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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the unfortunate event of a car accident, Carlson Bier presents as the best recourse for your quest to seek just compensation. As an illustrious personal injury law firm hailing from Illinois, they carry a robust reputation backed by countless successful representations to their name. Personalized service is at the heart of their operations: directly from consultation through assertion and advocacy in courtrooms or negotiation tables, you will find Carlson Bier working diligently on your behalf every step of way. They focus exclusively on motor vehicle accidents which comprise car collisions – ensuring that they provide specialized expertise to maximally secure your interests. Their commitment transcends beyond traditional legal assistance; there are advising and supporting you while dealing with insurance companies, helping you understand intertwined legal procedures or aiding in effective communication throughout litigation processes – imbibing compassion into professionalism defines them! Remember, when seeking proficient and empathetic representation post-car-accident in Ridgway – count on Carlson Bier’s reliable counselors who keep clients’ welfare above all else.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Ridgway Illinois

The distinguished team at Carlson Bier is committed to representing those who have been unfortunate victims of car accidents in the state of Illinois. Our qualified personal injury attorneys understand the profound physical, emotional, and financial impact that a car accident can bring upon an individual or family.

While navigating through post-accident legalities might seem overwhelming, let our professional expertise guide you to a resolution. As dedicated advocates for injury victims, we promise to thoroughly investigate the circumstances of your accident and work tenaciously on your behalf to secure appropriate compensation for damages suffered.

Car accidents are often caused by several factors:

• Distracted driving: encompassing mobile phone usage while driving, eating, grooming, or any activity that takes one’s focus off the road.

• Speeding: A common cause of accidents; moving beyond speed limits increases the chances of losing control over vehicles or reduces reaction time in case of impending danger.

• Drunk Driving: Impairs drivers’ cognitive skills and reaction times leading to higher risk auto collisions.

• Reckless Driving: Includes aggressive driving maneuvers such as unsafe lane changes, improper turns & not adhering to traffic signals.

In addition to these reasons mentioned above, poor roadway conditions due to weather elements or lack thereof maintenance may also contribute significantly to many car accidents.

Illinois law provides protection for individuals involved in car crashes by holding negligent parties accountable for their irresponsibility or misconduct. If you’re injured due to another’s negligence while driving a vehicle, you’re entitled under Illinois’ law to seek reimbursement for medical expenses incurred during treatment; recover wages lost from inability to continue employment during recovery; claim compensation for pain & suffering endured physically & emotionally consequent upon this unfortunate incident.

Insurance companies are notorious for undervaluing claims made by victims hoping they’d accept whatever minimum amount offered without realizing full potential worth of their case. Accurately calculating all these damages requires skilled understanding and experience with handling car accident claims, and that’s where the team at Carlson Bier comes into the picture. Our dedicated attorneys will conduct a thorough review of your case, keeping in mind all specific aspects related to your situation.

Our commitment is not just about winning cases but also about ensuring our clients are treated fairly and receive the compensation they rightfully deserve. We stand by our clients every step of the way providing both legal advice and moral support during their stress-filled journey towards justice.

We recognize this could be a distressing time in your life filled with questions and uncertainties regarding how to proceed forward post such an incident; hence we provide free consultations for injury victims without any obligation on their part. By reaching out to us, you allow yourself access to professional advice that may significantly alter the outcome of your accident claim positively.

The road to recovery after a car accident can often feel daunting, but knowing that expert legal representation from Carlson Bier is on your side can certainly ease those worries. If you or someone close to you have suffered due to a car accident do not hesitate-get in touch with our law professionals now. Discover what Carlson Bier can do for you! Find out how much your case is worth by clicking on the button below!

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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 Ridgway

Cycling Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Supplying skilled legal support for people of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Clinical Misconduct

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

Commodities Accountability

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, extending professional legal support to victims affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Neglect

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble & Tumble Mishaps

Specialist in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking compensation for their losses.

Infant Injuries

Supplying legal help for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Collisions

Collisions: Concentrated on assisting clients of car accidents get just remuneration for hurts and harm.

Scooter Crashes

Committed to providing legal services for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Big Rig Crash

Delivering professional legal support for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for harms.

Worksite Accidents

Dedicated to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cognitive Harms

Dedicated to delivering expert legal services for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Harms

Adept at dealing with cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Focused on legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Unjust Passing

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and experienced legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Neural Impairment

Committed to supporting victims with paralysis, offering professional legal assistance to secure compensation.

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