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About Carlson Bier Associates

As seasoned trucking accident attorneys, Carlson Bier possesses unparalleled expertise in navigating the complex litigation on behalf of victims and families affected by such tragic incidents. Our deep understanding of federal regulations governing the trucking industry sets us apart, providing an advantage to clients hailing from diverse locales like Kankakee. Structuring a solid case begins with meticulous investigation; we meticulously piece together crucial evidence pivotal to determining liability amidst the myriad laws and statutes encompassing these cases. But our prowess goes beyond legal technicalities; at Carlson Bier, clients aren’t mere case files—they’re individuals grappling with intense trauma and loss seeking solace under our empathetic counsel. Witness how convenience meets efficacy as we transform distress into resolution—connecting virtually or physically based on your preference while ensuring rigorous commitment remains resolute throughout this ordeal. When road turns brutal claiming devastating tolls—you need not face it alone—a champion stands ready: choose Carlson Bier for experienced advocacy dedicated fiercely for your rightful compensation against careless truck operators’ negligence! Trustworthy resourcefulness fused with formidable representation—that’s our promise as leading practitioners within trucking accidents realm—we are poised tenaciously fighting every inch towards your justice!

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Trucking Accident Lawyers in Kankakee Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted partner in navigating the complexity of personal injury law here in Illinois, with a key focus on trucking accidents. As seasoned experts in our field, we understand that incidents involving commercial vehicles often result in severe damages or injuries which can be overwhelming for victims and their families. Therefore, our dedicated team is committed to relieving this burden by providing tailored legal assistance.

Trucking accidents stand among the most disastrous vehicular accidents due their massive size and heavy cargo load; this compelling fact makes understanding its unique intricacies imperative. At Carlson Bier, we have focused specialization on investigating such cases to ascertain liability accurately. It begins with determining if negligent parties include the driver under influence or fatigued driving, corporation not adhering to maintenance schedules, or manufacturer defaults causing mechanical failures.

One paramount point centers around federal laws governing the trucking industry: these lay out strict guidelines on maximum driving hours allowed per day and week as well as enforcing routine vehicle inspections to ensure safety standards are maintained. Yet despite these regulations, violation of them remains a prevalent cause behind many trucking collisions.

On another front of consideration lies insurance coverage aspects: Commercial trucks typically carry significantly higher coverage compared to regular autos due to potential extents of damage they can inflict. Understanding how this applies when seeking compensations can play instrumental roles in influencing outcomes of accident claims pursued.

While these facets paint a broad overview picture about Trucking Accidents from meritorious standpoints, dealing with aftermaths is usually an emotionally exhausting endeavor entailing managing recovery from injuries along confronting financial uncertainties associated hospital bills and loss wages during recuperation periods – all while coping ongoing emotional trauma endured…this multidimensional challenge underscores utmost importance why professional legal assistance is critically needed here.

At Carlson Bier, our commitment extends beyond securing financial compensation for affiliates involved; it encompasses ensuring comprehensive support through every step ranging comprehensive case investigation including collecting evidence supporting claims such videos surveillance footage or witness testimonies, facilitating medical treatments if needed for injuries sustained during accidents, negotiating with insurance companies to secure fair claim settlements, and where necessary, representing clients ably in court proceedings.

The culmination of our professional ethos rests on the resolute belief that our clients are entitled to justice. The aftermath of a serious trucking accident is enough turmoil; struggling through confusing lingo of legal claims should not compound it further. Trust us to consider your unique needs, stand up against negligent parties held responsible, fight relentlessly until each client’s voices are heard and rightful dues awarded.

Curious about what could be the potential value of your case? Look no further! We invite you now–with one click below-to get started by reaching out today. Our commitment stands tall: providing forthright yet compassionate support coupled unwavering pursuit obtaining favorable compensatory outcomes deserved. Allow Carlson Bier’s stalwart experience guide way forward effectively freeing yourself from heaviness presented confronting such catastrophic incidence on your own.

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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 Kankakee

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Fire Wounds

Giving professional legal advice for patients of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Clinical Carelessness

Providing specialist legal assistance for victims affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Fault

Addressing cases involving defective products, delivering professional legal services to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Neglect

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Trip Incidents

Skilled in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking compensation for their damages.

Infant Harms

Offering legal guidance for households affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Accidents: Devoted to aiding patients of car accidents obtain reasonable settlement for hurts and losses.

Motorbike Incidents

Focused on providing legal support for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

18-Wheeler Incident

Offering adept legal advice for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for hurts.

Construction Site Collisions

Dedicated to advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Head Impairments

Specializing in delivering expert legal support for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Wounds

Specialized in handling cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Death

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and expert legal support to ensure restitution.

Neural Trauma

Specializing in supporting patients with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal support to secure redress.

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