amounts deriving from your suffered injury’s extensive impacts. Our commitment extends across understanding informed evidential narratives to attending court hearings marking our unwavering dedication ensuring ideal resolution against incurred damages inflicted by inadvertent accidents.

We invite you now to take the decisive step towards securing a brighter tomorrow unblemished by today’s unfortunate circumstance. Let us lend you sustaining support being an experienced hand guiding through perplexing legal intricacies enabling comprehensive recoveries adequately reflective of your fair entitlements.

By partnering with Carlson Bier, you will not merely gain meticulous comprehensive skill sets submerged within years of practice but indeed would partake in attaining justice rightly owed given your predicament’s steadfast severity. If ever there existed one moment enacting decisive change—it is certainly now! Click below to know exactly how much YOUR case could potentially stand worth and come aboard joining scores championing recuperation, restitution & most importantly … recovery at Carlson Bier – The People’s Advocate!

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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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Car Accident FAQ​

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 Forest Park

Bike Crashes

Focused on legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Burn Damages

Offering professional legal assistance for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Physician Negligence

Providing experienced legal assistance for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Obligation

Handling cases involving problematic products, extending specialist legal services to customers affected by defective items.

Geriatric Misconduct

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Stumble Injuries

Skilled in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking justice for their injuries.

Newborn Damages

Supplying legal support for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Accidents

Incidents: Concentrated on aiding individuals of car accidents obtain reasonable settlement for injuries and damages.

Scooter Collisions

Specializing in providing legal services for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Truck Mishap

Extending adept legal advice for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for injuries.

Worksite Incidents

Committed to representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Brain Traumas

Specializing in delivering dedicated legal representation for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Specialized in tackling cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Demise

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and expert legal guidance to ensure justice.

Neural Injury

Specializing in supporting clients with spine impairments, offering expert legal services to secure compensation.

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