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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’re involved in a serious trucking accident, it’s important to choose your representation wisely. At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with a keen focus on truck accidents. Our Illinois-based firm has earned an unrivaled reputation for successfully representing clients in oversize vehicle incidents across the state. In Lansing and beyond, our attorneys utilize their extensive knowledge of transportation laws and regulations to meticulously build solid cases aiming to ensure maximum compensation for our clients’ losses. Located where such an accident occurs isn’t as crucial as choosing competent representation; what matters is vast experience dealing with intricate trucking-related legalities – this is where Carlson Bier excels phenomenally. With us at your side during this tough time, trust that your case will be handled with utmost attention while minimizing stress during litigation process due to unparalleled resources by dedicated practitioners who solely concentrate on personal injury law – primarily focusing on truck accidents—the key solution lies not within proximity but expertise: Choose Carlson Bier.

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Trucking Accident Lawyers in Lansing Illinois

When you find yourself or a loved one involved in a severe trucking accident, the legal team at Carlson Bier is here to support and guide you. On Illinois roads each year, countless motorists fall victim to devastating accidents involving large trucks and commercial vehicles. These collisions can result in serious injuries and substantial expenses that an impacted family might not be ready for, making professional legal help critical for pursuing just compensation.

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in serving victims of trucking accidents with dedicated expertise in personal injury law. The tragic aftermath of such accidents can vary from minor impairments to debilitating injuries or even loss of life – but no matter the severity, seeking justice becomes vital for those affected directly or indirectly by these incidents.

Appropriately dealing with truck accident cases isn’t an easy task; it requires understanding the nature of the crash, identifying responsible parties, as well as recognizing negligence on their part. There could potentially be several liable individuals or entities involved – ranging from the truck driver themselves to third-party companies responsible for vehicle maintenance issues. By engaging our services:

• You can assuredly delegate complex legal concerns so that you focus on recovery.

• We’ll rely upon extensive research and utilize industry experts to gather essential evidence.

• Our adept negotiation skills will ensure your adequate representation when confronting insurance firms often daunting paperwork.

Furthermore, being aware of some distinctive features inherent within such accidents would also contribute towards effective legal resolution:

* The sheer size and weight of trucks compared to other vehicles mean that any collision involving them more than likely causes substantially higher damage.

* The multiple players involved in commercial truck operations make for complicated liability determination cases, which we are proficiently equipped to handle.

* Regulatory compliance factors form another significant aspect where potential non-compliance could directly influence accused party’s responsibilities.

Finally, laws specific to truck driving like logbook regulations may become central points within lawsuits arising due ‘Hours-of-Service’ violations committed by drivers under pressure from dispatchers or companies themselves.

While trucking accidents can result in extensive financial, physical and emotional turmoil, remember that legal recourse is available to you as an affected party. Our experienced and compassionate attorneys at Carlson Bier will provide diligent representation aimed at securing the compensation you deserve for your suffering. We handle all our personal injury cases on a contingency basis, meaning we don’t collect any fees unless you win.

Taking prompt action is advisable since statues of limitations could restrict timeframe within which claims must be filed after incidents occur. Early involvement of an attorney also helps prevent critical evidence loss and managing communication from insurance adjusters eager to settle for less than deservedly owed amounts.

The journey towards obtaining rightful justice while recovering from such tragic circumstances might seem daunting – but with Carlson Bier by your side, recognizing potential relief becomes possible through resolving what appears complicated; providing reassurance when stakes are high and ensuring voices of victims are heard amidst the cacophony of blame-shifting so often observed in these situations.

See for yourself how capable we are; Click below to find out what your case is potentially worth. Let our combined expertise shoulder the burden during this challenging time, navigating meticulously through intricate layers of law surrounding trucking accident cases – advocating assertively while upholding highest commitment towards integrity in pursuing just outcomes that rightfully belong to you.

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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 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 Lansing

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Focused on legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Burn Traumas

Supplying professional legal support for victims of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Medical Misconduct

Delivering professional legal support for persons affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Obligation

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

Geriatric Mistreatment

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Trip Injuries

Professional in handling trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking compensation for their suffering.

Childbirth Injuries

Providing legal assistance for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Accidents

Mishaps: Devoted to aiding clients of car accidents get reasonable compensation for damages and impairment.

Motorbike Crashes

Focused on providing legal assistance for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

18-Wheeler Incident

Offering adept legal advice for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for losses.

Worksite Incidents

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

Cerebral Harms

Focused on offering specialized legal support for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Expertise in tackling cases for persons who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Crashes

Committed to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unjust Fatality

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and skilled legal services to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Harm

Expert in representing patients with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure settlement.

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