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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the wake of a car accident in Henry, making informed legal choices is crucial. As personal injury lawyers, Carlson Bier understands the complexities inherent to such situations. Our team stands as a staunch advocate for those seeking justice after experiencing vehicular accidents. We have rigorously honed our skills to navigate through Illinois’s intricate law maze and deliver favorable outcomes for clients involved in car accidents.

Carlson Bier doesn’t simply provide legal representation; we offer an alliance built on trust, communication and a shared goal of achieving justice swiftly and efficiently. Our preparedness to go above and beyond by customizing strategies per case gives us an edge over others.

Experiencing a car accident can be tumultuous – emotionally, physically, or financially. However, we strive diligently towards securing possible compensation that makes recovery smoother for you.

Choosing Carlson Bier solicits commitment from professional attorneys with impressive track records in handling personal injury cases related to car accidents within Henry’s jurisdiction. With many successful verdicts under our belt, let us help alleviate your worries during this difficult time so you can focus exclusively on healing.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Henry Illinois

Welcome to the online home of Carlson Bier, your bulkhead of respite in tumultuous times. We specialize in personal injury law with deep-rooted experience in car accident cases right here in Illinois. Your safety is our utmost concern which is why we are more than a law firm – we are your advocates when disaster strikes.

Car accidents have far-reaching implications; from physical injuries and emotional trauma to financial strain caused by mounting medical bills, lost wages and car repairs. You never have to face these challenges alone as the expert attorneys at Carlson Bier navigate the legal maze on your behalf, pursuing justice and rightful compensation.

Understanding Laws Pertaining To Car Accidents in Illinois:

Illinois adopts an “at-fault” system wherein responsibility is vested with the driver whose negligence resulted in a collision. The implicated party can be held liable for all damages including medical costs, damage repair or replacement, lost income capacity due to temporary or permanent disability, emotional distress and any other resultant hardships.

Claiming Insurance After A Car Accident:

Most insurers require you to report an accident immediately or within a reasonable timeframe depending on their policy provisions. We recommend not admitting fault or providing statements without consulting us first as it may inadvertently impact your claim down the line.

Why Choose Us As Your Personal Injury Attorney?

• Extensive Experience: With years backing our expertise traversing the complex terrain of personal injury litigations specifically car accidents infusing confidence that comes only with theory bolstered by practice.

• Personalized Approach: No two instances are alike nor should be one-size-fit-all solutions. At Carlson Bier each case is handled based on its unique corresponding factual matrix aimed towards realizing your best interest.

• Proven Track Record: Our history speaks volumes about our success rate demonstrating an unyielding commitment towards securing justice for our clients.

• Integrity with Empathy: Conducting ourselves ethically while understanding the immense stress you’re under marks our firm’s hallmark that clients appreciate.

Our fundamental guiding principle at Carlson Bier is to enshrine the delicate balance between our stalwart pursuit for justice while understanding your needs and upholding humanism. We value open communication, leaving no room for confusion as we shed light on processes right from the investigation following ensuring you are comfortable and informed every step of the way.

Further, it isn’t enough to seek medical attention, fix vehicle damage and move on. An overlooked aspect in car accidents involves scrutinizing cause factors such as road conditions, vehicular malfunction or driver impairment among others which provides comprehensive evidence lending credibility to claims and bolstering cases.

Ultimately, the groundwork lies in being well-prepared combined with resilient negotiation skills employed when taking on insurance giants having a plethora of resources at their disposal with interests quite contrary to yours- minimizing payout. At Carlson Bier you can trust us to have only one interest – you.

Navigating legal complexities post a traumatic experience may feel overwhelming but casting aside these apprehensions knowing you aren’t alone metamorphoses an ordeal into a journey towards peaceful closure. Every moment delayed agonizes injury victims further compounding stress elevating urgency requiring immediate professional intervention balancing scales inclined heavily against those unfamiliar with such intricacies.

In synchrony with Illinois law we value transparency warranting clarification that Carlson Bier does not maintain physical offices outside its stated addresses fostering genuine relationships safeguarded by honesty prioritized above all else.

Feel free to explore more about how we cater solutions exquisitely crafted combating challenges thrown up by unfortunate occurrences instigated through no fault of yours reaffirming our commitment honoring this fiduciary relationship destined beyond professional confines etching personal connections carved by adversity.

Are you seeking dependable representation negotiating turbulent times? Put faith back into fate offering peace in our capable hands resolving uncertainties clouding realities inflicted unjustly turning despair into hope mustering strength confront adversity leveraging power bestowed within laws designed safeguarding those wronged nurturing hope for a better tomorrow.

So what are you waiting for? Help is just a click away. Simply hit the button below and discover how much your case could potentially be worth. The journey towards justice starts here, laying this trying chapter to rest while opening avenues enabling rehabilitating the life you envisioned reclaiming dignity. Stride forward arm-in-arm with Carlson Bier, stepping stones turning setbacks into comebacks – because you don’t deserve anything less.

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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 Henry

Bicycle Incidents

Specializing in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Providing professional legal assistance for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Physician Negligence

Providing expert legal representation for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Fault

Handling cases involving defective products, delivering specialist legal assistance to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Abuse

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

Stumble & Slip Accidents

Expert in handling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Infant Wounds

Offering legal aid for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Accidents

Collisions: Concentrated on helping victims of car accidents obtain appropriate payout for harms and losses.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing legal services for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

18-Wheeler Crash

Delivering expert legal support for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for harms.

Building Mishaps

Engaged in advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Neurological Traumas

Focused on providing dedicated legal representation for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Injuries

Adept at addressing cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Death

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and adept legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Neural Injury

Dedicated to supporting clients with paralysis, offering professional legal representation to secure redress.

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