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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’re in Gifford and have unfortunately been involved in a trucking accident, let the expertise of Carlson Bier be your most valuable resource. Renowned within Illinois for their diligence and successful case record, the professional attorneys at Carlson Bier specialize in personal injury law particularly involving truck accidents. They understand that these incidents can disrupt lives significantly, leading to physical pain, emotional anguish, extensive medical expenses or loss of wages. Consequently they provide comprehensive legal aid through these challenging times; offering exceptional counsel while tirelessly advocating on your behalf against insurance companies or individuals who might attempt to limit your compensation unjustly. With a passion for justice rooted deeply into every pursuit they undertake coupled with an unwavering commitment towards clients’ welfare makes them unmistakably stand out amongst competitors; consistently delivering favorable outcomes and maintaining trusted relationships among past clients could arguably rank them as premier considerations when seeking representation during such adverse circumstances revolving around accidents related with trucks.

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Trucking Accident Lawyers in Gifford Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we recognize that every trucking accident case is upheld by the unique circumstances surrounding it in Illinois. We are committed to providing a bespoke legal service for all our clients who find themselves grappling with the consequences of these sometimes catastrophic events. Our team of dedicated personal injury attorneys focuses on helping victims gain justice and secure maximum compensation.

Trucking accidents, due to their massive size and weight, often lead to serious injuries or even fatalities. Therefore, they require more thorough investigation than typical automobile collisions. Various factors like driver error or negligence, improper load balancing, or vehicle malfunctions could be at play. At Carlson Bier, we rigorously analyze all aspects of your case from top-down – reviewing maintenance logs, driver logs, black box data and even utilizing experts for accident recreation when necessary – nothing is left unexamined.

Realize that post-accident discussions should begin promptly because federal regulations only necessitate trucking companies to keep some records for six months following the incident. So time is absolutely crucial and any delay may hinder your capacity to win full remuneration for your suffering.

We understand how traumatic it can be to go through such incidents alone; hence we are here by your side throughout this distressing journey. Alongside providing expert legal assistance, at Carlson Bier we also focus on building a positive relationship with you through empathy and understanding offering emotional support during this troubling phase.

• Our Attorneys Are Experienced: We have long-standing experience in representing victims of truck accidents across Illinois.

• We Offer Comprehensive Legal Assistance: From filing lawsuits against negligent drivers to claiming insurance settlements from reluctant providers – our comprehensive legal services cover every aspect imaginable.

• No Fees Unless We Win: Us getting paid rests entirely on winning your rightful claim using our competence.

As much as expertise goes into achieving victories in courtrooms; what truly sets us apart is our client-centric approach where we prioritize YOUR needs above everything else. This is why we’ve been recognized repeatedly as one of Illinois’ best personal injury lawyers who can handle complex truck accident cases.

Our core maxim lies in providing an unyielding commitment to our client’s rights and ongoing wellbeing. We stick right by your side from the initial consultation through negotiation, court litigation if needed, achieving verdicts or settlements benefiting YOU, until everything is settled – with a zeal that never diminishes.

The responsibility following a trucking accident lays heavy on all involved parties – especially on victims bearing physical injuries or emotional trauma. Hence, having experienced legal counsel right from the start is crucial – more so when you’re unsure of how much your case might be worth. Here at Carlson Bier, we champion achieving maximum claims satisfactorily for every suffering individual using robust legal knowledge combined with the passionate pursuit of justice.

It’s essential to know what judgments may befit you; because with our help you could secure compensation to cover medical bills (both present & future), lost wages due to inability to work plus compensations for pain or enduring emotional distress caused directly due to the accident. These oppressive burdens shouldn’t be yours to bear hence it’s wise not making any hurried decisions without consulting reliable attorneys such as those working at Carlson Bier

Begin this process immediately by contacting us…Don’t Wait! The earlier we penetrate into your issues, the prompter we energize upholding your deserving rights and get things moving in optimistic directions!

Never feel daunted about taking that first step towards claiming what truly belongs with you amidst such adversity. Even though obtaining justice sounds intimidating don’t worry as here at Carlson Bier we care more about ‘attaining justice rather than just maintaining high prestige’ .

By contacting us now you gather professional insights regarding various aspects around your unique trucking accident nationwide while ensuring yourself compassionate yet powerful support throughout this stern uphill battle against all opposing odds! In fact – You’re barely a click away from unveiling what true significance your compensation claim might carry! So step right ahead, click on the button below to find out precisely how much your case is worth – And remember, at Carlson Bier; we only win if you do!

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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 Gifford

Bike Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Providing adept legal assistance for victims of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Physician Malpractice

Offering experienced legal representation for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Liability

Handling cases involving dangerous products, providing professional legal assistance to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble & Stumble Incidents

Adept in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking restitution for their harm.

Newborn Traumas

Delivering legal help for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Crashes: Committed to supporting patients of car accidents obtain just remuneration for damages and damages.

Motorbike Collisions

Committed to providing representation for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Semi Collision

Providing adept legal support for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for hurts.

Construction Accidents

Focused on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Brain Harms

Expert in delivering dedicated legal assistance for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Traumas

Specialized in handling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Dedicated to legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Death

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and skilled legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Specializing in advocating for patients with backbone trauma, offering expert legal services to secure recovery.

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