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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to navigating the complexities of car accident claims, Carlson Bier is your ideal ally. Specializing in personal injury law with a deep-rooted focus on car accidents, this firm provides unparalleled legal guidance thriving on commitment and expertise. Acknowledged for our meticulous approach to each unique case, we strive tirelessly to achieve maximum compensation for clients. Our proven track record embodies well-negotiated settlements and victorious verdicts that attest to our exceptional performance in challenging situations. With Carlson Bier representing you after a motor vehicle crash, rest assured you have an experienced team protecting your rights zealously at every step of the way. We base our strategies not just according to state laws but specifically catering individual needs; thereby exceeding client expectations consistently across Illinois including O’Fallon residents with same dedication as local attorneys would offer without compromising professionalism or dedication in handling such sensitive matters diligently respecting all legislations involved! Choose Carlson Bier—the pinnacle choice for efficient navigation through complex post-accident legalities.

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Car Accident Lawyers in O'Fallon Illinois

Your search for reliable and responsive legal representation after a car accident ends with Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury attorney group based in Illinois. Navigating the aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming, but our law firm is committed to providing comprehensive assistance every step of the way.

Motor vehicle accidents are common incidents that often lead to severe injuries and extensive property damage. In these distressing circumstances, it’s essential to have experienced legal counsel on your side who can help secure fair compensation. This is where Carlson Bier steps in — your resilient advocate in navigating the complicated processes ahead.

Understanding the complexity involved in car accident cases can assist you tremendously as you proceed:

•Establishment Of Fault: One critical aspect surrounding car accidents is determining who was at fault. Our skilled team conducts thorough investigations and gathers supporting evidence to substantiate your claims.

•Insurance Negotiations: Carlson Bier leads assertive negotiations with insurance companies ensuring they do not take advantage of victims during their most vulnerable moments. We seek rightful reparation for medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, emotional distress, and pain and suffering caused by negligence on part of the other driver.

•Lawsuit Filing And Representation: If need be, we provide adept lawsuit filing services with flawless document preparation adhering strictly to court rules and procedures. Additionally, let us represent you during hearings or trials fighting passionately for your rights against formidable adversaries if a settlement cannot be reached outside court.

Knowledge is power when dealing directly with adversity related to car accidents—enlightening yourself about these points allows you first-hand understanding of what lies ahead enabling informed decisions when seeking justice.

We believe everyone deserves high-quality legal care- especially those forced into unexpected situations due to another’s careless driving conduct. At Carlson Bier we also comprehend that coping post-accident entails more than healing physical injuries—it extends beyond that involving repairing lives disrupted through no fault of their own really. Eagerness turns into our resolve, empathy transforms into ardor, and dedication evolves into a relentless pursuit for justice.

The court system can be intricate and at times, intimidating. But with Carlson Bier by your side- knowledgeable personal injury lawyers skilled in navigating these demanding terrains- you never walk alone. We believe that everyone deserves fair compensation commensurate to the harm they have suffered and diligently strive towards achieving this goal on your behalf. Our long-standing track record represents an unyielding commitment to our clients paralleled only by the perseverance of justice itself.

Trust us not just based on what we say, but allowed to prove through actions letting time bear testament to core values underpinning Carlson Bier—Integrity, Professionalism, Empathy —values that have defined our law firm since its inception. Because every case matters to us as much as it does to you.

The aftermath of a car accident brings along unpredictability filled with worries over medical bills, potential job interruptions due to incapacitation or even fear of retaliation from parties involved just when negotiating with insurance fails. These tough circumstances demand more than one’s capability who is nursing physical injuries or psychological distress isn’t equipped enough dealing adversities posed by legal proceedings requiring expert calibration which isn’t easy to harness independently especially if you’ve never been down this road before.

Let us ease your burdens associated with motor vehicle accidents offering tactful representation maximized chances winning favorable settlements bearing hallmark of fairness and equivalence compensating prosecutable injustices meted out happenstance victims innocent lives forever changed due heartless negligence unleashed merely by deviant conduct

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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 O'Fallon

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Burn Damages

Giving adept legal assistance for people of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Healthcare Misconduct

Extending dedicated legal services for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Obligation

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, providing specialist legal services to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Neglect

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip & Stumble Accidents

Skilled in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking compensation for their damages.

Infant Wounds

Delivering legal help for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Accidents

Mishaps: Devoted to aiding clients of car accidents obtain appropriate compensation for damages and damages.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Committed to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Trucking Collision

Ensuring professional legal support for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for damages.

Worksite Crashes

Committed to defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Neurological Harms

Focused on offering compassionate legal assistance for patients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Damages

Specialized in addressing cases for people who have suffered harms from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Jogger Incidents

Specializing in legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Fatality

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and expert legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Expert in representing individuals with paralysis, offering specialized legal representation to secure redress.

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