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About Carlson Bier Associates

When disaster strikes on the roads of Harrisburg, Carlson Bier is there to shoulder your burden. As a renowned personal injury law firm based in Illinois, our raw passion for justice shines through in every case we undertake. Our razor-sharp focus is car accident cases; with decades of experience under our belt navigating complex auto collisions scenarios, negotiating claims and fighting doggedly for deserving compensation. Choosing Carlson Bier as your advocate equals peace of mind- rest assured that no stone will be left unturned to leverage a favorable outcome on your behalf. Getting into an automotive conundrum can be disorienting but partnering with us facilitates fluid navigation through these choppy waters where precision matters most. Trust us to forensically analyze your incident and craft robust arguments tailored specifically for you while offering empathetic support during such distressing times.For staunch back up synonymous with victory when combating insurance companies over auto-collisions-related disputes in Harrisburg, trust none other than Carlson Bier – champions at turning threat into triumph one car accident case at a time.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Harrisburg Illinois

When it comes to personal injury law, Carlson Bier remains committed to the advocacy of victims dealing with severe physical and emotional repercussions following preventable accidents. As an esteemed law firm based in Illinois specializing in car accident cases, we understand the proportions these life-altering events can take and strive for uncompromised legal representation tailored specifically to your needs.

Car accidents are inevitable occurrences that possess immense potential to disrupt lives dramatically. One moment you’re on a routine drive, and the next could see you engrossed in sudden pain and confusion. This grim reality is unfortunately familiar to numerous individuals – which further necessitates the need for expert personal injury lawyers like our team at Carlson Bier.

• Specific Understanding: We bring comprehensive insights about car accident laws under Illinois jurisdiction, thus boosting your chances of obtaining rightful compensation.

• Uncompromised Focus: Our magnitude of experience translates into single-minded dedication towards each client’s unique predicament.

• Legal Strategy Development: With in-depth analysis, we strategize a potent plan of legal action leveraging advice from industry specialists.

The aftermath of a serious car crash leaves victims grappling not only with their injuries but also overwhelming thoughts concerning medical expenses, loss of income due to absence from work—the stress mounts up affecting all aspects of life. It can indeed be a challenging passage – one where Carlson Bier stands beside you as solid pillars ensuring smooth navigation towards achieving justice.

A highly detrimental aspect often neglected post-accidents is Minnesota’s Comparative Fault Rule. In scenarios depicting shared blame for an accident, it becomes crucially important how liability is divided between drivers involved—it directly impacts the claim amount procured by the victim. Here’s when we step in unabashedly fighting your case—unraveling pieces charting out conclusive evidence proving opponent negligence causing direct harm onto you.

To secure maximal damage recovery inclusive—but not limited—to medical bills (past & future), lost wages (previous & prospective ones), and emotional distress, hiring proficient legal counsel becomes an indisputable need. Remember that insurance companies are businesses whose main objective leans towards profit maximization—they’d invariably offer lower compensation than what’s rightfully yours.

Transparency is something we firmly adhere to at Carlson Bier— keeping clients well informed about the complex maze of proceedings, answering queries patiently, offering sincere advice regarding optimal procedure courses—to inherit confidence essential through this trying process. Additionally, it stands vitally important to remember that cases must be reported within Illinois’s two-year limitations statutes from the accident date; else chances of approval diminish substantially.

Don’t let your voice go unheard in such unpleasant circumstances! The earlier you seek professional intervention for a strongly represented claim—the better equipped you become when dealing with adversities on this journey. Especially considering how claims settlement isn’t just calculated basis tangible expense numbers but also includes intangible eventualities like future medical complications or even scenarios as grievous as losing out on career advancements opportunities – justified compensation then covers much beyond immediate horizons seen!

Closing words wrap up encapsulating Carlson Bier’s vision – focused legal assistance that uplifts your struggle against tribulations caused by another party’s negligence. We consider our triumph intrinsically linked with our client’s victory – because at the heart of things lies our most coveted mantra – You before us always!

So why wait longer dwelling in uncertainties? Evaluate the potential worth of your case accurately! Carlson Bier invites you now — click on the button below & ascertain correct value–discover strength through rightful justice delivered!

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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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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 Harrisburg

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Proficient in legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Traumas

Giving expert legal help for patients of intense burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Healthcare Malpractice

Ensuring dedicated legal advice for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Accountability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, providing adept legal guidance to clients affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Abuse

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Trip Mishaps

Professional in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking redress for their suffering.

Birth Wounds

Supplying legal assistance for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Mishaps: Committed to guiding clients of car accidents obtain just recompense for wounds and destruction.

Motorbike Crashes

Expert in providing legal advice for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

18-Wheeler Crash

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

Building Incidents

Concentrated on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cognitive Impairments

Expert in offering compassionate legal services for clients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Damages

Adept at dealing with cases for clients who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Focused on legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Wrongful Loss

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and expert legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Neural Injury

Committed to defending persons with spine impairments, offering expert legal support to secure settlement.

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